FO's, Yarn, & New projects

Finished Objects

I finished my fingerless mittens. I really like the way that they turned out. For some reason the second one turned out a little looser than the first one, but not enough to make me re-knit it. :)

These are two dishrags that I finished last week. They are out of Sugar n' Cream. I think I used most of one ball to knit them both.

I also finished the Basketweave Scarf from Interweave Knits. I got it from Knitting Daily, so I'm not sure which issue it was originally published in. It is for my boyfriend. He already took it, so I didn't get to take a picture. I'll have to snap one of him wearing it!

Works In Progress

I bought yarn on Monday from SWAK In the City. I was planning on making the Tangled Yoke Cardigan, but I think this yarn will do better if I make the Cinnabar Pullover from Interweave Knits Fall 2007. I cast on about 3 times, but I think I finally got it right this time.

I also started the Through The Keyhole Scarf from The Knitter's Bible Knitted Accessories. I have about half of the center part of the scarf done. It is going really quickly. I am knitting it with Patons SWS. I really like the way the yarn feels. It is really smooth and silky.

Yarn

Loop -d- Loop Moss.

Patons SWS.

That's all for today. I'll try to get a picture of the Basketweave Scarf up soon.

Knitting will make it go by faster.

My little girl, Chloe, went to the vet today to get her 6 month check up and vaccinations. About 45 minutes after I picked her up she had a bad reaction. Her face swelled up about twice it's normal size and got bumps on her head. I took her back to the vet, and they are taking care of her now. She's going to be okay, but I feel so bad. I don't remember the last time I was home without her running around, or sleeping next to me. It's been almost 3 hours, and they still haven't called. They are giving her medication through an IV. They are keeping her to watch her, and make sure she's okay. They are suppose to call me when I can come pick her up, but it's taking forever! I just keep knitting my sock, but had to take a break because my fingers are starting to hurt. I love her, and can't wait to bring her back home.

This is the scarf that I've been working on. I just need to decided if I need to make it longer.

SOCK YARN

Here is the finished Sophie Purse. Like I said before I am a little disappointed with the way that they handles turend out, but over all I really like it. I love the color, and the size is just perfect. I used Plymouth Yarn: Boku. It took about 1 and 3/3 skeins, maybe a little bit more. I haven't shaved it like the pattern calls for, and I'm not really sure I'm going too. I don't have an electric razor, and the extra little fuzz doesn't bother me much. I want to get some pretty material to line it with, and a magnetic snap for the closure. This was a really quick knit, the pattern was free, and the yarn was on sale...so...I would definitely knit this one again, or suggest it for someone else to knit.

I went to my LYS yesterday, and bought these four skeins of sock yarn. The blue one is Regina Tweed, and the other is Jojoland. I had never heard of Jojoland before, but I really like it. It is %100 superwash wool, and it is increadibly soft. The Regina Tweed is for a pair of christmas socks. I'm not sure if the recipient reads this, so I won't say who it's for. If you want to know you can check out my Ravelry projects. I haven't decided who to make the other socks for...they may end up being a christmas gift too. I was planning on making some christmas gift socks, but this week I just had the overwhelming feeling to knit them. I've known that I needed to get on the ball to have them done by Christmas, but just hasn't had the itch. Now I do.

Well, I have another WIP, but I'll leave that one for tomorrow. It's out of the Misti Internations Chunky Alpaca.

Decisions, decisions

I am debating which sweater I should knit...first. The Placed Cable Aran or the Tangled Yoke Cardigan. I was thinking that I wanted to knit the Tangled Yoke Cardigan first, but yarn for the Placed Cable Aran seems a little more affordable. I could use Patons Classic Merino and it would only cost roughly $25, and I could buy it locally which means no shipping charges. I've found a few substitue yarns, and Hattie has suggested some too, but I really like the Placed Cable Aran too!

I really need to finish my WIP's!!!!! I think the fall is starting to get to me, because I'm loosing interest in my summer knits. I have made a lot of progress on Nicole. I need to post pictures of it. I will. I just have to remember. I have to cast on for my second sock! I don't want it to be lonely!

I did some no-brainer knitting this weekend. It's the pattern and yarn I got from my grandmother for my birthday. I actually finished all of the knitting this weekend. Now all I have left to do is sew up the 'sleeves'. It's very bright and fun. I'll (take) and post some pictures soon too! I needed something relaxing and didn't require thinking. I had a crapy week last week, and needed to zone out watching tv for a bit. I did get some homework done in between. :)

Pictures coming soon!

Wow!

Thanks for all of the wonderful comments! I knew I like it, but I'm so happy to hear that everyone else thinks so too! You all are so sweet and nice! I'm a shy person, and oddly enough I thought I wouldn't be online. I sort of am, but I really want to meet some new knitterly friends, so thanks for taking time to stop by my little space.

I started school last week (my last year of graduate school!), so there may not be as much knitting done as I wish for a while, but I'll try to keep knitting and posting! The 3 items to the left in the "on the needles" section are items I will try to finish before starting anything new, but I can't promise anything. I want to cast on for most of the items in the newest issue of Interweave Knits, and the Irish Hiking Scarf from Hello Yarn. I also bought the Spring Things Shawl from I'm Knitting As Fast As I Can last week when she had all of her patterns 50% off. I have yarn for the Irish Hiking Scarf that I bought in Minnesota on my vacation, but no yarn for the Spring Things Shawl. I also have many items in my 'queue' on Ravelry. I am still amazed at how cool Ravelry is, and if you haven't gotten your invite yet just hold on because it's totally worth it!! If you are on Ravely already, or remember this post when you do..here's a link to my page there.

Well I'd better finish up here at work, eat lunch, and then head to the library before class!!! So much to do in so little time....and that doesn't even include knitting time!

Let FREEDOM Ring

Today I went back to the eye dr., but did not see the lady from last week who said I was too young to be knitting. No one else said anything either, but I did knitting happily in public.

ON TO BIGGER NEWS!
I will be teaching my own ELS class as of TODAY! I will be teaching Travel English to intermediate students. I was a little nervous at first, but it went by not so slowly, and they seemed to like me. One of the students after walking in exclaimed "What a beautiful teacher we have". That made me feel good, and gave us all a laugh. She is from Tailand...very sweet and not shy girl.

Knitting is still going on, but not pictures. The Princess Wrap looks the same only longer. The socks are going well, but still slowly. Nicole hasn't gotten much attention as of late, but mabye this week/weekend since I'm off until Mondy - minus my class on Thursday afternoon-.

Well off to happy hour for a friends birthday gathering!


HAPPY EARLY 4TH!

BTW: Happy birthday to everyone who's got a birthday this week...I know 4.

I started this last night.....

This is my re-start "first" sock. It is knit out of J-Knits Superwash-Me Light sock yarn which is 100% superwash merino wool. I bought it at my LYS, but they have an online store too. The colorway is Cincinnati. I'm knitting it on size US1's....aka....toothpicks. It's sort of slow going, but I like it a lot. The pattern is a free one from Posh Yarn. I like it a lot. It is a good, easy pattern to follow, but it's not boring.

I have other WIP pics, but not here at work.


My mission trip to Rio Bravo, Mexico was amazing. I had so much fun, and our group was able to provide two new homes to two families. One of the families was around my age (early 20's) and had two young children. The other family were in their late 40's and also had two children, but one was 20 and the other was 4. Both families were so grateful and happy to have a better place to live. I just hope that they can see God's work and now our mission teams.

I didn't get as much knitting as I wanted to get done on my trip. I was just way to exhausted every night to knit much.

More pics soon. I promise!

God bless!

Memorial Day WIP's

Happy Memorial Day!

I am making progress on three projects; 1 new one and 2 old.

Here are a few pictures of my WIP's.

Purl Barred Shevron Socks. From I can't Believe I'm Knitting Socks.

Princess Wrap w/ 3.3 pattern repeats done. In the background is the latest issues of KnitSimple.

Nicole.

FO: Darted Tanks from Knit Picks.

I'm really happy with how my first tank (or any other thing that closely related) turned out and fits. It's a little wider than I wished, but it still fits nicely.

Knitting lace

I've started a new lace project. Nicole from Chic Knits. It is really challenging, but I like that. I'm a little frustrated at it right now, but I'll get back to working on it soon. I didn't do much work on the Princess Wrap because of Nicole, but I'll work on her later today.

I bought a good knitting related book yesterday at target. It can be purchased here on Amazon. It is titled "Knitting Under the Influence". It is a very easy read, but entertaining. I read more than half of it yesterday.

Pictures of FO's and WIP soon!

Summer is here!..well at least for ME

Last week was finals week, and now I am completely finished with my first year of graduate school! I can't believe how fast it went by. This weekend was pretty busy. I went to my best friends graduation from undergrad, and next weekend I'll be going to my cousin's undergradute graduation from Austin College.

I don't have an WIP pictures, but I am finished with the front half of my darted tank, and have about 1/4 of the back done. Not much knitting got done this weekend because I was too busy, and worn out. I think the stress of the whole semester got to me, and I just need a break from doing really anything.

I found out that I will be teaching my own class at the ELS center. I'm a little nervous, but excited at the same time. Tomorrow I have to go in to help with the new students that are coming. Each session is 4 weeks long, so every 4 weeks we get new students. Then on Tuesday I will start teaching my class. It is beginning conversation, so it shouldn't be TOO hard. They have lots of resources, so I'm not completely on my own. We will just have to see how it goes.

Chau.