The last FO Friday I posted was at the beginning of August (here). Oops. I guess I need to get with it.
So, I guess, let's work from August forward.....
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| Link to Project Page (Unnamed Hat) |
Pattern: Unnamed Hat by me (yes, it's still currently unnamed)
Time Frame: started August 14, 2017; finished August 24, 2017
Yarn: Malabrigo Chunky in Blue Surf (light blue) and something else (the blue variegated); 97 yds total (unknown of each amount)
Needles: US #8 (5 mm) and US #10 (6 mm)
Size: Fits my head...
Modification(s): None as it's my pattern
Thoughts: This is still in the design process. The pattern is easily manipulated for various sizes and yarn weights. I just haven't written it yet. I picked up the yarn quite awhile ago, while we were still living in Wisconsin, at Stitches Midwest (probably 2011). It was made into my Freeport Vest, which I never wore, and from which I reclaimed the yarn. I still have a few skeins of the yarn in my stash that hadn't been used....and some that was reclaimed. Oh well.
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| Link to Project Page (Veggie Socks) |
Pattern: Veggie Socks by me
Time Frame: started July 6, 2017; finished September 8, 2017
Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Green Veggies - approximately 54 g
Needles: US #1.5 (2.5 mm) - two circulars
Size: to fit me
Modification(s): None, as there really isn't a pattern.
Thoughts: These were going to be longer socks and I decided I needed a pair of short socks. I was really hoping I could get one pair out of one ball of Felici, which come in 50 g balls (218 yds)....but I used 26 or 27 g on the first sock. I suppose if I had left out a few rounds I could have gotten away with one ball, which is good to know. The basic pattern was: 25 rounds of 2x2 ribbing, 25 rounds of stockinette, heel flap/gusset, double gusset heel decrease, stockinette foot, kitchener toe. Nothing fancy. I might make another pair and try to squeak out a pair from one ball of Felici. We'll see.
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| Link to Project Page (Wasabi for Mr. K) |
Pattern: Wasabi by Susan Claudino
Time Frame: started September 17, 2017; finished September 25, 2017
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Paints in Moss Agate
Needles: US #4 (3.5 mm)
Size: Whatever size it came out
Modification(s): The only modification I made was that I made the eyes out of felt rather than safety eyes.
Thoughts: I really like Susan's patterns. They're well-written and well-executed. There are a few things that can be fiddly (like starting out with a small number of stitches on DPNs, for example) but the result is adorable. I'm really hoping that my sister-in-law's foster son likes this (he will, I'm sure).
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| Link to Project Page (Baby Hat Prototype) |
Pattern: Baby Hat Prototype by me (this is also the same pattern as the Unnamed Hat above)
Time Frame: started October 23, 2017; finished October 31, 2017
Yarn: leftover bits of Knit One Crochet Too BabyBoo (light blue brim), Cascade 220 (dark blue), Anzula For Better or Worsted (blue-grey), and Universal Cotton Supreme (white)
Needles: US #3 (3.25 mm) and US #6 (4 mm)
Size: Um....well.......see "Thoughts"
Modification(s): None as it's my pattern
Thoughts: This was supposed to be a baby hat and while it does fit Stormageddon, it also fits me. Sooooo.....work to be done, I suppose. Oops. It works and that's really all we care about around here.
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| Link to Project Page (Vanillaish Rainbow Socks) |
Pattern: Vanillaish Rainbow Socks by me
Time Frame: started June 1, 2017; finished November 17, 2017
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Bare, dyed by me
Needles: US #1.5 (2.5 mm) - two circulars
Size: Mine
Modification(s): None since it's my pattern
Thoughts: I had absolutely no idea how this yarn was going to knit up after I dyed it and, honestly, I don't know if I can replicate it. But, the socks are squishy and lovely and I wear them frequently so, I suppose that qualifies as a win.
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| Link to Project Page (Rastarmulke) |
Pattern: Rastarmulke by me
Time Frame: started November 20, 2017; finished November 21, 2017
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Black, Grass, Canary, and Red (41 yds total - specific numbers can be found on my project page)
Needles: US #6 (4 mm)
Size: Thom sized?
Modification(s): None, because there really wasn't a pattern to begin with.
Thoughts: I looked at Yarmulke patterns and none of them were right. Since he was very specific in what he wanted (Rasta colors), and I had the yarn on hand, I knew I was limited in an already limited search. So, I wound up making it up and it was perfect. Everything I was finding was either for fingering weight or sport weight or was lacy or the directions weren't very good. Making it up was the best thing I did. And he wears it. A lot.
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| Link to Project Page (Mittens for Little Man) |
Pattern: I borrowed measurements from the Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson
Time Frame: started November 25, 2017; finished December 2, 2017
Yarn: Loops & Threads Woolzee in Crimson
Needles: US #8 (5 mm) DPNs
Size: Little Man sized
Modification(s): I only borrowed measurements from the pattern listed above. I basically had to wing everything else as I was using super bulky yarn (the pattern is written for worsted, I believe) and they were for Little Man (age 7).
Thoughts: These went by super quick. I'll probably have to make another pair (for Stormageddon). I might consider shortening the cuff. They went about halfway up Little Man's arm (which is fine if they're being worn under a coat properly but he usually pulls them over the cuffs on his sweatshirt, which looks strange).
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| Link to Project Page (Bugle for Miss E) |
Pattern: Bugle the Baby Elephant by Susan Claudino
Time Frame: started December 3, 2017; finished December 8, 2017
Yarn: htNEVELE Designs Worsted Weight in Reverie (63.8 yds)
Needles: US #5 (3.75 mm)
Size: Whatever size it came out
Modification(s): The only thing I did differently was that I used embroidery floss instead of safety eyes.
Thoughts: Again, Susan Claudino's patterns are wonderfully written. The only fiddly thing is starting with a small number of stitches on DPNs. The end result is so cute that I don't mind the little bit of fiddly that happens. I hope my sister-in-law's adopted daughter loves it (and I'm sure she will).
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| Link to Project Page (BooYah) |
Pattern: Belfry & Boo-Yah by Susan Claudino
Time Frame: started September 25, 2017; finished December 10, 2017
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Paints in Moss Agate
Needles: US #4 (3.5 mm) DPNs
Size: Whatever size it came out
Modification(s): Aside from using embroidery floss instead of safety eyes, the only other modification I made was that I started the arms using a different number of stitches (but increased accordingly to accommodate the difference and continued as instructed).
Thoughts: Again, Susan Claudino pattern. I've said plenty about them already. I think when I make this one again, I'm going to put a nylon with some pellets on the bottom so it sits properly. I'm beyond embarrassed that this project sat finished from October 7-December 10, when I finally put the face on, which took me all of ten minutes. But, it's adorable. Both boys have tried to claim it.
I think that catches me up from August until now :)
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