Stage1: Monacco

The Tour de France begins today. Stage 1 is a time trial through the streets of Monacco. I am participating in the TDFKAL once again this year. One difference- it is taking place on Ravelry. Go here and check it out.

So, my project for last years KAL never got finished. Still have about half left on my Clapotis scarf. I had planned on finishing it this year but instead will be working on a shawl for my friend to wear on her wedding day. (pictures and info to come)

Anyway, Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans!

Sister's Baby's Dress

Pattern: Little Sister's Dress by Tora FrøsethSource: knittingalot
Yarn: Jaeger Sienna
Needles: US3
[ravelry link]
What a cute little dress! I absolutely love this little thing and the pattern was really easy to follow and just came out great. I can't wait to see the look on my sister's face when she sees it. I am also making some itty bitty booties to go along with it. Hopefully they will be done in time. They are little, they shouldn't take too long. I need to find some little brown buttons for them.

Only changes I made was leaving off the buttons on the collar and using a ribbon instead. Also, only two garter sections on the hem due to yarn running out. I made the 6 mos. old size dress instead of the three month in the hope that the dress will get more use that way. We shall see.

Click on my ravelry link to see more details and pictures.

Bad Knitter

I am a bad, bad knitter. I have not picked up my sticks in what feels like forever. It's not like I have nothing to knit. I have tons of projects I want to do, unfinished stuff that needs finishing and gifts to knit before I go to CA in 2 weeks. 

What is wrong with my motivation?

I found a baby cardigan in one of my books to make for my sister's baby that is due in August. Must get started on that. It looks nothing like the photo of one she saw in a store, though. One she wants me to make despite having told her it is crochet not knit.

Here is a picture:

Do you all have any idea of a pattern that is similar to this?

I need a new project.

I need something new to knit.

I have managed to finish a few WIPs I had laying around the house which means I give myself permission to start something new. But what? I have no idea what to knit next and I know it is not the other three projects I have yet to finish.

Something for baby is what I am thinking. My sister is pregnant, due in August and I need to get started on some baby stuff. Thankfully, I know that it is a girl so that makes deciding on yarn and colors a little easier. But I need a really great pattern to start on. Garment, is what I am thinking. I really don't think a blanket will hold my interest right now.

So, what should I knit? Any ideas?

Hermione's Cable & Eyelet Hat

Pattern: Hermione's Cable & Eyelet Hat by Jackie Lauseng

Source: JL YarnWorks

Needles: US 6

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Oxford Grey

This was a really fun and fast knit. It came out great but just a bit big even for my large head. I did use needles bigger than called for. Once again, because of my large head, but turns out I really didn't need to. I didn't even do the extra cable round that the pattern calls for for the adult sized hat. Anyway, next time this hat is knit, it will be with a lighter weight yarn and lighter color to get it to look more like the hat in the movie. Click on the link above to go and see. Also, I think it needs to be a twisted rib to get more defined ribbing.

Click here to see more pics. (Ravelry link)

Embossed Leaves FO

Pattern: Embossed Leaves Socks by Mona Schmidt
Source: Interweave Knits' Favorite Socks
Needles: US1
Yarn: Spinning Colors Fingering in Rustic

Look! An FO! I have finally finished a knitting project. I am so excited.

I started these in February for Dewey's KAL . Great pattern but I did do some modifications. For one, the pattern calls for you to cut the yarn after the heel flap is finished and then reattach to do the gusset. I didn't bother just made sure to remember that I started my gusset rounds in a different spot than the pattern says. The other modification wasn't really on purpose. :) Just a slight mistake on my first sock that I had to copy on the second so it is not noticeable.

Loving these even though they make my feet look huge! Maybe it is just the angle of the camera or perhaps the different toe? Who knows, but my feet look much larger than usual.

Knotty problems

Do you remember these? I started them so long ago, I barely remember them. I haven't worked on them in months. I messed up the cable on these and have been putting off continuing on them because of it. Everyone I showed them to don't see the wrong cable direction and said to ignore but I just can't. I am a bit anal about my knitting. I think I will be frogging this down past the bad cable.

Show Me Your Bookmarks Contest!

 

Come over and check out my current contest at MariReads. Go here to see the prizes. You have until May 1st to enter!

Whiskers on Wednesday- 4/15/09

It has been awhile since my last Whiskers on Wednesday post. I just haven't been taking many pictures lately. This week I thought I would share an old photo. One of my favorites is this one. She just looks so regal and poised. I will try and be better at posting the Joey pics. :)

As for my knitting, well, I need some motivation on that too.  That is my plan for tonight. Continue work on my socks. :)

Happy Wednesday!

Doe a Deer

This is so cool. You have to watch. :) Enjoy.

Sound of Music Train Station @ Yahoo! Video

Have a lovely Sunday.