Name: Easy Tiger
Fiber: Maude & Me polwarth
Yardage: 170 yards
The fiber was an absolute joy to spin!
Showing posts with label WIPs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WIPs. Show all posts
Monday, October 11, 2010
Spinning updates
I finished this some time ago but never got to blog about it.
Name: Easy Tiger
Fiber: Maude & Me polwarth
Yardage: 170 yards
The fiber was an absolute joy to spin!
Name: Easy Tiger
Fiber: Maude & Me polwarth
Yardage: 170 yards
The fiber was an absolute joy to spin!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Crafty me
I like symmetry.
Knowing that I can put this like of symmetry into my knitting is a very comforting thought. That is why I keep track of every single row that I knit, every stitch that I might tink, every increase, decrease - you get the picture.
This can however lead to rather complicated nonsense scribbled on any bit of paper near me while knitting - grocery lists, envelopes, anything.
Therefore to help me in this quest for keep track of things in style, I fashioned a row counter for myself.
When I first saw these on blogs, I could never figure out how and why would anyone want a contraption like this tangled in their knitting.
But after knitting rows and rows of stockinette, the symmetry lover in me realised that this is the easiest way to remember how many rows I'd knitted without having to stop after each row and mark it.
Each jump ring represents a row, a repeat or whatever you'd like it to be.
Here it is in use with the sleeve of my Whisper cardigan.
Knowing that I can put this like of symmetry into my knitting is a very comforting thought. That is why I keep track of every single row that I knit, every stitch that I might tink, every increase, decrease - you get the picture.
This can however lead to rather complicated nonsense scribbled on any bit of paper near me while knitting - grocery lists, envelopes, anything.
Therefore to help me in this quest for keep track of things in style, I fashioned a row counter for myself.
When I first saw these on blogs, I could never figure out how and why would anyone want a contraption like this tangled in their knitting.
But after knitting rows and rows of stockinette, the symmetry lover in me realised that this is the easiest way to remember how many rows I'd knitted without having to stop after each row and mark it.
Each jump ring represents a row, a repeat or whatever you'd like it to be.
Here it is in use with the sleeve of my Whisper cardigan.
Yeah I sorta got lazy as I reached the top and put in an old wire that I had twisted for practice before heh.
But I like how it came out. It also helps to keep my purple obsession in check without having to knit everything in purple.
Would you use one of these in your knitting?
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Zero WIPs? Possible or Impossible?
I'm on a mission. A mission to get my cobwebbed WIP count to zero.
Pending:
Twiggy Tweed - 70% done
Cropped Jacket - 35% done (heading for the frog pile)
Bayerische Sock - 75% done
Purple Halter - 95% done
Attempt one:
**Clockwise from top: 1. Trying it on (photo courtesy Rambling Roses) 2. Blocking 3. Blocking 4. Sewing the back casing to hold a strip of elastic [more pics here]
Verdict:
I thought the front was perhaps a repeat or two short.
But the incredible group of knitters that I've luckily met in Dubai voted that it was a-ok : Thank you girls!
Yes. There are other people who knit in the UAE.
Thanks to Ravelry, I tracked them down and they're a delightful group of fun gals from all over the world, who like nothing more than to get their knit on!
We've got a Sock KAL in the works with Lorna's Laces One Hank Socks.
ETA:
Some of the gorgeous knits at the KO:
**1. Jhocy's Clapotis - modelled by Jackie 2. Jhocy's Leyburns
Jhocy, Jackie, Jennifer, Caroline, Preeti, Hala, Debbie, Gilly it was a pleasure meeting y'all and I can't wait for the next meet up!
Okay I did get distracted from the big WIP mission:
We've had such lovely weather lately, kinda shocking since its already April and normally we'd be peeling off layers instead of piling them back on.
A steady downpour, whooshes of hail - that scared my cat out of its wits - and strong winds have been dithering over Dubai.
I managed to capture these while staring, mouth agape, at the torrents of rain beating down on the streets.
**
Pending:
Twiggy Tweed - 70% done
Cropped Jacket - 35% done (heading for the frog pile)
Bayerische Sock - 75% done
Purple Halter - 95% done
Attempt one:
**Clockwise from top: 1. Trying it on (photo courtesy Rambling Roses) 2. Blocking 3. Blocking 4. Sewing the back casing to hold a strip of elastic [more pics here]
Verdict:
I thought the front was perhaps a repeat or two short.
But the incredible group of knitters that I've luckily met in Dubai voted that it was a-ok : Thank you girls!
Yes. There are other people who knit in the UAE.
Thanks to Ravelry, I tracked them down and they're a delightful group of fun gals from all over the world, who like nothing more than to get their knit on!
We've got a Sock KAL in the works with Lorna's Laces One Hank Socks.
ETA:
Some of the gorgeous knits at the KO:
Jhocy, Jackie, Jennifer, Caroline, Preeti, Hala, Debbie, Gilly it was a pleasure meeting y'all and I can't wait for the next meet up!
Okay I did get distracted from the big WIP mission:
These are FOs, so they don't count right? So yeah other than that, go ME! =D
We've had such lovely weather lately, kinda shocking since its already April and normally we'd be peeling off layers instead of piling them back on.
A steady downpour, whooshes of hail - that scared my cat out of its wits - and strong winds have been dithering over Dubai.
I managed to capture these while staring, mouth agape, at the torrents of rain beating down on the streets.
**
I love rain (go figure) and I miss it dreadfully since coming back home so I hope it lasts.
Have a fantastic week everyone. How many WIPs have y'all got ruminating at the back of your cupboards eh?
** - all mosaics created using this.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Oh happy days
First something that made me go SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE!
My valentine's day pressie arrived a few weeks ago from my significant other (SO) in this lovely box:
He does have the knack for picking up pretty pretty boxes.
Inquisitive and damnably hard to surprise by nature, it was all I could to stop myself from badgering him with a deluge of questions.
Excuse the abstract and in-your-face shot, my itchy fingers were tingling to get to what was inside.
The reveal~
14.7 mega pixels of gorgeous! I've been lusting after this ever since Canon came out with this model, in this limited colour too. Isn't he the BEST?
Now you know why there have been pictures.
Ah but it didn't end there.
Every knitter's joy, a man who knows what she wants -->
SO didn't even know the name of a single knitting magazine but boy did he hit the jackpot. He picked these out himself.
Can you just picture the delirium yours truly was in? I think - nay I guess, that the rest of the day did pass by in haze of flashes, patterns and squeals.
Let's catch up on some FOs the shall we?
Argosy Scarf
Yarn: Knit picks Felici - Hummingbird
Skeins: 1
Needles: 3.5 mm straights
Blocked Length: 60" x 4"
Interesting to knit, lovely to wear.
Slouchy Hat
Yarn: Cashmira Acrylic - White
Skeins: 1.5
Needle: 5 mm hook
The little puffs are super cute but I'd add a little more slouch the next time round.
Tribble
Yarn: Lily's Sugar 'n Cream
Skeins: 0.4
Needles: 4 mm
Fastest FO ever. Already in use at the kitchen sink.
That's all for today. I hope y'all have a great week.
Happy Knitting! I know I am.
My valentine's day pressie arrived a few weeks ago from my significant other (SO) in this lovely box:
He does have the knack for picking up pretty pretty boxes.Inquisitive and damnably hard to surprise by nature, it was all I could to stop myself from badgering him with a deluge of questions.
Excuse the abstract and in-your-face shot, my itchy fingers were tingling to get to what was inside.
The reveal~
14.7 mega pixels of gorgeous! I've been lusting after this ever since Canon came out with this model, in this limited colour too. Isn't he the BEST?
Now you know why there have been pictures.
Ah but it didn't end there.
Every knitter's joy, a man who knows what she wants -->
SO didn't even know the name of a single knitting magazine but boy did he hit the jackpot. He picked these out himself.
Can you just picture the delirium yours truly was in? I think - nay I guess, that the rest of the day did pass by in haze of flashes, patterns and squeals.
Let's catch up on some FOs the shall we?
Argosy ScarfYarn: Knit picks Felici - Hummingbird
Skeins: 1
Needles: 3.5 mm straights
Blocked Length: 60" x 4"
Interesting to knit, lovely to wear.
Slouchy HatYarn: Cashmira Acrylic - White
Skeins: 1.5
Needle: 5 mm hook
The little puffs are super cute but I'd add a little more slouch the next time round.
TribbleYarn: Lily's Sugar 'n Cream
Skeins: 0.4
Needles: 4 mm
Fastest FO ever. Already in use at the kitchen sink.
That's all for today. I hope y'all have a great week.
Happy Knitting! I know I am.
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