Knee High to a Grasshopper, May 2007

THE DETAILS
Pattern: Knee High to a Grasshopper by Chrissy Gardiner
Source: Rockin' Sock Club - April 2007
Date: Cast On: 05.15.07 // Cast Off: 06.17.07
Yarn: Socks That Rock Yarn, Walking on the Wild Tide
Needles FootNote #1: Size 2 US (3.0mm), Addi Turbo circular needles, 40"
Needles FootNote #2: SWITCHED @ leg -> Size 2 US (3.0mm), KnitPicks Classic circular, 32"
Method: TOE-UP: 2S1C, Magic Loop

FOOTNOTES
FootNote #1 - CO: Figure 8 Cast On for Toe (size small)
FootNote #2 - Toe Shaping: followed pattern
FootNote #3 - Foot: 46 rounds in pattern
FootNote #4 - Heel/Gusset: followed pattern
FootNote #5 - Leg: 40 rounds in pattern (did not knit any increases in leg, although pattern did call for it)
FootNote #6 - Cuff: 10 rounds (k1, p1)
FootNote #7 - BO: Bound off in K1, P1 (did not follow pattern bind off)

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RELATED LINKS:
A First Look
Hoppin' Grasshoppers
OPTIONal Switcheroo
Turtle
Finished Grasshoppers

Chocolate Covered Cherry Socks, May 2007

THE DETAILS
Pattern: Elongated Corded Rib
Source: Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch
Date: Cast On: 04.10.07 // Cast Off: 05.13.07
Yarn: Meilenweit Multiringel by Lana Grossa
Needles: Size 1 US (2.5mm), Addi Turbo circular needles, 40"
Method: 2S1C, Magic Loop

FOOTNOTES
FootNote #1 - CO: 64 stitches
FootNote #2 - Cuff: K2,P2 rib (15 rnds)
FootNote #3 - Leg: Elongated corded rib (48 rnds, 6 pattern rpts)
FootNote #4 - Heel: Short row heel on 60% of sts (38 sts)
FootNote #5 - Instep: Elongated corded rib (48 rnds, 6 pattern rpts)
FootNote #6 - Sole: Stockinette stitch
FootNote #6 - Toe: Garter stitch round toe

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RELATED LINKS:
Travel Knitting
Chocolate Cherry Socks
A First Look
Chocolate Covered Cherries
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Icarus Shawl, May 2007

THE DETAILS
Pattern: Icarus Shawl, by Miriam Felton
Source: Summer 2006 issue of Interweave Knits
Date: Cast On - 05.19.06 // Cast Off - 05.06.07
Yarn: KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud, Autumn (2+ skeins)
Needles: Size 3 US (3.25mm), Inox Grey circular needles, 32"
Pattern Notes: 5 repeats of chart 1
Dimensions: 72" wide across the top; 35" from top center to bottom point; 50" along the sides

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RELATED LINKS:
Kuba-NO // Icarus-YES
The Amazing Lace - Challenge #1: Meet the Team
...not another Wallaby...
Icarus Shawl -- FINALLY
Inside Out!
Progress Report
Quick Update
Picture updates
90% Complete
Edging Left To Go
Ta Daa
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Inside Out Socks, April 2007

Inside Out Socks from the February 2007 Rockin' Sock Club

••First finished project for 2007••



In the picture below, the left sock is showing the "wrong side" (inside out) and the right sock is showing the "right" side. (I actually prefer the left one, the inside out one).


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Source: Rockin' Sock Club - February 2007
Pattern: Inside Out Socks by Kaci Kyler Hays
Yarn: Socks That Rock, Monsoon, Medium Weight (Sport Wt)
Date: Cast On 03.07.07; Cast Off 04.08.07
Method: Toe-Up; Short Row Toe; Magic 8 Cast On; Short Row Heel; 2 socks on 1 needle - Magic Loop
Needle - Toe: Addi Turbo, size 0 (2.0mm) 40"
Needle - Foot: Addi Turbo, started with size 000 (1.5mm) 40" but changed to 47"
Foot Note #1-Foot: Approx. 69 rows for foot
Needle - Heel: Addi Turbo, size 0 (2.0mm), 47"
Foot Note #2-Leg: Completed 42 rows of leg/cable pattern (size 0, 20.0mm) - a little too snug pulling on over heel; otherwise fit is good; however, decided to frog & go with size 1 (2.5mm)
Needle - Leg: Addi Turbo, size 1 (2.5mm), 47"
Foot Note #3-Leg: 65 rows cable pattern (leg)


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RELATED LINKS:
Rockin' Sock Club
Inside Out!
Progress Report
Frogs Legs & Other Delicacies
Quick Update
Picture Updates
Inside Out Socks are COMPLETE

Fiesta Feet!, December 2006

The Stats:
1st sock: Cast on 11.18.06 // Cast Off 12.26.06
2nd sock: Cast on 12.27.06 // Cast Off 12.31.06
Yarn: Blackberry Ridge 100% fingering weight wool; Cream & Tropical Fish
Needle: Size 1 US (2.5mm) Addi Turbo circular needle
Method: Magic loop, 1 sock at a time
Pattern: Fiesta Feet! by Lucy Neatby
Notes: 1) Cuff: 136 rows; 2) Cuff P/U sts for start of leg & bobble: 64 sts; 3) Remainder of sock: 63 sts

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RELATED LINKS:
...not another Wallaby...
Fiesta Patchwork
It's cold at work...
Fiesta Feet! - Final FO of 2006

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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
...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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
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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RELATED LINKS:
Mystery Project Revealed
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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