Vertigo for me!, December 2006

VERTIGO

Cast on: 12.17.06
Cast off: 12.19.06
Yarn: Patons SWS (Soy Wool Stripes) 70% wool, 30% silk; Natural Geranium #70530
Needle: Clover bamboo, size 9 (5.5mm), 24" circular
Pattern: Vertigo from KnitPicks
Notes: 7 repeats of the pattern (instead of 8); for me!

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RELATED LINKS:
Vertigo & Other Things

Holiday Gifts, 2006

The following are knit items I made for some friends at work for the holidays.

Fetching

The Stats:
Cast on: 12.04.06
Cast off: 12.05.06
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Yarn, Honey
Needle: Susan Bates Silverado, size 6 (4.0mm), 32" circular
Pattern: Fetching from Knitty, Summer 2006
Notes: for Patti

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It's cold at work...
Coronet: Cabled Hat


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CORONET

The Stats:
Cast on: 12.06.06
Cast off: 12.09.06
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Yarn, Paprika
Needle: Clover bamboo, size 8 (5.0mm), 24" circular for cable band
Needle: Clover bamboo, size 8 (5.0mm), 32" for hat body
Pattern: Coronet from Knitty, Winter 2003
Notes: for Michelle

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Coronet: Cabled Hat
Vertigo & Other Things

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VERTIGO

The Stats:
Cast on: 12.09.06
Cast off: 12.15.06
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Yarn, Paprika, Guacamole & Honey
Needle: Clover bamboo, size 6 (4.0mm), 32" circular
Pattern: Vertigo from KnitPicks
Notes: for Marianne

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Vertigo & Other Things


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MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SCARF

The Stats:
Cast on: 12.15.06
Cast off: 12.17.06
Yarn: LionBrand WoolEase, Mushroom #402, 2 skeins
Needle: Clover bamboo, size 10 (6.0mm), 29" circular
Pattern: Multi-Directional Scarf by Karen Baumer
Notes: for Jorge

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Vertigo & Other Things

Patchwork Scarf, November 2006

The Stats:
Cast on: 11.18.06
Cast off: 11.21.06
Yarn: various left over sock yarn (17)
Needle: Clover bamboo, size 6, 24"
Pattern: Multi-Directional Scarf by Karen Baumer

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Fiesta Patchwork

Wallaby for Gina, November 2006

Wallaby #7

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THE DETAILS SO FAR
Pattern: The Wonderful Wallaby
Source: Cottage Creations
Time: Cast On - 11.12.06 // Cast Off - 11.17.06
Size: Wanda Wallaby (children's size 2)
Yarn: Lion Brand Jiffy, San Diego (#319)
Sleeves: Magic Loop (2 sleeves on 1 circular) {ribbing-size 6 US (4.25mm) (K1,P1) (12 rnds); sleeves-size 8 US (5.0mm) (42 rnds); Susan Bates Silverado, 32"}
Body Cuff: (K1,P1 rib) (size 6, 32"), 12 rounds
Body: 24 rounds (time to start pouch)
Pouch: P/U 46 sts using size F crochet hook & transfer sts to Susan Bates cirs, size 8 (5.0mm), 32"; 20 rows for initial decreases; 12 more rows for staggered decreases
Hood Garter Stitch
Extra Note: For a colleague of mine at work. It's a girl!!


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...not another Wallaby...
Pouch time
Soft is King
Arms & shoulders
Wallaby #7 is Complete
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Fail Safe Socks, November 2006

Fail Safe Socks

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THE DETAILS
Date: Cast On (64 sts) - 11.05.06 // Cast Off - 11.12.06
Yarn: KnitPicks Memories, Paper Dolls
Needle: 2S1C; size US1 (2.5mm); Additurbos, 40"
Pattern: Elongated Corded Rib
Source: Sensational Knitted Socks, Charlene Schurch
Method: Magic Loop
Cuff: 15 rnds; (k2,p2 rib)
Leg: 5 repeats of the Elongated Corded Rib patttern (48 rounds)
Instep: 7 1/2 repeats of the Elongated Corded Rib patttern (60 rounds)
Toe: Round Toe

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When All Else Fails...Knit Socks!
Post #100
Fail Safe Progress
The heels - they are done (& so is the gusset)
Fail Safe Socks are Complete
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Kuba, August 2006

Kuba

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THE DETAILS
Pattern: Kuba
Source: Knitting out of Africa
Date: Cast On - 05.03.06 // Cast Off - 08.18.06
Yarn: KnitPicks Essentials (Black, Dusk, Fawn & Burgundy)
Needles: Size 2 US (2.75mm), Inox circular needles & Bryspun double points
Special Techniques: Mitered garter stitch and entrelac

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Kuba Redux
Kuba-No // Icarus-Yes
Just Checking In
Kuba Progress Pictures
Kuba Still
Kuba: working on the sleeves
Kuba is Finished!!
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Beaded Leaf Lace Shawl, April 2006

Beads Close-Up

On the Block

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THE DETAILS
Pattern: Leaf Lace Shawl by Evelyn Clark
Source: Fiber Trends
Date: Cast On - 03.14.06 // Cast Off - 04.16.06
Yarn: KnitPicks Palette, Black (3 skeins)
Needles: Size 6 US (4.0mm), Susan Bates Silverado, 32"
Cast On: Figure 8 for the provisional cast on
Pattern Notes: 14 repeats of chart 2; added beads to final edging row

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Leaf Lace Shawl Has Begun
Leaf Lace Progress for the 1st Day of Spring
Leaf Lace Shawl Completed
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Lace Leaf Shawl for Mom, March 2006

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THE DETAILS
Pattern:Leaf Lace Shawl by Evelyn Clark
Source: Fiber Trends
Date: Cast On - 03.21.06 // Cast Off - 03.27.06
Yarn: Sensations Bellezza Collection-Smania, Tropical Multi (4+ skeins)
Needles: Size 8 US (5.0mm), Susan Bates Silverado, 32"
Cast On: Figure 8 for the provisional cast on
Notes: 8 repeats of Chart 2
Notes: For my mother's birthday. This is actually my 2nd Leaf Lace Shawl, but the first one I have completed. I put my first one down to complete this in time for my mother's birthday, April 2.

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Mystery Project
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Wallaby for Wendy's Baby, March 2006

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THE DETAILS
Pattern: The Wonderful Wallaby
Source: Cottage Creations
Time: Cast On - 03.08.06 // Cast Off - 03.14.06
Size: Wanda Wallaby (children's size 2)
Yarn: LionBrand Wool-Ease, Mushroom
Needles: Ribbing: Size 6 US, Susan Bates Silverado, 32"
Needles: Body, pouch & hood: Size 8 US, Clover Bamboo, 24"
Sleeves: Magic Loop (2 sleeves on 1 circular) {ribbing-size 6 US; sleeves-size 8 US; Susan Bates Silverado, 32"}
Extra Note: For my husband's cousin's baby who will be born in April, 2006. It's a boy!!

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RELATED LINKS:
Yet Another Wallaby
Wallaby #6 is complete!
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