Wednesday, August 18, 2010

FO: Two quick kerchiefs

Kerchief on left in KnitPicks "Comfy" pima cotton sock yarn, color "Semolina.  On right, "Comfy" in "Hollyberry".  (They just Both happen to be Redskins team colors)  My original designs, both using a size "E" hook.  Made 16 August 2010.

  
Close up of tips:




 

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Weekend Piccies

Here are two kitty pics and a brag shot of most of my spindles!  First up, HRH Isabella, Queen of Spain:
 
 Next, Izzy & HRH The Duke of York chillaxin':


 And finally, most of my spindles (minus a few toy wheel spindles and one walnut spindle I don't like!):


Sunday, August 1, 2010

New FO - Punk rasta tam!

This was a quick, fun, two day knitting project.  I finished it this morning as SHARK WEEK BEGAN!!!  Please excuse the lousy lighting on the bottom view, the flash screwed up and I was too lazy to re-take it.  Here are the photos:

 
 
  


The details:
Yarn: Moda Dea, Washable Wool (Discontinued)
Needles: Sizes 5 & 8 (U.S.) 16" circulars
Pattern: Rasta Hat from the book, "Knitty Gritty Knits", pattern is also available for free on Ravelry.