Knitting

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This is my current passion. I have been taking classes for three weeks now (3 classes so far) . Last weekend, I finished a scarf. It is a simple scarf in garter stitch (See below) using the lionbrand yarn Boucle



The knitting projects I am currently working on are:
1. Poncho
2. Diagonal scarf
3. Baby boots for my new-born niece (pattern)

Going to go yarn shopping this weekend :)

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4/17/2006

Baby boots

Finished the baby boots over the weekend. Tried various different sizes and finally settled on one. Hope it fits her well. Fingers crossed.



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4/22/2006

Drop-Stitch Scarf

Got some new yarn over the weekend from the store Uncommon Threads. Finished a drop-stitch scarf with it. See pattern



Just got the shipment for the Tahki Stacy Charles New tweed yarn. Can't wait to start working on the poncho this weekend.

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5/13/2006

My very first felted bag

This was my first felting project. I made it using my own instincts..so did not follow any patterns. It turned out quite well. ..the handle is a little wider and longer than I hoped. Also I wish the yarn was a little softer. Felting rocks cause it beautifully hides all knitting errors :)

Below are pictures of the purse before and after felting

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5/26/2006

Drop-stitch poncho

Finally finished the drop-stitch poncho and I absolutely love it. It was very simple to knit but looks really cool. The pattern is from Lorna Miser and I used Tahki New Tweed (absolutely love the yarn and have ordered more not knowing what I will make).

I used some beads to just make it a little more dressy :)




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6/20/2006

Corkscrew scarf

Bought a lot of yarn in May hoping to knit some new things like a sweater, some party purses, shawl etc..but so far have not made much progress...

Below is a picture with all the yarn accumulated :). I have some :
- Noro Kureyon (#52) with a dark brown cascade 220 for DP's sweater from Sally Melville's color book.
- I have a Laura shciffer variegated yarn (extremely gorgeous) for an opera scarf and ofcourse
- my favorite Tahki New Tweed (in dark red) for the anthroplogie capelet and/or the circular shrug and
- a dark maroon acrylic yarn to make a shawl and some wool and fancy yarn for some party purses.



The only FO in the last two months has been a corkscrew scarf (pattern) in blue....Pretty lovely..I underestimated the length..so it is quite long and not as wide and ruffled..I would have prefered it to be a little wider..anyways looks nice..