My Socks

This is my very first complete adult sock made especially for me. I have not finished the second yet. I am really distracted, however the second sock is in my queue.

I got the pattern from the book Knitalong, which is an amazing book and I hope to buy it in the very near future. It calls for Manos del Uraguay yarn and Knitter's Cove did not carry it, so I bought a ball of yarn in the 20% off bin. I have misplaced the label, but I do remember the color was called Lemon Grape and I fell in love.

After Melena and I puzzled over the turning heel directions, it finally clicked.

The only thing that I am not too satisfied with is that you keep decreasing until only 8 stitches remain and use the Kitchener Stitch to bind off. Decreasing all the way to 8 stitches made the sock look elfish! I wish I foresaw that! And I suck at the Kitchener Stitch.

Jack's Socks

Note:This my first attempt at socks.

Found this cute pattern on Ravelry, called the Pitter Patter Socks. I asked Jack to pick out which pair of socks he wanted and these are what he chose. The pattern goes up to a 5T and that's the size I made. I used size 4 double points and Vanna's Choice yarn even though the pattern called for size 5 dpns and dk weight yarn. They fit him perfectly and he loves them. I am still searching craft stores and beyond for those non-stick dots that you put on the bottom of socks.

I am not very good at the Kitchener Stitch yet, so I tried it on one sock and didn't like it and did a three needle bind off on the second. Apparently everyone writes sock patterns differently. The heel in this pattern is mostly wrapped stitches and short rows.

I recommend this pattern.

Hemp Necklace

Oh wow. I just came up with this right this second and I am so seriously proud.

You can buy this funky necklace!

http://www.nikkistitch.com/catalog/i1.html

Knitted Lavender

For my wedding I knitted lavender and my wonderful, awesome, amazing friend Melena crocheted asters for me. The stems for the lavender seemed to take forever to finish. I only made 14, but it took me almost a month! Just started putting all the wire in last night and have about 8 more to go. Haven't started on the asters yet. I have a lot of work to do this week as far as the wire goes! Eek!

I have a hollyhock to go with the other two for my bouquet and should be making one or two more flowers, but haven't figured out which to make.

Lacy Pineapple Stole

I got this pattern off of ravelry. It is a lovely pattern and I absolutely loved making it. I found the pattern specifically for my wedding on the 19th of Sept. It worked up so quickly and I praise the author for her creativity and amazing charts. From start to finish, she explained in depth the process. The blocking was a bit frustrating as I had never used blocking wire. I used Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibers Lacey Lamb and an E hook. I blocked it to be 78" L x 12 1/4" W. There were exactly FOUR ends to weave! OMG! I am so anxious to show this off. I think it will be a beautiful addition to my gown.

Granny Bag

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I created this pattern all on my own! I like to create patterns that have very little fastening on and off. The strap, sides, and bottom are all one piece, but the two granny sides are seperately made. The yarn is a Red Heart multicolor that I absolutely fell in love with, but took forever to decide what to actually use it for. I used a little less than two skeins with an I hook. I have debated adding buttons or something for closure, but I like the way the sides drape around. I weaved ribbon in and out of the eyelets in the strap so that the straps don't stretch too much.

Rock Cozies

I love this pattern. I got it from the Sept/Oct '09 Crochet Today! There was a great article about the author of the pattern. She makes great designs with rounds of tree trunks, river rocks, etc. This is my take on her pattern. I wish that I had real river rocks, but I have about a million ugly rocks all over my yard!