Another garment finished.

I've finished something else, and am feeling pretty good, because I actually didn't let myself get too distracted by other patterns - either those I already have on the needles, or those I've printed off over the last few days - and goodness knows, I've printed off a fair few patterns over the last few days!!! I really need to live forever, just to be able to knit, or crochet, all the patterns I want to do, AND to use up my ever growing stash.

Anyway, here is a picture of the cardigan. The flash has made the colour look brighter than it really is.

I got the pattern from the October 2006 English Woman's Weekly Home Series Magazine. This magazine also has some cute mice to knit - called Alan Dart - Dickensian mice.

Started ANOTHER project

I've started yet another project. This is a square made from leftover sock yarn, and it's knit in the round - as round as a square can be!! lol Can't remember the link at the moment, but will go look for it, and add it here, later. I really need to get some of these mounting WIP's and UFO's complete!!! It's not easy being good and NOT starting anything new!!! lol

Has it really been that long?!?!?

Crikey, I didn't realise it had been that long since I last posted here!!! I am NOT a very good blogger, am I? I do actually have some pictures to add, when I get them taken!! lol I've actually just started a modular crochet scarf, what an interesting pattern!!! It's from the Spring Interweave Crochet magazine, that I just got today. I know, it's a magazine with patterns for Spring, and here we are, heading into Winter!! But I like the patterns, and LOVE looking forward. Lets see just how long this takes to make.

Some UFO's to report

I must say, I like this new setup, it makes things so much easier! Anyway after such a long time of not posting here, I have some UFO's to report.

First is a pair of socks that are going to be winging their way to New Orleans next week.

This next pair are ones I made for my sister. They were quick to make, because they are only ankle type ones. BTW, Laurel is actually modelling both pair of socks.

And last, we have the Rock-Snot Scarf that I made for Laurel. The reason I called it Rock-Snot is beause the yarn looks just like that! Here is a link to show what Rock-Snot actually is:http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests-diseases/plants/didymo/

Here is the picture of the scarf.

My Pi is finally finished

Here are a couple of pictures of my PI shawl, as taken from the book 'The Best of Knitters magazine shawls and scarves'. I did one less diamond round than in the pattern, because I was running out of wool. The wool I used is a 4-ply Perendale - it's 4-ply for here in New Zealand. I picked up the wool from a local second-hand shop. It was on a cone, and I fell inlove with the colour right away. I am really happy with the way this has turned out. The pictures have been taken with the shawl on my bed.

The shawl - again

Here is a picture of me holding the shawl. I think this gives a better idea of just how big it actually is. I was really warm while working on this, and looking at the picture, you may understand why. lol

An FO to report

I'm actually pleased with myself. This shawl only took me about three/four months from start to finish - and that was with other projects being worked on as well. I have made this for a friend's daughter, and it will be winging it's way to Ireland shortly.




This picture makes it look a little longer than it really is, but it is the best I could do. I used a 100% Acrylic yarn called Patons Tasman. I used 5 100g balls. The pattern was a Peter Gregory one - and English pattern. Really easy to do, and it allowed for either 4ply, or DK, and had the figures for both. The Tasman is a DK yarn, and I did it on 4.5mm needles - to get a slightly softer look, and feel to the pattern.

I forgot something yesterday

I forgot to add the links to the patterns. I can't add a link for the snowflake, because that is from a book that I was lucky enough to acquire on a local auction site. BUT, I can put the links for the butterfly, and the bookmark.
http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/may9.html This is the butterfly.

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/heavenly%20angel%20bookmark.html This is the bookmark.

A late update

This is an angel bookmark that I did. I tweaked the pattern a little, to get the body centered on the head.

I thought I'd try and see if I can upload some pictures of work I've been doing recently. I did try a few days ago, but had no luck, so am hoping things work out this time. I can't fully remember the pictures I have, I think they are of a butterfly, a bookmark, and maybe a snowflake. These are only small things, but fun to make. All three have been crocheted.
Below is the pineapple butterfly. I LOVED making this, and have plans on how to add some more colour.
Here is the snowflake I did. It took me a couple of attempts, I had trouble with interpreting the pattern; but, once I got wht the instructions meant, I found it quite easy.

This time?!?!?

I actually posted this on the wrong blog!!! lol How crazy is that?!?!? Teach me not to look at everything before going ahead and publishing!!!
Anyway, I really need to add things to this blog. I'm STILL learning all this, and NOT using it for ages DOES NOT HELP. lol Can't learn anything, if I don't try, aye. Good thing no one really reads this, anyway. Ahhh well, off to do something else.

Finally an update

I've finally got at least one picture of a cloth I recently knitted. This is an Entrelac cloth. It took me a couple of go's to get the hang of the instructions, but once I did, it was surprisingly easy to do. I'm really pleased with the way it has turned out. Below is the link to the pattern, and below that is a picture of my cloth.
http://criminyjickets.blogspot.com/2006/07/garterlac-dishcloth.html