Dollar and a Half Cardigan

Ravelry: Dollar and a Half Cardigan by Veronik Avery

I have been working on this cardigan off and on again for a couple of months now. I've finally finished the back and am working on one of the front pieces. I decided to make this pattern a little bit more challenging (as if it isn't already) by incorporating another yarn into the cable. This has bogged down my progress quite a bit, as I am having to knit with three separate strands of yarn and I have to make sure they all get wrapped around one another to keep the cable attached to the rest of the fabric. Oh well, I am sure the end result will be worth the extra aggravation, after all, I am the one who decided to do it this way.

My First Ever....Somethings

I have decided to jump on the bandwagon here, and have started a pair of shorties, or longies. I haven't decided, yet, how long I wish to make them. Maybe they will just be pedal pushers.

I actually started another pair with some yarn my gracious sister gave to me, but I was having a hard time knitting in the round on circulars. So I finished up the socks that were occupying my size 5 DPN's, grabbed a new cake of yarn and got started. When it comes to knitting in the round I think I am just stuck on using DPN's. I LOVE THEM!!!

I am using yarn from 100purewool.com. The first color is Purpura and the second is Portezuelo. I am loving this yarn! It is really soft and fluffy for 100% wool.

Andrew's Socks

I have finally finished a very late Christmas present for my nephew Andrew. Unfortunately I have two more pairs to knit for his two sisters. Oh well, Merry Christmas, Andrew!!

I knitted these socks on size 5 Lantern Moon DPN's, and the yarn is Wick from Knit One, Crochet Two, colorway #467.

Traveling Vines Dishcloth

I picked up this fabulous new yarn last week at my LYS. It's called Cascade Luna. It was very nice yarn to work with & I just love the depth of the color. I figured last night was a good time to knit it up since I'm waiting on some yarn from mamas on DS. It was a nice break & some instant gratification! The pattern I used is called Traveling Vines.

MaMaMeA4's Shorties - Finished

MaMaMeA4's Shorties

Mommyof8's Shorties - Almost Completed

This picture was taken right before I stitched the crotch closed. These are now blocking & will be shipped out soon!

A Sisterly Dye

I went to my Sister's house this weekend so the hubs could help her hubs do some home improvement projects. So my sister & I busied ourselves with some dyeing. Well, in between child wrangling. Here's what we were able to come up with.

Sooo Pretty!

I got this yarn from Katie at Ewe Need It. Hand dyed & what a beautiful dye it is. Thanks Katie!

First Dyeing Experience

Jill's friend Katie from EWE NEED IT gave me a quick tutorial on how to dye yarn today. So we braved to venture into the crazy world of yarn dyeing. It was a lot of fun & I'm really happy with the way the yarn turned out. I can't wait to skein it up but it's still drying. But for now, here are some pictures!

Mommyof8's Shorties - Day 1

Snelson924's Longies - FINISHED!

Unoriginal Hat

This is my daughter Amber modeling my "Unoriginal Hat" by Stephanie Pearl McPhee. Took me forever to get it cast on & not have the stitches twist, but I finally made it through!

Snelson924's Longies - Day 3

Snelson924's Longies - Day 2