The yarn is Schoppel Zauberball.
Tag Archives: Knitting
Sock Finish
I finished my April socks. It took me a while to get the hang of the cable pattern, but once I did, the knitting was quick.
The stitch pattern is a shifting rib from the Socktacular book (which is now ridiculously over-priced).
Usual construction – top down, heel flap and gusset. I used my 2.25 mm knit pro zings. And the yarn is from an indie dyer who doesn’t seem to dye yarn anymore.
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New Sock Yarn
I bought new sock yarn – because apparently you can’t have enough. It’s called Sugar Plum and it is from Cable Tie Knits (a local dyer).
It came beautifully wrapped with some stitch markers.
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New Sock Knitting Project
I went on holiday so I wanted something easier to knit than my Scout Shawl. When we were in Dunsborough last year, I purchased yarn from Text and Co, which has been dyed to represent the blues of the ocean and there is a mini skein to represent the sand (it was dyed by Circus Tonic Handmade.
My project bag is my Lady and The Unicorn Zipper Bag from Red Bubble – the large size is great for socks.
I am using a chart from one of my Bee in a Bonnet patterns – I think it is The Second Chance Romance Socks, but I am just doing the twisted stitch bit.
I cast on 64 stitches (no swatch this time), and did a K2P2 rib for 20 rounds, and then onto the pattern.
Usual needles (2.25mm).
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New Wash Cloth
I needed an easy project, while I was waiting for Officeworks to print my Scout Shawl pattern (it’s all gone horribly wrong and I am restarting. I am taking this opportunity to use smaller needles because I didn’t like the fabric I was creating.
I used the Family Time Dishcloth pattern (it’s free!) and cotton from Spotlight – it’s Abbey Road Kung Fu Cotton. Whenever I am at Spotlight I have a quick look in the cotton yarn aisle to see if they have any nice colours of cotton.
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Finished Pair of Socks
I knitted these in one long tube, from cuff to cuff, cut the tube in half, added toes and after-thought heels. From this book …
I thought I would give a new method a try, but it’s not my favourite method. I think I will revert back to one at a time with a heel flap and gusset.
I used Heart & Soul yarn from Sirdar in shade 0050 and my usual knit pro zings (2.25mm)
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Scout Shawl
I have been working on my Scout Shawl, I think I have started it about 7 times, but I am on my way now.
I’m about halfway through section 1. And I am catching the second colour every third stitch.
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Finished my Alex’s Blanket
I finished my version of Alex’s blanket last night. There are a few errors, but I pushed on rather than ripping back.
Here’s the first mention of the blanket -I started in August, so I was reasonably quick with this one.
Next up, I am going to knit a swatch for my Nutcracker socks – and while I am waiting for Christmas Eve/Day I will work on my cashmere socks.
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New Sock Project
I was away last week (here) and I wanted an easily transportable project. I started a new sock (the colour above is wrong it’s more mauve).
The cuff is a twisted stitch pattern called Candle Flame and I shall do the leg and foot in stocking stitch – maybe a slightly more interesting heel.
The yarn is from The Wool Barn – it’s their cashmere sock in Misty Mauve colour way.
I am using my usual 2.75 mm needles.
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Alex’s Blanket Progress
In the evenings, while watching TV, I work on this blanket. I am about half way through. I bought it as a kit from Crossways Wool and Fabrics.
I think the Bailey blanket pattern looks good too, but I need to finish this one first
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