Hallowig - Completed

I finished my Knitty Hallowig a few weeks ago but haven't been able to get a good pic. Here's the best photo so far (which isn't saying much)!





I loved the pattern and would like to make another one next year! Also, I've seen this posted on several blogs, the hot new wig is the Princess Leia Hat by BleuArts.

2nd September 2006 Dishcloth KAL - completed

I'm on a roll with these dishcloths! I really like this one and may block it this weekend.


Yarn: Peach & Creme #4 Ecru
Pattern: September Mid-Month Leaf Patterned Lace

Fiber Trends Clog Update
I'm ready to seam the sole of the first clog but a bit nervous the seam will show after felting. The instructions say it won't if I do it right so we will see! I'll finish it up this weekend and start on clog #2. I can't wait to felt these!

Sophie Purse Update
Still not felted but I have zippered pillowcases now!

Pirate Sam CAL Update
I don't think I can use an E/4 hook with this yarn.

One Skein Wonder Update
No progress - I tend to stop working on projects when they are almost done.

Baby Apple Cap Update
FCEK Magazine with pattern still misplaced.

(Wow my updates are very negative today)

Pirate Sam-a-long!

I'm sure by now you have seen the Jack-Johnny-Depp-Sparrow-like crochet pirate doll at www.craftster.org. Interweave Crochet has the pattern for sale (I got mine today) and there is a Pirate Sam-a-long at craftster! Go to http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=120492.0 to join!

The best part.. I don't have those colors so I have an excuse to add to the yarn stash. Argh matey!!!

Update 9/21: Wally World had all of the colors that I needed for the pattern. Then I saw this on the pattern...."Skill Level Advanced". YIKES!

Lion Brand Magic Socks - completed

Finally after almost a year of casting on, dropping stitches, frogging, casting on, dropping stitches, frogging, cas...well you get the picture.. I have completed my FIRST pair of socks!



Yarn: Lion Brand Magic Stripe Yarn
Pattern: Sock pattern from the yarn label

And the best part, I had just enough left over yarn to knit my very first sweater! Okay, it is really a Last-Minute Knitted Gifts mini sweater.



What's on the needles now?

one beautiful dishcloth

one skein wonder(OSW)

one apple baby cap from FCEK magazine

one Fiber Trend's AC33x felted clogs

Garterlac Dishcloth - Completed

I finished the Criminyjickets Garterlac Dishcloth over the weekend. I'd like to try an enterlac dishcloth soon. Tonight, I'll start on my second Monthly Dishcloth KAL pattern.



Yarn: Sensation Bellezza Collection Smania Yarn from JoAnn's
Pattern: http://criminyjickets.blogspot.com/2006/07/garterlac-dishcloth.html

Here's a close-up of the squares. I love the way this yarn looks but the small white threads pick too easily on sharp or rough objects. Dishcloths really are a great project to test out a new yarn that you haven't used before. Now point me in the direction of the dirty dishes!


(click on the picture then choose all sizes to view the large image)

Mail Call

Yay! My copy of Simply Knitting Magazine arrived in the mail today. Here it is in my favorite chair with the free knitting case that came with it!




The pumpkin pattern in the above magazine is too cute!




WIP:
I'm almost to the toe of my second Lion Brand Magic Stripe sock. I've started a garterlac dishcloth while waiting for the next Monthly Dishcloth KAL pattern from the Yahoo Group.

September Monthly Dishcloth KAL - completed

I finished the dishcloth from the Yahoo Monthly Dishcloth KAL. Hooray! I'm ready for the next one.


Pattern: September 2006 Dishcloth KAL Yahoo Group
Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Yellow
Needles: Size 7

My First Knitted Dishcloth

Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton
Pattern: Yvonne's Double Flower
Needles: US 7

Dishcloth KAL

I started my first dishcloth today with the Monthly Dishcloth KAL group. I chose an Ecru colored yarn but then switched it out for a bright yellow...




Here are my first 7 rows!




And a close up...