Scarfs numbers 2, 3, and 4

Scarf #2
Gift for Michelle

Time (for all): 1 week

Needles: 10 1/2 regular

Yarn: Lion Brand yarn 170 g, 185 yds :: 98% Acrylic/ 2% Polyester

This pattern is from the Stitch and Bitch book. Beginner’s Basic 2

I casted on 28 stitches.

Every Row: K2, P2

To finish, I used purple buttons to match the purple in the scarf.

Scarf #3
Gift for Sierra

Needles: 10 1/2 regular

Yarn: So I have to admit that I have no clue what yarn this was. My sister did not like the sleeves so she threw them away before I realized that I needed the information.

Pattern: My sister actually knitted this scarf (I have to admit but it was only a trade for one that I made and she gave to someone else) but I still want to put it on here since it was in the same bunch as all the other ones we knitted. However, because of this, I don't know much information about it.

Row 1: K

Row 2: P

Continue until desired length is found.

Things I learned:

I realized that with the K all odd rows and P all even rows (stockinette) stitch, the yarn curls up on the sides for your project. One way to counteract this "roll up" is to give your item a boarder by knitting a few stitches to begin and finish each row.

Scarf #4
Gift for Kaity

Needles: 13 regular

Yarn: again, not sure

This pattern is from the Stitch and Bitch book. Beginner’s Basic 2

I casted on 20 stitches.

Every Row: K2, P2

Things I learned:

After really looking at all the scarfs I made and how I used the same pattern for some, I realize how much different yarns react to being knitted. This pattern is the same one as the gift for Michelle but because the yarn was thicker, the scarf became smaller as it scrunched itself together. I just wish I kept all that information about the yarn specifics. I will have to remember next time.

One more thing....

http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/

This link is to Jared Flood's knitting blog. Although he ignores me when I try to talk to him via blog or facebook (yes, dorky), I still have to admit that he makes some of the most beautiful knits I have ever seen. It isn't a surprise this is what Jared does now as he has always been very creative and artistic and, christ, these are amazing!

Project Four Preview

It wasn't until after I wrapped up all my presents that I realized I forgot to take pictures of my work. For Christmas this year, I have decided to make scarfs for each female I usually buy gifts for. They are all different colors and patterns. They were my first experimental projects and were very fun. It made me understand all the different things you can do with patterns, some right and some very wrong. I can't wait to start a new project where I can expand on that knowledge. I have also decided that before I begin something bigger, I need to take a class explaining what to do when you mess up and what that looks like. For example, I don't really know what happened or what to do when you all of a sudden have a hole in the middle of your work.

All the scarfs I made are shorter than a long scarf most people think of. That is partly because I wanted to get everything done in time for chirstmas but it is also because I actually like the look of the shorter ones and they don't get all bundle up inside clothes. I put buttons on all of them too because that will hold them together, something I think looks good and is very handy. I also didn't use the best yarn for these because I didn't want to drop $50+ on yarn. It still looks good I think....

Although I wrapped most of my scarfs, I did have one I haven't put away. Here are some pictures of it. My other scarfs I will get pictures when they are opened. On this particular scarf, I decided to mess around with patterns and see what happens. I am not so keen on the look when it isn't being worn but it looks good on.

Scarf Number 1:
Gift for Shannon

Lion brand yarns
Dye #?
98% Acrylic and 2% polyester
(at least it is made in the USA)

Pattern:
(for the blue)
Cast on 24 stitches
P 2, K 2 until I liked the length

(for the green)
Row 1 and all odd rows: K
Row 2 and all even rows: P

Finish with the blue pattern.

Buttons:
clear buttons with blue and green flowers pressed inside.
(Joann Fabrics)

Project Four

It has been awhile, yes. I took the summer off from knitting as it seems like a chilly weather activity for me. When the cold hit, I took to the needles and have been knitting gifts like mad. I am quite enjoying it. This time I have my sister around to help with the knitting and we are experimenting with patterns, yarn, and needles. I am learning a lot actually.

Pictures and more explanation of the projects to come.

As for an update on that baby blanket, not done. I shall finish it this winter though. Promise.

Baby Blanket

I began working on this baby blanket at the very end of February. It is for my cousin Amy's daughter, Lindsay. Her due date is mid April so I am hoping to get this done but I am not making great progress. I am about a 1/4th of the way there. I usually knit while I am watching TV which is the problem because I haven't done that lately with other stuff going on. Hopefully I can be lazy soon.

Project Two

Scarf

Time: 2 months

Needles: 17 regular

Yarn: 100 g, 45 yds :: 50% Alpaca/ 50% Wool – Blue Sky Bulky :: duotones 3002, hand dyes 1011, 1014

This pattern is from the Stitch and Bitch book. Beginner’s Basic 1 (p 45)

The book says to cast on only 10 stitches but I used 14 to make it wider.

Purple K 10

Green K 12

Blue K 14

Purple K 14

Green K 14

Blue K 14

Purple K 14

Green K 14

Blue K 14

Green (whoops) K 12

Purple K 10

Things I learned:

- How to switch colors. You aren’t supposed to tie off ends, but I did. I liked how it looked since it pulled together better

Project One

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Time: 1 day

Needles: 10 ½ regular

Yarn: (Anut yarn) multi medium worsted Red Heart

Cast on 7 stitches

Knit until 8 inches long

Cast off

Things I learned:

- Purling. If I knit and then purl, knit, purl, then it will be a flatter pattern. I can't believe how long it took me to figure this out. I was ticked off for about 3 hours when I couldn't figure out the pattern.

Learning to Knit

It all started in December 2007 when I emailed my relatives and told them I wanted crochet and/or knitting needles and lessons for Christmas. I thought my aunt, Anut Judy (spelling correct) was a crocheter, turns out she's a master knitter. So on December 26, all the girl cousins got some yarn, needles, and a knitting bag. Anut even gave lessons. After leaving the boy cousins bored and thinking christmas was ruined forever, I decided to put down the knitting and begin again over our Ocean Shores vacation. That is where all the action begins.....

Note: Rabbi, my sweet baby blanket, was knitted (not once but TWICE, after an unfortunate accident with Tyler Marrs and fire...yes, I am still with the arsonist) by the one and only Anut. Rabbi is my inspiration.