2009 Knitting (June) Pt 2

Project: Beaky (Bookmark)

Pattern: Backbone Bookmark (Ravel It)
Yarn: Sunshine Yarns Twist 'Buckbeak'
Needles: US3 Addi Turbo Lace
Started & Finished: June 16, 2009
Other Details: For the Sunshine Yarnies Harry Potter Knit-a-long. Nice to finally make a little project! I love it!!

Project: Burning Embers


Pattern: Lace Ribbon Scarf (Ravel It)
Yarn: Colinette Jitterbug 'Bright Charcoal'
Needles: US5 Boye Aluminum 10" straights
Started: May 7, 2009
Finished: June 15, 2009
Other Details: I love how this came out - just can't capture it in the pictures because there are so many colors!

2009 Knitting (June) Pt 1

Project: Hermione's "Clap, Otis!" Scarf

Pattern: Drop Scarf (Modification to Clapotis - Ravel It)
Yarn: Sunshine Yarns SW Merino Sport 'Hermione'
Needles: US7 Harmony wood dpns & Boye aluminum 10" straights
Started: June 1, 2009
Finished: June 8, 2009
Other Details: For my friend Deneise, who made me the kitty hat. :) It turned out much prettier than I thought it would!! Love it!!

Kitty present!!

My friend Deneise (from Ravelry) and I decided to knit each other a present. I am making her a Clapotis Scarf out of my Sunshine Yarns Sport in 'Hermione', and she made me a kitty hat from her Sunshine Yarns 'Luna', handspun by Dani herself! :D

Here was my fun package:




And my presents!!





There was my hat, Hello Kitty stickers, a Hello Kitty mirror compact for my purse, and the leftover yarn (just in case I want to add tassels or something).

I love it so much!! Deneise is awesome!! :D
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

2009 Knitting (May)

I guess May was a month of selfish knitting, looking back. :) I had a lot of fun making these, though, and have more fun projects planned for June.

Project: My Jayne Hat

Pattern: Jayne Cobb Hat (Ravel It)
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Solid 'Brick', 'Rust' & 'Mustard'
Needles: US10 Knit Picks Harmony Wood 16" circular & 8" dpns
Started: April 26, 2009
Finished: May 4, 2009
Other Details: To use up the extras from Justin's birthday hat. My pom-pom is more professional, since Ma Cobb would have made one for Jayne's lady-friend a little fancier, I think. :)

Project: Amy-anda Hat

Pattern: The Amanda Hat (Ravel It)
Yarn: Dream in Color Classy 'Wisterious'
Needles: US9 Knit Picks Harmony Wood 16" circular & 8" dpns
Started: May 5, 2009
Finished: May 6, 2009
Other Details: Needed to make a fast project in worsted after that crazy lace project and loved the idea of this hat in this yarn. I was right - it's fabulous. :) I have enough left over to make another hat or a pair of mitts!

Project: Glacial Melt

Pattern: Falling Water (Ravel It)
Yarn: Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock 'Blue Ice'
Needles: US5 Knit Picks Harmony Wood 8" dpns
Measurements: 96" long x 5" wide
Started: May 5, 2009
Finished: May 24, 2009
Other Details: For the Sunshine Yarnies Ravelry Group's May Lace KAL. It turned out even better than I expected, and I am so glad that I am finally keeping something beautiful and lacy for myself! :D

2009 Crafting (April)

I also had a great time making some Twilight & Family themed stitch markers for Jenni's birthday present and it inspired me to make a few more sets for my new Etsy shop.

Project: Stitch Markers: Twilight

Details: Fits up to a US9, set of 6
Inspiration: Twilight, of course. Jenni had added a similar set to her wishlist, so I decided to make them for her birthday.
Notes: Two identical sets made, one for Jenni and one for me. :)

Project: Stitch Markers: Family

Details: Fits up to a US10.5, set of 5
Inspiration: I wanted to make Jenni another set of markers for her birthday that would be something personal, so I came up with this. :)

Project: Stitch Markers: Nature

Details: Fits up to a US6, set of 8 (4 of each design)
Inspiration: My friend Deneise's love of nature. Green grass, brown trees and a clear blue sky. I realized to me they also represent 'the meadow' from the Twilight books. :)
Notes: For sale on Etsy

Project: Stitch Markers: Strata

Details: Fits up to a US10.5, set of 2
Inspiration: The beads reminded me of layers of earth that would always peak my curiosity in Geology classes.
Notes: May be for sale on Etsy soon.

Project: Stitch Markers: Globs

Details: Fits up to a US10.5, set of 4
Inspiration: The beads themselves were so neat, like little drops of glass left over when making a hand-blown vase or bowl, so I decided they would just showcase themselves.
Notes: SOLD on Etsy!! My first Etsy sale!! :D

Project: Stitch Markers: Clovers

Details: Fits up to a US10.5, set of 14
Inspiration: The clover beads made me think about my Irish heritage. I thought they would look great surrounded by wood beads and little green glass spacers, and they do!
Notes: I know these would sell right away on Etsy, but I don't think I can give them up!!