Boy it has been a long while since I last wrote. I can't believe how fast time flies. I have finished several projects but have been unable to publish them here. It has been so busy at work and I just haven't had the time. Work is still busy but has calmed down just a little to be able to write something today.
I finished this baby blanket back in April. It is for my son's little cousin. I had tried to give it to his parents on several occasions but our schedules never allowed the time. So, I decided to mail it to them. I really hope he likes it and is able to use it for many years to come. This pattern was my own creation. I did take the pattern of the first baby blanket (in yellow) I made several months ago but I removed the center pattern that would have taken longer to knit. The border is garter stitch and the center is stockinette. I believe it turned out just as nice even though it was simple. I want to make another one for my beautiful son, Matthew, but now that he is getting older the pattern and color should be one that a little boy would like. *.*.*.*.* :-)
This blog is about my adventures with knitting and my love for fancy teas. I learned to knit when I was in elementary school. While I was living my life, building my career as a Java developer and having a baby, time to knit was unavailable. It only began a year ago when I was going through a tough time in my life, knitting was way of relaxing and expressing my creativity. Since then I have knitted several simple items and I have challenged myself to do more and try new complicated patterns.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Caddy Tam
This is a cute hat that was a snap to knit. It was very simple pattern taken from the KnitScene magazine winter 2008/Spring 2009 (page 85). I finished back in July and I hadn't had time to post about it. For this pattern I used a bulky yarn which was ok (not premier). Towards the end the yarn it was breaking into pieces. I plan on making another one in a different color and yarn. So, that I can give one of them to a friend. I think I want to keep this one for me but I am not sure yet. I am also wondering if I would have used the yarn that was used in the magazine (Tahki Montana) would I have had any issues with the yarn. ?? I may end up getting that for the second hat I do. Regardless, I enjoyed making it. The pom-pom was fun to make and it adds a touch of fun to the hat. :.=
Friday, August 20, 2010
Another Hat for Mom!
I think I am starting to like making hats. I finished this one last weekend. This one was a cute pattern that once I saw it, it spelled "MOM'S HAT" all over it. This is my second hat for her. I haven't shown her this one yet, but I am hopeful that she will like it. The pattern was really simple and quick to knit. (BTW: I do most of my knitting between 10:30pm - 12mid. It is the only time I have after my 4yr old son has gone to sleep). The pattern called for a cotton yarn and while, I haven't used cotton just yet, I felt like using Bernat - Satin Yarn again, but this time in Lavender. This yarn is great for making some patterns stand out and in this case I think it definitely looks great. I used the Beauford Knit Pattern found here http://ahknits.typepad.com/knititude/files/beaufort_hat_pattern.pdf. Check it out and you'll fall in love with it as well. I plan on doing a scarf with the same pattern but right now I don't feel confident enough to do it just yet! Maybe in a couple more months and a lot more projects finished then maybe I will get courageous and write one. Once again I am feel great accomplishing another project. I makes me feel good that I can finish them. Keep in mind, I have very limited time but the time I do have I try to make it my knitting time.
I have three other hats that I am working on that I will write about soon. These are using DK, sport and fingering yarn. Two of the patterns have charts and this once again was new to me. I had to learn how to read patterns. Once you get the hang of it, it is actually quiet easy. They just take a little long because they are using thinner yarn. I will be posting pictures of my progress in the next couple of days. :-:
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sue's Cable Hat
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Monday, July 12, 2010
New Projects - Joanna's Dress, Sue's Hat and a scarf for a friend
I love working on several projects at the same time. I discovered that doing several projects at the same kept me from getting bored. I also like working on different types of projects such as hats, scarves, small dresses and blankets in different yarns and weights. Learning how to read patterns that include forming a garment such like in the case of Joanna's dress is fun. I love challenges in my projects. I am close to finishing the skirt part of Joanna's dress. Once I have that finished it, I will be starting up the bodice. I have to say that I really like this yarn,"It's A Wrap" from Sensations but it may be a bit heavy (75% Nylon 25% Wool) after the dress is done. If that is the case then she can wear it in winter time and be nice and warm. :-)
The other project which I just recently started is a hat for my sister. Since I finished my mom's hat, I wanted to start another hat. For this new hat pattern, which incorporates cables, for me it has been exciting because it is the first time I have embedded cables in any pattern. The yarn I chose is really nice and soft and the color is so yummy. It is by Universal Yarn, Inc - Dolce Merino 50% Fine Merino 50% Micro Fiber. Here is a view of stage I am in with this new hat. I can't wait to finish it and see it completed.
The next project is a just a simple scarf for my friend. She doesn't know about it yet so, I won't mention who she is just yet. The nice thing about this scarf is the yarn. It is so soft made from 49% Acrylic 51% Nylon from Sensations called "Beautiful" but it looks like mohair. I hope she likes it. I am almost done with this one! ~
Friday, July 9, 2010
A Ray of Sunshine Blanket
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Fancy Hat for Mom
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