I made 2 Tooth Fairy Pillows for one of my goddaughters and one for BF’s nephew. They were quick and easy. I have to make another 2 later on for my other goddaughter and her sister.
Pattern: Tooth Fairy Pillow
Yarn: Lily Sugar Babies Cotton Solid
Needles: US 5/3.75mm double point needles
Started: Sept 28, 2008
Finished: Sept 30, 2008
Modifications: none
Other Details: need to improve embroidery skills 
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I signed up earlier this month for the Autumn Sock or Scarf Swap 2008, A.S.S.S 2008 for short. All packages need to be shipped by October 15. I have my partner’s info and have begun shopping. Still have a few more things to get in the next week or so.
I also finished the first of many cowls I will be making for the next season. The pattern uses a shield stitch pattern, I like how it turned out.
After using 1 full skein of yarn:
Completed and before blocking:
Shield stitch closeup after blocking:
After blocking:
Pattern: A Noble Cowl (ravelry link)
Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Yarn in Ivory
Needles: US 6/4.0mm 16 inch circular needle
Started: September 12, 2008
Finished: September 15, 2008
Modifications: None
Other Details: Easy pattern
I’ve been working on the socks that were suppose to be done for the ravelympics. I finally finished them, better late than never.
Pattern: Wendy’s Fingering Weight Toe Up Socks with Gusset and Slip-stitch Heel
Yarn: Thank Ewe Superwash Merino Sock Yarn
Needles: US 0/ 2mm circular needles
Started: August 14, 2009
Finished: September 9, 2008
Modifications:None
Other Details: Easy Peasy
I also started and finished a new hat. I love this pattern, its real easy and looks great. A very quick knit.
Pattern: Love Nugget Hat
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Heathers, Natural Heather
Needles:US 5/3.75mm, US 7/4.5mm, 16 inch circulars
Started: September 9, 2008
Finished: September 10, 2008
Modifications: None
Other Details:
Today I received a package from my Fabulous Hand Dyed Yarn Swap partner, Kristie. I LOVE IT!!!
She sent me this beautiful yarn she dyed for me and the picture that inspired it. Not only that, she sent me New Pathways for Sock Knitters by Cat Bhordi and some Ghirardelli Chocolate. I can’t wait to find the perfect pattern to make myself a pair of socks. Thanks so much Kristie.
I finally finished. Took me long enough.
Pattern: Koolhaas
Yarn: Indigo Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted
Needles: US 6/4.0mm, US 8/5.0mm circulars and US 8/5.0mm Dpns
Started: August 10, 2008
Finished: August 19, 2008
Modifications: None
Other Details: None
I received to packages today in the mail. The first is from my Handmade Washcloth and Soap Swap Partner. Look what I got:
I love the washcloth, its very pretty, a feather and fan pattern, an ice cream pint cozy and a bar of Emelmahae Lemon with Chamomile Tea soap. The soap smells sooooooo good!!! Thanks Tawni. She included a business card from them, I will definitely be checking them out and buying more soaps.
I also received 2 fabric prints I ordered for a new project bag. Its not like I need any more bags but what can I say, I’m a bag whore, lol.
I finally managed to get the koolhaas knitting under control and have completed the chart 3 times, 2 more and I can start the decreases and finish this thing. I could have used a beer or two to knit this hat maybe I wouldn’t have screwd up so much.
I started my hat on sunday after work because I had to work a very long day on saturday. This is what it looked liked then:
And this is what it looked like earlier today:
Notice any difference? No? That would be because I have had to rip this sucker back 3 times!! 3 F***ing times!! WTF??!!! No matter how many times I think I got it right , I find something wrong. I refuse to give up!! I will get this done! ETA: So far I have the first 8 rows of the chart done. No pics because its raining and there is no light to take any good pictures.
I’ve also started my socks, these are going well, finally something working out right and not driving me nuts. An inch or so more and I start the heel.
I also mailed out my swap partners packages. I heard from my Handnade Washcloth & Soap swap recipient, she got hers today and she liked it. I’m glad she liked it, it was fun choosing the yarn and pattern, I also sent her some sweets. My Hand Dyed Yarn Swap recipient should be getting hers in a day or so. So now I can post a pic of the washcloth I made for her:
Pattern: DW Darrell Waltrip Dishcloth
Yarn: Peaches N’ Cream Ombres & Print Patio Pinks
Needles: US 7/4.5mm straights
Started: August 4, 2008
Finished: August 5, 2008
Modifications: None
Other Details: Made for my Handmade Washcloth and Soap Swap partner
I love the sheep shaped soap, a friend of mine made them for me, I got 3 of them, 1 for each of my partners and 1 for me but mine doesn’t look like that any more.
The Olympics started today in Beijing and so did the Ravelympics on Ravelry. I haven’t cast on yet for my first project but i will later tonight. I’ll post pics tomorrow.
Not only am I participating in the Hand Dyed Yarn Swap , I also signed up for the Handmade Washcloth and Soap Swap on Ravelry but I also signed up today for Mystery Stole 4. I have my partner’s yarn ready to dye this weekend and hopefully mailed out by the end of the next week. For the dishcloth and soap swap, i’ve already ordered some soaps and I have the yarn, I just have to find a pattern and get everything mailed out before August 15th.
I made a dishcloth for myself the other day, it was pretty easy except for the seaming, it turn out great but i must have seamed and ripped that thing about ten times before I got it right.
Pattern: Round Dishcloth
Yarn: Peaches n” Cream Ombres & Prints Beachglass Blue
Needles: US 7/ 4.5mm Straights
Started: July 24, 2008
Finished: July 25, 2008
Modifications: None
I finally finished sock 1 and have started on sock 2. The pattern is easy but it stretches alot especially on the diagonal but straightens out when done. I had to go done one size because of the stretch and it fits mom great.
Before I forget, I also joined the Ravelympics as Part of Team Twilight and will be doing the Sock Put and The Hat Dash, we start on August 8 and end on August 24, 17 days to finish our projects. I have already chosen to knit Koolhaas for the Hat Dash but I am changing my project for the Sock Put.
GO TEAM TWILIGHT!!!
