As my best friend said recently, I am a knitter! That is not to say "I knit". I "AM a knitter"!
Come on, my main screen name for most websites I use is some variation of "Knitterbug". So yes. I wield my sticks and yarn proudly!
Anyhoo...on to a few photos of my current WIP's (works in progress for you not familiar with the crafty jargon).
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| Swiffer duster covers ready to be seamed |
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| previously made Swiffer cover |
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| These things are wonderful!!! |
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| I always have a pair of socks on the needles These are simple toe up short row heel socks |
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| My current "big" project A top down short sleeved sweater with lace insets. |
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| A bad blurry picture of the lace detail. It's gorgeous in person |
This, my friends, I'm very proud of. The very first sweater I ever made for myself!!!
click link for my Ravelry page for this project
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| 3/4 length sleeve lacy cardigan |
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| Close up of the lace pattern I loved this pattern |
Pattern: Hey Teach! by Helene Rush, (published in Knitty Summer 2008 online magazine)
Made for: ME!
Size: 3X
Materials: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn, Gray Marble colorway purchased at Hobby Lobby
Wooden toggle buttons purchased at Wal-Mart
Size 10 needles (I am a tight knitter, I always have to use a needle 2 sizes bigger than called for to achieve the proper gauge).
Modifications: I followed another Ravelry member's instructions to make the short sleeves into 3/4 length sleeves. Added 2 inches to the length.
Overall impressions: I loved the lace pattern! It's very easy, but looks so difficult. A little tricky to keep the pattern looking right when doing the armhole decreases and sleeve decreases, but eventually it worked itself out.
Would I knit this pattern again?: Absolutely! It was a wonderful project, not too difficult, but not boring. (And, since I am losing weight, this one will hopefully be way too big by fall of next year so I'll HAVE to knit another one!!!)
Well, there you have it. A random glance into my knitting bag.
What are your current projects?
1. The socks are lovely!
ReplyDelete2. I LOVE the lace panels in the short sleeved sweater, and I think you were right to go back to this deep purple.
3. The FO is gorgeous! That lace pattern is awesome. When do I get to see it in person? And on you? I've been waiting forever to admire it.