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Too many projects, too little time...

2017-05-17T21:40:00.002-05:00

I've started two more projects, one is another pair of socks for SKA and Solid Socks, too much fun, one pair is General Hogbuffer's WASTL http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wastl and the other is Welsh Country Stockings,http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/welsh-country-stockings loving these, they make for great hiking socks, and then I started a Musica Tote, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/musica-the-felted-bag , I need to get them all done by the end of the month, talk about getting into a time crunch. lol
And I still need to finish the Pinnacles and Turrets socks too, Sheesh! lol
So much for starting Christmas stuff now.
The Welsh country stockings are my quick and easy one, the felted bag will go pretty quickly once I get really going on the chart work. I think we all need an easy project when we are doing a very detailed, charted pattern like Wastl.
Well, I guess I'd best get back to it, not only do I need to get the knitting done on the bag, I need to get it felted, dried, and a lining sewn and attached.
Have a wonderful day/evening, see you next time.

Yoga, garden, and general life

2017-05-06T10:58:00.001-05:00

Good morning, it's a gorgeous day, but what happened to our spring days in the 70's? We've gone from 40's &50's to 80's, goodness.
I have been doing yoga the last two months and I'm loving it, if you think you can't, you can, a good instructor has modifications for just about everything and it is a practice not a perfect, I'm down 7 pounds. I have been doing spin cycle for a year and not lost any weight.

I need to get the greenhouses set up today and get the plant starts out into them, they are getting too big for the spare bedroom and need to be out in the sun at this point, just praying that we don't get any damaging hail, the big greenhouse was torn to bits last time, thank goodness for duct tape. ツ

I guess it's time that I get moving, I've procrastinated enough here, have a wonderful and positive day.

Gunners Playsuit

2017-05-04T10:52:00.002-05:00

I managed to get a baby gift finished this last week, I used a pattern kind of, but it was very badly written even though it was from a yarn company that I really like, so I had to wing it and modify. I'm happy with how it turned out over all though, I did leave off the sleeves and just crochet around the arm holes since it's going south and it will be very hot by the time the baby gets here.
The yarn in Plymouth Yarns Dreambaby DK which I love love love, the pattern was a Schachenmayr patter.

Mystery Socks

2017-04-28T10:29:00.001-05:00

Well in March I joined my first Mystery Sock KAL, well two of them actually, and it's a total blast, I definitely recommend, that if you LOVE socks, go join Sock Knitters Anonymous and Solid Socks. I'm sure that the other sock forums on Ravelry are wonderful but I figured starting with two is plenty. lol
I finished the first pair of socks and it was a wonderful pattern, Jack of the Green, and the pair I'm finishing up is Pinnacles and Turrets.

Socks

2017-01-14T16:30:00.002-06:00

Well here I am trying to figure out a pattern for worsted weight wool socks for my husband to wear either on the road in his work boots or his hip boots while fishing. There are not a lot of patterns out there, so I'm making my own.
I started with the Turkish Cast on, and so far so good, I'm working with Brown Sheep Lambs Pride Superwash, it's what I had in my stash.
I think I've calculated my increases for the foot, leg, and calf correctly but only time will tell.
I'll post some more once I've gotten a bit farther and get a couple photo's to attach.

A New Year

2017-01-05T17:18:00.002-06:00

Well it's a new year, so I'm going to try to keep up with this blog and get back to doing some designing.
I've finished quite a few projects, I'll have to load pictures from my phone though, since the computer won't download them from my phone.
Have a great year!

YarnOnTheHouse: a YOTH gallery experience + a new pattern

2016-04-05T11:22:00.001-05:00

I came across this blog today, it's fabulous, check it out.

YarnOnTheHouse: a YOTH gallery experience + a new pattern: We're rolling into Minneapolis this week to host a big event we've appropriately named the YOTH Gallery Experience at StevenBe . We&...

Wyoming Spring Mitts

2014-05-17T23:43:00.002-05:00

I designed this pattern to go with Yarnster by Shannon Cook http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yarnster

Size:
Average adult

Materials:
DK or worsted weight wool(worsted will be a little larger, so adjust your needle size if needed), I used a hand dyed from Your Daily Fiber in Ft. Collins, Colorado
Size US6 dpns, I imagine that if you like to use a circular instead, you can do that, I just prefer my dpns
Stitch holder or scrap yarn to use to hold thumb gusset stitches

Abbreviations:
YO: Yarn over
K2TOG: Knit 2 together
PM: Place marker
SM: Slip marker
M1: Make one

Instructions:
Cast on 44 stitches ( pattern is in multiples of 4 so if you need to go up or down in size, be sure to do so in increments of 4)

Cuff:
Work in 2x2 rib for 1 inch

Body Pattern:
Row 1: YO, K2TOG, repeat around to end of row

Row 2: Knit

Repeat rows 1 &2 until piece measures 23/4 inches from beginning, ending with a knit row

Thumb Gusset:
Row1: YO, K2TOG, PM, M1, PM, *YO, K2TOG* repeat from * to * around
Row 2, Knit all stitches
Row 3: YO, K2TOG, SM, M1, K1, M1, SM, * YO, K2TOG* repeat from * to * around
Row 4: Knit all stitches
Repeat in this pattern until there are 11 stitches between the markers, on the last knit row, knit the stitches between the markers then place them on stitch holder or scrap yarn and continue to end of row.

Work body pattern until glove measures 5 inches from beginning
Knit 6 row
Bind off

Thumb:
Place stitches from stitch holder onto dpns and pick up and knit 5 stitches, making a total of 16 stitches
Row 1: YO, K2TOG, repeat around
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: YO, K2TOG, repeat around
Row 4: Knit
Row 5 Knit
Bind off

Weave in all ends and enjoy

They are actually the same color from the same skein of yarn, just the difference in lighting when they were taken.

Life

2014-05-17T23:13:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone, I'm sorry it's been a quite a few months since I've posted anything but it seems that life just gets in the way sometimes.
I've finished quite a few projects, taken up guitar lessons and started reno on my craft room, started but haven't finished, but it's together enough for my friends daughter to use as a bedroom this summer, she's 12 and I did the walls that I've started in purple.
I've finished a hat for a friend that asked me to make her a slouch hat, and since there was plenty of the yarn that she purchased left over, I designed a pair of mitts to match the pattern of the hat ( I'll post it in a bit). I've finished a couple of hats, done a ton of fingerless mitts in black and yellow for a friend, a dress for a 3 year old, a pair of socks, and then one sock that is a how not to knit a toe for flip flop socks. lol I'll post the pattern for those when I get them correct. :D
I've finished a baby set for a boy, seeing as how it seems I am going to be a grandmother around November, but we don't know yet if it's a boy or girl, just liked the color of the yarn, but you know I'm going to be doing plenty of baby things the next several months, may have to buy Christmas gifts this year, as I will be in baby mode. :)
I'm glad to be back and hope to post much more regularly, hope you enjoy the patterns, and have as much fun knitting them as I do.

Kaye Jo

Richelieu Mitts

2013-10-16T22:51:00.001-05:00

Okay, I did these for a good friend who wants them for a Christmas gift. I wanted to do something different so just picked two knit stitch patterns out of my 400 Knitting Stitches Book.
I used:
Brown Sheep Wool Lanaloft worsted
US size 6 DPN's
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn or a stitch holder ( I find that scrap yarn works better for holding the thumb stitches as it doesn't get in my way like a stitch holder does)

Special stitches:
Knit 1 below: Insert right hand needle knit wise into the center of loop just below the next stitch, work stitch and slide off needle pulling gently at the same time to elongate the stitch
SM: slip marker
M1: make 1

Cast on 35 stitches divide stitches on to dpn’s and join to work in the round.
Cuff:
Row 1: *purl 4, knit 1* repeat from * to * around
Row 2: *purl 4, knit 1* repeat from * to * around
Row 3: *purl 4, knit 1 below* repeat around
Repeat rows 1-3 for the length of cuff (I did 9 rows)
Row 10: *purl 4, knit 1* repeat to last 5 stitches, purl 4, knit 1fb

Main Pattern:
Row 1: *knit 5, purl 1*, place marker, M1, place marker, repeat from * to * around
Row 2 and all other even rows: work stitches as they are presented ( knit knits and purl purls)
Row 3: *knit 4, purl 1, knit 1*, SM, M1, K3, M1, SM, repeat from * to * around
Row 5: *knit 3, purl 1, knit 2*, SM, M1, K5, M1, SM, repeat from * to * around
Row 7: *knit 2, purl 1, knit 3*, SM, M1, K7, M1, SM, repeat from * to * around
Row 9: *knit 1, purl 1, knit 4*, SM, M1, K9, M1, SM, repeat from * to * around
Row 11: *purl 1, knit 5*, SM, M1, K11, M1, SM, repeat from * to * around
Row: 13: *knit 5, purl 1*, remove marker, slip gusset stitches onto holder or scrap yarn to work later, remove marker, repeat from * to * around
Row 14-36: continue in pattern as set
Row 37: Cast off loosely

Thumb Gusset:
Pick up the 11 stitches on holder and pick up an additional 7 stitches around the thumb
Starting with row one of the Main pattern, work rows 1-12 one time
Cast off and weave in ends
I did a single crochet around the bottom of the cuff, the top of the glove and the top of the thumb, but this is as in all things knit/crochet, optional. :)
Hope you enjoy this pattern, it's really fairly easy.

Market Bag

2013-05-29T12:30:00.001-05:00

Just finished the blue market bag yesterday afternoon at knit group, it only takes about a day to make one. I made the other one a couple weeks ago and Stepmother decided she wanted a blue and yellow one, so got that one done in between these two. It's a Plymouth Yarns pattern and Plymouth Yarns Fantasy Naturale Cotton Yarn.

Marla's sweater

2013-05-26T23:05:00.001-05:00

Hot off the needles, it's a different way of doing a shawl collar than I've ever done before, usually I just pick up and knit it right on the sweater, but this patter called for knitting it separately and then sewing it on, I think I like the pick up and knit method best.

The pattern is Hand Knit Yarns by Naturally Fashion Collection FC 31, it's a New Zealand pattern that I picked up at Brown Sheep Wool, the yarn is Brown Sheep Wool Handpaints.

The Kaya Shrug

2013-05-03T23:26:00.001-05:00

Just off the needles and ends all woven in.
I love this pattern, it was very easy and fast to do, going to start another in a couple weeks.
Will make a great Christmas gift.
The pattern is from Ravelry, hope some of you give it a try. Will be doing a workshop on it on the www.knittingparadise.com website under workshops. Come join in, it'll be fun.

Marla's Sherbet Sweater

2013-04-23T13:44:00.001-05:00

I'm almost done with my latest sweater, I am working on the sleeves, then just have to make the collar and sew it on. The pattern is from New Zealand, I've never knitted a shawl collar separately and then sewn it on, have always just picked up and knit on the ones I've done previously, but we'll see, I'll let you know if I like it better or not.
The yarn is Brown Sheep Wool that my Stepmother picked out, it's so nice and soft.
The name of the pattern is, well, it doesn't really have a name, it's FC31 Hand Knit Yarns by Naturally and I'll post finished pics as soon as I'm finished, I should be done pretty soon.
Have a great day, and happy creating.

PATTERNFISH - Cottonista Tunic

2013-04-15T09:33:00.001-05:00

PATTERNFISH - Cottonista Tunic

Oh, I'm going to make this one for a Christmas gift I think, maybe even just for me, now to decide what color it should be. hmmm...
Any ideas out there, not red or pink though, makes my face look really red.

I'm back.

2013-04-13T16:10:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been on in quite a while, have been working on getting my new business up and running,
I just finished two of these guys, they are so much fun to do. I have two more to do before Christmas but they go fast and I have plenty of time.
Dead Fish Hat pattern can be found at:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTfishy.php

I'm working on one sweater and one shrug now, I'll be posting the shrug soon, need to get it done as I have to teach a workshop on it at the beginning of June. :)

Sweet Tart Wristers

2013-03-03T16:46:00.000-06:00

Here is the pattern for the Sweet Tart Wristers finally, I've been so busy running and doing that I just haven't had much time to post, every time I think it is getting better something else pops up. So here's to no more family surgeries or other emergencies for quite some time.
Sweet Tart Wristers
worsted weight yarn, I used Brown Sheep wool hand paints I used half a skein approximately, so that would be around 82yrd or so
size 8DPN's/ 5.0mm needles
cable needle
Special stitches: C4F - Cable 4 Front: Place 2 stitches on cable needle and hold to front, knit 2 stitches from left needle then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
M1PW - Make 1 Purl Wise Repeat stitches between the * * as many times as stated, usually on this pattern it is to the end of row
Cast on 36 stitches and separate onto your DPN's and connect to work in the round Work K2,P2 rib for 11/2" or to desired arm length R1:
Knit R2: Knit
R3: *K4, C4F*, to the end
R4: Knit
R5: Knit
R6: *K4, C4F* to end
R7: *K4, M1PW, K4, M1PW* to end
R8: Knit all knit stitches and Purl all purl stitches to end (the m1's are purls)
Pattern is Row 6, Row 8, Row 8
Repeat this pattern until piece measures 21/2 inches from beginning of wrister
Next Row: Place marker, M1, place marker, then knit all knits and purl all purls to end of row, staying in cable pattern set out in rows 6/8/8 throughout the rest of wrister
Next Row: Move marker, K1, move marker, then knit all knits and purl all purls to end of row
Next Row: Move marker, M1, K1, M1, move marker, then knit all knits and purl all purls to end of row
Next Row: Move marker, K3, move marker, then knit all knits and purl all purls to end of row
Next row: Move marker, M1, K3, M1, move marker, then knit all knits and purl all purls to end of row Continue in the pattern of moving marker, and adding stitches, knitting all stitches between markers after ever make one row until there are 13 stitches between the markers
Next Row: Remove marker, knit the 13 stitches onto a stitch holder, remove marker and knit all knits and purl all purls to end of row; leave the 13 stitches on the holder to work later
Next Row: M1PW(this will be a purl stitch), and knit all knits, purl all purls around, staying in the cable pattern set out in rows 6/8/8
Continue in cable pattern for for approximately 21/2inches or until desired length and cast off.
Thumb: Separate the 13 thumb stitches on the holder onto dpn's,
Pick up and knit 5 stitches then knit the 13 original stitches (18 stitches total).
Work in stockinette stitch until thumb measures the length you like on your thumb, cast off
Weave in all ends and make the mate, enjoy warm hands.
It's not publishing in the format that I wrote it in for some reason, I'm sorry for any difficulties in reading the patter, I will continue to get it straightened out.

2012-12-04T22:50:00.000-06:00

I decided I needed to make a little hat and wristers for a friends toddler for Christmas so came up with my own pattern, hopefully they fit. ;) The yarn is Plymouth Jelly Benz and is really nice to work with.

I'll post the patterns once I have them written up and proofed for any goofs.

It's been a while

2012-10-07T21:42:00.000-05:00

It's been a while since I posted, so much has been going on. First we moved in June and that was an epic adventure all its own, then trying to get things unpacked and arranged. We also put up a fence at my Dear Stepmothers house, her pups are as happy as she is with it. :) And many other goings on, but I still managed to get some knitting in, this is the latest one, it's going to be a Christmas gift. The pattern is from http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=3322&lang=us and I used Brown Sheep Wool Lambs Pride Worsted in Mulberry. I love Brown Sheep yarns. Let me know what you think.

What I've been working on

2012-06-08T16:27:00.001-05:00

Well, I've been busy packing and cleaning for the big move but I've managed to get a few things finished and off the needles and a few more started. I've finished several washcloths and am finishing up a toddler skirt as well as an adult hoodie, need to finish a swiffer pad but otherwise, I'm chugging along. :) This is the yarn I used for the skirt.

Lazy Needles

2012-04-27T13:55:00.000-05:00

We went on vacation to Wyoming a couple weeks ago to visit family, I got 2 cup cozies done on the way up, but since then, I haven't gotten anything accomplished since. Ah well. I have been busy packing for the move to Wyoming, but I really need to get back to my needles. I'll post the pics of the 2 cozies later along with the patterns. :) Happy knitting and have a great weekend.

Springtime Coffee Cozy

2012-04-12T15:57:00.000-05:00

Another cozy in the collection, it's starting to feel like a collection anyway. lol

I had this sock yarn that I had gotten on clearance and really didn't like for socks, the colors are just too out there for me, but it makes for a great cozy or 4.

I'm using Walk Away Sock Yarn by Yarn Bee, colorway Toe Hold
Size 2 dpn's

Cast on using provisional cast on, 16 stitches
Knit in garter stitch until piece measures approx 8-9 inches (20.3-22.9 cm)

Using knitted or cable cast on cast on 16 stitches, pick up and knit the 16 stitches on provisional cast on, then using knitted or cable cast on, cast on 16 stitches. (64 Stitches)
Join to work in the round being sure not to twist stitches.

Row 1-3: Knit

Row 4: Purl

Row 4-5: K2, P2 rib around

Row 6-7: P2, K2 rib around

Row 8-12: Repeat rows 4-7 one time

Row 13: P18, P2tog, P10, P2tog, P18, P2tog, P10, P2tog (60 Stitches)

Row 14-21: repeat rows 4-12

Row 22: P18, P2tog, P8, P2tog, P18, P2tog, P8, P2tog (56 Stitches)

Row 23-27: Knit

Row 28: Bind off
Enjoy a cuppa

Another Version

2012-04-01T23:10:00.000-05:00

Here's another color version of my Basket of Coffee Cozy.

Pattern: Basket of Coffee Cozy

2012-04-01T15:52:00.000-05:00

Okay, here it is.

Materials:
Sock yarn/Fingering weight (I used Patons FX)
US size 2 DPN's

Special Stitches:
3 Needle Bind Off ( Utube has great videos)

The body of the pattern is worked over multiples of 8 and the handle is worked over a multiple of 4.

Cast on 56 stitches and divide on to 3 or 4 dpn's and join to work in the round.

Rows 1-4: *K4, P4* repeat from * to * around

Row 5: K4, M1, K18, M1, K12, M1, K18, M1, K4 (60 stitches)

Rows 6-9: P5, K4, P4, K4, P4, K5, P4, K4, P5, K4, P4, K4, P4, K5

Row 10: P15, M1, P8, M1, P14, M1, P8, M1, P15 (64 stitches)

Rows 11-14: K5, P4, K4, P5, K4, P6, K4, P4, K6, P4, K5, P4, K5, P4

Row 15: Knit around

Rows 16-19: P5, K4, P4, K5, P4, K6, P4, K4, P6, K4, P5, K4, P5, K4

Row 20: Purl around

Start Handle:
K4, P4, K4, cast off 20, P4, K4, P4, cast off 20
Leave the 12 live stitches on the other side of the cozy on a dpn or stitch holder.

Working with the 12 live stitches closest to you ( should have the working yarn there),

Rows 1&3: K4, P4, K4

Rows 2&4: P4, K4, P4

Rows 5&7: P4, K4, P4

Rows 5&8: K4, P4, K4

Repeat rows 1-8 until handle measures approx 9 in (22.9 cm)

Using a 3 needle bind off, bind off the 12 working stitches with the 12 live stitches resting on the dpn or stitch holder. (Make sure you do the bind off on the wrong side of the handle so that it doesn't show)

Mocha Cozy Pattern

2012-03-31T15:46:00.000-05:00

I have another pattern written up.
I love this one, and the yarn was perfect for it, the pattern shows up fairly well and better than expected.
Okay, here it goes, bear with me and let me know if I made any errors please, I tried really hard to get it precise, but you know sometimes the interpretation gets a bit twisted.

Materials:
I used Patons Kroy Socks Stripes, in color Sultana Stripes; less than half a skein
US 2 DPN's

Special stitches:
Provisional or Crochet Cast-On ( I use a utube video)
Knitted or Cable Cast-On ( Utube again is a great source)
Skyp Stitch { slip 1 stitch purlwise, K1, YO, Pass slipstitch over the last 2 stitches (k1&yo)}

The pattern is worked over a set of 8 stitches so it made decreases a little creative.

Using Provisional or Crochet Cast-On, cast on 16 stitches.

Row 1: Into the cast on, K6, P2, K6, P2
Row 2: K2, P6, K2, P6
Row 3: (K2, Skyp, K2, P2) 2X
Repeat rows 2&3until handle measures approx 9in (22.9 cm)

Start body of cozy with row 3:
At the end of row 3 do NOT turn, using knitted or cable cast-on , cast on 16 stitches, (start placing stitches on a second and 3rd dpn whenever works for you), pick up the 16 live stitches from the cast on by removing the scrap yarn and picking up the stitches (K2, Skyp, K2, P2, K2, Skyp, K2, P2) cast-on another 16 stitches and join to work in the round.

Body Pattern:
Row 1: *K6, P2* repeat from * to * around.
Row 2: *K2, Skyp, K2, P2* repeat from * to * around
Repeat rows 1&2 until piece measures approx 1in (2.5cm)
Ending with Row 2.

Decrease Row:
K6, P2, K6, P2TOG, K6, P2, K6, P2TOG, K6, P2, K6, P2TOG, K6, P2, K6, P2TOG (60 stitches)

Modified pattern :
Row 1: *K2, Skyp, K2, P2, K2, Skyp, K2, P1* repeat from * to * around
Row 2: Knit all knits and Purl all purls
Repeat rows 1&2 until body measures approx 2in (5.1cm)
Ending with Row 1

Next Decrease Row:
*K6, P2, K6, P1, K6, P2TOG, K6, P1* repeat from * to * around
(58 stitches)

Modified pattern 2:
Row 1: *K2, Skyp, K2, P2, K2, Skyp, K2, P1* repeat from * to * around
Row 2 Knit all knits and Purl all purls.
Repeat rows 1&2 four more times, ending with row 2

Last Decrease Row:
P1, K1 Rib for 17 stitches, K2TOG; P1, K1, P1, K2TOG, P1, K1 Rib for 20 stitches, K2TOG, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2TOG, P1, K1, P2TOG (54 stitches)

Work in P1, K1 rib for 4 rows, bind off in pattern loosely.