Aidez Knitting Project

On Saturday evening I started a new knitting project - yup I am SUCH a party animal. But in my defense, my other half had to work the night shift at his job and my son was in bed.

The project is called Aidez - which I got free here via Ravelry.com

Here is my progress as of Monday night:


I am LOVING the twists and turns of this pattern!! It is so fun to knit.

I got the yarn at a local craft store which is going out of business. I used to go to this place as a child with my aunt and/or grandmother. We would spend hours there browsing. This place will surely be missed! :-(

On a side note - I got A TON of yarn for 35% off! I may go back for some more before they close! ;)

Yummy Mummy Wristwarmers

I finished this project several weeks ago, but I have been busy making Patrick costumes and being Super Mom.



I am love with these wrist warmers! They are perfect for those spring nights, when it is quite not warm enough to wear a lighter jacket. I will wear these under my sweatshirts. They are sooooo warm! Since they are fingerless, I can still take pictures at my son's Little League games!

Pattern info:
Linda K's Yummy Mummy wristwarmers

Yarn:
Loops & Threads Sophie in Cream. (I bought this yarn SUPER cheap at Michael's - it was on the clearance rack!)

Difficulty:
Medium - You should know how to Cable to do this pattern.

Here is a sneak peek at my next project:

Anyone else have any fun projects going on?

Projects (Some finished/some not so much)

I have been a busy knitter lately. Here's an updated on some of my finished and unfinished projects:

1. Baby Cardigan and Booties: The cardigan took a few weeks (usually just knitting at night time - after work) and the booties were about an hour each. These were for my friend's baby shower. I am very happy with how they came out!

The details for the Cardigan:
Yarn: Princess Multi (Stroll Multi Sock Yarn) from KnitPicks.com
Pattern: Modified Drop Eyelet Baby Cardigan by Jennifer Little (It's free!!!)
Needle Size: US 2

The details for the Booties:
Yarn: Princess Multi (Stroll Multi Sock Yarn) from KnitPicks.com (left over from the cardigan!)
Pattern: Mary Jane Booties by Lucie Sinkler (It's free!!!)
Needle Size: US 3

2. Currently in progress: Through the Rabbit Hole Socks. Yes I am obsessed with funky socks!!
I have finished one sock and now I am about 25% done with the second one! Perfect spring socks!


The details for the Socks:
Yarn: Felici Fingering Self Striping Sock Yarn in Caprica from KnitPicks.com
Pattern: Down the Rabbit Hole Socks by Kimberly Pieper
Needle Size: US 1

Another day, another sock....

Over the past few days, I have finished a gazillion knitting projects - ummmm...well like three - but really, who's counting? Here is one of the projects:

These are are a pair of socks that I made for a friend's Birthday. (I really hope she's not reading this blog this week - if so, act surprised. Got it?)

I have made these socks before as a gift to myself and I wear them on a pretty regular basis.

For these socks, I used 2 balls of Red Heart & Sole's "Razzle Dazzle." The yarn is mixed with Aloe, which is nice for my dryness prone hands.

Get the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jaywalker

New Project!

Here is a sneek peek at new knitting project that I am working on! I am using one of my fun, new "Springtastic" yarns that I recently purchased from KnitPicks.com. It is called Princess Multi.



Any guesses on what it may be?

My Weekend

I had a very busy weekend! Between watching my son pedal his way around on his Big-Boy bike (he just learned to do it by himself last week) and fitting in a yoga workout, I am bushed!

It was a beautiful weekend! For the most part, the temperature was mild and partly sunny. My BF got a lot of yard work done and he finally cut down the ugly Spider-looking cherry tree in my front yard! (I helped a bit too.)

Also, on Friday I got my latest yarn fix from Knit Picks. Yeah...I am addicted to yarn. But I couldn't resist. I needed more happy colors in my life!

These colors remind me of Springtime!

I have some projects lined up for these colorful goodies! Can't wait! But first, I must finish my Riff Socks! (I am so close...)

Also, this came in the mail for me:

I recently discovered Debbie Stoller from an online book club that I order books from. This is the 2nd book of hers that I own. Her books (Stitch 'n Bitch) are entertaining and very informative! Plus, the patterns in her books are so creative - I can't wait to try them out. Definitely money well spent. Visit her website: http://stitchnbitch.org.

You can actually find local SnB groups on her website where you can meet other knitters in a group setting and well...bitch. I would love to look into this and start my own group (or join one)...hmmmm...

So here we are at Monday. Back at work for me. Happy Monday!

Riff Socks Update

I have finally finished Sock #1 in my Riff Sock knitting project.

To recap, I am knitting these socks in “Juice Box,” a Stroll Hand Painted Sock Yarn from Knit Picks. It is a great yarn to work with because not only is it soft, but it is completely machine washable.

I had an issue with the cuff at the top. On my first try with the cuff, it was way too tight when I binded off – Even with Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. I then decided to rip it out, increase my stitches and do my own ribbing (with the magical bind off.) I am happy with the result.

Now it is time for sock #2:

Boy oh boy!

I love new yarn!!

Look at what arrived on my doorstep recently!

A woman from my work gave me a Knit Picks catalog and they had some pretty (and cheapish) yarn that I could not resist. This time around, I bought 100 grams of "Juice Box" and 2 50 gram bundles of "Green Veggies."

I have been on a sock-knitting kick lately. Maybe it is the cold and crazy New England weather, but I am going with it.

Recently, I finished the Jaywalker pattern that I found on Ravelry.com. I figured, with Christmas being over, it was time to knit myself something. So I came up with this:

This was done in Red Heart & Sole - Berry Bliss

They are so warn and comfy - perfect to wear around the house or in my boots.

Currently, I am working on two projects. Another pair of Jaywalker socks in Red Heart & Sole's Razzle Dazzle. And another pair of socks named "Riff Socks" in the "Juice Box" yarn. I will have photo updates soon. :)

'Am I Fickle? Or Just Motivated?

Last night, I was viewing my favorite new "eye candy." No, I don't mean Jason Stackhouse or Eric Northman from True Blood. Not even my beloved Leonardo DiCaprio...

Nope.

I was on Ravelry.com checking out new patterns I'd like to knit. Yup. I admit it....I am a MEGA dork. But whatever. I have no shame.

Here are some projects that I going to knit:

The Odessa Hat
So pretty! I LOVE the swirls! I don't think that I will add the beads this time around.

Spring Beret
I love how trendy and fun this hat looks like to make!!

The Aidez Fitted Cardigan
I am making this one for myself.
I deserve a nice treat after all the knitting that I will be doing for others!

Brambles Beret
Don't be surprised that if you are a good friend of mine/family member, you will most likely get one of these lovely hats!! Find the pattern here!

All these patterns that I found at Ravelry.com are FREE!! Go on! Check it out! There are some other amazing ones featured there. Some you have to pay for, others you don't!

I am a busy bee!

Sorry for not blogging for awhile. I have been so busy!!

Right now I am working on two knitting projects.

1. Is the the 2nd Ruched Cardigan for my friend's daughter. In a bright pink!

2. Is a MYSTERY!!!! I recently started following Tikki on her blog and saw she was starting a Mystery KAL. I thought that this would be a great opportunity to try something new. All I know, I am knitting something for a boy (my son) in a size 8. I am using a lovely red wool yarn. I have my theories on what it may be. Stay tuned!

Here is a picture of the first step:

I have made MUCH more progress, as this is just the end of step one, but I am not allowed to show more until the next step is posted. : )

Knitting Project - Day 17

Last night, Wednesday, October 27th marked Day 17 of my Ruched Cardigan Project. I actually finished the knitting portion of the project on Monday, Day 15. Last night, I steam-blocked the sweater as Cole looked on. I love how it made the sweater look more "put together."

Now I am on the search for some cute buttons. I am thinking white ones, maybe heart shaped?

Since Monday, I have been working on my 2nd Ruched Cardigan Sweater. I have made great progress. I am also finding that there is a MAJOR difference when you use a heavier yarn. In this second sweater, it is holding the "Ruching" shape much nicer.