Hunting the most elusive prey: my dyelot
It has been many months since I lost hope. It was the last one in the store today. I is the same dyelot. I could never feel more triumphant than I do right now.
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March 12, 2010
Tags: Dream in Color Classy, dyelot, Knitting, shopping, Yarn Posted in: UFOs and Stash 
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Knit Misadventures: Episode 27 – Starting a new streak
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Whew! Boy am I WIPed after the Ravelympics!
Patterns Mentioned:
Lace Shrug (Ravelry link)
Drops Cardigan
Cherie Amour
3-Hour Sweater (Ravelry mods I’m using)
Wings of Horus (Ravelry link)
Easy Armwarmers
Chunky Scarfelette (Ravelry link)
Plaited
Boneyard Shawl
Hey Teach!
Library Book:
Teddy Bears by Debbie Bliss, ©1997, St. Martin’s Griffin
Mishaps and Lessons Learned:
Don’t use color B in another project when you’re going to end up needing [...]
March 1, 2010
Tags: 3-hour Sweater, Cherie Amour, Debbie Bliss, Drops Cardigan, Firemountain Gems, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, lace shrug, Office Kitties, podcast, Podquiz, Teddy Bears, Wings of Horus, Wren Ross Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
Knit Misadventures: Episode 26 – Ravelympic Quickiesode
Time really got away from me this week! Just a quick update on my Ravelympics events this time, but to make up for the shortness, I’ve included pictures of the infamous Office Kitties!
Minuchin:
and Maxine:
Patterns Mentioned:
Comfy Raglan
Drops Bolero
Drops Cardigan
Boneyard Shawl (Ravelry link)
Plaited
3-Hour Sweater (Ravelry mods I’m using)
Lace Shrug (Ravelry link)
Music:
Intro/Outro – “Linus & Lucy”, from [...]
February 19, 2010
Tags: 3-hour Sweater, Boneyard shawl, Comfy Raglan, Drops bolero, Drops Cardigan, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, lace shrug, Maxine, Minuchin, Office Kitties, Plaited, podcast, Ravelry, Ravelympics 2010 Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
Knit Misadventures: Episode 25 – Bring on the Ravelympics!
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It’s almost time for the 2010 Ravelympics!
Patterns Mentioned:
Comfy Raglan
3-hour sweater (Ravelry mods I’m using)
Boneyard Shawl (Ravelry link)
Easy Armwarmers
Jelly Bums Elephant
Jelly Bums Tiger
Cherie Amour
Elisa’s Nest Tote
Casual Summer Bag (Ravelry link)
Chunky Scarflette (Ravelry link)
Lace Shrug (Ravelry link)
Day at the Beach (Boatneck) Sweater
Hey, Teach!
Drops Bolero
Dragon of Happiness
Drops Cardigan
Plaited
Jelly Bums Sheep
Promo:
Quick Hitts Podcast
Music:
Intro/Outro – “Linus & Lucy”, from the [...]
February 10, 2010
Tags: 3-hour Sweater, Boneyard shawl, Casual Summer Bag, Cherie Amour, Chunky Scarflette, Comfy Raglan, Day at the beach sweater, Dragon of Happiness, Drops bolero, Drops Cardigan, Easy Armwarmers, elephant, Elisa's Nest Tote, Hey Teach cardigan, Jellybums, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, lace shrug, Plaited, podcast, Ravelry, Ravelympics, Ravelympics 2010, sheep, tiger Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
Knit Misadventures: Episode 24 – Where are the stars?
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I’m back, and I’m on a 2 week streak!
Patterns Mentioned:
Comfy Raglan
Kumara armwarmers
Dancing at Lughnasa Gloves (Ravelry link)
Calorimetry
Re-Bag (Ravelry link)
Other Links:
Beadknitter’s Acrylic blocking tutorial (Must read!)
Library Book:
Freeform Knitting and Crochet by Jenny Dowde, ©2004 from Sally Milner Publishing
Mishaps and Lessons Learned:
Don’t use your longest circular needle when you’re only magic looping one sock.
Don’t make your plarn [...]
February 3, 2010
Tags: Calorimetry, Comfy Raglan, Dancing at Lughnasa gloves, Freeform Knitting and Crochet, Green Upgrader, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, Kumara arm warmers, Minuchin, podcast, Podictionary, Re-Bag, telescope Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
Knit Misadventures: Episode 23 – I’m a Designer
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Ah, these are the days when we become human barometers! Good thing we have knitting to keep us distracted!
Patterns Mentioned:
Norfolk Ramblers
Bella’s Mittens
3-hour Sweater (Ravelry mods I’m using)
Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth (for Snuggles Project)
Dancing at Lughnasa Gloves – (Ravelry link)
Ardelle Hat
Geese in Flight Shawl
Library Book:
Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting
Mishaps and Lessons Learned:
Knitting and Intersections don’t mix!
Rambling:
Not much [...]
January 27, 2010
Tags: 3-hour Sweater, Ardelle hat, Bella's Mittens, Dancing at Lughnasa gloves, Geese in Flight Shawl, Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, Norfolk Ramblers, podcast Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
Geese in Flight Shawl – Free Pattern
This is a triangular shawl, worked from the tip up. The right side will always use knit
stitches, and the wrong side will alternate knit and purl, creating the alternating
stockinette and garter stitch Vs.
You can download a PDF of this pattern here.
Materials:
Size 10.5 circular needles (at least 29″)
3 balls of Vanna’s Choice worsted prints or equivelant [...]
January 25, 2010
Tags: Free Pattern, Geese in Flight Shawl, Knitting, shawl Posted in: My Patterns View Comments
Knit Misadventures: Episode 22 – The Sock-Free Show
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Here I am again! Boy, did I ever earn this episode! At least I got an ice cream bar out of it for my trouble.
Patterns Mentioned:
Dashing Mitts
3-hour Sweater – (Mods I’m using on Ravelry)
Wings of Horus (Ravelry link)
Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth
Blaettertuch (Ravelry link)
Bella’s Mittens
Other Links:
Snuggles Project
Library Book:
I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting – [...]
January 15, 2010
Tags: 101 things in 1001 days, 3-hour Sweater, Bella's Mittens, Blaettertuch, George Plimpton, Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth, I Can't Believe I'm Knitting In Motion, Jonathan Coulton, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, Office Kitties, podcast Dashing Mitts, Snuggles Projects, Wings of Horus Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
Knit Misadventures: Episode 21 – The End of the Sock is Nigh
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Did I survive the mad rush of sock knitting? Tune in this week to find out!
Patterns Mentioned:
Norfolk Ramblers
Falling Water Scarf (Ravelry link)
Mr. Pitt’s Socks
Fit Well Socks
Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth
Gushing:
Carmel Brownies (recipe forthcoming, watch this space)
Nifty Thrifty:
Wash your face with honey!
Promo:
Nobody’s Listening
Music:
Intro/Outro – “Linus & Lucy”, from the album Guinevere by Jeff Wahl
Girls Night Out from [...]
December 28, 2009
Tags: Falling Water Scarf, Fit Well Socks, Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, Mr. Pitt's Socks, Norfolk Ramblers, podcast Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
Knit Misadventures: Episode 20 – Sock Overdrive
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I don’t know what happened to the sound quality this week! It’s still pretty understandable, so I’ll let it be.
Patterns Mentioned:
Norfolk Ramblers
Mr. Pitt’s Socks
Fit Well Socks
Falling Water Scarf (Ravelry link)
Library Book Review:
Socks Socks Socks edited by Elaine Rowley ©1999 from XRX Books
Mishaps and Lessons Learned:
Take yardage requirements seriously!
Rambling and Gushing:
Rifftrax.com
Nifty Thrifty:
Impossible Peanut Butter Cookies [...]
December 23, 2009
Tags: Christmas, Falling Water Scarf, Fit Well Socks, Knit Misadventures, knitmisadventures, Knitting, Mr. Pitt's Socks, podcast Posted in: Knit Misadventures Podcast View Comments
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