Bayerische Cuff
This is my third attempt at making the cuff. On my first try, my stitches were too loose. My second attempt was missing one stitch. So far so good on number three. I used the Twisted German Cast-on which can be seen here
Bayerische Sock Chart
I started knitting Eunny Jang's Bayerische sock and decided to color the sock chart so I could follow it easier. If you click on the chart it will enlarge and you can print it.Unfortunately blogger doesn't allow pdf files so I had to upload it as a jpg file.
Some Progress
I didn't complete as much of the baby surprise as I thought I would. Instead of listening to a speaker, we watched a video and I haven't accomplished knitting and watching TV simultaneously, yet. If you come camping at Lake Huron Campground You can be assured that I was paying attention enough that at least I know to call 911 if you are injured.
I started this BSJ in 2005 and all it needs to be an FO is to weave in a couple of loose ends and sew on the buttons. You'd think I could get that done without much effort. I like the collar on this one. I've made a few with a rib collar and some according to the original instructions, but this collar is my favorite. When I used to frequent the knitting forum on www.about.com, there was a woman who went by Island Knitter and she had made a lot of these sweaters. She very generously posted a lot of tips and variations and that is where I learned how to make this collar. The other day I went searching for her on the web and came across her photos on Picture Trail.
I started this BSJ in 2005 and all it needs to be an FO is to weave in a couple of loose ends and sew on the buttons. You'd think I could get that done without much effort. I like the collar on this one. I've made a few with a rib collar and some according to the original instructions, but this collar is my favorite. When I used to frequent the knitting forum on www.about.com, there was a woman who went by Island Knitter and she had made a lot of these sweaters. She very generously posted a lot of tips and variations and that is where I learned how to make this collar. The other day I went searching for her on the web and came across her photos on Picture Trail.
Baby Surprise
I don't know how many Baby Surprise Jackets I've made, but whenever I get inspired by someone else's creation, I want to knit another one. So here I've started one using some acrylic I bought a couple of years ago.
I used a provisional cast-on because I'm going to lengthen the sleeves when I'm done. I also don't like the bulkiness in the shoulders, so I'm hoping this will eliminate some of that.
I have an all day first-aid class today at my new job and hopefully I will be able to knit though most of it.
I used a provisional cast-on because I'm going to lengthen the sleeves when I'm done. I also don't like the bulkiness in the shoulders, so I'm hoping this will eliminate some of that.
I have an all day first-aid class today at my new job and hopefully I will be able to knit though most of it.
I tried on my vest and I don't like the fit. I haven't decided if I'm going to start over or use the yarn to make something else. At this stage, there's no way if I start over I would have it done for winter wear, so I'm working on another sock.
This is from Lisa Souza The color is Wild Things
And the pattern is Retro Rib from a back issue of Interweave Knits.
This is from Lisa Souza The color is Wild Things
And the pattern is Retro Rib from a back issue of Interweave Knits.
Busy Busy Me
I finished my Sockotta socks a couple of weeks ago.
I like the socks, they fit well and are comfortable to wear, but I was disappointed in the way the colors faded after a couple of washings.
I've also done a little more knitting on my vest
I might have to make the armholes a little longer, I'm going to pin the shoulders together and try it on before I start the edging.
I have a few other projects started and I purchased a little more yarn at Mary Maxim, but I'll leave all of that for another post.
I like the socks, they fit well and are comfortable to wear, but I was disappointed in the way the colors faded after a couple of washings.
I've also done a little more knitting on my vest
I might have to make the armholes a little longer, I'm going to pin the shoulders together and try it on before I start the edging.
I have a few other projects started and I purchased a little more yarn at Mary Maxim, but I'll leave all of that for another post.
When all else fails
start a new project.
I haven't abandoned the vest, I just wanted to start these socks. This is Plymouth Sockotta, 45% cotton, 40% superwash wool and 15% nylon. I went to Elaine's Yarn in Davison Michigan and really wanted some sock yarn. I wasn't looking for a self-patterning yarn, but it's what came home with me. This is the first time I've used Wendy's generic toe-up pattern. I've only used a toe-up pattern once and it was for the Magical Mystery Sock Tour.
The MMST pattern I used had a figure eight cast on that took me hours to get right. My simple sock can be found on page four of the tour.
I haven't abandoned the vest, I just wanted to start these socks. This is Plymouth Sockotta, 45% cotton, 40% superwash wool and 15% nylon. I went to Elaine's Yarn in Davison Michigan and really wanted some sock yarn. I wasn't looking for a self-patterning yarn, but it's what came home with me. This is the first time I've used Wendy's generic toe-up pattern. I've only used a toe-up pattern once and it was for the Magical Mystery Sock Tour.
The MMST pattern I used had a figure eight cast on that took me hours to get right. My simple sock can be found on page four of the tour.
Not too exciting
Today I took a photo of my unfinished vest.
I can't say I'm in love with it. I think it's too bulky, but I will finish it since it's mindless knitting which is all I'm capable of at the moment.
Winter has finally arrived, just in time for the start of the tax season. I knew there was a reason I was going to look for a job closer to my home.
I can't say I'm in love with it. I think it's too bulky, but I will finish it since it's mindless knitting which is all I'm capable of at the moment.
Winter has finally arrived, just in time for the start of the tax season. I knew there was a reason I was going to look for a job closer to my home.
Making mistakes
I couldn't resist starting my vest, and I see I didn't continue the ribbing where I was supposed to. It will be easy to fix, but I haven't had time to knit the past few days. At first I didn't like the way the color combinations were knitting up, when looking at it in the daylight though, I like it. As soon as I can get a daylight photo, I will post it.
More Yarn!
I went to Mary Maxim yesterday and bought five skeins of Kureyon for a vest. I looked through all of my old knitting magazines and found a pattern that should work. Of course it would be a lot easier to buy the pattern from ChicKnits. I'm using colorway #163, they had only two Kureyon colors that I liked.
Mary Maxim has a buyer reward program, if you buy $300.00 in merchandise, you get $20.00 off your next purchase. I finally filled my card last time I was there, instead of paying $40.00, it cost me only $20.00. Now that Mary Maxim has a much larger yarn selection I might be able to fill that card quicker. I think it took almost 3 years to fill the old card.
Mary Maxim has a buyer reward program, if you buy $300.00 in merchandise, you get $20.00 off your next purchase. I finally filled my card last time I was there, instead of paying $40.00, it cost me only $20.00. Now that Mary Maxim has a much larger yarn selection I might be able to fill that card quicker. I think it took almost 3 years to fill the old card.
Back to Knitting
I bought a miniature dachshund puppy last May and she has really cut into my knitting time. Only recently has she calmed down enough that I can sit and knit without chasing her and my ball of yarn. Doesn't she look innocent?
Currently I'm working on a sweater from Knitter's No. 54 Fall 1999 which I started last winter. I'm using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes in Hyacinth. The back and left front are finished and I'm half way through the right front. As much as I like wearing sweaters, I prefer knitting vests just so I can finish that much quicker and move on to the next project. If I can find some Noro Kureyon that I like, I think I'm going to knit a vest like Bonnie Marie.
Currently I'm working on a sweater from Knitter's No. 54 Fall 1999 which I started last winter. I'm using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes in Hyacinth. The back and left front are finished and I'm half way through the right front. As much as I like wearing sweaters, I prefer knitting vests just so I can finish that much quicker and move on to the next project. If I can find some Noro Kureyon that I like, I think I'm going to knit a vest like Bonnie Marie.
Thomas McHale
1967-2001World Trade Center
I did not know you or any of the others who died on September 11. You went to work that day, just like me and every other American, but the terrorists chose your building to send their message.
You had a wife, good friends and co-workers, and an unborn son whom you never knew. But he, Collin Thomas, almost 5 years old now, will know you, and you will live on through him.
And those of us who did not lose anyone that day, shall remember.
You had a wife, good friends and co-workers, and an unborn son whom you never knew. But he, Collin Thomas, almost 5 years old now, will know you, and you will live on through him.
And those of us who did not lose anyone that day, shall remember.
I don't have dice blue finished, but I continue to work on it. It's given me more grief than I anticipated.
After seeing cece I had to buy the pattern. The only yarn I had that would work was Mary Maxim Mellowspun. If blogger's photo upload was working I would post a scan of what I have knit so far. In the meantime, I'm trying to decide what yarn I want to buy for my next cece.
I've narrowed the selection down to brown sheep cotton fleece, Elann's Peruvian collection silk or quechua. Elann has some affordable cotton, sonata and connemara, but I don't know if I would like knitting with it. Not having a local yarn store is really a pain in the neck.
After seeing cece I had to buy the pattern. The only yarn I had that would work was Mary Maxim Mellowspun. If blogger's photo upload was working I would post a scan of what I have knit so far. In the meantime, I'm trying to decide what yarn I want to buy for my next cece.
I've narrowed the selection down to brown sheep cotton fleece, Elann's Peruvian collection silk or quechua. Elann has some affordable cotton, sonata and connemara, but I don't know if I would like knitting with it. Not having a local yarn store is really a pain in the neck.
I've changed my knitting plans all ready. While perusing my Knitter's mags for a cable sweater, I came across dice blue, or in my case it will be dice midnight alpaca cloud from knitpicks . Of course, this is all dependent on whether once I start the scarf, I don't rip it out.
I can't believe I haven't posted since September! I can't believe I haven't knitted anything either! I've started numerous projects and ultimately tore them apart for one reason or another. I started fiber trends moebius scarf, but my needles were too short, as soon as I can get some 40" needles I'm going to start it again. Now that tax season has started I need a knitting project!
I finished my vest over the weekend. The steeks weren't as bad as I thought they would be. The yarn I used was slippery, so I had to take the extra step of doing an overcast stitch on the cut edge. I don't know if that will help anything or not, time will tell.
Now I'm back to working on a sweater I started in July.
Since my DH has been goose hunting since Wednesday, I've had a lot of knitting time. I started a fair isle vest from an old Knitter's Magazine. This vest will be my first experience with steeks. I'm using Peruvian Alpaca yarn that I purchased from Elann quite some time ago. See, I said I would start using up my stash...
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