Archive for January, 2006

OMG Knitting Patterns

Friday, January 27th, 2006
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Baby TartThis would be a lot easier if I had a book of knitting recipes written by prostitutes. I’d just pick the cutest thing from that. I feel like I should knit a large piece for the Olympics, because I’ve only ever knit scarves and cozies and things. Then again, I do best with small goals. I will have to set very specific, piece-related goals for a large piece to remain unexploded in my face. I will need constant reminding to remember to get this done, which suggests the use of numerous post-it notes or perhaps electric shocks.

As a rule, it appears that Dutch and German participants have chosen to knit mittens with various wacky shapes. No clogs or armbands! How controversial.

Wagging finger Nein, könnte ich nicht!!! Wagging finger
Possible patterns:

Neat things I found while looking for things to knit:

Uh oh, guys

Friday, January 27th, 2006
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I’ve decided to take part in the Knitting Olympics. Concept: You must cast on a project during the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics (Feb 10) and finish before the Olympic flame goes out on Feb 26. That’s 16 days.

It’s sorta striking fear in my heart, but I think it will be okay. I just have to decide now what I want to knit. I’ve posted lots of really neat patterns I’d like to try (a boob holder, perhaps?), but most of them would involve buying new yarn, and I already have piles and piles and piles already. Then again, I don’t really want to start a huge new project using bulk weight, bulk purchase 100% acrylic yarn that I bought in first year (no matter how pretty the green is).

I’ll be going over some patterns today and deciding what to do. The most likely one I will pursue is a scarf + mitten + hat set in fair isle (except for the hat, which will be a solid colour but will involve a really neat pattern). I’ll try to make them match, but who knows?

Feel free to talk me out of this.

Earflap Hat: Done!

Friday, January 20th, 2006
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Finished Project #2 for 2006 :)

Earflap Hat: Done!

Finished this yesterday. Now I’m working on a neato nanotube for Liz’s iPod nano. My first foray into cables!

Earflap Hat

Saturday, January 14th, 2006
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Earflap Hat in Progress

Les looks hilariously lame in this image, but I assure you he is incredibly hot. Ladies, back away. The hat is pretty much finished by now except for a few bits on top. This is how it was on Tuesday.

Apparently Ben Mulroney is Brian Mulroney’s son!

Wavy Scarf!

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006
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Finished Project #1 for 2006 :)

Wavy Scarf: Done!

Hee hee hee

Monday, January 9th, 2006
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Be carefure when you wash your wool

End of the Year Knitting Meme

Friday, January 6th, 2006
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From Knit Once, Purl Forever.
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Birthday Scarf

Thursday, January 5th, 2006
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My Mom’s birthday was yesterday, and so I logically started her birthday present yesterday. This is not entirely my fault; I was going to start it a week ago but my mom was like, “hey Eve, you should knit me a scarf for my birthday, but wait until after Christmas to buy the yarn.” And so I did this, and didn’t manage to get out to a yarn store until Jan 3rd. It’s a beautiful yarn, though; Zara Merino extrafine. I’ve never knitted with 100% merino before, and it’s really elegant and soft. My mom requested a cream-coloured wavy scarf similar to that from knitty, so that’s what I’m working on. Here is a picture of how much I’ve done so far:

Wavy Scarf in Progress

I’m going to try to post more pictures of my knitting projects to motivate me to finish them.

Flower Hats

Thursday, January 5th, 2006
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Hats and flowers, knitted or crocheted.

I know this will scare Les, but…

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006
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I really want a child so I can make her/him these pants. OMG seriously they are the CUTEST PANTS EVER. Also (mostly from the latest issue of Knitty):