Knitting Update

I've been doing a LOT of knitting lately!

Back in September, or early October, Miriam () gave me a whole bunch of some yarn she'd spun. She had tried several times to make something out of it, and just didn't like how it was knitting up, so she passed it on. I've managed to make several projects out of it so far, first a slouchy hat(Pattern), then a pair of fingerless gloves(Pattern), and finally I've just started a one-row scarf that will be a gift(Pattern).

I am getting a bit sick of using the same yarn, so I've also started a Fair Isle Hat (Pattern) for my brother for Christmas. It's the first time I've done color work, and I'm quite pleased how it's coming together, despite messing up a few times. I've also got big plans of doing sock for my sister in law, and perhaps more hats/socks/gloves/scarves for others, depends on fast things come together.

New Knitting Project!

I have decided I need a knitting project for my honeymoon! Miriam was kind enough to teach me a few new techniques and I am making my first shawl!

New Skills:

• practicing my purling in a practical way
• knitting front and back
• increases
• reading knitting patterns

That last skill has also given me enough confidence to try and find a project on my OWN to start, something teeny tiny that I can do for fun and learn on my own. I always was a self directed learner.

This is also exciting because I've gotten to add to my Ravelry

Knitting Projects!

I'm a new knitter. I'm mostly a knitter because I wanted period stockings, and so I figured I ought to make them. I'm nearly done with my first pair. They're for my lord, Andrew. It's a pattern that I was taught in part by our local knitting whiz Angharad, based on a this pattern from Chris Knit Blog.

As you can see, I'm nearly done!

I also just bought the yarn, and some new needles for MY pair. I'm only just begun on those. I still need to finish my swatch to know how many stitches to cast on! Very excited!

Yay for pretty blue yarn!