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Voodoo Wrist Warmers
Pattern from Knitty.com
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Outback Wool (100% Virgin Wool) Color 907
Completed: January 14, 2006
Note: This is how I learned to tackle using double point needles.
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Altered Marsupial Tote
W/ Minor Ajustments
Pattern from Stitch N Bitch
Yarn: Lopi Wool Yarn
Completed: January 24, 2006
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Altered Marsupial Tote
W/ Minor Adjustments
Pattern from Stitch N Bitch
Yarn: Lambs Pride Worsted in Tiger Lilly & Roasted Coffee
Completed: January 24, 2006
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Kittyville Hat
Pattern from: Stitch N Bitch
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Merino Aran Color 325703
Finished February 1, 2006
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Pattern from: Stitch N Bitch
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Sunsette in Soft Green
Size 7 needles
Completed: February 4, 2006
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Simple Weave Dishcloth
Pattern from: Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Yarn: Peaches & Creme Yarn in Daisey Ombre
Completed: February 5, 2006
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Berroco Duo: 98% Wool; 2% Nylon
Size 11 needles
Completed: February 6, 2006
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Altered Marsupial Bag
W/ Minor Ajustments
Pattern from: Stitch N Bitch
Yarn: Lambs Pride Worsted in Victorian Pink & Roasted Coffee
Size 15 needles
Completed: February 10, 2006
Felted: February 11, 2006
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Miscellaneous Dish Cloths
Pattern from: Traditional Increase Pattern
Yarn: Sugar n N Cream 100% Cotton in Strawberry Fraise
Size 5 needles
Completed: February 10, 2006
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Dish Cloth
Pattern from: Traditional Increase Pattern
Yarn: Sugar N Cream 100% Cotton in Country Side Ombre
Size 5 needles
Completed: February 11, 2006
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Altered Marsupial Bag
W/ Minor Ajustments
Pattern from: Stitch N Bitch
Yarn: Lambs Pride Worsted in Winter Blue & Roasted Coffee
Size 15 needles
Completed: February 13, 2006
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Knitted Hat for Dad
Pattern from: Paton’s
Yarn: Paton’s Merino Wool in Black
Size 7 needles
Completed: February 15, 2006
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Vertical Stripes Cloth
Pattern from: Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Yarn: Sugar N Creme in Summer Splash
Size 5 needles
Completed: February 16, 2006
(Shown at left with standard increase dishcloth using same yarn.)
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Plymouth Encore Colorspun Knitting Worsted Weight Color 7827
Size 8 Circular and Double-Points
Pattern from: Just knitted it up
Completed: February 20, 2006
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Patons Decore in Pale Rose
Size 9 Circular and Double-Points
Pattern from: SouleMama
Completed: February 21, 2006
Note: Love the pattern, hate the yarn. I settled for something just because if met my gauge requirements, but plan to reknit it again for me in something I adore.
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay in Color 110
Size 9 Circular and Double-Points
Pattern from: SouleMama
Completed: February 25, 2006
Now that’s more like it!
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Dish Cloth
Pattern from: Traditional Increase Pattern
Yarn: Peaches N Cream 100% Cotton in Aqua Misty Ombre
Size 5 needles
Completed: February 25, 2006
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Ridged Furrows Dishcloth
Pattern from: Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Yarn: Peaches and Cream Ecru
Size 5 needles
Completed: February 29, 2006
Note: I have been doing dishcloths as a way of learning new stitch patterns and to force myself to do some counting and preplanning. Not too exciting, but a great teaching tool.
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Wool in Color 609 Winter White
Size 8 Circular and Double-Points
Pattern from: SouleMama
Completed: March 5, 2006
Note: Yes, this is the third hat I have made using this pattern. This one was meant to be a gift for a chemotherapy patient, but I fear the wool is a little too itchy, so I am going to gift her the pink version which is much softer. The hat is a bit smaller with the smaller needles and it is very fitted. I love the fit.
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Dish Cloths
Pattern from: Traditional Increase Pattern
Yarn: Peaches N Cream 100% Cotton in Painted Desert, Sun Kissed Ombre & Landscape
Size 5 needles
Completed: March 8-10, 2006
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Shapely Diamond Dish Cloth
Pattern from: Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Yarn: Peaches N Cream 100 % Cotton in Natural Ombre
Size 6 needles
Completed: March 13, 2006
Note: Yes, I see the flaw.
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Dish Cloth
Pattern from: Traditional Increase Pattern
Yarn: Peaches N Cream 100% Cotton in Spring Twist
Size 6 needles
Completed: March 12, 2006
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Some sort of acryllic
Size 7 Circular and Double-Points
Pattern from: SouleMama
Completed: March 15, 2006
Note: I gifted the pink version of this to a chemotherapy patient and it was a perfect fit, so she asked me to make her a few more. She provided the yarn for this navy one and I wrapped it up last night so that she could wear it to an even this weekend.
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Some sort of acryllic
Size 7 Circular and Double-Points
Pattern from: SouleMama
Completed: March 16, 2006
Note: I gifted the pink version of this to a chemotherapy patient and it was a perfect fit, so she asked me to make her a few more. This is the third in that series, something to match her Easter attire. I have to admit, I am getting bored making the same hat over and over again, but it suits her. One more to go. I hated this yarn by the way.
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Kittyville Hat
Pattern: Stitch N Bitch
Yarn: Paton’s Merino Wool in Black
Size 9 Circular and Size 8 Double Pointed Needles
Finished March 19, 2006
Note: Super secret surprise for a fellow blogger as part of a craft barter of sorts.
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Shapely Diamond Dish Cloth
Pattern from: Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Yarn: Sugar N Cream 100 % Cotton in Butter Cream
Ombre Size 7 needles
Completed: March 19, 2006
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Eyelet Rows Dish Cloth
Pattern from: Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Yarn: Sugar N Cream 100 % Cotton in Neptune Ombre
Ombre Size 7 needles
Completed: March 25, 2006
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Seed Stitch Scarf
Pattern from: Just knitted it up
Yarn: Lion Brand Jiffy in Pink
Size 11 needles
Completed: March 26, 2006
Note: All part of my participation in Project Spectrum. I am hoping to make a hat to accompany the scarf and tuck it back as a Christmas gift.
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Seed Stitch Hat
Pattern from: Just knitted it up
Yarn: Lion Brand Jiffy in Pink
Size 10 needles
Completed: March 31, 2006
Note: All part of my participation in Project Spectrum. This will accompany the scarf made earlier as my effort to get a jump on holiday knitting.
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Knitted Dishcloth
Pattern from: Standard Decrease Pattern
Yarn: Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton in Country Brown Ombre
Size 5 needles
Completed: March 31, 2006
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Kitty Bed (Felted)
Pattern from: Wendyknits w/ minor adjustments
Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride in Oatmeal, Tiger Lilly, Oregano and Roasted Coffee
Size 10 Circular Needles
Completed: April 1, 2006
Note: Yes, it should be bigger. Yes, I should have double-stranded or used Lamb’s Pride Bulky, but it came out kinda cool and it’s a great cat toy holder, even if it can’t hold the cat that plays with the toys. Live and learn.
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Knitted Hat
Pattern from: Just Knitted It Up
Yarn: Lion Brand Microspun in Mango
Size 3 Circular Needles
Completed: April 4, 2006
Note: Part of the Project Spectrum challenge for April. It appears to be a bit like a traffic cone, but I kinda like it. It’s so soft and was so inexpensive to make.
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Knitted Hat
Yarn: Some sort of acryllic
Size 8 Circular and Double-Points
Pattern from: SouleMama
Completed: April 12, 2006
Note: One in a series of hats for a cancer patient.
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Rub & Scrub Dishcloth
Pattern from: Color Splash Dishcloths
Yarn: Peaches & Cream 100% Cotton in Lemon Lime
Size 5 needles
Completed: April 14, 2006
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The Clutch You’ll Never Give Up
Pattern from: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects To Knit & Crochet by Leigh Radford
Plymouth Galway Wool Knitting Worsted Weight in Color 111 (Double stranded)
Size 15 needles
Completed: April 15, 2006
Note: Not all that happy with my blocking. However it’s ever so cute. In June I added a little flower constructed of buttons to add some interest and I do love this bag.
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Magic Loop Ribbed Sock
Yarn: Opal Sock Yarn in 40
Size 2 Circular Needles (47 inch)
First sock completed: April 23, 2006
Second sock completed: May 8, 2006
Note: My very first socks. Thanks to my knitting guru, Needlefingers, I survived this first pair. I am thrilled with the outcome and only hope my stitches get tighter and I grit my teeth less when I do the short row shaping and Kitchner.
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Yoga Mat Bag
Yarn: Sugar & Cream Cotton in Playtime
Pattern from Stitch N Bitch Nation
Size 8 & 9 Circular Needles
Completed: May 6, 2006
Note: A Mother’s Day gift for my mom, her yoga mat is orange, so it will match perfectly. I was unhappy with how I connected the strap to the bag, and would probably pick up stitches next time and go from there. I also didn’t use a purchased tie was the pattern suggested. Instead I created my own I-cord tie. I felt it would match better than anything I could purchase.
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Knitted Dishcloths
Pattern From: Standard Dishcloth Pattern
Peaches & Cream 100% Cotton in Rosewood & Daisy Ombre
Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton in Countryside Ombre & Cool Breeze Ombre
Size 7 needles Completed: May/June 2006
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Soap ‘Em Up
Pattern from: Color Splash Dishcloths
Peaches & Cream 100% Cotton in Potpourri
Size 7 needles
Completed: May 16, 2006
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SouleMama Hat
Yarn: Some sort of acryllic
Size 8 Addy Circular and Bamboo Double-Points
Pattern from: SouleMama
Completed: May 18, 2006
Note: Final in a series of five hats for a cancer patient. I hated this yarn and hope to never use it again.
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Rub & Scrub
Pattern from: Color Splash Dishcloths
Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton in Beach Ball Blue
Size 7 needles
Completed: May 20, 2006
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Dapper Dab
Pattern from: Color Splash Dishcloths
Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton Swimming Pool
Size 7 needles
Completed: May 21, 2006
Notes: Not happy with the way it pulled together in the center, but it was a neat experiment for me in short row knitting.
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Odessa Hat
Pattern from: Grumperina
Debbie Bliss Merino DK in Colour 225213
Size 3 circular & double point bamboo needles
Completed: May 23, 2006
Notes: I completely botched the first decrease and ripped it all out and started over, with a little more patience and concentration. I love the yarn, so very soft and only had to use one skein. I expect to make another as a Christmas gift.
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Magic Loop Ribbed Sock aka Fruit Loops
Sockotta Yarn in 40
Size 2 Circular Needles (47 inch)
First sock completed: May 28, 2006
Second sock completed: June 5, 2006
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Felted Bowls
Pattern from: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Lopi in Colors 0104 (Tomato/Coral Color) and 0315 (Brown)
Lambs Pride Bulky in Raspberry (Red)
Lopi 0104 Size 15 (16-inch circular & double point) needles; Lopi 0315 bowl in Size 13 (16-inch circular) & Size 15 (double point); Raspberry bowl in Size 15 (16-inch circular & double point)
Completed: May 30 & May 31, 2006 (Lopi Bowls) June 7, 2006 (Lambs Pride Bowl)
Notes: I had to felt the Lopi bowls three times and I am still not happy with them. I felted the Lambs Pride twice, but it was very creased and unevenly felted. I am blaming the washer and size of the item. Overall, these were disappointing. Blame it on the knitter.
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Baby Blanket
Pattern from: Standard Increase/Decrease Garter
Cleckheaton Fiddle de dee in Color 2332
Number of Skeins: 8
Size 7 Circular Needles
Completed: June 18, 2006
Notes: Love the yarn. Hoping to make a baby hat and maybe venture a sent of booties in it. So very, very soft. However, it’s been discontinued.
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Spiral Rib Bag
Pattern from: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Cotton Fleece in 550: Mariner Blue (Double stranded)
Size 10 circular (16-inch) and double-point Needles
Completed: June 2, 2006
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Linked Hearts
Pattern from: Leisure Arts Love to Knit Dishcloths
Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton Cherry Swirl
Size 7 needles
Completed: June 3, 2006
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Shapely Diamond
Pattern from: Leisure Arts Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Sugar & Cream 100% Butter Cream Ombre
Size 7 needles
Completed: June 4, 2006
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The Clutch You’ll Never Give Up
Pattern from: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects To Knit & Crochet by Leigh Radford Plymouth Galway Wool Knitting Worsted Weight in Color 111 (Double stranded)
Size 15 needles
Completed: June 9, 2006
Note: I had quite a bit of yarn left over, so I decided to make another one of these as a gift. I loved the little buttons and were fitting for the recipient.
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Radiating Hearts
Pattern from: Leisure Arts Love to Knit Dishcloths
Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton Denim
Size 7 needles
Completed: June 9, 2006
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Ribbed Socks aka Candy Corn
Lana Grossa Meilenweit Fun & Stripes 80% wool/20% Polymide in Colorway 632
Size 1 needles (cast-on on size 8 needles)
First sock completed: June 12, 2006
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Spiral Rib Bag
Pattern from: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color 9705 (Less than one skein)
Size 7 circular (16-inch) and double-point Needles
Completed: June 24, 2006
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Knit Beret
Pattern from: Just Hats
Lion Brand Wool Ease (Less than one skein)
Size 7 & 10 circular (16-inch) and double-point needles
Completed: June 25, 2006
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Spiral Rib Bag
Pattern from: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color 7360 (Less than one skein)
Size 8 circular (16-inch) and double-point Needles
Completed: June 26, 2006
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Spiral Rib Bag
Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color 9951 (Less than one skein)
Needles: Size 8 circular (16-inch) and double-pointed Needles
Completed: July 7, 2006
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Tranquility Bath Mitt & Face Cloth
Pattern: Leisure Arts Spa & Bath Sets to Knit
Yarn: Sugar and Cream 100% Cotton in Cream
Needles: Size 5 circular (29-inch)
Mitt Completed: June 29, 2006 Mitt Seamed: July 10, 2006
Face Cloth Completed: July 7, 2006
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Ribbed Socks for Phin
Yarn: Magic Stripes Color 200 Jelly Bean Stripe
Needles: Size 1 circular (29-inch)
First Sock Completed: July 2, 2006
Second Sock Completed: July 15,2006
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Spot Free Dishcloth
Pattern: Leisure Arts Color Splash Dishcloths
Yarn: Peaches & Cream in Peppermint
Needles: Size 5 circular (29-inch)
Completed: July 1, 2006
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Gift Bag
Pattern loosely based on: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
(I essentially used their cast-on count and decreased bottom instructions, but simply knit the bag and made an eyelet row to hold the ribbon.)
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color 3611; less than one skein
Needles: Size 8 circular (16-inch) and double-point Needles
Completed: July 16, 2006
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Simple Socks
Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cotton Color 2210
Needles: Size 1 circular (29-inch)
First Sock Completed: July 22, 2006
Second Sock Completed: July 23, 2006
Note: Not happy with the fit of these. I think I got lazy with my gauge on the second sock. However, they feel marvelous.
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Baby Beanie
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
Yarn: Cleckheaton Fiddle de dee in Color 2332; less than one skein
Needles: Size 8 Circular Needles
Completed: July 24, 2006
Notes: Love the yarn. However, it’s been discontinued.
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Felted Mary Jane Slippers
Pattern: Fiber Trends Felted Mary Jane Slippers
Yarn: Plymouth Galway Color 130; slightly more than one skein
Yarn: Size 10.5 Circular Needles
Completed: July 30, 2006
Notes: I chose snaps instead of buttons and elastic.
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Felted Bowls (Small)
Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn: Lambs Pride Bulky in Raspberry; less than one skein
Needles: Size 15 Circular Needles
Completed: July 30-31, 2006
Felted: August 1, 2006
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Felted Bowl (Small)
Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn: Reynolds Lopi in Color 0010; less than one skein
Needles: Size 15 Circular Needles
Completed: July 31, 2006
Felted: August 1, 2006
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Baby Kimono
Pattern: Mason Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Bernat Cotton Tots in Sweet Cream: slightly more than one skein
Needles: Size 6-7 Circular Needles
Completed: August 5, 2006
Seamed: August 7, 2006
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Regia Ribbed Socks
Pattern: Standard Sock Pattern
Yarn: Regia 75% Wool/25% Acryllic Color 5209
Needles: Size 2 Circular Needles
Completed: August 11, 2006
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Spiral Rib Bag
Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color 7360; less than one skein
Needles: Size 8 circular (16-inch) and double-point Needles
Completed: August 11, 2006
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Felted Bowl (Large)
Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn Reynolds Lopi in Color; less than one skein each
Needles: Size 15 Circular Needles
Completed: August 16, 2006
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Knitted Hat
Pattern from: SouleMama
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay in Color 110
Needles: Size 8 Circular and Double-Points
Completed: August 17, 2006
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Knitted Hat
For my sister-in-law
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
Needles: Size 7 Circular Needles
Pattern from: Ann Norling
Completed: August 17, 2006
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Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf
Pattern: Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf (available online)
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky; one skein
Needles: Size 13 Straight Needles
Completed: August 18, 2006
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Matador
Pattern: Knitscene Fall 2006
Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Bulky in Tigerlilly; slightly over 2 skeins
Needles: Size 11 CircularNeedles
Completed: August 25, 2006
My first wearable object. I modified it slightly at the neckband as the directions left me with two back-to-back purls in the ribbing. I also made the bottom slightly longer than called for just to give me a little more coverage.
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Ribbed Socks
Pattern: Standard top down ribbed sock
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock 100% Superwash Merino Fingering Weight in Brights; less than one skein
Needles: Size 0 Circular Needles
First Sock Completed: August 31, 2006
Second Sock Completed: September 12, 2006
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Knit Beret and Seed Stitch Scarf
Pattern (for hat): Just Hats (Lion Brand)
Yarn for both projects: Lion Brand Wool Ease in Oxford Gray
Needles for Hat: Size 7 & 10 Circular & Double Point Needles
Needles for Scarf: Size 8 Straight Needles
Hat Completed: June 25, 2006
Scarf Completed: September 3, 2006
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Simple Mittens
Pattern: The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges by Ann Budd
Yarn: Plymouth Outback Wool (100% Virgin Wool) Color 910; far less than one hank
Needles: Size 8 Bamboo Circular Needles
Completed: September 5, 2006
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Spiral Rib Bag
Pattern from: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color 9705; Less than one skein
Needles: Size 8 circular (16-inch) and double-point Needles
Completed: September 22, 2006
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Felted Bowl (Large)
Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn: Reynolds Lopi in Color 0172 and 0367
Needles: Size 15 Circular Needles
Completed: August 23, 2006
I simply ran out of yarn and decided to “funky up” the bowl by using some taupe Lopi to finish it out with a little dot at the bottom.
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Spiral Rib Bag
Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color; Less than one skein
Needles: Size 8 Circular (16-inch) and double-pointed needles
Completed: September 3, 2006
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Knitted Hat
For my brother
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Bulky in Grass; less than one skein
Needles: Size 11 Circular Needles
Completed: September 27, 2006
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Knitted Hat
For my friend
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Fisherman 99
Needles: Size 7 Circular Needles
Completed: September 29, 2006
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Knitted Hat
For my other sister-in-law
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
(Cast-on 80 stitches, worked in 3 x 1 rib and then straight Stockinette)
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Loden; less than one skein
Needles: Size 8 Circular Needles
Completed: October 2, 2006
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Knitted Hat
For my other brother
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
(Cast-on 56 stitches, worked in 2 x 2 rib)
Yarn: Lion Brand Super Bulky Wool-Ease in Fisherman 99; less than one skein
Needles: Size 13 Circular Needles
Completed: October 4, 2006
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Lace Top Sock
Part of the Socktober Festivities
Pattern: Plymouth Yarn Lace Top Sock
Yarn: Plymouth Sockotta in Color 07 ; less than one skein
Needles: Size 2 Circular Needles
First Sock Completed: October 8, 2006
Second Sock Completed: October 11, 2006
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(Loosely Based on) After Bertha
Part of the Socktober Festivities
Pattern: Socks, Socks, Socks
Yarn: Trekking Color 163; less than one skein
Needles: Size 1 Circular Needles
First Sock Completed: October 15, 2006
Second Sock Completed: October 22, 2006
Modifications: I essentially used the stitch pattern to my liking and to my foot size.
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Knitted Hats
Christmas gifts
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
Yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted Weight in Color 793; less than one skein
Needles: Size 7 Circular Needles
Completed: November 2 and 3, 2006
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Aunt G’s Scarf
Pattern from: Simple Garter Stitch
Yarn: Paton’s Divine Color 06011; Lion Brand Trellis in Champaign; Paton’s Classic Wool Merino Color 00202
Size 13 Circular Needles
Completed: November 10, 2006
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Uncle B’s Scarf
Pattern from: 3 x 3 Rib
Yarn: Paton’s Classic Wool Merino Color oo225
Size 8 Circular Needles
Completed: November 2 and 3, 2006
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Clapotis
Pattern from: Knitty
Yarn: Andes 100 percent Wool in Color 03
Needles: Size 8, Bamboo Circular
Completed: December 2, 2006
Blocked: December 2, 2006 
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Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf
Pattern: Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf (available online)
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky; one skein
Needles: Size 13 Straight Needles
Completed: December 3, 2006
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World War II Red Cross Socks
Pattern: Red Cross with my own adjustments
Yarn: Wool blend from yarn kit purchased from Red Cross; less than one skein
Needes: Size 2 Circular Needles
First Sock Completed: December 16, 2006
Second Sock Completed: December 18, 2006
I made these socks for my dad for Christmas. He’s a history buff and teacher, concentrating on World War II, so this seemed appropriate. Kits like the one I ordered were given to women wishing to knit socks for soldiers at war. The Red Cross reissued the kits this year. The tin included the yarn, instructions, plastic knittng needles and a darning needle. I followed the pattern somewhat, but did venture out on my own following a standard sock pattern I learned in making my first pair. I also used the Magic Loop Method and used size 2 needles instead of the size 3 double pointed ones provided in the kit.
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Knitted Hat
For Jim
Pattern: Ann Norling Standard Hat Pattern for Any Gauge
Yarn: Plymouth Encore Knitting Worsted Weight in Color 1405; less than one skein
Size 8 Circular Needles
Completed: December 18, 2006
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My Christmas Mittens
Pattern: Mountain Colors Mitten Trio Pattern
Yarn: Mountain Colors Mountain Goat 55% Mohair/45% Wool in Rosehip; less than one skein
Needles: Size 6 Circular Needles (Magic Loop Method)
Completed: December 19, 2006
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Raindrop Lace Socks
aka Chocolate Covered Cherry Socks
Pattern: Fiber Trends Raindrop Lace Socks (An adaptation of Swiss Fan Stitch from Barbara Walker’s Second Treasury.)
Yarn: Fly Super Sport 3-ply Hand-dyed Merino Wool (Ruby Redmond, which I renamed Chocolate Covered Cherries) One Skein
Needles: Size 2 Circular Needles (Magic Loop Method)
First Sock Completed: December 28, 2006
Second Sock Completed: New Year’s Eve 2006
Notes: I chose to use a smaller needle as I chose a yarn which was a little more bulky than the Lorna’s Laces shown in the pattern. I also chose to reduce the number of heel rows to better fit my foot. Love, love, love this yarn. It was so very soft and the colors so very deep.
