Valley Gallery

Switching to Flickr

2007-12-29T11:51:00.000-08:00

I am not sure how many people read this blog, but just in case you come here for my latest projects, I have switched my project galleries to my Flickr account here. Thanks for visiting and the support and wish to see you in my new galleries.

Victorian Ruby (2007)

2007-05-17T20:50:00.000-07:00

Details:
Pattern: Victorian Ruby designed by Jane Sowerby from Victorian Lace Today

Yarn: Feza Kid Mohair (85% Mohair, 8% Nylon, 7% Polyster) Col:569 Red

Needles: Denise US7

Final measurements: 14" x 76" after blocking

Cast On: 04-17-2007
Cast Off: 05-16-2007

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Forest Path Stole (2007)

2007-04-15T17:17:00.000-07:00

Details:
Pattern: Forest Path Stole designed by Faina Letoutchaia from Interweave Knits Summer 2003

Yarn: JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18 lace weight(50% Chinese Tussah silk, 50% fine grade Merino wool) in Ebony

Needles: KnitPicks Classic Circulars US3 and Crystal Palace dpns US3

Cast on: 02-01-2007
Cast off: 04-14-2007

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Clapotis (2007)

2007-03-05T16:14:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Clapotis designed by Kate Gilbert from Knitty Fall 2004

Yarn: Araucania's Nature Wool (100% Wool) Labels were lost, so colour unknown

Needles: Denise US8

Start date: 02-26-2007
Finish date: 03-03-2007

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Socks 2007

2007-02-18T17:14:00.000-08:00

Undulating Rib Socks (June)

Details:
Pattern: Undulating Rib Socks designed by Ann Budd (Favorite Socks)

Yarn: Interlacements Tiny Toes (100% Superwash Merino Wool) Colour: 211 Renaissance 2 skeins

Needles: Crystal Palace bamboo dpns US1

Cast On: 05-25-2007
Cast Off: 06-30-2007

Regia Canadian Socks (May)

Details:
Pattern: 72-stitch cast on cuff-down sock pattern with the eye of partridge heel

Yarn: Regia 4-ply Canadian Colours 4736 Ontario (75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide)

Needles: Crystal Palace bamboo dpns US0

Cast On: 04-26-2007
Cast Off: 05-12-2007

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Monkey Socks (April)

Details:
Pattern: Monkey designed by Cookie A. from Winter 2006 Knitty

Yarn: Crystal Palace Panda Cotton (55% Bamboo, 24% Cotton, 21% Elastic Nylon) Col: 9809 Fall Herbs

Needles: Crystal Palace bamboo dpns US1.5

Cast on: 03-26-2007
Cast off: 04-24-2007

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Traveller's Socks (March)

Details:
Pattern: Traveller's Socks designed by Nancy Bush from "Knitting on the Road"

Yarn: Elann's Sock It To Me Essential 4-ply (75% Superwash wool, 25% Polymaide) 2 skeins Colour: 7411 Tan

Needles: CP US1

Start date: 03-10-2007
Finish date: 03-25-2007

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Bright Spring Socks (March)

Details:
Pattern: 3k1p ribbing with strong heels (Knitter's Magazine 2003 Fall) and 64 stitches cast on
Yarn: Lion Brand Magic Stripes (75% wool, 25% nylon) Colour: Bright Spring Stripes
Needles: CP bamboo dpns US1.5
Start date: 02-19-2007
Finish date: 03-08-2007

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Beaded Rib Grey Socks (February)

Details:
Pattern: Toe-up Beaded Rib from Sensational Knitted Socks

Yarn: Opal Uni Grey (75% Wool, 25% Polyamide)

Gauge and Needles: Crystal Palace bamboo dpns US0 for foot (10 sts for 1") and US1 for heel and leg.

Start Date: 11-04-2006
Finish Date: 02-17-2007

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Husband's Sweater (2007)

2007-01-26T11:50:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Crew neck sweater pattern generated by Sweater Wizard.
Yarn: Deluxe 100% Wool from Taiga Yarns 9 balls with extra for neckband
Gauge and Needles: 7 sts to 1 inch using Addi 3.25mm over stocking stitch; Addi 3mm for neckband

First Start Date: 02-10-2006
Second Start Date: 11-11-2006
Finish Date: 01-25-2007

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2007 Gallery

2007-01-10T15:37:00.000-08:00

Ogee Tunic (2007)

2007-01-10T15:32:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Ogee Tunic designed by Norah Gaughan from Knitting Nature
Yarn: Alana (50% Alpaca / 25% Wool / 25% Acrylic) in Maroon
Gauge and Needles: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch using Aero Circular 3.25mm

Start date: 12-25-2006
Finish date: 01-09-2007

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Diagonal Twist Princess-seam Jacket (2006)

2006-12-30T13:48:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Diagonal Twist Princess-seam Jacket designed by Teva Durham from Loop-D-Loop

Yarn: Classic Elite Gatsby (70% Wool, 15% Viscose, 15% Nylon) Colour: 2185

Gauge and Needles: I used Denise US15 and got a gauge slightly tighter than 12 sts = 4" over Diagonal Twist Rib.

Start date: 12-09-2006
Finish date: 12-29-2006

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Sirens' Heart Gloves (2006)

2006-12-12T18:03:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Sirens' Heart Fingerless Gloves designed by Mette N. Handberg from Norsk Strikkedesign
Yarns: Rauma Finullgarn (100% Norwegian 2-ply wool) Colours: 436 (Black); 428 (Deep Red); 418 (Red)
Gauge and Needle: 26 sts to 4" on US2; CP bamboo dpns US2 for glove palms, US1 for cuffs and fingers and US1.5 for binding off

Start date: 11-29-2006
Finish date: 12-07-2006

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Ene's Scarf (2006)

2006-12-12T17:58:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Ene's Scarf designed by Nancy Bush from Scarf Style
Yarns: Handpaintedyarn.com's Merino Lace (100% merino) 1 skein Colour: Sunset
Gauge and Needle: Susan Bates circulars US6

Start date: 09-28-2006
Finish date: 11-11-2006

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Regine (2006)

2006-12-12T17:54:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Regine designed by Sauniell N. Connally (you can find the pdf file of the pattern on her blog)
Yarns: TLC CaraMia (50 Acrylic, 19% Nylon, 18% Rayon, 13% Angora) 4 balls Colour: 2501 Aqua
Gauge and Needle: Addi Turbo 4mm for the body pieces and sleeves, getting 21.5 stitches to 4" and Susan Bates US5 for the neckband

Start date: 10-07-2006
Finish date: 10-22-2006

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Lace Blouson (2006)

2006-12-12T17:48:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Lace Blouson designed by Kim Dolce (IK Summer 2004)
Yarns: Sunrise Cotton Blend (50% Cotton 50% Rayon) distribed by Taiga Yarns; 3 balls with LOTS of leftovers
Gauge and Needle: 30 sts per 4" in stocking stitch using KnitPicks Classic Circulars US2 and US1

Start date: 07-26-2006
Finish date: 10-05-2006

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Trellis Scarf (2006)

2006-12-12T17:40:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Trellis Scarf designed by Evelyn Clark (IK Spring 2006)
Yarns: JaggerSpun Zephyr Silk/Wool (50% fine grade Merino wool;50% Chinese Tussah silk) Col: Aegean Blue
Gauge and Needle: Susan Bates US6

Start date: 07-07-2006
Finish date: 09-24-2006

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Glad (2006)

2006-12-12T17:33:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Glad designed by Sarah Hatton from Rowan 39
Yarns: Feza Kid Mohair (80% kid mohair and 20% nylon) 5 balls Col: 205 Shades of Blue
Gauge and Needle: 22 sts to 10cm over stocking stitch using Denise US7.

Start Date: 07-09-2006
Finish Date: 08-09-2006

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Shell Tank (2006)

2006-12-12T17:22:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Shell Tank designed by Norah Gaughan from Knitting Nature
Yarns: Lion Brand Cotton Ease Col: 156 Mint 3 balls with extra for one armhole band
Gauge and Needle: 21sts to 4" using US5 (Denise Interchange)

Start Date: 07-08-2006
Finish Date: 07-19-2006

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Birch (2006)

2006-12-12T17:13:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Birch designed by Sharon Miller from Rowan 34
Yarns: Feza Kid Mohair (80% kid mohair and 20% nylon) 3 balls Col: 203 Shades of Salmon
Gauge and Needle: I didn't check gauge but just followed the suggested needle size in the pattern - US8

Start date: 05-29-2006
Finish date: 07-04-2006

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Leftovers Tank (2006)

2006-06-30T17:55:00.000-07:00

Details:
Pattern: My own
Yarns: Rowan Cotton Glaces leftovers from Old Tiles
Gauge and Needle: 6.5 sts and 9 rows per inch on US2

Start date: 05-07-2006
Finish Date: 06-30-2006

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Sampler Stole (2006)

2006-05-02T22:04:00.000-07:00

Details:
Pattern: The Sampler Stole designed by Hazel Carter from A Gathering of Lace
Yarns: Alpaca Cloud in Iris
Gauge and Needle: US2 and unknown gauge

Final measurements: 65" x 21"

Start date: 03-1-2006
Finish date: 05-1-2006

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Small Projects (2006)

2006-04-17T21:43:00.000-07:00

Ballband Dishcloth (April)

Details:
Pattern and Modification: Ballband Dishcloth as reprinted in Mason-Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Sugar 'n Cream 100% cotton in Light Blue and Light Yellow

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Mason-Dixon Washcloth (April)

Details:
Pattern and Modification: Mason-Dixon Washcloth designed by Brooks Jones from Mason-Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Lion Cotton or Sugar 'n Cream

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Reverse-bloom Flower Washcloth (April)

Details:
Pattern and Modification: Reverse-bloom Flower Washcloth from Weekend Knitting
Yarn: Lion Cotton or Sugar 'n Cream

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Flower Wash Cloth (April)

Details:
Pattern and Modification: MonthlyDishcloths May pattern
Yarn: Lion Cotton

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Lace Leaf Pullover (2006)

2006-02-10T21:10:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Lace Leaf Pullover by Teva Durham from Loop-D-Loop
Yarns: Lion Brand Kool Wool Col: 147 (Eggplant) (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic)

Gauge and Needle: 14 stitches to 4" using US10.5 in stocking stitch

Start Date: 01-24-2006
Finish Date: 02-04-2006

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Socks (2006)

2006-01-20T19:12:00.000-08:00

Marble Arches (November)

Pattern: Marble Arches designes by Sandi for STR sock club
Yarn: Socks That Rock (100% Superwash Merino) Medium weight Colour: Pink Granite
Gauge and Needles: CP bamboo dpns US1 for the leg and US1.5 for the heel and foot

Start date: 11-05-2006
Finish date: 11-26-2006

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Titania's Revenge (November)

Pattern: Titania's Revenge designed by Cookie A. for Rocking Sock Club
Yarn: Sock That Rock (light weight) by Blue Moon Fibre Art Colour: Titania
Gauge and Needles: Casting on 72 stithes using CP bamboo dpns US1.5

1st Start date: 10-05-2006
2nd Start date: 10-29-2006
Finish date: 11-03-2006

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Pomatomus (September)

Pattern: Pomatomus Socks designed by Cookie A. (Knitty Winter 2005)
Yarn: Sockotta (45% Cotton, 40% Superwash Wool, 15% Nylon) Col: 9
Gauge and Needles: 8 sts per inch using Crystal Palace bamboo DPNs US1

Start date: 09-09-2006
Finish date: 09-29-2006

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Bow Tie Socks (September)

Pattern: Mother & Child (May pattern) from The Sock Journal: Knit the Year in Socks
Yarn: Socks that Rock (medium weight) by BMFA Col: Fairgrounds (100% Superwash Merino)
Gauge and Needles: 7.5 sts per inch using Plymouth bamboo DPNs US2, casting on 60 sts

Start date: 08-20-2006
Finish date: 09-05-2006

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Hippy Crunchy (August)

Pattern: Hippy Crunchy designed by (?) for Rockin' Sock Club of BMFA
Yarn: Socks That Rock (Lightweight) by Blue Moon Fiber Arts Col: Peaseblossom (100% Superwash Merino)
Gauge and Needles: Susan Bates US1 casting on 64 sts

Start date: 08-09-2006
Finish date: 08-20-2006

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John's Anniversox (June)

Pattern: John's Anniversox (I couldn't find the name of the person putting up this pattern)
Yarn: KnitPicks Sock Garden (2 skeins) Col: 23468 Star Gazer Lily
Gauge and Needles: 10 sts per inch using US1.5

Start Date: 06-07-2006
Finish Date: 06-12-2006

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Log Cabin Socks (May)

Pattern: Log Cabin Socks by Anne Woodbury from Handknit Holidays
Yarn: Elann Sock It To Me Esprit Col: 8176 Ecru
Gauge and Needles: The gauge should be the same as the Embossed Leaves Socks. Using US1.5, I cast on 64 stitches

Starte date: 05-17-2006
Finish date: 05-23-2006

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Embossed Leaves (May)

Pattern: Embossed Leaves Socks designed by Mona Schmidt (IK Winter 2005)
Yarn: Cascade Fixation (98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Elastic) Col: 5606
Gauge and Needles: Not sure about the gauge. I used US1.5 DPNs and cast on 64 stitches.

Start date: 05-10-2006
Finish date: 05-17-2006

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Lizzy's Lacy Rib Socks (May)

Pattern: Lizzy's Lacy Rib Socks by Debi who kindly offers it for free
Yarn: Schoeller Esslinger Fortissima Cotton Colori Col: Water Park
Gauge and Needles: 10 sts per inch using US0

Start Date: 04-11-2006
Finish Date: 05-06-2006

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Cedar Creek (April)

Pattern: Cedar Creek Socks designed by Kaci Kyler Hays for Rockin' Sock Club of BMFA
Yarn: Socks That Rock (Light Weight) by Blue Moon Fiber Arts Col: Rainforest Jasper (100% Superwash Merino)
Gauge and Needles: 8.5sts per inch with US1

Start date: 03-26-2006
Finish date: 04-08-2006

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Lion Brand Magic Stripes Socks (March)

Pattern: 3k1p basic sock pattern with 64 stitches cast on
Yarn: Lion Brand Magic Stripes (75% wool, 25% nylon) Col:(Left to right) Regatta Blue Stripe; Denim Stripes; Jelly Bean Stripes
Gauge and Needles: 8sts per inch with US1.5

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Fancy Silk Socks (March)

Pattern: Fancy Silk Socks by Nancy Bush from Knitting Vintage Socks
Yarn: Lorna's Lace Shepherd Sock Col: 11ns Bold Red
Gauge and Needles: CP bamboo dpns US1

Start date: 02-12-2006
Finish date: 03-13-2006

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Gentleman's Plain Winter Socks (February)

Pattern: Gentleman's Plain Winter Socks by Nancy Bush from Knitting Vintage Socks
Yarn: Patons Kroy 4-Ply Col:54046 Flagstone
Gauge and Needles: 8.75 sts per 1" using DPNs 1.5

Start Date: 02-19-2006
Finish Date: 02-26-2006

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Cherry Tree Blossom Socks (January)

Pattern: Cherry Tree Blossom Socks designed by Tall Gal Knits for Inspirations Yarn
Yarn: Inspirations Yarn Cappuccino (60% Superwash Merino, 25% Mohair, 15% Nylon) in the cool colourway
Gauge and Needles: The gauge with US1 in stockinette stitch is 10 st per 1"sing DPNs 1.5

Start Date: 01-01-2006
Finish Date: 01-18-2006

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Bomber (2006)

2006-01-13T20:23:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Bomber designed by Kim Hargreaves from Denim People
Yarns: Naturelle 8/8 cotton yarn in cone (74% Recycled Cotton; 24% Acrylic; 2% Unknown Fibres) Col: 700 Milk
Measurements, Gauge and Needles:
Before washing: 20 st x 28 rows = 10cm x 10.5cm using US5
After washing, the measurements became 10cm x 9cm

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Ella (2006)

2006-01-07T19:34:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Ella designed by Wendy Wonnacott from Fall 2005 Knitty
Yarns: Araucania Nature Wool (100% Wool) Col: 24
Measurements, Gauge and Needles: The gauge stated on the label is 18 stitches to 4" using US 5-7. I used US8.

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2006 Gallery

2006-01-01T19:40:00.000-08:00

Purly's Baby Hat (2005)

2005-12-30T19:09:00.000-08:00

Pattern and Modifications: Purly White's Cable and Seed Stitch Baby Hat

Yarns: Jo-Ann Sensations Collection Tesoro (100% Wool) Col: 632 Blue

Gauge & Needles: 25 stitches to 4", DPNs 3

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Urban Aran (2005)

2005-12-27T23:08:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Urban Aran from Patons Designer Series Street Smart

Yarns: Jaeger Como (90% Merino Wool, 10% Polyamide) Col: 235 Orange

Gauge and Needles: 15 stitches to 1", US10 and US10.5

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Brother's Mittens (2005)

2005-12-12T19:44:00.000-08:00

Pattern and Modifications: Broad Street Mittens from Knitty (designed by Janis Cortese) plus the glove pattern in Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handbook of Patterns

Yarns: Elann's Sock It to Me Collection Essential 4 Ply (75% Superwash Wool/ 25% Nylon)

Gauge and Needles: 7.5 stitches to 1", dpns US2 and US3 (for binding off of fingers)

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Vanalinn Gloves (2005)

2005-11-19T14:51:00.000-08:00

Pattern and Modifications: Vanalinn Gloves by Nancy Bush from A Gathering of Lace
Yarn: Peruvian Collection Baby Cashmere (60% Baby Alpaca/ 30% Merino Wool/ 10% Cashmere) Col:2020 Claret
Gauge and Needles: 32 stitches to 4", US2

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Old Tiles Jacket (2005)

2005-11-19T01:05:00.000-08:00

Pattern and Modifications: Old Tiles box jacket by Brandon Mably (from Brilliant Knits)
Yarns: Rowan Cotton Glace (12 colours), Rowan Fine Cotton Chenille (2 colours), Elann Endless Summer Collection Sonata (3 colours)
Gauge and Needles: 23 stitches to 4", US2 and US3

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Rhapsody in Blue Afghan (2005)

2005-11-19T00:29:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Rhapsody in Blue from Family Circle Easy Afghans
Yarns: Patons Decors Col: 1643 Navy; 1614 Winter White; 1640 Pale Periwinkle; 1641 Periwinkle; 1642 Rich Periwinkle
Gauge and Needles: 20 st for 4" over St st using US5; US7 for the edging
Final measurements: 40" x 50" including edging

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Kiri Shawl (2005)

2005-11-19T00:22:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Kiri by Polly
Yarn: Kettled Dyed Pure Wool Lace Yarn from handpaintedyarn.com Col: Vermillion
Gauge and Needle: 3" x 3" for 2 pattern repeats (before blocking) using US7. For cast off, US10.5 were used.

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River Stole (2005)

2005-11-19T00:10:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: River from Rowan 38
Yarn: Karabella Lace Mohair (61% Superkid Mohair, 8% Wool, 31% Polyamid) Col: 175 Charcoal
Gauge and Needle: US7

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Sirdar Sweater (2005)

2005-11-18T23:59:00.000-08:00

Details:
Pattern: Sirdar Leaflet 8337
Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease Col:109 Blueberry Lot: 29430B
Gauge and Needles: 20 stitiches to 4" using US6

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2005 Gallery

2005-11-18T23:22:00.000-08:00

Three for the Road (2005)

2005-08-25T20:56:00.000-07:00

Yarn: Rowan Magpie Aran Col: Dapple
Pattern: Three for the Road from Bags - A Knitter's Dozen (Check their website for errata!)
Needle: US7

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2004 Gallery

2005-08-25T20:29:00.000-07:00

Red Tivoli T-Shirt (2005)

2005-07-16T17:03:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Designed by Kathy
Size: Finished bust 32"
Yarn: Cascade Bulky Fixation (98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Elastic) Col: 3853 Rose
Gauge: 19st to 4" over stockinette stitch
Needle: US6 with 52" cord

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Mystery Kit #4 (2005)

2005-07-16T16:46:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Designed by Sheila Macdonald for Inspirations Yarn
Yarn: Inspirations Yarn Latte Col: 1035 Denim
Gauge: 23.5 st to 4" over stockinette stitch
Needle: US6 and US7, US4 for BO

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Tivoli T-Shirt (2005)

2005-07-02T13:13:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Designed by Kathy
Size: Finished bust 35"
Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease Col: 106 Ice Blue
Gauge: 19st to 4" over stockinette stitch
Needle: US7 and US8

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faye (2005)

2005-06-17T08:46:00.000-07:00

Pattern: A Treasury of Rowan Knits
Size: Medium (to fit bust size 36")
Yarn: Endless Summer Collection Lara Col: 236 Mint Cream
Gauge: 29st to 4" over vest textured pattern
Needle: US1 and US3

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Cabled Vest (2005)

2005-05-23T11:24:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Vogue Knitting International Spring/Summer 2005 Pattern 14
Size: To fit bust size 38"
Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Mirto Col: 11 Icy Blue
Gauge: 26st to 4"
Needle: US3 and US4

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"Tie one on" (2005)

2005-04-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Tie one on from Knitty (Spring, 2005)
Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze Col:605 Smoke
Gauge: 25st to 4"
Needle: US7 and US3

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Barnyard Guernsey Sweater (2005)

2005-02-12T17:51:00.000-08:00

Pattern: Knitting the New Classics
Yarn: Peruvian Collection Highland Wool Col:2132 Mocha Cream
Needle: US6 and 7

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Ruffled Purse (2005)

2005-02-11T20:28:00.000-08:00

Pattern: knit.1 Premiere Issue
Yarn: Lion Brand Jiffy Col: 325 El Paso
Gauge: 14st to 4"
Needle: US8

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Scarves (2005)

2005-01-21T19:47:00.000-08:00

Flora (October)

Pattern: Flora designed by Kate Kuckro from Knitty Fall 2005
Yarn: Jo-Ann Sensations Bellezza Collection Cosetta Col: 2332 Red (68% Wool; 32% Nylon; 50g 128 yards)
Gauge and Needle: 16 st to 4" using US10

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Froth Scarf (August)

Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze Col: 600 Drewberry
Pattern: Froth Scarf designed by Eleanor Yates exclusively for Rowan
Needles: US8
Finished measurements: 10cm x 95cm excluding the ruffled edge

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Orange Plush (July)

Yarn: Berroco Plush Col: 1920 Orange Plush
Gauge and Needle: Gauge not really important. Cast on 25 stitches and knit in garter stitch using US10
Finished measurements: 6.5" x 52"
Time used: 4 hours

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my so-called Scarf / Manos Love Affair Scarf (July)

Pattern: my so-called scarf from sheep in the city
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Col: 113 Wildflower
Finished measurements: 4" by 34"
Needle: US10

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Wavy (February)

Wearing it Sarah-style

Wearing it my style

Pattern: Sarah Smith (Knitty)
Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa 501 Col: 218 Garnet
Needle: US7 and US6 (binding off)

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Here I present ... Miss Wavy!

Bowtie Scarves (January)

Pattern: from Little Turtle Knits
Yarns: Peruvian Collection Baby Cashmere Col: 1321 Tapestry Blue and 9295 Pewter
Gauge: (knitted double throughout) 22 st to 4" in garter stitch (US 5)

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Windy City Scarves (January)

Pattern: Windy City Scarf, from Stitch and Bitch
Yarns: Moda Dea Sassy Stripes Col: 6946 Crush and 6930 Stormy
Gauge: 35 st to 4" in 1x1 rib stitch (US 4)

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Small Projects (2005)

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Suede Crocheted Flower Pin (January)

Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Suede Col: 113 Scarlet
Notions: Crochet Hook J-10, darning needle, pin back

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Crocheted Flower Pins (January)

Pattern: Lion Brand Crocheted Flowers
Yarn: Moda Dea Sassy Stripes Col: 6946 Crush
Notions: Crochet Hook F-6, darning needle, pin backs

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Socks (2005)

2005-01-14T10:15:00.000-08:00

Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Socks (October)

Pattern: My own toe-up version of Pink Ribbon Socks
Yarn: Elann's Sock It To Me Esprit Col: 8699 Glacier Blue
Gauge and Needles: 32 stitches to 4" US2

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Ribbed Socks (August)

Yarn: Sock It To Me 4-ply Essential Col: 7413 Warm Tan
Gauge: 40 stitches to 4"
Needles: DPNs US1
Pattern: 2x2 ribbing

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Rumba Socks (July)

Yarn: Dancing from KnitPicks (41% Cotton 39% Wool 13% Nylon 7% Elastic) Col: 23587 Rumba
Gauge: 36 stitches for 4"
Needle: US1.5 DPNs
Pattern: 5k x 2p ribs

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Chutes-N-Ladders (July)

Pattern: Chutes-N-Ladders from Six Sox Knitalong
Yarn: Patons Kroy 4-ply (75% Washable Wool, 25% Nylon) Col: 54010 Newport Tan
Gauge: 36 st to 4" (DPNs US1.5)

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Cascading Leaves Socks (April)

Pattern: Cascading Leaves from Townsend Socks Knit-Along
Yarn: Elann Sock It To Me Esprit Print (98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Elastic) Col: 9415 Summer Sky
Gauge: 28 st to 4" (DPNs US2)

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New England (April)

Pattern: Knitting on the Road (Nancy Bush)
Yarn: Elann Sock It To Me Essential 4 Ply Col: 7449 Burgundy
Gauge: 36 st to 4" (DPNs US2)

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Classy Slip-Up (March)

Pattern: Knit Socks! (Betsy Lee McCarthy)
Yarn: Cascade Fixation (98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Elastic) Col: 7360 Taupe
Gauge: 28 st to 4" (DPNs US3)

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Pretty Comfy Socks (March)

Pattern: Pretty Comfy Socks
Yarn: Cascade Fixation (98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Elastic) Col: 8176 Ecru
Gauge: 26 st to 4" (DPNs US4)

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First Basic Socks(January)

Like many other new knitters, I was a little bit intimidated by the idea of knitting socks - thin yarns, small DPNs, complicated shape ... However, just as many experienced knitters said, once you start, you'll be hooked. I like knitting socks - even with the most basic pattern, like the one I used with my first pair, can be great.
This first pair of socks were knitted for Husband. I made the leg section particularly long, 9", since he likes them this way. The cuff is 1x1 rib stitch, which should give it some stretch. However, he still said that it was a bit tight. So, next time should explore other ways for a more elastic cast on. The whole sock body is in plain stocking stitch.
One good advice from the pattern which I should always bear in mind: attach new yarn when start working on the heel flap. In this way, I can always mend the little hole that would be formed there with the long tail of yarn.
Also, I read somewhere that I should always keep the remaining yarns for later use, such as repairing.
Now, I hope you would excuse us both as we were a bit carried away taking souvenir pictures of my first pair of socks.

Pattern: "Simple Socks" from The Knitting Experience: The Purl Stitch, Sally Melville
Yarn: Sockotta (45% Cotton, 40% Superwash Wool, 15% Nylon) Col: 03
Gauge: 28 st to 4" (DPNs US2)

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Mystery Kit #3 (2005)

2005-01-13T19:31:00.000-08:00

The kit was a product of Inspirations Yarn. I missed MK #1 and #2, which were socks and hat. So, when I knew that there was a third kit coming out, I jumped on the chance. It was a good decision because I learned a lot from knitting up this kit.
It was my first time knitting in the round ... actually, it was simultaneous with the socks. I know some knitters like knitting sweaters in the round because there is no seam. I must confess this is very appealing to me since I don't really like sewing up pieces. Then, it was my first time knitting something in the shape of a hat. Though the kit is not a hat, I think the theory would be the same. Next, it was my first time making i-cord. I think this is a very practical and useful skill. Some new knitters in the KR forum had problem with this. But so far I found it qutie easy.
The felting process was fun, though it was a pain to pick up the object from the burning hot water! I don't know how well my object turned out but I am quite satisfied with it. Inspirations Yarn is holding a contest to choose the best FO. I think it doesn't hurt trying ... if I win, I can get the next MK free!
If you still don't know what the kit is ... ta da ... it was intended to be a tea pot cozy. However, I don't have a tea pot, so I made it fit my water boiler.

Pattern: from Inspirations Yarn
Yarn: Regular Wool in Colorway #1004 the Mean Reds
Gauge: 15 st to 4" (US 10.5)

My First Sweater (2004)

2004-12-31T01:36:00.000-08:00

This is my first sweater project. I was attracted by the sophisticated beautiful edging of the pattern that I decided to choose this as my first "serious" project. The FO (Finished Object) turned out satisfactorily. It seems to be a real pleaser as a lot of fellow knitters thought it nice. Actually it was a little deceptive. The edging seems to be complicated and yet it was easy to make.

Since I knew nothing about how to substitute yarns at that time, I used the same yarn as suggested by the pattern. The Magpie Aran yarn makes a very warm garment which holds its shape very well. However, it feels itchy to me.

This project is also a significant learning experience to me. Before starting this project, I read everything I could get my hands on and discovered an important finishing technique which makes all the difference in the FO - blocking. As promised by various authors, blocking gives the hand-knit piece a professional look.

Pattern: from Ultimate Knitter's Guide
Yarns: Rowan Magpie Aran Colour Dapple
Gauge: 18 st to 4"

The sweater

Cabled raglan shoulder

This edging was what attracted me to make this sweater.

Sophisticated Sampler Afghan (2004)

2004-12-31T01:24:00.000-08:00

First I intended to make an afghan by crocheting. However, I finally gave up since I could not manage crocheting in the round. Therefore, the gauge did not match that of the pattern and the measurements of the FO were different. Since it was my first attempt, I chose to use cheaper acrylic yarns. It turned out to be a good idea as it is light weight, machine washable and durable.

There are six block patterns composing the whole afghan. The original design called for just one color. In mine, there are 4.

After sewing up the blocks, I found that the whole afghan didn't hold up very well. Therefore, I added a crocheted ornate shell edging. The pattern was taken from PageByPage Of Maui. However I discovered an errata in this pattern: in the first 3 dc after the sk 2, it should be "work 3 dc in the next st". In addition, I did 2 rounds of single crochet as the base for the shell pattern.

Pattern: from Family Circles Easy Afghan
Yarns: Red Heart Super Saver (0361 Soft White, 0631 Light Sage, 0661 Frosty Green) Caron Wintuk (3062 Fisherman)
Gauge: I did not keep note on this.

Pattern 1 Pattern 2

Pattern 3 Pattern 4

Pattern 5 Pattern 6

The crocheted ornate shell edging

An overview of the whole completed afghan

Scarves (2004)

2004-12-31T01:10:00.000-08:00

I made 2 scarves in 2004. One for myself, the other for my MIL.

This is my first knitting project. I used one ball of Bernat Bao in Peacock to knit up this "Key hole scarf", following the pattern on the label. What I learned from this project was that I don't like working with novelty yarns. Though there are advantages, like they are easy to knit up and there is really no need for pattern, I just don't like the feeling. The FO, however, is a practical piece of accessory. Using the key hole to tie up the scarf, I don't have to worry about losing it. And this is also what my MIL likes about this scarf.

Therefore, when I offered to make one for her, she specifically requested to have that key hole feature. This is my MIL wearing the "Windy City Scarf" I knit for her during her visit in Novermber, 2004. Since it was kind of an impromptu thing, I couldn't wait for online order. So, we went to Michael's to pick up the yarn. The yarn she chose was Moda Dea Sassy Stripes in Crush (2 balls) and the pattern is from "Stitch and Bitch".

Small Projects (2004)

2004-12-31T01:00:00.000-08:00

Very often there are patterns from magazines that call for very little amount of yarns, but can be fun to knit. They are good for experiences or just for playing around with yarns.

I used various colors of Caron Wintuk and followed the pattern from K1 magazine. The assembling part was a bit tricky and I had to experiment various ways in order to get the best result.

I don't think I would really use these as they don't hold a good shape. But I would definitely make another pair with better yarns. The lace pattern is beautiful. I used Lion Brand Microspun (153 Ebony) and pattern was also taken from K1. I am not a yarn snob, but I can certainly tell you that I don't like Microspun. It is so loosely spun that you can easily have loops all over your project!