Everyday Cardigan KAL

i seemed to have done what Lisa did.
drop 2 cardigans. to work on a pullover
so i will need to knit like crazy later to catch up.
i wish i had seen this yarn before and made a few hats.
but first it will be a pullover.


multi-colored yarn. hope i like it when it gets really big.


for today i only finished the yoke.

for more good stuff visit Lisa on her Polka Dot Cottage blog.
for more about the KAL check the Everyday Cardigan KAL posts.
and for the pullover check the Everyday Pullover posts.

Everyday Cardigan KAL

if you can call it progress i added another rib section.
there are so many stitches at this point.
as promised here is a look at the back of the seed band.


on the front i put a purl stitch to separate the sweater from the band.
which on the back makes a line of knit stitches.
kinda resembles a sewn look when you make a facing.

i went ahead and purchased the Everyday Pullover pattern.
kept going back and forth between a cotton yarn and a wool yarn.
casting on today.

for more good stuff visit Lisa on her Polka Dot Cottage blog.
for more about the KAL check the Everyday Cardigan KAL posts.
and for the pullover check the Everyday Pullover posts.

Everyday Cardigan KAL

a bit late posting this week.
as i had my own bit of trouble with the increases.
first without consulting the pattern i knit 3 rib sections.
only to discover i had skipped an increase row. maybe two of them.
next i thought my "increases with pf&b" were too lumpy.
i think Spud & Chloe Sweater yarn is just not a flat yarn
and this problem would not be an issue with other yarns.
but i chose it. for a good reason. so i must figure it out.
redid on knit side but increased with "make 1's".
found i did not like the way it seemed twisted.
redid on knit side again but worked "increases with kf&b".
not that clever of me. the pattern continues with this version.


all of this happened.
while i was waiting for another color to arrive.
i picked "rainstorm" and it is simply a perfect navy.
this one will have the pattern's seed stitch neckline.
you just can never know at this point which you will prefer later.
so i am just going to commit to both.

did you visit Lisa this week.
she started amd finished a pullover with cap sleeves.
i was excited to find the pattern is ready.
and plan to cast on a pullover soon.
and i would say yes to a cap sleeve version with buttons.

modifications:
making 2 sweaters.
one with rib at neckline.
one with seed at neckline.
6 stitches for the seed button band.
6 rows for the seed neckline.
extra 2 rows at neckline are just extra.
so i can start the pattern at row 1.
completed first increase one row earlier.
i did place a purl stitch between the sweater and the band.
will show you that next week.

for more good stuff visit Lisa on her Polka Dot Cottage blog.
for more about the KAL check the Everyday Cardigan KAL posts.
and for the pullover check the Everyday Pullover posts.

Everyday Cardigan KAL

it's been ages since a sweater came off my needles.
usually i make something and then blog about it.
but i'd like to do this as i go. hello issues and modifications.
hopefully. i will end up with a sweater i can wear. so here goes.

things completed so far.
purchase pdf file of pattern only.
looked through stash because yarn you buy is yarn you like.
i certainly don't have enough to make a sweater.
Spud & Chloe in Sweater in Watermelon.
(50% organic cotton / 50% merino wool).
Juniper Moon Farms in Sabine in Limeade.
(30% royal llama / 30% merino wool / 40% cotton).
Brooklyn Tweed in Shelter in Hayloft.
(100% TARGHEE-COLUMBIA WOOL)


make a gauge. mine is awfully messy.
pick yarn.
going with Spud & Chloe Sweater.
it's not a winter-wooly yarn. feels perfect for Spring.
Sabine is soft and gorgeous.
Shelter is rustic and interesting.
i actually like all the yarns together.
but admit i have a problem with focusing on the task at hand.
i have used this yarn with #7 and #8 needles.
but a nice firm guage was achieved with #6 needles.


cast on.
well make sure you have circular needles to match your gauge.
i had to make an emergency run to the store.
10 rows done. and i have already made a few changes
that's right. the nerve of me.
modifications in the first 10 rows.

edited see 2/14 post.
i swapped out 4 rows of seed stitch for 6 rows of rib.
and i swapped out 6 rows of stockinette for 4 rows of stockinette.
and i added 2 stitches to each band.
i think i will make only slightly shorter arms.
and swap out the rib for seed stitch at the cuff.
and well why not just swap out the rib for seed stitch at the hem.
anything else Karen.
well i'm either buying more and finishing it up.
with the Watermelon color.
or dipping into my leftovers to make it stripey.
will decide after i finish the yoke.
i picked up 2 circular needles because i really want to make both.
and on the next perhaps i won't make any modifications.

for more good stuff visit Lisa on her Polka Dot Cottage blog.
for more about the KAL check the Everyday Cardigan KAL posts.

making knittens

found pattern and yarn in a new knit shop which i managed to avoid for over a year. looking for something different. and found it. yarn comes from a local farm which perhaps i shall investigate when it gets warmer.

also made a-sort-of matching hat. bit small. and although it may stretch. will make again in larger size.

Hugs & Kisses Fingerless Gloves by Lynn Wilson Designs.
#7 straight needles.
Slip-Stitch Cables Hat by Lynn Wilson Designs.
#7 circular needles.

Love A Good Cloth

i usually don't partake in such silli-ness. and the guilt of dragging Miss Jane into the scuffle has me a bit annoyed with myself. but there you have it. sooner or later. the novelty cloth pattern will get you. and you will have to live with it.

I Heart Jane Austen pattern designed by Dig Knitty Designs.
Blue Sky Skinny Dyed Cotton. 100% cotton. #5 needles.
these colors are Cherry and Zinc. and soon i will make it up in Mallard. they measure 9 in. x 11 in. now. before washing.

wavy wavy

or if you like.
Messy Karen's Wavy Wiper Scarf Pattern.
not a very awesome name. or is it.
these names i liked.
Summer Surprise, She Sells Sea Shells, Tiny Waves, Skipping Stones.
but already taken. do you have a name i should consider?
are you wishing that a wavy wavy scarf could be for you.
simple. leave a comment. i will end it on Friday.
in case you could not tell there is a cream, a blue, and a navy scarf.
the cream was chosen by a friend. so only the blue and navy are left.
and although it is Wintertime. i have made these in a very soft cotton.

Cream and Sugar Cowl

Cream and Sugar Cowl by Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting blog.
Shalimar Yarns. Breathless. Sprout.
75% merino. 15% cashmere. 10% silk.
#5 circular needles.
other Never Not Knitting patterns.
and Coastal Knits.

Love A Good Cloth

The Perfect Little Washing Cloth by Messy Karen.
Sugar N Cream. 100% cotton. #6 or #7 needles.
makes approx. a 4-1/2 in. square.
here's my pattern: cast on 21 sts.
or any combination of 4 plus 1.
K2, P2, repeat to last stitch, K1.
work 27 rows. cast off. weave in your ends.
i like it best in the big stripe colors.
but beauty and perfection is yours to decide.

KAL - Stage 3 - B1 thru B6

two choices. going with B. can you see my 6 new rows.
working on KAL with Firefly on her I Live On A Farm blog.

KAL - Stage 2

must get me some longer circulars.
i put on two 29 in. needles so i could fold up nicely to show you.
love love love love love this wide seed stitch border.
still wishing i could have found a worsted cotton to use.
but this yarn is "like butter". so i am enjoying every stitch.
working on KAL with Firefly on her I Live On A Farm blog.

KAL

i started a KAL with Firefly on her I Live On A Farm blog.
she promises the pace will be s-l-o-w.
and has named it Summer in the Country Blanket.
i picked T'ika. by Mirasol. 100% pima cotton. very very soft.
of course there are issues with my choice i am overlooking right now.
hand wash. more of a DK thank a worsted. using #9 instead of #10.
and pretty sure that i will need to get more yarn than suggested.
because i think a DK row height is smaller than a worsted row height.

i ♥ quick knits

Fishermen's Beanie from Rowan Classic book 17.
Debbie Bliss. Donegal Aran Tweed. 100% wool.
#6 & #7 straight needles.
i was wanting a windy-day-walk-on-the-beach-hat.
like a cotton and silk that the pattern called for.
but opted for this wooly-stuff until that other yarn comes my way.

3 things

i did my taxes online this morning. no paper required!! i am playing with pink yarn. wish i was finished!! and i am drinking chocolate. yumm!! next i am off to the coffee shop to meet some friends. bringing my needles of course!! have a lovely day. a very lovely Valentine's Day!!

i ♥ patterns in 3 easy steps

step 1: knit the slippers.Anna had an idea. felting that is. Me had the time. Linda no want to get left out. and Jessica in please. so off i went. i picked the pattern. sorry Anna. slippers. you can pick next time. i picked the yarn. i also picked the day we were going to start. immediately. we were going to knit last Sunday. but went to dinner & a movie instead. so i will wait for the girls to start & finish their step 1. if you are thinking about making these. the pattern says to SLIP the FIRST STITCH of every row. but to achieve this awesome-easy-sew-edge you ALSO have to PURL the LAST STITCH of every row.Easy &/or Norwegian House Slippers by Liecel Tverli Scully.
as seen on Craftzine.
Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool.
chocolate brown. light taupe. soft cream.
#9 needles.
19 sts.
465 yds. x 3 colors should equal 3 slippers.
if it makes 4 i will let you know!!

i ♥ baby alpaca

The Eternity Scarf by Michele Wang.
#9 circular needle. 3 skeins of Rowan Lima.
84% baby alpaca. 8% merino wool. 8% nylon.
i made 3.
mixed with grey. the sage is mine.
the oatmeal and blue were presents.
my LYS made this with two colors.
then i found the original pattern was written for just one color.
so the possibilities for this one are endless.

Love A Good Cloth

but i have issues with this one.Spring Time Wash Cloth pattern by I Live On A Farm.
Red Heart Eco-Cotton Blend 75% recycled cotton 25% acrylic.
#5 needles on the orange. 50 sts. 11 pattern repeats.
#6 needles on the beige. 50 sts. 24 pattern repeats.
i knit the beige ones until the yarn was gone.
i washed and tested before posting.
the blend probably makes it stronger.
i did not like the way it felt when washing the dishes.
and i thought it did not absorb water when drying my hands.
so i'll be using them as a morning mat.
the pattern stitch is still lovely and i will knit again.

Love A Good Cloth

this is Vito. Nora's cousin.
do i need to tell you how much we love him.
i didn't think so.
Baby Bib O'Love from the Mason-Dixon Knitting books.
Rowan denim 100% cotton.
Belle Buttons by Dritz. 11/16 in. made of coconut.
this yarn shrinks and eventually is supposed to fade like denim.
i made 4. and they are so cute i just wanna make more.

Stitches East 2010

i remember not going last year. and that might have happened again. but i volunteered to unpack boxes for my LYS a few days before it opened. and got this handy-dandy-badge with my name on it. Barbara and Richard are the owners of Sit 'n Knit. and their booth included a large selection of Opal sock yarn. and the cutest dolls and clothes that you knit from from AK Traditions. in the past you had to order from Australia. now if you are interested you can just contact Barbara. here's what i got from other vendors. from Ruhama's the Santa Monica Wrap pattern which uses Kauni Effektgarn. a very cool yarn that i would like to work with soon. i got to meet these guys on unpacking night. their booth drew you in and kept you there. from Carol of Sunday Knits the Sunday Scarf pattern and red merino called Eden. her designs are simply beautiful. then i met the lovely Allison of The Knit Princess. Allison wrote a comic-book and was actually wearing a tiara. her Vol. 1 includes a pattern for a beanie-hat-with-knitted-on-tiara. which i want to make. my last purchase was from Mercedes from Kitchen Sink Dyeworks. i liked everything. her colors and her patterns. i wanted a yarn that would resemble a tiara and we decided on a grey fingering merino called Dexter. she also spins her work with small amounts of silver that really catch the light. Stitches East 2010 was held in the CT Convention Center. and i will probably go again next year.

thank you. and let's do it again.

a sincere thank you to all my blogfriends who have said such nice things about my Wavy Wipers. and for those of you who were curious about the DIY bundle. Rumi put together this extremely thankful post spilling the beans. other thank-you's go to Gari, Melanie, Andee, Kathie, Nanette, and many others. i like seeing something i made on someone else's blog. and it was thrilling to have sold a few bundles in my Etsy shop. i know that some of your friends did come over and take a look.

as an additional thank you i thought you might be interested in my Wavy Wiper pattern for beginners. i've always thought it a bit silly to write out every row. but my sister often wishes a pattern tells you more. maybe you feel that way too.

so. well. hmmm. what now. oh yeah. let's do it again. i made some rainbow wipers for Judy who is my talented-knitting-friend. so up for grabs is that same rainbow bundle. and one for the shop. leave a comment here and i'll pick a winner on Saturday. a winner has been picked.