For the pattern, I’m just casting on 88 stitches, doing a 2x2 rib for about an inch, increasing to 96 stitches, and then just continuing in stockinette to the increases.
Finished one hat so far and started on a second.
January 6, 2010: Since the deadline for the winter clothing drive is Friday, I’m going to call this project “finished” even though I only knit two hats.
October 18: I started another pattern with this yarn, but I wasn’t enjoying knitting it so I switched to this pattern. Now I’m thinking that I made it too wide because at only 110 yards per skein, even with 3 skeins of this yarn, I don’t have very much and the scarf will probably be a lot shorter than I’d like. But I’m going to keep going with it and see what happens.
Later: Okay, I changed my mind. I decided that the fabric was too tight and also that it was going to be way too short, so I ripped out what I had done (about half of one skein) and started over. I went up to size 8 needles and cast on 29 stitches (I had cast on something like 41 the first time on size 6 needles). I think it’s working out better this time.
January 3, 2010: Finished this scarf in the car on the way back from Texas. I like the colors but hate the feel of the yarn, so I think I’m going to donate it.
November 5: Finished the whole heel part and now working on the foot. I decide to just do a plain stockinette foot all the way around rather than continuing the pattern on the top of the foot.
November 15: Finished the first sock and cast on for the second. I love this blue!
November 24: Finished the leg of sock #2 and just got started on the heel flap.
December 21: Finally able to get back to these and finish them off. I think they turned out fantastic! Love the color and the pattern. Very comfortable on my feet.
And on this blanket, I’ve actually drawn out the blanket with the colors in place so I can make sure that everything will come together nicely rather than the very striped effect that my own log cabin blanket is doing. I’m happy with it so far.
December 20: Oh my gods. I can’t believe it. I’ve finally finished this blanket (and just in time for Christmas). I still have a few ends to weave in but overall it’s done! I did have a few little boo boos. I ran out of yarn at the end (and those colors weren’t available at my LYS and I didn’t have time to order more online), so the last brown and maroon stripes are a little skinnier than they should be. But I put a small border in the off-white around the edge (the same color as the middle) and I think it looks great; it really ties the whole thing together. My hands feel like they’re going to fall off, but I’m so very happy with how it turned out.
December 21: Pictures added. It somehow ended up square rather than rectangular. It measures about 47” across.
February 28: My MIL saw the clogs that I had made for myself and she commented that she wouldn’t mind a pair for herself, so I’m making these for her for Christmas. Today I finished the sole and upper part of clog #1. Just need to finish the second sole and attach it and the first clog will be done. (Well, done besides the felting.) I love how quickly this pattern knits up!
February 29: Finished first clog and felted it. I’ve never felted Cascade 220 before so I didn’t know how quickly it would go. I almost got the clog too small (in fact, I worry that it is 1/4” too small) because I didn’t check it quickly enough! I hope it fits. Still need to do the second one.
December 10: Finished second clog. I felted this one a little less so that it’s a bit larger than the first (which I’m worried might be just a tad too small). I hope they fit! (Added picture of clog #1 felted alongside clog #2 unfelted so you can see the difference in before/after felting.)
November 19: I tried not to start a new project, but I just couldn’t help myself. This yarn and pattern were just calling out to me.
December 5: Finished the knitting. Love it! Just need to block it now and get some pictures.
December 21: I blocked it shortly after knitting it, but finally finished weaving in the ends and took a few pictures today.
November 27: Trying to figure out some quick Christmas gifts. I decided to use the leftover yarn from my FLS to make this Amanda hat for my SIL Amanda.
November 28: And finished. I’m rather pleased with the way it turned out. I hope Mandy will like it.
September 3: I’ve been wanting to knit this pattern for a really long time, so it’s exciting to finally be starting it!
September 5: I’ve knit down enough to be able to separate the armholes and a little beyond that. I’m also almost finished with my first skein of the yarn.
September 8: I’m working on the pattern on the body and definitely into the second skein of yarn by now. So far it looks good. I’ve timed myself to one pattern repeat (4 rows) per Buffy episode. I haven’t calculated how many more pattern repeats I have for the body, but I would guess by the end of Season 6 (which is what I’m on now), I should have it pretty close to finished.
September 19: Working on sleeve #1.
September 27: Finished first sleeve.
October 15: And finished! Well, almost. Finished with the knitting at least. I still need to block it and then buy and put on the buttons. But I’m really happy with how it’s turned out!
October 17: I found some great buttons and sewed them on today. I’m really really pleased with how this turned out!
