MondayLunchCrew

Here’s my 2nd attempt at spinning. Took a long time to get the hang of it, but near the end I had better results. The result is so uneven I’m going to ply it with something else.

And here’s the 3rd attempt, which turned out well. much more consistent and ended up with 83 yards of [...]

Knitting Traditions Preview of the contents for this new one time issue from Interweave looks really interesting. I’m looking to keep my eye out for more previews. I hope I’ll be able to locate copies so I can judge in person before buying. Last time I really wanted to the Holiday Gifts issue but turns [...]

Japanese Craft Books vs. US Craft Books: your thoughts?
A great post and discuss on craft publishing… I added my comments as well. Head on over and join the conversation!
Some of my favorite craft books are my Japanese ones. Granted, I have yet to make something from them, but I look over them (note that I [...]

During the break I also broke down and got a book I’ve been eyeing for a while. Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont.

For some reason, in the past few months I’ve become obsessed with the idea of making my own yarn. I think it’s the influence of this post about making a shawl with specially [...]

It’s been a very happy Knitsmas for me this year. I got the books I wanted all year all in one shot. Yippee! To be expected, they are not helping me want to finish projects I have on the go. I really want to start on some of these fun projects. However, they are not [...]

The Victoria Sampler – Gingerbread Stitching House Collection
Very cool looking, but just might take a whole year to make!

Package has arrived at destination so, no need to wait any longer to show off this finish….

Pattern:
Tweed Baby Blanket by Jared Flood
Yarn:
Filatura Di Crosa Zara Solid
Needles:
US 5 / 3.75 mm circulars
Date Started:
September 28 2009
Date Finished:
December 13 2009
Modifications:
Unintentional changes And I didn’t follow the colour pattern, but just winged it.
Will [...]

I almost gave up on lace knitting before finding the right needles. The right sewing tools also makes life much easier and enjoyable. (Btw, on the needles front, while I still love my Addi Lace Turbos, I’ve since also discover and enjoy Hiya Hiya needles and hope to try out the Knitpicks ones soon.)
My [...]

Was pretty excited to be working on sleeve two of cardigan. Last piece left to knit.
Do we see a problem?

Here’s a closer look…

Yeah, as g puts it “that’s the beginning not the end? Oh man…”
That’s right people, rippola! But I’ll work on that tomorrow. I can’t take it anymore. Unhappiness indeed.
I really should [...]

Pattern:
ChicKnits Cassidy’s Cap
Yarn:
Cascade 220 superwash
Needles:
US 5 / 3.75 mm & US 8 / 5.0 mm
Date Started:
Aug 30th, 2009
Date Finished:
Aug 31st, 2009
Modifications:
a boo-boo or so might have sneaked in there… but none intentionally. However, the size did come out big even for my head! So, probably will have to try a different non-superwash yarn next [...]

Pattern:
Robin by Kim Hargreaves
Yarn:
Shelridge Farm Soft Touch Ultra Handpaints
Needles:
US 1 / 2.25 mm & US 2½ / 3.0 mm
Date Started:
Sept 5, 2009
Date Finished:
Sept 7, 2009
Modifications:
Unintentional mistakes through out where I didn’t quite follow the pattern. But in the end, still a cute beret and I couldn’t make the pom-pom. I tried, but I’ve got [...]

In my recent bout of starting projects, I’ve just hit a milestone!

100 projects listed in Ravelry. Sure, not all of them ended up finished. But I’m still pretty stoked about it.
Want to start another one before finishing anymore… again. I must be in a mood. But it’s good to mark the occasion before [...]

Winners! — St-Denis Yarns
Yippee! I just won a yarn sample. What fun! Can’t wait to get it in the mail. It’s going to be a fun pick me up.
Thanks Veronik!

After coming back from a metrostitcher meeting in NYC, I actually had a bug for stitching for a while. I worked on my Halloween piece for a bit but it was still hard on the eyes. Went for another kit and this is as far as I got before school started.

Lizzie*Kate K29 2007 Special Edition [...]

Pattern:
Francia from Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Malabrigo Book One
Yarn:
Malabrigo Worsted in Stone Blue
Needles:
Hiya Hiya stainless US10 (6mm) circular
Date Started:
July 27 2009
Date Finished:
September 13 2009
Modifications:
None, but there were pattern mistakes (or what I deemed mistakes for the collar, if I didn’t modify to what I thought it should be, the pattern wouldn’t work out.) [...]

Francia, the sample sweater, has so far been very nice to knit for about 70% of the time. I hated making the knots (which I didn’t know from looking at the photos there were knots, thought they were bobbles) and the instructions for the neck was such as mess I know they didn’t test knit [...]

Don’t Look Now! — Home
Loving these new patterns I found. The colours are lovely, the patterns right up my alley and best of all, she does raw edge appliqué.
Another recent find I love: Thimble Blossoms
And my most recent order from Fat Quarter Shop was amazing. I can’t wait to order from them again. If [...]

On of the joys of this past summer is working on my sewing projects. Not ready for quilting yet, but the patchwork and appliqué portion of my BOM project is in progress. I managed to get most of the blocks started or mostly completed. Here are some photos.

yes, many of the blocks are [...]

The Francia sweater is currently in progress. The front and back and sleeves are complete. Currently working on the collar and then on to the finishing.

Here’s hoping for a finished sweater ASAP.

Just in time for Thanksgiving. (Only a little over a month away!) Z25 kit Gertie Gobble by Bent Creek.