Sock!

I knit a sock this week c: 

Another will come shortly, I'm sure. 

I'm starting to think I shouldn't start so many projects all at one time... I'm currently knitting:

1. The Beekeepers Quilt

2. Hundred of Sheep Sweater

3.Alaska Ankle Socks (seen above)

4. A bit of a random cowl 

5. A hat for a friend (which I've yet to really start. Very little motivation at this point)

And then last night I bought wool for a scarf I've been DYING to knit. And it's just perfect.

So... 

yeah. 

sneak peek c:

So... I thought with the leftovers I had from my Isadore cowl, I might design another cowl. Why not, right? I have the wool to use, and I certainly have the time (even though midterms are this week so I really should be studying). Here's a sneak peek of what I'm working on c: 

Check back to get this pattern for free or visit me on ravelry!

Black Sheep Sweater

I've been working on this sweater for ever. 

And this is all I have... 

So I started it in May, 2011. I've put it down for a good chunk of that time, but every now and then, I think why not just knit a bit of that damned sweater. 

It's not that it's hard, it's just boring. 

So boring. 

But... I kinda can't wait at all for it to be finished! 

And if it doesn't fit... I swear... 

You can get this pattern for free of Ravelry! What could be better? 

Here's the link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hundred-of-sheep

(p.s. - I didn't write this pattern, just knitting it. so check it out and support the lovely designer who gave us this gem for free!)

Isadore Cowl

Isadore is a beautiful, versatile cowl that can be worn long, wrapped twice, or wrapped three times.

Finished length: 29 inches
Gauge: 1 1/4 in = 8 rows in pattern
150 grams of main colour
50 grams of contrast colour

US10 6 mm 29" circular needle
I used Bernat Aplaca Natural Blends, but you can use any bulky wool :)

This pattern is made up on a series of purl ridges seperated by knit rows. It's very easy to remember :)



Cast on 200 sts using main colour.
Place marker and join in the round, careful not to twist.

Rows 1-3: Purl all stitches
Rows 4-5: Knit all stitches
Rows 6-8: Purl all stitches
Rows 9-10: Knit all stitches
Rows 11-13: Purl all stitches
Rows 14-15: Knit all stitches
Rows 16-18: Purl all stitches
Rows 19-20: Knit all stitches
Rows 21-23: Purl all stitches

Rows 24-25: Knit all stitches
Rows 26-28: Purl all stitches
Row 29: Knit all stitches
      *change to contrast colour
Row 30: Knit all stitches
Rows 31-33: Purl all stitches
Rows 34-35: Knit all stitches
Rows 36-37: Purl all stitches

Bind off purl wise.
And you're done :)

                                                                                       Enjoy!

 

***November 5th Update***

I have a new Facebook page which you should totally join! Keep up with new pattern releases and follow my adventures in knitting :)

Well. It's been a while. 


I've decided I'm not really one for a blog. While I write in a journal (almost) every night, I can't really get into the world of blogging. With that said, I'm basically starting this blog over as a place to post knitting patterns that I've designed. 
I think, maybe, it'll get more use this way. 
I've just gotta start designing and knitting! 
But I've got one on the way, about half done, for a lovely cowl. 
So... yeah. 
Stay tuned! 

Fabric Owl Necklace

I've kinda wanted to do something like this for such a long time.

 

I kinda have a thing for owls.
A big thing.

I started off by cutting a template out of thin cardboard, and placed it over a piece of fabric, folded in two, to get two identical shapes. I cut around with a little bit of extra room around all sides to sew up. With a bit of purple felt, I made a heart-like shape, with a slightly flat bottom.
First, I sewed the heart shaped face onto the right side of one piece of fabric. Then, putting right sides together, I sewed around, starting at the bottom, and then leaving a small amount of room to be able to turn it right side out.
I then turn it right side out, and sewed up the bottom.

Then, I hot glued a jump ring to the back of the owl head. On top of that, I crisscrossed the two feathers for the wings.

Then, I flipped it over and hot glued a small sliver of orange felt on the front for his beak.

I added a length of braiding rope, and it was done! It took roughly 20 minutes, and it's so cute and light :) I might just have to make some more!

The Rag Rug

I'll be the first to admit that I'm obsessed with crafts. Although knitting is primarily my thing, I also love sewing (which I'm hoping to do more of), making jewerly, and just doing some random things, such as this rag rug.

At first, it was just a way to get rid of all of the old clothes that I had grown out of and had dragged all the way out to college with me. Making t-shirt yarn was pretty interesting and now that I have a pile of it, i realised that all of my clothes were bascially all the same colour. I've mastered the perfect braiding technique for such a thing, and it's become a nice mindless craft to do when I'm just sitting around, chilling on my couch.
I kinda thought I was almost done, so I rolled it up to see how much I had left to do, and I have sooooo much more. So much. Double what I've already got done, and then some. And theeeen I've got to sew it all together! Besides all this rug making, I've also got a list down to my knees of things I'm knitting AND midterms at college in two weeks.
I won't be bored for a looooong time.