Calorimetry November 6, 2009
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This is such a fabulous pattern! After Kierstin made me one like a total love, I realized how perfect this winter gear solution was for locs. Problem… I have a bright red coat which I cannot wear with her delightful mauve calorimetry. I wear that one with my other coat. So what is a knitter to do the night before leaving for Montreal in November with said red coat? Knit of course! This is in Manos del Uruguay Wool Classica with a happy pewter spinning wheel button.
Too satisfying.
The Walk of Shame September 28, 2009
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Jaywalkers are of course a much beloved pattern and have nothing to do with the shame described in this post. I am celebrating the end of three… years… of second sock syndrome. Hence the shame.
It all began when I started toe up jaywalkers in Scout’s Socktoberfest colorway. Yes, nigh on three years ago. There is nothing quite like telling people to stay tuned on October 13, 2006 and just posting an FO today. Terrible. In my defense the dreaded second sock syndrome was compounded by the halloween theme of my socks. Pretty much if the second sock wasn’t started by the end of October it was set in the WIP pile for another year.
Several people who have seen my finished witchy socks have (rightly) argued that they can be worn at any time, not just at halloween. Though there is something about that orange-purple-black combo that does cry out for our unique American observance of this time of year. Is anyone else already looking forward to small children in adorable costumes? I definitely am. It is worth handing out chocolate to see such cuteness.
Regardless of your halloween practices, I for one am delighted to have these finished. And yes, even though these were started three years ago… the purple trend continues. While rumors may be circulating that I also just purchased a pound of dark plum merino top from The Fold, you can’t prove it and anyway it wasn’t my fault. 
The Purple Theme Continues August 16, 2009
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Just a brief update to share that I have completed another Noro striped scarf (ubiquitous, yes) and this time I actually like the colors. Good thing since this scarf is for me. The colors are actually much brighter than in this picture, with some of those yellows being more on the green end of things. But most importantly, I am very pleased.
It is huge! Almost 100 inches in length and with much nicer drape than the last one because I used Noro Silk Garden Light this time. I highly recommend it.
A Quick Little Knit March 11, 2009
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Valentine’s Day saw me wanting to knit something for my sweetie. Something fun, a bit naughty, and of course red. Had to be red. This FO is super hard to photograph. Apologies for not getting a clear, logical shot for you. But it was super fun to knit and really well constructed!
This is a great pattern from Interweave Knits by Laura Rintala. And it is very well constructed… I was impressed. The one change I made was suggested by another raveler, and that was to use elastic ribbon which makes the wearing of this lacy thong a lot more comfortable. This pic has a clearer shot of the lace in front. I will warn you that this is a ~small~ pair of undies, even for small undies. I did expand the waistband a bit.
Hooray for Valentine’s Day (and the great blog catch up which continues).
Fishy, Fishy, Fishy, Fish! February 26, 2009
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A brief break from the catching up of the blog to show off my latest FO… the fishy hat!
Was there anyone who upon seeing this fabulous pattern on Knitty didnt immediately think… I have to make this hat! That was my reaction. And when I showed pictures of the pattern to my friend, she couldn’t help but exclaim about how much she wanted one. How could I resist such a response? This fabulous, shiny fishy hat is dedicated to my mentor and friend, Paula. She will get it in a few weeks when I next see her in Boston.
This was made from Knit Picks Andean Silk yarn, which is soft and comes in stunning colors. Here are Sangria, Fedora, Cinnamon, and Cranberry. The bits of shine were added from leftover stash. Sometimes a woman just needs a bit of glitz, you know? If anyone can rock the fishy hat, it’s Paula. I just hope she likes it!
Presto Chango December 11, 2007
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What could be more fun than wrapping a sweet, loving baby in something wonderfully warm? Knowing that I was headed out to meet Noah for the first time (just barely 3 months old if you can believe that from this picture) I knew I wanted to make him another sweater. I had heard rumors that in his athletic length the little man was already wearing 9 month sized sleepers and so I made him a 1 year sized sweater, using the fabulous Presto Chango pattern.
This was a great pattern! Simple to make, a tiny bit of lace, and super cute. The bulky tweed yarn also makes it nice and warm to keep out the arctic winds that the poor man must endure in this season.
May you all be showered in blessings during this holiday season!
Halloween Knitting October 31, 2007
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I realize this should have been gathered long in advance of Halloween, but oh well. On this fabulous day of outer garment enthusiasm it seems appropriate to gather some lists of Halloween costume knitting. Party on!
If you did knit your Halloween costume (or a portion of it) this year, please do drop a comment with a link so we can celebrate your fabulosity.
Some suggestions for next time around:
Tidal Wave Socks August 7, 2007
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Well at least now I can say I am not two yarn kits behind. Just barely. I have been such a scattered knitter these past months.
I decided to make Tidal Wave Socks from the April Rockin’ Sock Club 2007 kit. This is Socks that Rock Silkie in the Walking on the Wild Tide colorway. My apologies for a pic that does not really show the pattern all that well. I really loved how this pattern broke up the stripes and prevented pooling in these socks. Delightful! And the Silkie is so soft. I may make a scarf / shawl type thing with the other skein I have. This is definitely meant to be worn next to the skin!
These poor socks traveled through Cincinnati, Portland, Chicago, Orlando, and St. Louis. They’ve got mileage!
For All the Unitarian Universalist Knitters Out There November 3, 2006
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Please read this important letter from the Rev. Tracy Sprowls Jenks.
(Just a quickly added note to clear up any confusion… I am not the Rev. Tracy Sprowls Jenks, I posted her letter because I thought this effort was worthwhile. –LunarAwe)
Dear Friends,
I am starting a project called UUs Knit! (A Caps to the Capital Project).
In many poor countries four million newborns die each year within the
first month of life, two million of these die in the first 24 hours of
life. A few simple health measures can be provided that would prevent
this huge loss of life such as antibiotics, training to birth attendants,
immunizations, education on breastfeeding and basic care such as keeping
the baby dry and warm.
Here is where we come in! I am collecting 1000 knit caps from my
congregation and the UU congregations around the continent. I need
knitters in your congregations to be informed about this project. Then,
have knitting circles! Teach your RE children how to knit! Knit away and
then send me the caps you have knitted! I will gather all our knitted
caps and then I will mail them to Save the Children (under the UU name)
and then they will be shared with President Bush to draw attention to this
very fixable problem.
Click here for patterns and more information about Caps to the Capitol.
It is this simple: knit a cap (or two), give them to Tracy Sprowls Jenks,
and save the life of a child! Look for future notices on this soon.
Shortly, I will have posters available to hang on your bulletin boards in
your congregations.
My contact information is below. Please let me know how I can help get
this project off the ground in your congregation. The goal is to collect
1000 knit caps by December 28th. That’s 1000 children whose lives will be
saved. Imagine what these children could contribute to the world!
This project runs from now thru the end of December. I will mail all
caps by December 28th.
Rev. Tracy Sprowls Jenks
Religious Education Minister
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
One last Halloween-y moment November 2, 2006
Posted by lunarawe in Socktoberfest 2006, free knitting patterns, jaywalkers, knitting.add a comment
Oh the joy. The witch’s brew mugs arrived on Halloween! I had to record this historic moment. So, here is a fairly gratituous photo of the (insert ooohs and aahs here) minimal progress that has been made since the last time I posted my jaywalkers in progress.
Also, be sure to head over to Woll normal and vote on the Witch Socks pattern contest this week!
