Posted in Knitting on May 27th, 2008
I am really excited to be knitting socks with my handspun. This is the very reason I wanted to learn how to spin. I am so excited, in fact, that I am overlooking a few issues:
a) I care for these colors.
b) I don’t have quite enough yarn for traditional socks. Footlets with a pompom are [...]
Posted in Finished Projects, Knitting on May 18th, 2008
(on Ravelry)
Yarn :: Knittin’ Pretty handspun 3 -ply SW Merino in ‘It Takes Two’
(a Crown Mountain Farms Sock Hop roving, I believe)
Needle :: Knit Picks us1.5, 2.50mm
Started :: March 22, 2008
Finished :: May 15, 2008
My typical toe-up, heel flap recipe worked over 60 stitches. The yarn was wonderful to work with, and I [...]
Posted in Finished Projects, Knitting, Spinning on May 9th, 2008
(on Ravelry)
Pattern :: Fourteen by Yarn Ball Boogie
Yarn :: My first wheelspun! Spunky Eclectic BFL roving in Emerald Isle
Needle :: Addi Turbo us13 9.0mm
Started :: May 6, 2008
Finished :: May 8, 2008
Modifications :: Cast on 16 instead of 14. Knit in plain stockinette. Two rows of purl on either side of the buttonhole [...]
Posted in Crochet!, Etsy Love, Knitting, Mama Blue Knitting Goods on May 7th, 2008
I have caved.
Behold The Crochet Afghan Blanket. Last year I would have told you that The Crochet Afghan was a project reserved for old maids and senior citizens. Today I eat those words. Except for my afghan isn’t Old Guacamole and Newborn Poo colored Red Heart. (Actually, I do like those colors, but I do [...]
Posted in Finished Projects, Knitting, Spinning on May 5th, 2008
I gave dyeing roving another try. Here we have some more Corriedale in a yet-to-be-named colorway.
Fiber :: Corriedale roving in ?
Source :: Louet roving that came with the purchase of my wheel.
Quantity :: 4oz, ? yards
WPI :: 12-13wpi. Worsted.
It’s much improved in both dyeing process and spinning quality. I hope next time it’s [...]
Posted in Finished Projects, Knitting, Mama Blue Knitting Goods, Project Spectrum 2008 on Apr 16th, 2008
(on Ravelry)
Pattern :: Meida’s Socks by Nancy Bush
Source :: Favorite Socks
Yarn :: Mama Blue Knitting Goods, 1 skein Sea Merino in ‘Lover’
Needle :: Knit Picks us2, 2.75mm
Started :: February 5, 2008
Finished :: April 13, 2008
Modifications :: More repeats on the leg, because I dislike wearing ankle socks.
The first few times [...]
Posted in Etsy Love, Knitting, Mama Blue Knitting Goods on Apr 4th, 2008
At last. My portion of my tax preparation stuff is done. Now its up to the accountant to work his magic. I laugh when I think about how I almost embarked on the journey to become a CPA. Although a noble and necessary profession, it is certainly not for me. No way.
Knitting and dyeing are [...]
Posted in Knitting, Mama Blue Knitting Goods on Mar 25th, 2008
My 2007 Taxes are trying to kill me. When I started Mama Blue Knitting Goods, I never dreamed it would be such a success. Which is lovely, except for the part where I was in denial about needing Quickbooks.
This year will be different. In the meantime, I want to run and hide every time I [...]
Trapeze Jacket pattern: I loathe you. You are an evil beast.
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Crochet bodice: I feel hesitant about you. You may be wasting my time.
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Woolamina yarn: I cherish you. I only hope I can do you justice.
Posted in Finished Projects, Knitting on Mar 14th, 2008
(on Ravelry)
Yarn :: Crown Mountain Farms, 2 skeins Sock Hop Yarn ‘ I Feel Good’
Needle :: Knit Picks us2, 2.75mm
Started :: February 26, 2008
Finished :: March 12, 2008
These lovelies are worked toe-up to maximize yarn usage. That wasn’t really necessary - I have a whopping 40 grams of yarn left over. Plain stockinette [...]
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