Posted on November 4, 2020 in Knitting & Crafting
This lace pi shawl was my heirloom knit. How do I define an heirloom knit? I think it’s one that I wanted to invest a lot more in terms of the material and the time. I did invest more in the yarn and pattern, but I had to rush to finish it as my September became hectic. I was knitting it everyday for about a week to finish it. I even had a little cramping. I finished this two days before the ceremony and the blocking was finished drying the day before. I really wish I had more time to enjoy the knitting because it is absolutely beautiful.
Continue reading →Posted on June 21, 2018 in Knitting & Crafting
I am knitting a lot of socks lately and will continue too. I do have a lot of great sock yarn including this one that I one from a Ravelry group in 2013. The tweed and yellow colour is sweet. I do like some yellow socks.
Eternal Spring Socks, started May 1, 2018, finished June 18, 2018. 
Pattern: Eternal Spring Socks by verybusymonkey
Yarn: Younger Yarn Shire String in Second Breakfast – 85% Merino, 15% Nylon – 401 meters / 100 grams
Needles: US 1 – 2.25 mm 100cm/40″ long circulars
Modifications & Notes: Surprisingly, very little. I did it two at a time on magic loop as usual. I did three leg repeats and a stockinette foot. I made the the foot a tad short. I stopped under 7″ but should have done a little over 7″.
Cost of Project: $0 because I won this yarn!
Would I knit it again? Maybe. I found the lace repeat a tad too involved for me but it does look good. Pattern is well written too.
Posted on April 27, 2018 in Knitting & Crafting
Awhile back, I made my friend Mark a cowl and for his May birthday, I would knit him a hat in time for the Australian winter. I had three skeins of this Briggs & Little yarn creating two mens’ hats and one cowl from it. I love a nice blue. The knitting of this project did not take three months, but I did put it aside for some socks in between. I modified it to be smaller cast on and I hope it’s warm and snug.
Two by Two, started January 24th 2018, finished April 10th 2018.
Pattern: Two by Two by Anne Gagnon
Made for: Mark, 55cm head circumference.
Yarn: Regal by Briggs & Little – Worsted – 100% Wool (249 meters / 113 grams) – 1 skein
Needles: US6/4.0mm 40″/100cm circulars
Modifications & Notes:
- German Twisted CO 96 sts
- Knit to 8.5” before decreases
- Had 24sts between markers for dec
Cost of Project: The skein cost about $3.99
Would I knit it again? Maybe.
Posted on March 27, 2018 in Knitting & Crafting
My second finished project of the year! This was suppose to be my 2018 Winter Olympics knitting project but I don’t think I can knit a pair of socks in two weeks like I use to back in 2010. It was a stretch, but I have learned my lesson. It’ll be easy scarves or hats for next Olympics challenge.
Since I bought two skeins of this yarn for P’s socks, I had more than enough leftover for a pair for me. I wanted a fairly easy pattern for the challenge and I prefer ribbed or plain knit socks now since I use my wool socks when I run outdoors. This pattern has been in my queue awhile and I think I almost made it earlier. However, I was not satisfied with the way it was written. The heel turn was unclear which would make it confusing for a beginner or novice. I was able to wrap and turn as I normally would, but it’s not a good heel. Secondly, the toe was not good for magic looping so I changed that as well. The stitch count after the heel also meant I had to shift the stitches too. Something I never like with magic loop, but that’s more on me than the pattern.
Snow Queen Sock, started February 9, 2018, finished March 25, 2018.
Pattern: Snow Queen Sock by Emmy Coplea
Size: US 6.5/UK 4/EUR 36
Yarn: Lang Yarns Jawoll Aktion Color – 132.0370 – 75% Wool, 25% Nylon (420 meters / 100 grams)
Needles: US 1/2.25 mm – 40″/100cm long circulars for magic loop
Modifications & Notes:
- Shortened leg
- Modified heel turn
- Changed toe to be standard dec 4 sts every other row until 16sts
Cost of Project: Each skein was about $12CAD.
Would I knit it again? No.