FO's (Finished Objects):
1. Age of Brass & Steam: started 10 August 2018; finished 7 January 2019
Admittedly, I've not finished weaving in the ends yet. I really should do that so I can wear it, right? Maybe I'll get around to it this week. Maybe not.
WIPs (Works-in-Progress) (These are carried over year to year):
1. Wink: started 5 January 2015
2. Shetland Neck Wool (support spindle): started 8 September 2017
3. Returning: started 14 January 2018
4. Faerie Mountain Fibers Crazy Batt (EEW Mini Spinner): started 13 April 2018
5. Granny Square Blanket: started 28 April 2018
6. Clapotis: started 29 June 2018
7. University of Wisconsin Ski Hat: started 28 July 2018
8. Abracadabra Socks: started 7 August 2018
9. Purl & Loop Weaving Project: started 28 August 2018
10. Campfire Socks: started 17 October 2018
11. Herbivore: started 15 November 2018
12. Ewetopia Stripey Socks: started 15 November 2018
13. Sockhead for Little Man: started 29 November 2018
14. Multi-Colored Merino Top (Viktor): stared 16 January 2019
15. San Mateo: started 18 January 2019
I guess I'm back to the old adage or starting two new projects when I finish one.....oops.
I wound up doing some rearranging on my side of the bedroom with the addition of the new spinning wheel. I needed to put it in a spot that was out of reach of my children, who can be somewhat destructive, and don't always understand why they can't touch something, even if I explain it to them sixteen different ways to Sunday. It's just safer to get the wheel out of reach. So, some rearranging happened. In the move around, Viktor, my Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel, came down from it's corner perch and was replaced by the antique wheel...and all of a sudden, Viktor is much more accessible and I decided that it had been ages since I had spun and I had some fiber lying about from a recent dive into my stash the following day.....and, oops, I started a spinning project. I started with about 8 oz of merino and I've maybe spun...not quite half. I should probably weigh the remaining ball of fiber, just to check so I don't overfill a bobbin. I would rather do a two-ply off two relatively equally weighted bobbins than have to do an Andean ply with a bunch of singles from the same bobbin. It's a lovely spin, though. I've had the fiber in my stash for [mumblemumble] six and a half years. I bought it at Wisconsin Sheep & Wool the fall after we had moved to California. It's been there awhile....it deserves to be spun.
In addition to that, I started another project. In this case, it's not for me. I'm making a cowl for Stormageddon's speech therapist. She's been trying to teach him to speak properly for the last year and a half....she deserves something nice. And I know she'll wear a cowl because I've seen her wear them. Unfortunately, I was working on it last night and I wound up frogging the 4+ rows I had because even though I had counted at least six times, I was still a stitch short. ::sigh:: I did restart it last night, so it's not like I lost a lot of time. I'm still not too thrilled about it, though.
In addition to the two new projects, I pulled out the Ewetopia Stripey Socks and knit a few rounds on them. I also found some contrast yarn for the heels and toes, which I was planning on doing anyway. I grabbed a couple of mini skeins from Leading Men Fiber Arts that I bought specifically for contrast heels/cuffs/toes. So, putting them to good use.
I also worked a few rounds on Little Man's Sockhead. I think I'm ready to start the crown decreases...maybe. I just haven't yet.
I also finished up my 5th granny square and I'm about 1/3 finished with the 6th one...or did I finish my 6th one and start my 7th? No, I think I'm on my 6th one. Regardless, progress :)
Design WIPs (New section, specifically for design WIPs):
1. Messed Up Moss: started March 2009 - write pattern as PDF (iterations: first, second)
2. Susan's Hat: started 31 August 2010 - need new prototypes & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third, mini, fifth, sixth)
3. Little Man's Baby Blanket: started July 2010 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
4. Chunky Scarf: started 6 October 2012 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
5. Pacific Waves Hat: started 9 March 2016 - need new prototype & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third)
6. Fall in San Francisco: started 18 September 2016 - need new prototype & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
7. Stomping Grounds Collection: started 26 February 2017 - need prototypes & write patterns
8. Unnamed Hat Design: started 14 August 2017 - need various weight yarn prototypes & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
9. Rastarmulke: started 20 November 2017 - write pattern (iterations: first, second)
10. Paradiddle Socks: started 19 October 2017 - write pattern (iteration: here)
Noooooope. Move along now, sir.
Dishcloth Patterns (for Challenges - these are just ideas!)
Designs
Spinning
Dyeing
Other Fibery Endeavors
We had kind of a mundane week around here. The weather was non-cooperative for much of the week, resulting in afternoons inside with movies and such.
Stormageddon actually took this photo on my phone. He handed it to me and I had something like 32 photos, almost all of Little Man sitting in this position. Silly child.
We spent one lazy, rainy afternoon watching movies and Stormageddon worked on learning how to write in his wet-erase book that he got for Christmas. I think he just likes using the wet paper towel to wipe his work but hey, if it means he'll do some work....
Like I said, it was pretty rainy this week.
We did get to talk to school here and there during the week. Stormageddon found a snail without a house (slug) while we were walking to one day. We moved him to a safer area. We're just those kinds of people. We also got to pet some kitties, which the boys both love.
But that was about it, honestly. Maybe more will happen this coming week. I'm not going to hold my breath but you know :)
I hope you've had a lovely week and weekend!
14. Multi-Colored Merino Top (Viktor): stared 16 January 2019
15. San Mateo: started 18 January 2019
I guess I'm back to the old adage or starting two new projects when I finish one.....oops.
I wound up doing some rearranging on my side of the bedroom with the addition of the new spinning wheel. I needed to put it in a spot that was out of reach of my children, who can be somewhat destructive, and don't always understand why they can't touch something, even if I explain it to them sixteen different ways to Sunday. It's just safer to get the wheel out of reach. So, some rearranging happened. In the move around, Viktor, my Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel, came down from it's corner perch and was replaced by the antique wheel...and all of a sudden, Viktor is much more accessible and I decided that it had been ages since I had spun and I had some fiber lying about from a recent dive into my stash the following day.....and, oops, I started a spinning project. I started with about 8 oz of merino and I've maybe spun...not quite half. I should probably weigh the remaining ball of fiber, just to check so I don't overfill a bobbin. I would rather do a two-ply off two relatively equally weighted bobbins than have to do an Andean ply with a bunch of singles from the same bobbin. It's a lovely spin, though. I've had the fiber in my stash for [mumblemumble] six and a half years. I bought it at Wisconsin Sheep & Wool the fall after we had moved to California. It's been there awhile....it deserves to be spun.
In addition to that, I started another project. In this case, it's not for me. I'm making a cowl for Stormageddon's speech therapist. She's been trying to teach him to speak properly for the last year and a half....she deserves something nice. And I know she'll wear a cowl because I've seen her wear them. Unfortunately, I was working on it last night and I wound up frogging the 4+ rows I had because even though I had counted at least six times, I was still a stitch short. ::sigh:: I did restart it last night, so it's not like I lost a lot of time. I'm still not too thrilled about it, though.
In addition to the two new projects, I pulled out the Ewetopia Stripey Socks and knit a few rounds on them. I also found some contrast yarn for the heels and toes, which I was planning on doing anyway. I grabbed a couple of mini skeins from Leading Men Fiber Arts that I bought specifically for contrast heels/cuffs/toes. So, putting them to good use.
I also worked a few rounds on Little Man's Sockhead. I think I'm ready to start the crown decreases...maybe. I just haven't yet.
I also finished up my 5th granny square and I'm about 1/3 finished with the 6th one...or did I finish my 6th one and start my 7th? No, I think I'm on my 6th one. Regardless, progress :)
Design WIPs (New section, specifically for design WIPs):
1. Messed Up Moss: started March 2009 - write pattern as PDF (iterations: first, second)
2. Susan's Hat: started 31 August 2010 - need new prototypes & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third, mini, fifth, sixth)
3. Little Man's Baby Blanket: started July 2010 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
4. Chunky Scarf: started 6 October 2012 - need new prototype & write pattern (iteration: here)
5. Pacific Waves Hat: started 9 March 2016 - need new prototype & write the pattern (iterations: first, second, third)
6. Fall in San Francisco: started 18 September 2016 - need new prototype & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
7. Stomping Grounds Collection: started 26 February 2017 - need prototypes & write patterns
8. Unnamed Hat Design: started 14 August 2017 - need various weight yarn prototypes & write pattern (iterations: first, second)
9. Rastarmulke: started 20 November 2017 - write pattern (iterations: first, second)
10. Paradiddle Socks: started 19 October 2017 - write pattern (iteration: here)
Noooooope. Move along now, sir.
OMGLSGWTFBBQ Lists
Challenges (this is new for 2019)
1. Knit 2 granny squares a month (average) until I'm out of yarn (for the Granny Square Blanket in my WIP list above - I started with four cakes, I've finished one and started the second...I bought a fifth, however): I am ahead with this challenge as I have finished five squares and started the 6th.
2. Knit 1 dishcloth a month (average)
3. Submit and/or publish 4 designs this year
Children's Items
1. Oliver for Stormageddon (worsted weight - Stunning String Studio from Stitches West 2018)
2. Minecraft Socks for Little Man (fingering weight - Tosh Sock in Plaid Blanket?)
3. Mittens for Stormageddon (probably worsted weight of some sort)
4. Tardis Beanie (worsted weight - Cascade Yarns Venezia in Blue Velvet & Grey)
5. Holiday Countdown Stockings (worsted weight - might need to buy yarn for this one...) x2 sets (because 2 children)
6. Smaug Hat (worsted weight - Malabrigo Rios in Archangel)
7. Mirkwood (bulky weight - MadTosh Chunky in either Charcoal or Lowland)
Items for Me (Selfish Knitting FTW!)
1. Fornicating Deer Hat / Basic Lined Hat (worsted weight - Barrett Wool Co. Worsted Weight in Huron & Stationery from Stitches West 2018)
2. Pembroke Scarf (fingering weight - pick anything 400+ yds, it should work)
3. Brickless (worsted weight - Miss Babs Yowza in Celebration)
4. Nightlock (fingering weight - Sun Valley Fibers Merino/Nylon Fingering in Onyx & Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock in May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor)
5. Honey Badger (fingering weight - one of the BMFA STR that I got from Carrie)
6. Park Slope (fingering weight - Mountain Fibers Crazyfoot in Shamrock)
7. Irisa Cowl (aran weight - pick something 200+ yds and it'll be fine)
8. Flax (worsted weight - Misty Alpaca in the Harry Potter colors)
9. Xandu Snowflake Cowl (as a hat; fingering weight - G. Sheller Merino/Silk Fingering in Natural & YOTH Little Brother in Caviar)
10. Spider Slouch (worsted weight - Plucky Scholar in One Hit Wonder)*
11. Moyen Age (fingering weight - Vice Yarns special order)
12. Pop Blanket (worsted weight - box of Knit Picks...may need to order more)
13. University of Wisconsin Button Beanie (came as a kit)
14. University of Wisconsin Christmas Stocking (came as a kit)
15. Morvarch (fingering weight - Wollmeise that I used the first time)
16. Down the Rabbit Hole (self-stripe fingering weight - White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon Self-Stripe in Rainbow Ash)
17. Tombreck (Aran weight - hand-dyed Malabrigo Twist or handspun Purple BFL)
18. Stormont (worsted weight - MadTosh 80/10/10 in Molly Ringwald)
19. Rose's Wrist Warmers (DK weight - using Aran instead; hand-dyed Malabrigo Twist?)
20. Northeasterly (Sock or DK weight - but really, I can use whatever as long as I have enough)*
Dishcloth Patterns (for Challenges - these are just ideas!)
2. Kitchen Towel (as a washcloth - leave off the top/mirror bottom)
3. Tribble
11. Starfish Cloth
Designs
1. Stormageddon's Baby Blanket - need prototype & write pattern
2. Cabled pullover (grey look-alike sweater - Old Navy hooded sweater with cable) - need sketch, grading, swatch, prototype, & write pattern
3. Christmas stocking for Little Man - need charts, prototype, & write pattern (maybe)
4. Christmas stocking for Stormageddon - need charts, prototype, & write pattern (maybe)
5. Christmas stocking for Husband - need charts, prototype, & write pattern (maybe)
Spinning
5. Alpaca (from Lambtown 2014)
Dyeing
1. Sock Blanks (10) from Vice Yarns
2. Anything else I find in the stash...or pick up along the way....
Other Fibery Endeavors
1. Stitch markers and/or stitch marker kits
2. Vintage patterns into Rav database & my Rav Library
3. Update inventory of loose patterns & books (spreadsheet & Rav Library)
4. Update inventory of PDF patterns (Rav Library)
5. Update yarn inventory (make sure it's up-to-date)/destash
6. Inventory project bags (Erin Lane, I'm looking at you)
7. Get the Etsy Shop up and running with all the things!
7. Get the Etsy Shop up and running with all the things!
We had kind of a mundane week around here. The weather was non-cooperative for much of the week, resulting in afternoons inside with movies and such.
Stormageddon actually took this photo on my phone. He handed it to me and I had something like 32 photos, almost all of Little Man sitting in this position. Silly child.
We spent one lazy, rainy afternoon watching movies and Stormageddon worked on learning how to write in his wet-erase book that he got for Christmas. I think he just likes using the wet paper towel to wipe his work but hey, if it means he'll do some work....
Like I said, it was pretty rainy this week.
We did get to talk to school here and there during the week. Stormageddon found a snail without a house (slug) while we were walking to one day. We moved him to a safer area. We're just those kinds of people. We also got to pet some kitties, which the boys both love.
But that was about it, honestly. Maybe more will happen this coming week. I'm not going to hold my breath but you know :)
I hope you've had a lovely week and weekend!
I look forward to seeing your spinning when it's finished, it is nice you got the urge to spin the fibre and hope you enjoy your new wheel too.
ReplyDeleteSpinning always seems like black magic to me. Your Age of Brass & Steam looks great -- congrats at winning yarn chicken. :)
ReplyDeleteHeyya, didn't know if my comment went through as I saw this digital unhappy face. So sorry if this is a double...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beam of proud. ^__^ You certainly had a good week! *thumbs up*