Thursday, November 5, 2009

Sneak Peek: Kina Tam


Here is a sneak peek at the hat pattern I'm working on. I just finished editing the photos.

It's called the Kina Tam. Kina means sea urchin in Maori. I thought that the ribbed lace pattern used in the tam looked like the ambulacrum of a sea urchin. The Ambulacrum is a row of tube feet.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

I'm back!

I really didn't go anywhere, I just needed a break from the blog and the fan page, but here i am back and ready to blog!

I have finally finished both of the sweaters I started. The one from knitscene and the green one I started to design. I am currently wearing it right now. It was finished just a few minuets ago while i was watching Chocolat. Now to celebrate my new sweater I will wear it out into the city. I will post pics as soon as i can, which will most likely be Sunday.

Last week was a slow week for me, as i had my usual shifts at the day job and regular hours babysitting. Maybe it was the rain but i was just not feeling the social networking nor did I want to share my slow week here on the blog. As of this week though I have worked an overhire shift at a philly theatre and am watching the boys late three nights this week and will hopefully be releaseing a new pattern in my etsy shop on Monday. I also made pumpkin muffins.

What's in the works now, finalizing my sweater pattern, and maybe a fingerless mitt pattern or two in the wings. On top of those I also have to start getting ready to go to Australia in Feburary like...I don't know...buying my plane ticket. Oh and Simon and I haven't even done anything remotly similar to wedding planning other than we are having one most likely next fall.

So that is where I am as of today, I think I'll start by wearing my new freshly knit sweater and going for a walk.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Blah

Today is a blah day.
Staying indoors and watching fringe while finishing up some knitting projects that are screaming to be finished.
Be back when I feel more inspired.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Monday, October 26, 2009

Set in Sleaves

I've been slowly and diligently working on the indigo banded cardigan from fall 2009's knitscene and the end is in sight. I am so excited as I love howt the sweater is knitting up and it's roomy so I'll be able to use it as an over-layer for the colder months. What is taking so long is the fact that this sweater has set in sleves. This is only my second attempt at set in sleaves as I usually opt for seamless top down raglans. The first time I set in sleves was on a baby sweater about two years ago. That's right about two years ago and i did not enjoy the experience or the process. Then why in the hell did i decide to make this sweater as the pattern has it, whith set in sleeves. I wasn't thinking, and I think my subcouncious knew I wanted a challenge. This time around I have been having an easier time with it, but sewing in an adult sized set in sleave takes some time. I have one completely done and the goal for today is to finish the second one and have a compleated garment with two sleave a shawl collor and all the tails woven in. Good thing I've already done all that because after these sleaves I might have just abandoned the sweater in all it's unwoven glory.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Sunday Steals: Warm and Cozy

There's a chill in the air and November is just around the corner. It's time to dig out the mittens, hats, and scarves. For me this time of year mean new wool to make something cozy and warm, if that's a new scarf or a mug of warm apple cider it doesn't matter. Today I have found some amazing woolies to keep you toasty in the chilly months to come.

Recycled wool mittens complete with Pi

Friday, October 23, 2009

Fiber Friday: Bamboo

Bamboo is a new favorite of mine and all of today's fiber has one thing in common, it has bamboo in it contents! So take a peek at the yummy, super shiny, super soft fiber for today's picks.

PEACOCK - Bamboo Light Fingering Weight Yarn - 560 yards