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Pattern Source: Me Brains

Yarn: Koigu, size 0 needles

Pattern Source: Rockin' Sock Club

Yarn: Socks the Rock Firebird, size 2 needles

Pattern Source: Elizabeth Zimmermann pamphlet

Yarn: Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Yarn, size 3 needles

Pattern Source: Emerged from my own head.

Yarn: Schulana Sojabama, size 6 needles

Pattern Source: Cookie A'sTwisted Flowers pattern. I modified it by knitting a plain heel and foot.

Yarn: Ellen's Halfpint Farms (picked up at MDS&W), needle size 1

Pattern Source: Pattern grew organically out of the knitting process.

Yarn: Berroco Touche, needle size 10

Pattern Source: nona's Sidewinders: A PerpenSOCKular Pattern. Modified for an anklet by subtracting 30 stitches from the leg portion. In addition I added 4 extra stitches between the heel increases/decreases, and 2 extra stitches between the toe increases/decreases.

Yarn: Trampoline Stretch (had to scroll back through the blog archives to find since I've lost the ball bands), needles size 2

Pattern Source: Kneehigh to a Grasshopper. Pattern included with Yarn.

Yarn: Socks that Rock Walking on the Wild Tide, size 1 needles

Pattern Source: Made it up myself.

Yarn: Colinette Cadenza colorway Slate (2 skeins), size 7 needles

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Yarn: Colinette Cadenza colorway Slate (2 skeins), size 7 needles

Notes: I originally made this pattern in December of 2005. It is beautiful for self-stripping, and random stripping yarns.

Pattern Source: Inside Out Socks, Rockin' Sock Club 2007 Pattern 1

Yarn: STR Monsoon

Notes: I skipped the cables on the legs and opted for simple ribbing.

Pattern Source: Last Minute Knitted Gifts

Yarn: Knitpicks Crayon, size 6 (?) needles

Notes: 2 skeins of each color

Pattern Source: Designed it myself with the help of Knitting from the Top

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Cotton, size 6(?) needles

Notes: 5 skeins

Pattern Source: IK Spring 2007

Yarn: Malabrigo Kettle Dyed Merino, size 7 needles

Notes: 2 skeins

Pattern Source: Wedding Knits by Suss Cousins

Yarn: Rowan Handknit Cotton, size 2 needles

Pattern Source: Lilith by Louet

Yarn: Louet Kidlin Pixie in Smoky Grape

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Pattern Source: Designed it myself.

Yarn: Dale Baby Ull in Dark Blue (3 skeins total), size 0 circulars

Notes: The socks are fraternal twins because I didn't bother to write down anything about my pattern.

Pattern Source: Fetching from Knitty

Yarn: Tahki Yarns New Tweed (70% merino, 15% silk, 11% cotton, and 4% viscose), size 6 circulars

Notes: I made a little modification to the finished product by sewing a little bit of yarn between my index finger and middle finger. This really helps to keep the top of the mitt at the base of my fingers.

Pattern Source: Calorimetry from Knitty

Yarn: Filatura di Crosa 127 Print, size 6 needles

Notes: Size 6 needles, only decreased for 12 rows, cast on 100 stitches (110 would be perfect for next time!)

Pattern Source: Calorimetry from Knitty

Yarn: Filatura di Crosa 127 Print, size 6 needles

Notes: Size 6 needles, only decreased for 12 rows.

Pattern Source: My own head.

Yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted, size 6 needles

Notes: I knit about 9 inches before the decreases. Then I decreased by p2tog, ribbed 5 rounds, k2tog, ribbed 3 rounds, k2tog all around twice.

Pattern Source: Created by Nik

Yarn: Dunno, size 6 needles

Notes: I cast on 113 stitches and then cast off 23 at the appropriate place. I should have knit for another inch because the hat is a little small, but not terrible.

Pattern Source: This one is from the top down. Cast on 12, increase 1 stitch per every three stitches. Knit 1 round plain. Increase 1 stitch per every four stitches. Knit 1 round plain. Repeat increasing (and increasing the number of stitches between increases) until 104 stitches total. Knit around until seems big enough (about 5 inches from last increase round). K2, P2 for the brim for about 4-6 inches as per your preference.

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpaca's Alpaca and Silk (two strands held together), size 6 needles (blue is Koigu to crochet edge, added to pompom, and duplicate stitched for decoration).

Notes: I originally bought 4 skeins of Alpaca/Silk. I made a hat for my dad and had enough left over for a hat for me.

Pattern Source: My own simple ribbed pattern.

Yarn: Toasy Toes of course!

Notes: I finished off these socks that were originally started in July. The second sock is still 8 stitches bigger than the first. Somewhere around the heel on the first sock I decreased 8 stitches, I don't know where or how. Both socks have 52 stitches for the ribbing and 26 stitches at the heel, but then the first sock is 44 stitches around the foot. Where'd the 8 stitches go?! So, one sock fits slightly better than the other, but at this point I don't care.

Pattern Source: Just simple K1, P1 on the right side, P all on the wrong side

Yarn: 127 Print, size 8 needles

Notes: None.

Pattern Source: Knitting Nature

Yarn: Berocco Cotton Twist, size 8 needles

Modifications: Straps:
BASE:
Pick up 39 stitches across the front with RS facing.
Row 1: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P30 YO P2tog P2
Row 2: (RS) K3 YO SSK K10 SSK SSK K1 K2tog K2tog K11 YO SSK K2
Row 3: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P26 YO P2tog P2
Row 4: (RS) K3 YO SSK K8 SSK SSK K1 K2tog K2tog K9 YO SSK K2
Row 5: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P22 YO P2tog P2
Row 6: (RS) K3 YO SSK K6 SSK SSK K1 K2tog K2tog K7 YO SSK K2
Row 7: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P18 YO P2tog P2
Row 8: (RS) K3 YO SSK K4 SSK SSK K1 K2tog K2tog K5 YO SSK K2
Row 9: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P14 YO P2tog P2
Row 10: (RS) K3 YO SSK K2 SSK SSK K1 K2tog K2tog K3 YO SSK K2
Row 11: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P10 YO P2tog P2
Row 12: (RS) K3 YO SSK K0 SSK SSK K1 K2tog K2tog K1 YO SSK K2
Row 13: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P6 YO P2tog P2
Row 14: (RS) K3 YO SSK SSK K1 K2tog K1 YO SSK K2
Row 15: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P18 YO P2tog P2
Row 16: (RS) K3 YO SSK Slip1 K2tog PSSO K1 YO SSK K2

Plain Strap Portion:
Row 1: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P2 YO P2tog P2
Row 2: (RS) K3 YO SSK K2 YO SSK K2
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for a total of 7 rows.

Insert mini leaf (8 Rows):
Row 1: (RS) K3 YO SSK (K1 YO K1 YO K1 YO K1) K1 YO SSK K2 [parantheses is all in 1 stitch)
Row 2 and all even rows: (WS) P3 YO P2tog P2 YO P2tog P2
Row 3: K3 YO SSK SSK K3 K2tog YO SSK K2
Row 5: K3 YO SSK SSK K1 K2tog YO SSK K2
Row 7: K3 YO SSK Slip1 K2tog PSSO K1 YO SSK K2

Repeat Plain Strap Portion for 8 rows
Repeat Mini Leaf

Repeat Plain Strap Portion for 8 rows
Repeat Mini Leaf

Repeat Plain Strap Portion for 8 rows
Break yarn with a long tail and place live stitches on holder.

Repeat Base on back, but break yarn with a long tail before strap portion.

Kitchner stitch the 2 sets of live stitches together (11 stitches on each needle).

Repeat the entire process on the other side.

Pattern Source: 25 Bags to Knit

Yarn: Plymouth Encore, size 6 needles

Notes: Inside the sock kit...

Pattern Source: Knitting Nature

Yarn: Mountain Colors hand-painted yarns in Mountain Goat, size 6 and 8 needles

Notes: None.

Pattern Source: Mason Dixon Knitting

Yarn: Euroflax Linen

Pattern Source: Zephyr Style

Yarn: Berroco Glace (leftover from Sexie), size 6 and 4 needles

Notes: Modified lower body with ribbing; modified neck with short rows

Pattern Source: Pattern purchased at MS&W

Yarn: Pattons Wool, size 8 needles

Pattern Source: Pattern purchased at MS&W

Yarn: Pattons Wool, size 8 needles

Pattern Source: Simple ribbed sock

Yarn: Regia 6 Ply Crazy Colors, size 2 needles

Notes: Intended for Sockapalooza 3 pal, I decided they were too crazy, but mom liked them, so to her they go.

Pattern Source: Knitty's Falling Leaves

Yarn: MamaE's handdyed, size 2 needles

Notes: Two socks on two circs baby!

Pattern Source: My own idea. Each square is one full skein of yarn. Cast on 60 sts and knit 78 rows.

Yarn: Elann Highland Wool, size 7 needles

Pattern Source: Adapted Gentleman's Fancy sock from Knitting Vintage Socks

Yarn: Dale Baby Ull, size 3 needles

Pattern Source: Pattern and kit by Kim Hargreaves

Yarn: Rowan Summer Tweed; Needles: US 7 & 8

Pattern Source: Pattern and kit by Kim
Hargreaves

Yarn: Rowan Summer Tweed; Needles: US 7 & 8

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Yarn: Plymouth Encore in Lt. Sage, size 8 needles

Notes: Knitted as part of the Knitting Olympics, gifted to cousins

Pattern Source: Just seed stitch all the way. The flower is from "Knitting Over the Edge"

Yarn: Noro Cash Iroha, size 7 needles

Notes: Yarn purchased in Pittsburgh

Pattern Source: Your typical sock pattern. I increased at the sides of the leg (off set slightly towards the back) ever 10 rows or about 1 inch.

Yarn: Wildfoote, size 2 needles

Notes: Yarn was a secret pal gift

Pattern Source: Patternworks

Yarn: Plymouth Encore, size 7 needles

Notes: Demo for knitting class, gift to cousins

Pattern Source: Handknit Holidays

Yarn: Montera yarn, size 9 needles

Pattern Source: Nona's i-cord gloves

Yarn: Regia, size 0 needles

Notes: i-cord fingers are the coolest!

Pattern Source: My own idea

Yarn: Lions Brand?

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Yarn: Plymouth Encore, size 8 needles

Notes: Gifted to Kevin's friends

Pattern Source: My own

Yarn: Knit Picks Palette, 2 strands held together, size 6 needles

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Yarn: Cashmere

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Pattern Source: My own

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Chocolate, size 4 needles

Notes: Supposed to be for Kevin, but it only fits me

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Pattern Source: Make a mitten, stuff and decorate.

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Notes: Saw something like this at Rhinebeck.

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Yarn: Kimmet Croft

Notes: Yarn purchased at MDS&W

Pattern Source: My own with ribbing down the foot.

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Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora, size ? needles

Pattern Source: My own design with a palm tree!

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Notes: Sent to pal in Germany

Pattern Source: Basic Ribbed Socks

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Notes: Yarn purchased at MDS&W

Pattern Source: Basic ribbed cuff

Yarn: Toasty Toes, size 6 needles

Notes: Yarn purchased at MDS&W

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Pattern Source: Pattern from MagKnits with my own modifications

Yarn: Butterfly Mercerized Cotton

Pattern Source: Pattern from MagKnits

Pattern Source: Pattern from Fibertrends, kindly loaned to me by Kathy.

Pattern Source: Pattern Source: Pattern from Knitty

Pattern Source: Pattern from Knitty

Pattern Source: Based on Flock of Geese pattern in Knitting Pattern a day calendar.

Pattern Source: My own pattern.

Pattern Source: Pattern from Scarf Style.

Pattern Source: DNA scarf pattern available online.

Pattern Source: Simple garter stitch again with belled ends.

Pattern Source: Diagonal scarf pattern on label.

Pattern Source: Rowan Ribbon Twist Collection: Pattern Lissa

Pattern Source: Simple garter stitch scarf.

Pattern Source: From Knitty

Pattern Source: Dad's gloves are my own design. Mom's gloves are from the Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton book: Transitions.

Pattern Source: Turtleneck shrug from Scarf Style

Pattern Source: Based on a pattern from Family Circle Easy Knitting Fall 2004

Pattern Source: From SnB 1. I picked my own colors for a rainbow.

Pattern Source: From SnB: Nation

Pattern Source: Little Red Bag Purse Kit from the Bagsmith

Pattern Source: designed by Cornelia Hamilton

Pattern Source: Just garter stitch!

Pattern Source: From Jo Sharp Book Number 2.

Pattern Source: My own design.  Click here for the pattern!

Pattern Source: You can find the kit here.

Pattern Source: My own design. Using Adriafil Stars and TLC in Black. All garter stitch, baby!

Pattern Source: Pattern from Knitty.

Pattern Source: My own design. Simply a 3x3 rib down the leg and continued down the foot to the toe.

Pattern Source: My own design. Simply a 2x2 rib down the leg, with a little rib continuing down the top of the foot on each side.

Pattern Source: From Jo Sharp Book Number 2.

Araucania Nature Wool Chunky in Denim. I love this sweater! The zippers were a pain in the ass to install, but otherwise it is gorgeous! Thanks to all who voted on zipper color. The yarn is so beautiful and I plan to use other colors in other sweaters.

Pattern Source: From Hollywood Knits Style.

Pattern Source: Deco Ribbon and Fizz... all garter stitch with some lovely fringe on the end.

This cardi is so easy with very little finishing. It is warm, but not too warm. It can be dressed up or down.

Pattern Source: Loosely based on pattern 17 page 41 Family Circle Easy Knitting

Pattern Source: My own simple design.

Using Berroco's Suede Yarn. 6 balls blue, 1 ball tan, 1 ball brown.

Pattern Source: Garter stitch until the yarn is used up!

My second socks. Again using Lion Brand Magic Stripes.

Pattern Source: Just your generic sock pattern.

My first socks. Using Lion Brand Magic Stripes.

Pattern Source: Basically Jody taught me how to do the two circular method, and then I followed several different patterns just for how to complete a heel, etc.

Knitted for the Belly-along,based on the bikini pattern in Stitch n' Bitch. I again used TLC Cotton Plus in Light Blue (ugh! I have so much left over from Kate!)

Pattern Source: Adapted from Queen of Hearts and Wonder Woman Bikinis in Stitch 'n Bitch.

Knitted with Pattons Twister in Lime.

Pattern Source: Lime scarf: Garter stitch on size 19 needles.

Knitted for the Kate-along with TLC Cotton Plus in Light Blue.

Pattern Source: Kate: Sweater 4a from Phildar's Famille Spring 2004

Pattern Source: Again, I designed it myself. Just a simple stockinette stitch. I knit the body in one long piece so that I only had to seam one side.

Pattern Source: A simple pattern I came up with myself. Basically k1 *yo k2tog repeat * to last stitch yo k1.

Crocheted for class using cheapie acrylic yarn.

Pattern Source: Craft Yarn Council

I knit this using the recommended Lions Brand Homespun. I used the color Sunshine State. These are so soft and comfortable. I'm very happy with them despite the bit of oversizedness.

Pattern Source: No Sweat-Pants, Interweave Knits, Spring 2004

I knit this with Plymouth Encore DK in gray and blue. It was very frustrating to finish, but I managed (somehow!).

Pattern Source: Caramel Cap-Sleeve Top, page 19 Interweave Knits Spring 2004

Project Description: Hippie Shoulder Bag: Quick and easy bag knit in 3 days.

Pattern Source: Hippie Shoulder Bag from Chunky Knits by Carolyn Clewer.

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Project Description: Skully: or as I call it, pseudo-skully because it doesn't have the skull pattern. I followed the sweater pattern, but then adapted it by adding hearts to the sleeves with duplicate stitch. I used Lopi yarn in dark red and bright red.


Pattern Source: Skully from Stitch and Bitch by Debbie Stoller.

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Project Description: Sweater: The beaded sweater! Three strands of Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease regular held together.
And of course, sweater number two in the marathon. I love knitting chunky with huge needles!


Pattern Source: Project 13: Beaded Sweater from Chunky Knits

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Project Description: Sweater: The big bulky sweater! Cool wheat colored yarn that Kevin helped pick out (Lion Brand Yarn, Wool-Ease Bulky). This is sweater number one of the knit two sweaters in two weeks knitting marathon!

Pattern Source: Raglan Pullover, pattern 7 in Vogue Knitting International, Holiday 2003 issue

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Project Description: Scarf: Blue and Black eyelash yarn creates a boa-like scarf.

Pattern Source: My own pattern.

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Project Description: Dressy Halter: Knit with cotton yarn this piece is super sexy. I was so proud when I completed it and it came out great!!



Pattern Source: Luminous Lace Camisole, page 56 in Interweave Knits, Summer 2003

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Project Description: Halter top: Double stranded knitting resulted in an oddly thick halter top, which made from acrylic yarn suffered the same fate as the above mentioned bikini top.

Pattern Source: Daring Halter pattern from Knitting Pretty.

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Project Description: Bikini: Funky (cheap) acrylic yarn. Top looked good until I fried it trying to block with the steam iron method. Bottoms never worked out...

Pattern Source: Get Crafty Bikini

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Project Description: Mittens: Red and White to match the scarf. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to make two mittens the same size, or even an appropriate size for my hands! Future mitten knitting has been put on hold (likewise with sock knitting).

Pattern Source: Warmest Mittens pattern from Knitting Pretty.

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Project Description: Scarf: Red and White, long, warm and fringy! This was the first project I actually completed. I complained the entire time about how long it took

Pattern Source: Pattern was on the back of the yarn label.