Improvised Cowl
Pattern: Improvised
Yarn: Punta Yarns Merisoft Handpainted
Needle Size:#8 Circular
Completed: December 27, 2009
Modifications/Notes: I tried several different cowl patterns, but it didn’t seem to do the yarn justice, so I ended up casting on 100 stitches on a #8 needle and knitting until I ran out. Sometimes the yarn does the work for you. Purchased this yarn quite a while ago in Asheville and all I knew I wanted to do with it was wear it close to my face as it felt so soft and warm. This fit the bill.
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Give a Hoot Mitts
Pattern: Give a Hoot Mitts(Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Merino (Aran 202)
Needle Size: #6 and #8 Circular (Magic Loop Method)
Completed: December 19, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Based upon the owl sweater pattern that everyone has been knitting. Knit these in 24 hours, so sweet and fun.
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Misti Chunky Ribs and Ruffles Scarf (without the ruffle)
Pattern: Misti Chunky Ribs and Ruffles Scarf (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande (Charcoal Gray 403)
Needle Size: #13 Straight
Completed: December 1, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Simple, mindless knit, but makes for such a lovely and luxurious gift.
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Gretel
Pattern: Gretel by Ysolda Teague (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Color 6206 (Less than1 skein)
Needle: #8 Addis
Completed: November 29, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Didn’t use a smaller needle for the ribbing and I wish I had. Ended up growing quite a bit in blocking, but sewed elastric thread around the band which solved the problem wonderful. Love, love, love the yarn.
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Mitt Envy
Pattern: Mitt Envy (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Shibuiknits Sock in Color 323 (Less than1 skein)
Needle: #1 Addis
Completed: November 22, 2009
Modifications/Notes: No changes; my go-to Christmas gift knit
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Wandering the Moor
Pattern: Wandering the Moor by Celestial (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool in Olive Green Color 53 (Less than 3 skeins)
Needle: #8 Addis
Completed: November 18, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Other than the yarn and needle substitution, absolutely no changes.
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Cynical’s Plain Jane Hat
Pattern: Ann Budd’s Hat Pattern
Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers in Medium Gray (Less than1 skein)
Needle: #7 Addis
Completed: November 8, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Basic hat.
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#22 Garter Yoke Cardigan
Pattern: Knit 1 Fall/Winter 2008 (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers
Buttons: Knit Witts, Evansville, IN
Needle: #8 Addis
Completed: November 7, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Tad longer in the body; tad longer in the sleeves. Ended up with 10 buttons. ________________________________________________
Not So Ruffled Ruffles and Ribbed Scarf
Pattern: Misti Chunky Ruffles and Ribs Scarf (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Baby Grande Alpaca
Needle: #13 Straights
Completed: October 26, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Obviously no ruffle. Christmas knitting.
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Little Brother’s Socks
Pattern: Ann Budd’s Sock Pattern (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool
Needle: #4 Addis
Completed: October 25, 2009
Modifications/Notes: Bulky warm socks for my brother. So different to knit something socks so bulky. These went soooo fast.
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Multnomah
Pattern: Multnomah (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Carpool Superwash Wool (Sock Yarn)
Needle: #3 Addis
Completed: October 9, 2009
Modifications/Notes: I loved this yarn, so very, very soft. I had a major yarn snarl and had to cut the yarn. It completely deflated me on this project, so when I made a minor mistake, I just ripped the whole thing out and started again. So very, very glad I did. It’s gorgeous.
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Shalom
Pattern: Shalom (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool
Needle: #10 Bamboo circulars
Completed: September 25, 2009
Modifications: Cast-on 77 stitches, added five to the underarm and skipped the decreases for a better fit. Still needs blocking, but I think it’s shorter than anticipated, but I was at the end of my skein.
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Five Hour Baby Sweater
Pattern: Five Hour Baby Sweater (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (less than one skein) Color 811
Needle: #8 Addis
Completed: August 30, 2009
Modifications: Knitted the sleeves in the round.
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Buttercup
Pattern: Buttercup (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10
Needle: #6 Addi Bamboo
Completed: August 23, 2009
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Ridges & Ruffles Scarf
Pattern: Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarfby Nancy Kleiber (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Plymouth Alpaca Grande
Needle: #13 Bamboo Straights
Completed: July 24, 2009
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Milkweed Shawl
Pattern from: Cosmicpluto aka Laura Chau (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Handmaiden Casbah in Light Teal
Needles: #4 Bamboo
Completed: July 10, 2009
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Hemlock Ring Blanket
Pattern: Jared Flood, Brooklyn Tweed (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Cascade Eco Wool (Most of two skeins)
Needles: #10 Circular
Completed: June 23, 2009
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Simple Socks
Pattern: Ann Budd’s Book of Patterns (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Austermann Step
Needles: #1 Addi, Magic Loop Method
Completed: June 20, 2009
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Gentleman’s Half Hose in Ringwood Pattern
Pattern: Knitting Vintage Socks by Ann Budd (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Merino in Old Rose
Needle: #1 Addi, Magic Loop
Completed: May 27, 2009
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Aquaphobia Socks
Pattern: Aquaphobia Socks (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Spunky Eclectic Tough Sock in “Buggin’”
Needle: #1 Addi, Magic Loop
Completed: May 7, 2009
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February Lady Sweater
Pattern from: Flint Knits (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Cotton Ease in Terracotta
Needle: #8 Addi 32 and 16 inch
Completed: April 26, 2009
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Cassidy’s Cap
Pattern from: Chic Knits (Ravelry Link)
Needles: #8 Addis 16-inch and DPNs
Yarn: Cascade 220 Wool 9465
Completed: March 23, 2009
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Ridged Lace Cowl
Pattern: Exercise Before Knitting (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Elsbeth Lavold Classic AL, Dark Teal (Less than 2 skeins)
Needles: #7
Completed: March 9, 2009
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Gentleman’s Fancy Socks
Pattern: Knitting Vintage Socks (Ravelry Link)
Yarn: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock (Birches)
Needles: #1 Addis (Magic Loop)
Completed: February 20, 2009
