wanna see it? Here it goes!
Crocus Cardigan
Started: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Finished: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Yarn: Dale Stork (took just over 2 skeins of yarn)
Needle Size: 2, 3 Knit Picks Fixed Circs and Addi Turbos *explained later
Pattern: Crocus Cardigan by Oak Couture
Size: 6 months
Verdict: Well worth the knitting. And the weaving in of ends. Once work and classes cool down for a minute, I figure I'll knit another one to enter into the local county or possibly state fair. It's that time of year again! Aside from the lace knitting and funky rib pattern up top, most of it was just plain old stockinette. Follow the Yarn Harlot's motto and just pop in a movie and knit. Worked well enough for me.
Sorry my peoples, had to get that in first. TypePad has created some funky new interface for composing posts that seems to run really slow so this post probably won't be long. I'm fighting the good fight in organic chem.
In more recent news, since I'm writing this post, my flight back and forth to California for sorority regionals went well enough. Virgin America's mood lighting definitely works. I had the smoothest flight ever on the way down to California. The flight back was definitely one of the worst, turbulence wise.. Said my prayers a couple of times! Back to the knitting, shall we?
Only another knitter could understand the agony of defeat. I was one stinking sleeve away from finishing my mini-sweater. I couldn't afford to take a day off from work before flying out, so I was too much of a mess and tired to knit anymore in order to have the thing ready in time. Oh well, maybe in time for one of the community projects that I'm working on before the year is out.
Anywho, as a whole, the event was great. First time that western regionals sold out, so it was pretty packed for most of the sessions. Learned a lot about my organization and I'm saving my pennies to go to Boule in July. Which means another plane trip to Detroit this time. I only plan to go for the weekend session to see a few major events that are suppose to go on.
More on that later!
Anywho, while in the midst of knitting the crocus cardigan, I got angry about not having enough of all the needle sizes, so I purchased size 2 - 9 KnitPicks fixed circulars.
First off, the size 16" cable takes some getting use to. Even with my little hands, it felt odd to work with needles this small in diameter. Once I got use to them, it was smooth sailing. Great buy if I say so myself!
With that said, I joined the Traveling Scarves Group on Ravelry. To celebrate (or to show much I am into crafting), I made myself a 3"x3" Mini Scrapbook to travel along with my scarf as knitters from all over the place add their stitches to the eclectic garment.
Can't wait to see what comes back to me. :-)
Aside from my anticipation over a certain movie coming out tomorrow, that's about it from me. Well unless you count the socks that go on forever.
I cast these on during the turbulent flight back from LAX. I had to put them down while working on the Crocus Cardigan, but I've knit on them here and there. We'll see if I finished them for the knick of time on May 31st (for the Sock a Month KAL5 blog).
Either way, I look forward to posting more once class is done in another few weeks. Working between 3 counties isn't fun, but a girl's gotta get her TIAA-Cref account fattened up somehow!
Back to studying...and spying wistfully at blogs during one of my free moments at work.
Happy knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, and crafting in general!
Finished: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Yarn: Dale Stork (took just over 2 skeins of yarn)
Needle Size: 2, 3 Knit Picks Fixed Circs and Addi Turbos *explained later
Pattern: Crocus Cardigan by Oak Couture
Size: 6 months
Verdict: Well worth the knitting. And the weaving in of ends. Once work and classes cool down for a minute, I figure I'll knit another one to enter into the local county or possibly state fair. It's that time of year again! Aside from the lace knitting and funky rib pattern up top, most of it was just plain old stockinette. Follow the Yarn Harlot's motto and just pop in a movie and knit. Worked well enough for me.
Sorry my peoples, had to get that in first. TypePad has created some funky new interface for composing posts that seems to run really slow so this post probably won't be long. I'm fighting the good fight in organic chem.
In more recent news, since I'm writing this post, my flight back and forth to California for sorority regionals went well enough. Virgin America's mood lighting definitely works. I had the smoothest flight ever on the way down to California. The flight back was definitely one of the worst, turbulence wise.. Said my prayers a couple of times! Back to the knitting, shall we?
Only another knitter could understand the agony of defeat. I was one stinking sleeve away from finishing my mini-sweater. I couldn't afford to take a day off from work before flying out, so I was too much of a mess and tired to knit anymore in order to have the thing ready in time. Oh well, maybe in time for one of the community projects that I'm working on before the year is out.Anywho, as a whole, the event was great. First time that western regionals sold out, so it was pretty packed for most of the sessions. Learned a lot about my organization and I'm saving my pennies to go to Boule in July. Which means another plane trip to Detroit this time. I only plan to go for the weekend session to see a few major events that are suppose to go on.
More on that later!
Anywho, while in the midst of knitting the crocus cardigan, I got angry about not having enough of all the needle sizes, so I purchased size 2 - 9 KnitPicks fixed circulars.
First off, the size 16" cable takes some getting use to. Even with my little hands, it felt odd to work with needles this small in diameter. Once I got use to them, it was smooth sailing. Great buy if I say so myself!With that said, I joined the Traveling Scarves Group on Ravelry. To celebrate (or to show much I am into crafting), I made myself a 3"x3" Mini Scrapbook to travel along with my scarf as knitters from all over the place add their stitches to the eclectic garment.
Can't wait to see what comes back to me. :-)Aside from my anticipation over a certain movie coming out tomorrow, that's about it from me. Well unless you count the socks that go on forever.
I cast these on during the turbulent flight back from LAX. I had to put them down while working on the Crocus Cardigan, but I've knit on them here and there. We'll see if I finished them for the knick of time on May 31st (for the Sock a Month KAL5 blog).Either way, I look forward to posting more once class is done in another few weeks. Working between 3 counties isn't fun, but a girl's gotta get her TIAA-Cref account fattened up somehow!
Back to studying...and spying wistfully at blogs during one of my free moments at work.
Happy knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, and crafting in general!
She updates WITH a FO!!! Love it!
Posted by: adrienne | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 01:05 AM
She updates WITH a FO!!! Love it!
Posted by: adrienne | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 01:05 AM
That cardi is ADORABLE!
See, that's why I don't fly. I know, it's safe for the most part, but I nearly wet myself anytime the plane does anything weird, lol.
Glad to hear you're doing good.
Posted by: del | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 04:25 AM
It is always good to hear how you are doing!! :o)
I luv that Crocus Cardigan and just "Q" it!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 04:37 AM
Hey Lady!!! Glad to hear your still working it out. Love the cardi and socks has some really nice colors in it. I HATE turbulence. It was so bad with my daughter that she do not want to fly ever again.
Posted by: urbanknitrix | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 05:25 AM
Oh, Anna that is little sweater fabulous! How've you been? Looks like pretty busy, lol.
Posted by: AllyB | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 05:09 PM
I love the Cardi its so sweet. If I had a baby to give one to I'd make one.
How was Virgin Atlantic? I'm flying with them in a few weeks and I would love to hear your take on them. Based on your post it looks like they let you knit on the flight. I was a little worried about that since they're the American arm of a British company and the Brits don't like knitting on planes (meanies).
Good luck with Orgo!
Posted by: Alyssa | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:57 AM
The baby sweater is gorgeous - love the color!!!
So glad to hear that you are doing well :-)
Posted by: Karen | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Beautiful knits. I've missed you!
Posted by: Jeanine | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 02:01 PM
The cardi is really pretty. Welcome back girl, you've been gone too long! Missed you on Ravelry.
Posted by: Kamika | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:52 PM
That really is cute!
What's been the haps? I hope everything is going well for you.
Posted by: tiennie | Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 01:28 AM
I have that same problem with the KP circs, but I do love their needles!
Posted by: Bobbi | Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 08:55 AM
That is very cute! I'm glad to hear that you are surviving the semester. Just know that the end is near.
Posted by: Wanda | Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Good to here from you.
All your knitting projects are looking good.
I know you are glad to be getting a little break from school so you can do some knitting.
Have a great day!
Posted by: gold | Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 03:38 AM
Beautiful baby sweater!
Posted by: ava | Friday, June 06, 2008 at 04:56 PM
The baby sweater is so cute. I have an on-line boutique, Giggles & Sugar Kisses. I sell crocheted baby dresses and sweaters. Stop by, www.gigglesnsugarkisses.com.
Posted by: Rhonda | Saturday, June 07, 2008 at 09:19 PM
That baby sweater is so adorable. Love the color. Geez, it's been a minute since I've blogged or checked out other blogs. I hope your doing ok. I read the other two posts sounds like you been going through it personally and in regard to work and school. You're making it through though....stay strong and holler at me. I'm going to try to get back on the blogging and Ravelry tip...lol
Posted by: Ninabeena | Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 08:58 AM