Monday, June 14, 2010

Test Knit

This is a test knit on Ravelry for designer Alison Hogg.
I would rate this a beginner’s weekend project.
Garter stitch body knits up fast.
Use of DPN’s for hat are a great way to expand knitting skills.
It was a fun project that made me smile.
Susan

Friday, June 11, 2010

Sharing from Yanista's Blog


It was created before the horrible oil spill in the Gulf. But rather than just wring our hands, we've teamed up with A Good Yarn Sarasota to donate a portion of the proceeds of the sales of this colorway to the National Wildlife Federation, which will help rescue animals impacted by the spill and assist in cleanup efforts. It feels good to do something instead of just reading news stories about who's to blame and how horrible it is. If you buy Gulf of Mexico, the benefits will be threefold:

You'll get an awesome colorway (It's currently instock on a huge variety of bases, including Springvale Bulky, Adorn Sock, fabulosity Wexford Merino Silk, Galenas Merino, Springvale DK, and Springvale Worsted.)
You'll be supporting two small businesses: Three Irish Girls and A Good Yarn. Our businesses in turn support our families, our employees, and their families.
You'll be doing something to help the wildlife that's been so terribly affected by the oil spill.
You can order it by emailing info@agoodyarnsarasota, calling 941.487.7914, or by visiting the store in person. Directions are on their website.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Knit Picks Try It Needle Set

I had a gift card for KnitPicks and needed to spend it! I looked at all the yarn on sale, I looked at all the books, but here is what I purchased:



Can’t decide between the Harmony wood, nickel plated, and Zephyr acrylic needle sets? Our Try It Needle set gives you the chance to try all three types of interchangeable tips, in our most common sizes. You will receive a size 6 Harmony wood tip, a size 7 nickel plated tip, and a size 8 Zephyr acrylic tip, as well as a set of 24” cables. This set is also handy for knitters who already have an interchangeable needle set, but tend to work on multiple projects that require the same common needles sizes. This is also a great gift for new knitters who want to find their favorite needle finish, and buy needles that would work with many types of projects and yarn. $19.99


This should be fun!


Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Sweet Dreams

I have a new nephew. Well, my niece had a baby boy. Does that make him my nephew too? LOL
Anyway, I am making him a baby blanket. At the moment, it is a work in progress.
I loved this pattern and would have knitted it as written, but I made it with a blue background and yellow moon and stars. I just had to make it my own. 
This is my first baby blanket. Never thought to make one before. This wouldn’t surprise my friends, they all know I don’t like children. :-) Link to the pattern is provided.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-hop-moon-and-stars-baby-blanket




OK I have completed the blanket and can move on to the next new and exciting project. (I hope)

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Swap Clubs Rock

I told you previously about the Eco-tote bag that I made for my swap buddy on Ravelry. I received my package from [Sewucan] when I got home from work last night. The care and thought that went into this package just blows me away. She sent me: two hot pad holders from the skein of yarn, scarlet red crochet thread, red crochet hook, box of cinnamon stick tea, red metal water bottle, red stitch counter and Twizzlers (all this wonderful red for the "scarlett" in my name) a magnetic picture frame, seeds from her garden, a beautiful heart pin to wear or put on my knitting bag and a patriotic yo-yo! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.