OMGKNITTING

Campout Mitts

2011-12-17T08:54:00.000-08:00

Siobhan

Tenisha

Campout Mitts by Tante Ehm.

First pair in Berroco Ultra Alpaca (Lavender Mix), unknown stash things

Second in Noro Silk Garden.

Both on 4.5 needles for garter band, 5mm for main hand.

embroidery adventures

2011-08-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a stab at some bead embroidery. It has been a while since I have done anything this small and fiddly. It will drive me mad and it is fun.

I have had an excellent summer. Did you?

Aysha's slouchy hat

2011-02-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

Not a great photo, but the only one I have. You can't really tell but it's a bit slouchy. It has a cute little rolled edge, as well as ribbing to keep it snugly in place.

Worsted Yarn
5mm circulars/DPNS

21 sts=4"

On circular needles, CO 96 sts
knit 4 rows
work 8 rows k1p1 rib
*K8, yo* to end of round.
K for 6" (knit more or less for more or less slouch)
*k18, pm* to end of round.
Decreases
round 1: *K2tog, K to 2 sts before next marker, K2Tog, slip marker* to end of round
round 2: Knit around
Repeat decrease rounds until 24 sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining live stitches and pull tight. Weave In ends securely.

Decorate as you please. I crocheted a chain in a contrasting colour and wove it through the YOs.

Sweet holy leopard mother of plaid

2011-01-31T20:45:00.001-08:00

It has been a legit year since I have posted a thing. Maybe I will try posting more things.

Here are some neato leggings.

oh hai

2010-02-28T13:23:00.000-08:00

Hello, forgotten blog. I do stuff sometimes.

Malabrigo cowl, a gift. Freehanded on 6 mm circulars.

Inspired by this.

I also made a dress out of my amazing yellow jersey.

Maybe I'll even post again WITHIN THE WEEK!

CHRISTMAS AHHH

2009-12-18T16:50:00.002-08:00

Pattern: Argosy
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Lavender Mix, 1.1 skeins
Needles: 5.75
For: Deborah
Notes: LOVE. Would absolutely make again. Well written pattern. Fantastic yarn.
Pattern: Edgar
Yarn: Moda Dea Cache in Tootsie, 2 balls
Needles: 8mm
For: Katie
Pattern: just-made-up handwarmers
Yarn: Red Heart fluffy stuff and Moda Dea Cache in Tootsie
Needles/hooks: 8mm and 7mm
For: Katie
Notes: Main hand is crocheted, cuff is knit.
Pattern: are you serious it's a tube
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
Needles: 25 mm (love huge knitting!)
For: Eliza
Notes: Is also a rad hat

I have been doing stuff and therefore not updating

2009-12-10T14:53:00.001-08:00

Blocking:

I finished Argosy! I don't know why I haven't seen more of this pattern done up, it's really beautiful and a lot of fun to watch it come together. The geometry of this design is so interesting. Better pictures later. Knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca on 5.75 mm needles.

To do:
Shrooms for Mum
Shrug for G
Hummingbird for Grandma
Foliage for Granny

Go Team Venture!

2009-11-03T11:56:00.000-08:00

For Halloween, I was Hank Venture. Siobhan was Dean Venture (it was totally her idea). Dan was Brock Samson. It was so sweet. So, a pattern for you, even though it is really a glorified triangle.

Disclaimer: I don't own Hank Venture, Venture Brothers, Venture Industries etc. If you want to sell these, well, heck, it's a triangle. Like I care. Just don't market them as a Venture product. Because we don't own that. So, now that we've beaten that horse to death:

Hank Venture's Neckerchief

5 mm needles (straight or circular) +1 for 3-needle action
I ball super 10 cotton, Hank Venture Blue
*I don't know if I used Super 10. I found something unlabeled in the basement that seems like it. Whatever. Get the gauge.

Gauge: 15 sts = 4" once hella blocked

Main Triangle
CO 71 sts
Rows 1-3: Knit
Row 4 (wrong side): Purl
Row 5 (right side): Knit
Row 6: Purl

Row 7: K2, ssk, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2
Row 8: K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2
Repeat rows 7 and 8 until 7 sts remain.

next row: k2, sl1, k2tog, psso
next row: k5
next row: K1, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1
next row: k3
next row: sl1, k2tog, psso

Tabs
Casing (only on one side of neckerchief)
Bottom half of casing
pick up 6 sts at corner.
row 1 (right side): k6
row 2 (wrong side): k1, p4, k1
repeat rows 1 and 2 until measures 1".

Top half of casing
With right side facing, pick up 6 stitches from same starting point as bottom half of casing. Knit same as bottom half for 1". Looks something like this:
With right sides facing, knit together as if working a three needle bind off, but without the binding off part. 6 sts.

Proceed to tab.
Row 1: K2, P2, K2
Row 2: KFB, K3, KFB, K1

Row 3: K2, P4, K2
Row 4: K across
Repeat rows 3 and 4 for 1"

Decreases:
next row: k2, ssk, k2tog, k2
next row: k2, p2, k2
next row: k1, ssk, ktog, k1
next row: k4
next row: ssk, k2tog
last row: k2 tog

Second tab:
(Same as first tab without casing. But here you go anyway.)
Pick up 6 stitches at corner.
row 1 (right side): k6
row 2 (wrong side): k1, p4, k1
repeat rows 1 and 2 until measures 1".
Row 1: K2, P2, K2
Row 2: KFB, K3, KFB, K1

Row 3: K2, P4, K2
Row 4: K across
Repeat rows 3 and 4 for 1"

Decreases:
next row: k2, ssk, k2tog, k2
next row: k2, p2, k2
next row: k1, ssk, ktog, k1
next row: k4
next row: ssk, k2tog
last row: k2 tog

Weave in ends. Block to the high heavens.

Go on a wacky adventure!

Dr. Mrs. The Monarch was there too. She looked awesome.

Nothing like homemade

2009-09-25T12:25:00.000-07:00

Sweet.

A place for boobs

2009-09-16T15:49:00.000-07:00

I made this bikini top for a friend who recently had a reduction and required a boob related gift.
I used Red Heart Cotton Twist and a 4.5 mm needle/hook.
I crocheted a band about 3 quarters the length of the underbust, then picked up and knit about 25 sts for each cup. Every knit row, I made 2 increases in the center (I think 5 times?) then began decreasing at each side until only one stitch was left.
Finished the edges with some single crochet, made some long ties...
And laced it up in the back! This was fun to do. I will probably make myself one to turn into a top.

Katie's Birthday!

2009-08-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

I made some bits for Katie's birthday. First, a pirate wallet:

My first attempt at a wallet, no less. I think it looks pretty great and I want one too. I don't really use long wallets, though. I have to work on a design for a smaller foldy job.
Inside:
And a bunny. I call her Bunny Von Bunnersmark. Yes, I just saw Inglorious Basterds.

Stephanie Japel's Not-Really-Textured Shrug

2009-08-24T12:55:00.000-07:00

Pattern: Stephanie Japel's Textured Shrug
Yarn: Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Cotton
Needles: 4.5mm and 5mm circular
Modifications: I took out all of the ugly lumpy stuff. Unfortunately, Mrs. Japel insists on cluttering clean silhouettes with unnecessary textures. So I worked the whole thing in stockinette stitch, and used a moss stitch for the cuffs and neckline. I also only worked half of the neck border so it doesn't fold over. In truth, I wanted to, but I was getting really bored with it. So I stopped halfway and I've decided I like it.

SPARKLES

2009-08-16T09:01:00.000-07:00

This bag is awesommmme. Crocheted with 2 strands of Bernat's Cool Crocheted and lined with a slightly sparkly denim. Machine-stitched zipper.

To add a pailette: Insert hook into next stitch, wrap yarn, pull up a loop, push pailette up to stitch, wrap yarn and pull through remaining 2 loops.

yeahhhhh boyee

I like this.

2009-08-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

pattern: Burda 2138,view B
print: Bad Luck Club, by Alexander Henry
overall: awesome

Spiteful Yellow Vest

2009-08-13T19:15:00.000-07:00

Materials:
DK / worsted weight yarn
4mm and 3.5 mm circular
3.5 mm crochet hook (optional, see note)
stitch markers
stitch holders/waste yarn

Gauge: 21 sts = 4 inches on 4mm needles

Bust: 30(32)

Notes:
- This vest is worked in the round until the neck opening. The round begins at the centre front. This makes sense, trust me.
- I did 3 rounds of single crochet around the bottom, because I just like crochet. That's my thing. If you prefer ribbing, just start with a tighter cast on (I use a cable cast on for ribbing) and work 3 rounds of ribbing then continue the pattern as written ignoring the crochet part.
- The armholes on mine could stand to be a little bit looser. They've stretched out, but you may wish to knit yours a bit more than 7 inches. That's your prerogative.
- This vest should be in a loud colour. Brown is not acceptable.
- This pattern is only one size, but is easily adaptable. Just add stitches where you need 'em.
- I used a recycled cotton yarn, but good substitutes would be Butterfly Super 10 Mercerized cotton or Nova yarn's Bio Bamboo. Sorry I don't really know how much, but I'd say 500 metres to be safe.

Using knitted cast on and 4mm circular, CO 156(168). Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work in stockinette st for 5 inches.
Next round: BO first st. Knit to end of round. Turn work.

Row 1: Purl. Turn work.
Row 2: K1, SSK, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.

Repeat these rows 15(16) more times, total of 16(17) decreases. 123(131)sts.
Work even in stockinette st until work measures 15" from beginning.

Armholes!

K19(21), BO 9, K67(73), BO 9, K19(21).

Slip front sts to holders or waste yarn. Join new yarn for back.

Row 1: K1, SSK, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 2: Purl.

Repeat 4(5) more times. 59(61) sts.

Work in stockinette until armhole measures 7".
Last row: K13(14), BO to last 13(14) sts, K13(14). Place shoulder sts on holders/waste yarn.

Work fronts as for back. Join shoulders with 3 needle bind off or kitchener stitch.

Starting at bottom side, work 3 rounds single crochet. Fasten off.

Starting at shoulder, pick up approx. 302 sts around neckline with 3.5 circular. Be sure to pick up one stitch right in the middle of the V, and put a marker before and after it. Work in K1, P1 rib. 2 sts before marker, SSK, K1, K2tog. Continue in rib. Work 3 rounds, then BO in pattern.

Weave in ends, block, be awesome.

Rag Tunics

2009-08-13T19:09:00.000-07:00

14 balls R2 Rag by Rowan/Westminster Fibres (25 yards/100% cotton)
(10 for short sleeve version)
15 mm circular needles
stitch markers
scrap yarn
thread in corresponding colour

Gauge: 8 sts = 4 inches (2 sts to the inch)

Size: Fits bust 32-36

Tip for working with this yarn: because this yarn has such short yardage, you may wish to sew the ends of each ball together with a sewing machine to create one giant ball before beginning (this can be done by hand if you don't have a sewing machine). Also, instead of weaving ends in, I simply folded the ends inside the garment and sewed them into place. Weaving your ends in traditionally could leave massive lumps in your fabric.

Yarn substitutions: 3 strands of worsted weight yarn will get the gauge, and create a rather loose, gauzy fabric. One strand of super bulky weight and one strand of worsted will also work, creating a more dense fabric. Play around with yarn weight/colour combinations until you find something awesome.

Instructions are for the long sleeved version, read notes for short sleeved version.

CO 36 sts
1st round: k3, pm, k15, pm, k3, pm, k15, pm
(For short sleeved version, use YO increases instead of kfb)

Increase rounds:
1: kfb, *K to 1 st before marker, kfb, slip marker, kfb. Repeat from * to end
2: knit

Repeat these rows 6 times, total of 7 increases (92 sts - 17 each for sleeves, 29 each for front/back)

Slip 17 sts to scrap yarn, k29, slip 17 to scrap yarn, k29. 58 sts.
(For short sleeved version, BO 17 sleeve sts on last increase round, then work in stockinette stitch for desired length or until yarn runs out)

Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures approximately 25 inches from neckline. BO.

Pick up 17 sleeve sts.

Knit across, pick up 3. Place marker.
Knit 25 rounds. BO.

Finish with sewing machine or stitch by hand.