Crocheted Tess Shawl

Shawl #4 done for Ravelry's 10 shawls in 2010. I love this shawl!! I can't wait to do her knitted version. I used our 70% wool/30% mohair sock yarn to knit this shawl. I dyed it in skein form in indigo (colored) dye. Apparently, I had it tied a little too tight. So you can see lighter spots. But, that is fine. It will look fantastic with jeans. (-;

3 of 10 shawls (done in January) for the 10 shawls in 2010 challenge.

Eva's shawl-http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evas-shawl

I used some of my stashed handspun for this shawl. Years ago, I had carded some wool, thrown in some colored fleece/wool and some one ply handspun silk yarn. I spun it, skeined it, washed it, and then put it away (after it was dry of course!). When I saw this pattern on Ravelry, I felt this yarn would work. I am happy with the results.

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The Dane Shawl-http://knitjaneknit.blogspot.com/2009/06/dane-shawl.html

Knit on size 6 needles with my handspun wool/alpaca. 350+ yards.

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The Sleuthing Shawl-http://web.archive.org/web/20080120020014/pumamouse.com/crochetshawl.html

Started January 14th, finished January 20th.
6 skeins of Lan Grossa Bouclerino, 80% Merino (Extra Fine)/20% Polyamid.

I did 34 rows instead of 44, and 3 rows of border instead of 5. I also used a size I instead of the recommended H. It is 86" from tip to left/right hand top. It is 47" from bottom tip to top, and 7'2" across the top.

This shawl reminds me of my great-grandmother. She is the one who taught me all of the needle arts that I use today. And she did granny squares. This shawl is going to feel like a giant soft hug to whomever the receiptant should be.

Ravelry challenge-10 shawls in 2010

I failed miserably on the knit from your shelf 2009. Hopefully I can still fulfill that for 2010, but with all shawls. Some of the patterns will be from my shelf, but ones that I have downloaded.



My first shawl for 2010 will be the Dane Shawl by Jane Tanner knit in handspun wool with alpaca. Pictures to come later...


http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dane-shawl

Fingerless gloves

I was requested to make a pair of fingerless gloves for Jennifer Carson, the Dragon Charmer. They were made with a thick & thin cotton yarn. They have 'tendrils' on each of the openings. The pattern will be available someday...I will let y'all know when and where. (o;

http://www.thedragoncharmer.com/thedragoncharmer.com/Welcometothedragoncharmer.com.html

They look much better on Jennifer!!

Knit from your shelf 2009 on hold

I've not had time to work on the sweater I started as I have been busy spinning and knitting for others. And...I may have another knitting gig coming up. These are all paying jobs, so those come first and I come last.

BUT....2010 is my year. The Shetland fleeces and roving is yelling my name from the walk in cedar closet, and all the knitting I've put on hold is calling also.

So. I guess it will end up being Knit from your shelf 2010 for me. I was so hoping to keep up with this. )o:

Your Socks Say You're Alluring

You Are: - Quite dazzling - A lively person - Known as exciting - Warm and open

The Socks Personality Test

Blogthings: Our Quizzes Weren't Written By Bored 12 Year Olds

Mohair

I am going to try spinning some of my mohair according to her directions. When life slows down again that is. Winter is coming......

http://ronanfibers.com/ronanfibers_008.htm

This website is a wealth of information about mohair!!

Knit from your shelf 2009-continued

This is what I started to knit in January for the Knit from your shelf 2009 challenge. Needless to say, I got bored and it got set aside... )o:
I have started binding off for the cap of the sleeve, but haven't finished...yet. Jerry has to shear this Sunday, so this will come with me to get finished. Maybe I will have time to start on the fronts while we are on the road.

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I have not stopped knitting though. I am working on socks from 3 of our yarn lines and I am knitting through my wool stash (commercial yarn) making hats and toys.

My kettle dyed worsted weight wool yarn. I started with 400 yards and got one pair of socks for Jerry and I believe I will have the same size socks for me when it is done. I did these both toe up with different heels. Jerry's socks went into the wash (hot wash/cold rinse) with the laundry and survived without shrinking. They just softened up and look slightly 'furry' compared to the one in process.
My wool/llama worsted weight yarn. Natural colored and dyed.
My kettle dyed wool/mohair sock yarn.
My hand dyed wool/nylon sock yarn.
3 of the socks from our own yarn that I need to finish.

One of my 'green' grocery bags. Right now it is holding the socks that need to be finished. Jerry will be shearing a lot soon, so this bag will sit in the Jeep and I will finish them up during shearing season.

Hats are something I can do in my sleep and work well when stuck in the car. And they are something I will sell at my Farmer's Markets.

This is a new to me book that was not (yet) on my shelf. But, they are things that I've not knit before (toys), and I needed something different to do. Garter stitch is one of those boring things, but great for down time, which is something I need right now.