The Knitter's Niche » Ravelry http://theknittersniche.com The Potential in a Ball of Yarn Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:18:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Even more progress http://theknittersniche.com/2008/05/04/even-more-progress/ http://theknittersniche.com/2008/05/04/even-more-progress/#comments Sun, 04 May 2008 08:06:39 +0000 mityka http://theknittersniche.com/?p=116 Here is a picture of my first attempt on dishclothes: the Mason-Dixon dishcloth. I have started this because I loved the pattern, and finished because I ran out of the yellow cotton. This one is to be frogged, but I have learned a new pattern, what I can use in a later design. And the [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Here is a picture of my first attempt on dishclothes: the Mason-Dixon dishcloth. I have started this because I loved the pattern, and finished because I ran out of the yellow cotton. This one is to be frogged, but I have learned a new pattern, what I can use in a later design.

And the co-workers vest. Khm. Well, at least the part of the back. She is small, so it should go fast, but I’m just bored with this stockinette panel. And there are so many interesting knits to finish… I’m pushing myself to knit a few rows every day, at least while we are home with Sára.

And guess what! Yesterday my yarn from Donna has arrived! GGH Samoa, for the drop-stitch hoodie. Great yarn, I love it! Of course I had to cast on for the hoodie right away. I can tell you, this is the best cotton I have ever touched. It is soft, relatively easy for a cotton (ok, half of it acrylic), and it has a great crisp stitch definition, and a nice drape. Also it is elastic enough to make a nice, fitted garment, which will be still comfortable. I have a feeling that this cardigan will be a hit, when I finish, and I will love to wear it.

I have finished half of a pattern for the hoodie, and I say it is going to be a quick knit. You just going through a pattern repeat, and 10 cm is done with your knitting. Fun, and entertaining knit. I’m a bit worried though about the shaping, because it was a bit complicated for the first read, but I hope it will clean up as I get to it.

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]]> http://theknittersniche.com/2008/05/04/even-more-progress/feed/ 0 Two balls short http://theknittersniche.com/2008/05/02/two-balls-short/ http://theknittersniche.com/2008/05/02/two-balls-short/#comments Fri, 02 May 2008 15:22:21 +0000 mityka http://theknittersniche.com/?p=104 Yes, I’m two balls sort with the Caftan pullover. Never mind. I knew this is going to be my most expensive project ever, so two or three more balls will not matter. I’ve been searching the net for an economic solution, and I think I have found the best source on Ebay. With 5,40 per [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Yes, I’m two balls sort with the Caftan pullover. Never mind. I knew this is going to be my most expensive project ever, so two or three more balls will not matter. I’ve been searching the net for an economic solution, and I think I have found the best source on Ebay. With 5,40 per ball, this is the best price.

I think I will order three, just to make sure I will have enough.

In the meantime I have started a cute crochet purse for my new purse frames:

The pattern is free from this website: http://calistayoo.blogspot.com/2007/08/tutorial-for-framed-crochet-purse.html

Now that I see it, mine is somehow fuller. Hmmm….. I might doing something wrong. I’m already using the second ball of cotton, and still in the middle of the purse. Hahh. Never mind. It will still look good.

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]]> http://theknittersniche.com/2008/05/02/two-balls-short/feed/ 0 Skirts http://theknittersniche.com/2008/04/15/skirts/ http://theknittersniche.com/2008/04/15/skirts/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:09:27 +0000 mityka http://theknittersniche.com/2008/04/15/skirts/ www_interweaveknits_com-indigo_rip_skirt134.jpgThe word is that knitted skirts unflattering. I’m not sure. Probably because I have good experiences with knitted skirts. I had an A-line dark blue knitted skirt, made by my mom. It was a fine knitting, probably on 3,5-4mm needles, with a crocheted edging. It must have took her for ages to finish. I loved [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The word is that knitted skirts unflattering. I’m not sure. Probably because I have good experiences with knitted skirts. I had an A-line dark blue knitted skirt, made by my mom. It was a fine knitting, probably on 3,5-4mm needles, with a crocheted edging. It must have took her for ages to finish. I loved this skirt and I wore it until it had holes in it. Then I had a brown, machine knit pencil skirt, and I loved that one too.

Ever since I started to knit, I want to knit a skirt. Or two. Or maybe three. OK, since I live my life on Ravelry, I have found a lot of great skirt patterns, and I want them all.

Here they are:

The indigo ripples skirt from IK Spring 2007: www_interweaveknits_com-indigo_rip_skirt134.jpg This reminds me of my Mom’s skirt, but this one is shorter. I’m on the quest to find the perfect yarn for this. I have a skirt worth of raw silk, but that might be too ‘tweedy’ for this skirt. I might make a swatch though.

Justina from Norah Gaughan Vol.1. I have received this booklet from my fantastic swap partner in the Books and more swap from Ravelry. This skirt look so cosy and yet stylish!

Again, the perfect yarn is to be find yet. justina.jpg

by Elissa Sugishita, from Knitscene, Fall 2007: This one is crochet, and it is frightens me. I guess it would make more time to crochet a skirt then knit one. But I like the pattern, the woven-looking material. herringbone-skirt.jpg

Belle Curve by Kira Dulaney, from Knitty, Winter 2007: I can imagine that this one could look actually flattering on me. Definitely will knit this one. As soon as I can afford this amount of yarn. bell-curve.jpg Remember, that I have to knit the XXL size.

Another Must Have: Shocking! by Veronik Avery from Interweave Knits, Winter 2004.

www_interweave_com-shocking_lg.jpg I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this pattern, and now I can’t wait to start it. Until then I wil have a lot of fun, finding the best yarn for this project.

Another crochet one: godet.jpg by Kathy Merrick from Interweave Crochet, Fall 2007 I just love this construction. And with a worsted weight yarn, this could be a fairly quick knit. I think I have something suitable for this in my stash.

I think I have enough projects for the lifetime. I really should stop looking for more patterns. (Sigh)

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]]> http://theknittersniche.com/2008/04/15/skirts/feed/ 0 Lots of packages!!! http://theknittersniche.com/2008/03/20/lots-of-packages/ http://theknittersniche.com/2008/03/20/lots-of-packages/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:49:01 +0000 mityka http://theknittersniche.com/2008/03/20/lots-of-packages/ crochet.jpgThanks to Ravelry, my postman will be very busy in the next few weeks. Let me list what I can expect, and what should I send out, before I forget: - There is a book swap, which was a great idea: You choose something (book, booklet, pattern) your partner wants badly, and send it out [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Thanks to Ravelry, my postman will be very busy in the next few weeks.

Let me list what I can expect, and what should I send out, before I forget:

- There is a book swap, which was a great idea: You choose something (book, booklet, pattern) your partner wants badly, and send it out to her/him. The coolest thing is that you choose a project, and send the necessary yarn along with it. Now this is a great excuse for every knitter to buy books, yarn, and we will even have a project from our favourites list to knit!!!! Not that if any of us needs an excuse to buy more and more yarn or book….

DH just went out to the post office to pick up a parcel from the US, so I might have received it already. My partner is a young mom, who loves to knit garment for her child, so it is relatively easy. But I haven’t yet chosen the book. Must do it this week, the deadline is the end of the month.

BREAKING NEWS – BREAKING NEWS – BREAKING NEWS – BREAKING NEWS

Look what I’ve got from Granger, US! Elizabeth, YOU ARE A STAR!!! I got a long-wanted Norah Gaughan booklet, a fab bead crochet book, an absolutely stunning HABU KIT!!!! A Kidsilk Haze. All these things I wanted for so long!!! I was screaming and dancing around, my DH thought I went mad.

And there is still more: a sweet little notebook with magnetic closure, and a chunky bit of olive oil soap, and a stunning stone button.

I’m so very happy, and excited, that I actually took photos, and posted one here!!!

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Isn’t it just wonderful? Now let me pamper them for an hour or so, and I will continue my list.

I just have to play with my new treasures now.

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