Project 365 - Week 4

Project 365 - Week 3

Striped Rainbow Socks

I have always wanted to knit some stripy socks, my inspiration came from searching through the Ravely databases, here are some that I really admired (sorry these links will only work if you are registered for Ravelry)... example one, example two and  example three.  However I couldn't seem to find any yarn that would be suitable and at a decent price.  So I decided to dye my own yarn.

First off I knitted 100grams of white sock yarn into a sock blank. Which is basically like a long thin scarf, but the wool was double stranded, so in the end I would get two identical balls of wool.  Once the blank was knitted, I dyed it into a rainbow of colours using Dylon Cold dye.  With the help of my Mum we finally managed to get the blank undone and wound into two seperate balls.

I knitted one sock starting from the middle of the ball and the other starting from the outside.  The socks were striped with black sock wool.

I absolutely love how the socks turned out, they are a bit small around the legs, but they still fit OK.  I will try and get some better photos of them over the next few days.  For all the full details, here is my Ravely project page.

Lace Rib Socks and Ishbel

My first pair of finished socks this year. 

This lovely pattern was designed by Sheryl or Shortly (on Ravelry), and I was lucky enough to test knit the pattern for her. The pattern should be released soon in baby, toddler and preschoolers sizes.  These particular ones where knit for Melissa's huge feet.

The top down design was just perfect for using the leftover wool from a shawl that I knitted for my Mother in Law, sadly I did actually run out just as I was knitting the second toe, but the lovely Morag from Vintage Purls came to the rescue with enough extra yarn for me to finish off.

Speaking of the shawl, here are all the details...

This is the Ishbel shawl I knitted Kristine for her birthday.  It was knitted with 4ply sock wool from Vintage Purls, the colourway is Glacial Stream.

This is the first Ishbel shawl that I have knitted and most defiantly not the last.

Above are some photos, the ones with the kids were taken in December when I finished the shawl, the two of Kristine were taken on Monday when we gifted it to her.  I think it was a hit!

Project 365 - 2010 Week Two

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~Leafy Shrug~ for Melissa

 

I feel like I haven't stopped knitting yet this year, but this is my first finished article.  It was the perfect interlude after casting off one of my knee high socks and before I tackled the other.

The pattern is Leafy Shrug by Stitchymama, and it is available in sizes NB to 14 years (great value at $5AUD).  The pattern even has details on how to make a custom sized shrug to fit any measurements.  The yarn I used was Jo Sharp DK and the colour is called Lush.  This shrug only used 68grams of wool.

Would I knit this again?  Yes, even have the wool here for another one, this time for Hannah.

This knit also ticks off the beginning of my knitting goals for the year.  I have joined a group on Ravelry to knit 10 in 2010... 10 what you ask?  Well I have jumped in with two feet and am planning the following...

10 pairs of socks in 2010 (already have two socks knitted - but they are different socks)
10 babies/kids knits in 2010 (first one done)
10 charity knits in 2010 (probably prem baby clothes or puppy jumpers)
10 one skein or dishcloths in 2010 (first dishcloth underway)
10 items of dolls clothes in 2010

Wish me luck... I think I will need it.

Project 365 - Take two

I started project 365 mid last year, but only lasted a month and a bit before I gave up.

New year, new start, I am going to try and take one photo a day for the entire year, I can't guarantee anything fancy though!

Here is week one's photos...



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