August 01, 2005
blocked and ready...
Nice stitch definition, eh?
Completed: July 2005
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (2 skeins with 4 inches left)
Color: Putty
Needle: US 7 (Denise Circulars)
Pattern: All Tangled Up's Kiri Shawl
Modifications: 9 pattern repeats
Divine!
How to wear...
I'm not too happy about her points blocking the way they did.
I'm sure if I hadn't skivved off 2 rows at the end, they'd be a lot better.
Eh, C'est la Vie!
In case you were wondering...what I plan to do with Kiri...well stay tuned!
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My second pair of socks!
Completed: July 2005
Yarn: Tess Designer Yarn's Supersock (100% Merino)
Color: Vibrant blues, yellows and greens
Needle: US 1 (Addi Natura Bamboo DPN)
Pattern: Interweave Knits Fall 2004 Retro Rib Socks
Size:Tweaked a little for my small feet (Size 5 1/2 - 6)
So happy to have these done. Don't get me wrong, I love socks...I just like simple socks, I'm not so much on the pattern down the top of the foot.
New Project
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I mentioned many times how I need to knit something for Hannah, my niece who turns 1 year old this month.
It's going to be a push...but I am going to attempt to get this little sweater done in record time.
From the Tadpoles and Tiddlers Rowan book
Yarn: Knitpicks Merino Style in Petal
These few rows are brought to you today in part by the letter I for Insomnia.
Whew! After all that work... I need some of this.
Kiri looks gorgeous! I still haven't picked up my Charlotte's Web for another go at it, so I have huge respect for anyone who can make it through a lace shawl. And two FO's in one post puts me to shame. My broadripples are a similar color as your socks, only without the yellow. I keep finding myself drawn to those colors when I am buying hand dyed yarn.
I guess we'll be seeing the cardi a lot for the next month as you try to make it on time. I really love it. I was so sad when I finally got my hands on some of the Rowan books for little kids and they have such cute cardis but my daughter is too big for them.
Posted by: Susan at August 1, 2005 12:37 PMHoley moley- those are some gorgeous knits, Miss H. Totally lovin' the Kiri. It looks great in that Putty color. I better see that tonight :)
That little cardi for your niece is adorable. Sorry you couldn't sleep last night though...
See you soon, and I wanna see those awesome socks too :)
xo
Posted by: L at August 1, 2005 12:48 PMI love your Kiri. The color is perfect to go with just about everything. Beautiful!
Posted by: Christina at August 1, 2005 12:51 PMWow! Look at you go! The shawl turned out beautifully! I love it. And those socks...excellent!
Posted by: Erin at August 1, 2005 01:30 PMI think your Kiri looks very very cool! Love the putty colour!
The pink cardi you're knitting is very cute ... wish to see your record time FO soon.
Look at you go! Fantastic - but where is your pretty face??
Posted by: melanie at August 1, 2005 02:31 PMgreat job on Kiri! you'll get some good use out of that this fall. Your socks turned out really nice, too.
Posted by: Moni at August 1, 2005 02:39 PMI dub thee, the queen of lace. You rule! And that cardigan is too cute for words. If only I had a little girl in my life :( Have a super week!
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya at August 1, 2005 04:05 PMI love the socks! The colors are great. I'm 100% with you on loving simple socks.
Wow. Kiri looks so classy and elegant. *whistle*
You wonderful, fabulos lace-knitter you! Kiri looks awesome, and I like the points just as they are... Bee-yoo-tee-full!
love you!
Posted by: Keowd at August 1, 2005 04:50 PMKiri is BEAUTIFUL!! Now I know I will try knitting a lace pattern. Thanks for the pictures. You did a GREAT job! That little cardi is adorable.
Posted by: Brenda at August 1, 2005 06:18 PMKiri is just beautiful!! Awesome knitting! I didn't touch my shawl all weekend. (waaahh) Of course, seeing yours done makes me want to work on it tonight. So close, yet so far... I love your socks too! Great color! Enjoy your new shawl!
Posted by: Karen at August 1, 2005 07:48 PMSO BEAUTIFUL! And, I think I know what you plan on using it for. Hee!
Congrats on getting started on something for the Pixie. Hey! Did you get the yarn I sent way back? I'll help you with the French in the pattern...
xoxo,
B
Kiri is awesome! It looks so, so great, and I love the color. And the socks are beautiful too! You are a finishing goddess!
Posted by: Carrie at August 2, 2005 08:44 AMHave I told you how much I LOVE Kiri?? very pretty and great definition..I miss knitting, so live vicariuosly thru your blog..BTw on sunday we were in antitem, anywhere near you??
Posted by: sherry at August 2, 2005 09:25 AMWow...I thought your Kiri shawl was gorgeous before blocking...it is fabulous, girl! And your sockies are sooo cute! xo Donna
Posted by: Donna at August 2, 2005 10:11 AMGreat job with Kiri. And what a great yarn to use for year round enjoyment. I could use her in my office right now!
Great pink for your neice's sweater. Hmm, might have to get some.
Posted by: Anmiryam at August 2, 2005 03:12 PMOH MY GOSH!!!!! The Kiri is amazing!!! The socks look great and I just love the little sweater you've started for your niece!! You are a knitting fiend girl! Great job.
Posted by: esther at August 2, 2005 08:21 PMHoly crap, H! Really. I think I broke a finger tonight but I MUST TYPE through the pain to say how impressive your Kiri is. Super beautiful. Wowie wow. Oh, yeah, the other stuff ain't half bad, either.
;-);-)
Posted by: Jenny at August 3, 2005 01:58 AMWhat can I say...Kiri is beautiful! You go girl. The color is fine, fine, fine!! Great job H. :-)
Congrats on another pair on finished socks. They look sooo yummy. Another one bites the dust & is addicted to sock knitting!
Very cute sweater for your niece. Love it!
Posted by: Eilene at August 3, 2005 12:37 PMWow- what lovelies! The Kiri is beyons fantastic, and love the color of the socks.
Posted by: Michelle at August 3, 2005 05:08 PMKiri is gorgeous! I love a good shawl, and a good pair of socks. You have me intrigued as to a special use for Kiri...
Posted by: Sarah at August 3, 2005 07:44 PMKiri is just beautiful!! I love the color - and the stitch definition really is fabulous. Congratulations!!
Love the little Rowan sweater - what a lucky little girl your niece is!!
Posted by: Kathy at August 3, 2005 09:32 PMWOW - that has to be the most beautiful Kiri I've seen yet...I really mean that, too - not just one of those gushing blog comments! :o) The yarn really makes the leaves look beautiful!
Posted by: Jackie at August 4, 2005 08:41 AM