Multi-Color Fingerless Gloves
8-19-2011
I started these gloves over three times. I was given the pattern by Trish. Instead of adding beads every 3rd row, I added beads every 5th row. I changed the the hand part to all knit stitches instead of the knit 3, purl 2. The fingerless gloves that I am making are a size large.
I started knitting and crocheting at the age of 8. I was 9 years old when I really fell in love with the craft. I was taught by my Grandmother and my Mother. I was taught how to read Japanese graphs and/or look at a garment and make it. I taught myself how to read grids and patterns, and if I get stuck, I have a close friend to help me.
Dream Bird
Monday, August 22, 2011
Ladder Shawl ??? Had to let frustration out so I cooked!!
Ladder Shawl
August 2011
I started working on this Ladder Shawl a week before August. I was taking my time, I wanted to make it right. Between the orders and other things going on I finally had a chance to finish it. I was very excited!!! I had to bind off, and trying to remember in my head what Terri had said to finish it. I only had about an hour left to finish it, if I did it right. My cat is pretty good about walking down my right shoulder. However this time Gizmo decided not to. Out of the corner of my eye I see Gizmo jump in mid-air. I drop my needles and catch her in mid-air. I thought "phew" I am safe. I spoke too soon. Gizmo's back paws were wiggling and her claws were out.. I didn't grab her paws soon enough that her claws caught a few of the "on purpose drop stitches" I had one too many drop stitches that, if the stitches were still on the needles I would have been safe, but they were not. I put her gently down on the couch and looked at the mess and thought I can fix this.... The more I looked the more frustrated I got...
I put it down and decided to go prep food for dinner for my husband. I put the food prepping aside and went back to the shawl. I decided to rip it ALL out... Yes, you read it right.. I ripped it out, and rolled it into a ball.
I got flustered again, and decided to cook the food and return to the shawl later. I was not mad, more like defeated!!! I started on the shawl before I started dinner, so I can see that I had about an inch worth of work started. I could look forward and know that I had 15 inches yet to go before I was finished.
Egg Rolls
Food - Pork steak with sweet peppers and jalapeno peppers
Here I am almost done of 8-22-2011
The culprit - Gizmo!!!
August 2011
I started working on this Ladder Shawl a week before August. I was taking my time, I wanted to make it right. Between the orders and other things going on I finally had a chance to finish it. I was very excited!!! I had to bind off, and trying to remember in my head what Terri had said to finish it. I only had about an hour left to finish it, if I did it right. My cat is pretty good about walking down my right shoulder. However this time Gizmo decided not to. Out of the corner of my eye I see Gizmo jump in mid-air. I drop my needles and catch her in mid-air. I thought "phew" I am safe. I spoke too soon. Gizmo's back paws were wiggling and her claws were out.. I didn't grab her paws soon enough that her claws caught a few of the "on purpose drop stitches" I had one too many drop stitches that, if the stitches were still on the needles I would have been safe, but they were not. I put her gently down on the couch and looked at the mess and thought I can fix this.... The more I looked the more frustrated I got...
I put it down and decided to go prep food for dinner for my husband. I put the food prepping aside and went back to the shawl. I decided to rip it ALL out... Yes, you read it right.. I ripped it out, and rolled it into a ball.
I got flustered again, and decided to cook the food and return to the shawl later. I was not mad, more like defeated!!! I started on the shawl before I started dinner, so I can see that I had about an inch worth of work started. I could look forward and know that I had 15 inches yet to go before I was finished.
Egg Rolls
Food - Pork steak with sweet peppers and jalapeno peppers
Here I am almost done of 8-22-2011
The culprit - Gizmo!!!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Ruffle Scarf
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Peek a Boo Fan Crochet Blanket -
Peek-a-Boo Lady Baby Blanket
July 2011
My Mother and I have made quiet a few crochet and knitting items with out patterns. I am trying to write all the patterns that we ever made. I had this baby blanket out to remind myself to convert it into a pattern. I had it laying on the floor so that I could look at it and start writing out the pattern. I left the room to go into the kitchen to get some water. Upon my return my silly cocker-spaniel Lady rolled in the blanket, and got her self stuck. Lady could see me through the spaces of the crochet blanket.
Lady managed to finally get her head out after a few times of shaking her head. All I could do was laugh...I guess she wanted to help in making the written pattern...
Okay, I guess she is done helping me out now.... =)
July 2011
My Mother and I have made quiet a few crochet and knitting items with out patterns. I am trying to write all the patterns that we ever made. I had this baby blanket out to remind myself to convert it into a pattern. I had it laying on the floor so that I could look at it and start writing out the pattern. I left the room to go into the kitchen to get some water. Upon my return my silly cocker-spaniel Lady rolled in the blanket, and got her self stuck. Lady could see me through the spaces of the crochet blanket.
Lady managed to finally get her head out after a few times of shaking her head. All I could do was laugh...I guess she wanted to help in making the written pattern...
Okay, I guess she is done helping me out now.... =)
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Queen Anne's Lace Crochet Scarf
Kari's Socks
Kari's Fingerless Gloves - Finished
Kari's Potatoe Chip Scarf
Monday, May 16, 2011
Beaded Scarf
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Kari's Socks
Started: April 14, 2011
Finished: May 4, 2011
Here is the finished pair of socks. I made this pair from a different pattern. The toe part comes to a point instead of a round shape with a seam.
I got this one sock done on April 30, 2011
I have started on a pair of nuetral socks....I am hoping that I am able to finish no later then 3 weeks on the pair of socks!!! =) We will see..
Finished: May 4, 2011
Here is the finished pair of socks. I made this pair from a different pattern. The toe part comes to a point instead of a round shape with a seam.
I got this one sock done on April 30, 2011
I have started on a pair of nuetral socks....I am hoping that I am able to finish no later then 3 weeks on the pair of socks!!! =) We will see..
Golden Bee Hive Cowl
Friday, April 15, 2011
Childs Black Fingerless Gloves
Monday, February 21, 2011
Angora Flame Shrug
Started: Jan. 3rd - 2011
Finished: April 8, 2011
Update: Here is the finished black angora shrug that I re-made for my mother-in-law. I love how it looks, and how it feels. I enjoyed making it once I got used to the material. The picture does not do this Shrug any justice...
Black Angora Flame Shrug
I am re-making this shrug in black for my mother-in-law. The shrug I made her for Christmas was white with black beads. However, the yarn was too heavy for her and it would have been seasonal for her. I would like her to be able to wear it more than one season. I offered to make her a new one with the yarn she liked. She liked the angora. =)
I started this shrug three days after purchasing the yarn. I had already taken it apart three times. I worked with solid black yarn only once, and it was tough until I got used to it. I thought it wouldn't be that hard with angora. I was wrong. Working with angora, and it being black was a task at first, hence me taking it apart three times.
I should have been further than what is shown in the photo. I took a break for a week due to my left eye straining and dealing with popped vessels.
All is well and back strong in trying to finish this for my mother-in-law. I showed it to her one night when my husband and I went to dinner with her. She Loved it!!!
I will post the finished piece. =)
Finished: April 8, 2011
Update: Here is the finished black angora shrug that I re-made for my mother-in-law. I love how it looks, and how it feels. I enjoyed making it once I got used to the material. The picture does not do this Shrug any justice...
Black Angora Flame Shrug
I am re-making this shrug in black for my mother-in-law. The shrug I made her for Christmas was white with black beads. However, the yarn was too heavy for her and it would have been seasonal for her. I would like her to be able to wear it more than one season. I offered to make her a new one with the yarn she liked. She liked the angora. =)
I started this shrug three days after purchasing the yarn. I had already taken it apart three times. I worked with solid black yarn only once, and it was tough until I got used to it. I thought it wouldn't be that hard with angora. I was wrong. Working with angora, and it being black was a task at first, hence me taking it apart three times.
I should have been further than what is shown in the photo. I took a break for a week due to my left eye straining and dealing with popped vessels.
All is well and back strong in trying to finish this for my mother-in-law. I showed it to her one night when my husband and I went to dinner with her. She Loved it!!!
I will post the finished piece. =)
Monday, January 10, 2011
Olive Green Fingerless Gloves
Olive Green Fingerless Gloves
Started: January 9, 2011
Stopped: January 9, 2011 -Ran out of discontinued Ornaghi Filati
Pattern said one skein would be okay. I must stitch a little more loose. I am hoping to find 1 skein of discontinued skein of Ornaghi Filati - Puntu Su Punto " Big Kind" Lavabile in lavatrice yarn. Crossing fingers...
Started: January 9, 2011
Stopped: January 9, 2011 -Ran out of discontinued Ornaghi Filati
Pattern said one skein would be okay. I must stitch a little more loose. I am hoping to find 1 skein of discontinued skein of Ornaghi Filati - Puntu Su Punto " Big Kind" Lavabile in lavatrice yarn. Crossing fingers...
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Multi-Color Fingerless Gloves
Happy New Year 2011!
Fetching fingerless gloves
Started: January 5, 2011
Finished: January 8, 2011
Here is the Fingerless Gloves finished - I was not sure if I would have enough yarn to make the set of gloves. I decided to use the multi-color on the lower part and a solid color throughout the center of the gloves. Here is the finished fingerless gloves.
January 6, 2011 - One glove done.
I am using up my yarn stash that I have bought over the years and/or that others have given to me. The skein of yarn I am using is Punto Su Punto Filati -Biberon merino superfine. I might incorporate Ornaghi filati - Gong with it. See the colors below.
Fetching fingerless gloves
Started: January 5, 2011
Finished: January 8, 2011
Here is the Fingerless Gloves finished - I was not sure if I would have enough yarn to make the set of gloves. I decided to use the multi-color on the lower part and a solid color throughout the center of the gloves. Here is the finished fingerless gloves.
January 6, 2011 - One glove done.
I am using up my yarn stash that I have bought over the years and/or that others have given to me. The skein of yarn I am using is Punto Su Punto Filati -Biberon merino superfine. I might incorporate Ornaghi filati - Gong with it. See the colors below.
Knitted Hat & Fingerless Gloves
Christmas Gifts I made for my Sister-In-Laws
Courtney's Fingerless Gloves
Started: December 16, 2010
Finished: December 19, 2010
I used Plymouth ColorSpun
I forgot to get a picture of the finished fingerless gloves.
Hat
Started: December 19, 2010
Finished: March 13, 2011
Yarn was on back order
Update: Finished Hat
Hat
I ran out of yarn, and I will finish it once the yarn comes in. Here is the unfinished hat.
Kristin's Fingerless Gloves
Started:December 11, 2010
Finished: December 14, 2010
Kristin's Hat
Started: December 14, 2010
Finished: December 15, 2010
I used Plymouth Encore yarn and made fingerless gloves and a matching Hat.
Courtney's Fingerless Gloves
Started: December 16, 2010
Finished: December 19, 2010
I used Plymouth ColorSpun
I forgot to get a picture of the finished fingerless gloves.
Hat
Started: December 19, 2010
Finished: March 13, 2011
Yarn was on back order
Update: Finished Hat
Hat
I ran out of yarn, and I will finish it once the yarn comes in. Here is the unfinished hat.
Kristin's Fingerless Gloves
Started:December 11, 2010
Finished: December 14, 2010
Kristin's Hat
Started: December 14, 2010
Finished: December 15, 2010
I used Plymouth Encore yarn and made fingerless gloves and a matching Hat.
Knitted Lace Wrap -Shrug
Happy New Year 2011!
White with Black Beads - Wrap/Shrug - for my Mother-In-Laws Christmas gift
Started: August 18, 2010
Finished: October 25, 2010 - rectangular part
Completely Done: November 30, 2010 - sewing 2 pieces together
Okay, I stopped making my shrug, so that I could make my Mother-In-Law this beautiful wrap/shrug. She loves to wear a lot of black and white so I decided to make her one. This is what it looks like done!!
She loves what I made her, however, the material is a bit heavy for her. I offered to make her a new wrap/shrug to replace the original Christmas gift I gave her. She would like it out of angora and the color she chose was black. I am so excited!! =)
I will post that when I get started on it!!
Front
Side
Back
Sewing the two pieces together
Working on the rectangular part
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Started: August,4 2010
Finished:
Beige Lace Wrap - Shrug
I didn't know how to read graphs in a knitting book, but I thought if I can do counted cross stitch, why couldn't I learn how to read graphs. I saw a sample Lace Shrug with beads at our store where I work. I wanted to make one for myself, so I challenged myself once again. I had left over red heart yarn and tackled the graph pattern. I finally got the graph pattern after I took it apart 7 times...yes, you read right 7 times. This is was it looks like so far I am more than half way done.
White with Black Beads - Wrap/Shrug - for my Mother-In-Laws Christmas gift
Started: August 18, 2010
Finished: October 25, 2010 - rectangular part
Completely Done: November 30, 2010 - sewing 2 pieces together
Okay, I stopped making my shrug, so that I could make my Mother-In-Law this beautiful wrap/shrug. She loves to wear a lot of black and white so I decided to make her one. This is what it looks like done!!
She loves what I made her, however, the material is a bit heavy for her. I offered to make her a new wrap/shrug to replace the original Christmas gift I gave her. She would like it out of angora and the color she chose was black. I am so excited!! =)
I will post that when I get started on it!!
Front
Side
Back
Sewing the two pieces together
Working on the rectangular part
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Started: August,4 2010
Finished:
Beige Lace Wrap - Shrug
I didn't know how to read graphs in a knitting book, but I thought if I can do counted cross stitch, why couldn't I learn how to read graphs. I saw a sample Lace Shrug with beads at our store where I work. I wanted to make one for myself, so I challenged myself once again. I had left over red heart yarn and tackled the graph pattern. I finally got the graph pattern after I took it apart 7 times...yes, you read right 7 times. This is was it looks like so far I am more than half way done.
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