Pixiestikz

Summer Fun...

I've been enjoying this summer to the fullest!
After Camp Cold Frosty Slurpees, Saturday Swims, Ponytails, lots of 50 SPF,
Tank tops and Shorts, Bike Rides, Pink Flip Flops, Butterfly Garden Picnics,
DC Museums, Melty Drippy Ice Cream Cones, Sketching and Painting...
and finally, after many a hot day, Just Chillin' with AC blasting -
Sitting down... (her) reading and (me) knitting.

Perfect.

I've been toting around...

Same Ol 2006 Xmas Sock#1

I'm coming into the homestretch with this guy...
Still entertained..and always a good project on the go.

and...Glampyre's Orangina

Yup, That would be Rowan 4Ply Cotton...
I saw Isel's in Cotton Glace at Sheep and Wool...and loved it!

I can already tell it's going to be super for summer wear.
It's a super easy to memorize lace pattern...
and it's not too hot to knit outside...
Summer Knitting is all about keeping cool!
I heart rowan 4ply cotton!
I knitted a lot of this at the beach!

Oh Yeah!
Went to the beach this weekend...(Ocean City, Maryland)
It was a bit overcast...but still relaxing.
SO much that I didn't really take a lot of pics!

The view from the hotel balcony

Nothing like a Margarita at the Beach...mmmm!

I did make it to one Knitting/Needlpoint store in Delaware...
where I bought that magazine, a project for Pixie and a Counted CrossStitch kit.

Haulin' Some Keel

Got Pirate Hat?
Aye.

This is a gift.
I know it'll be well loved and will see much snowboarding.

Completed: July 2006
Yarn: DaleGarn Falk
Color: Black and Natural (Kidsknits.com)
Needle: Addi Turbo Circular US3 16"/Clover DPN US 3
Pattern: Hello Yarn's We Call them Pirates Hat
Size: N/A

Inside...

Don't look too close, okay?

This was my first foray into Fair Isle.

I really enjoyed it.
I'm going to make another fair isle hat - but more traditional I think.
No reindeer though. I draw the line there. Nope.
Not on your life.

I recently did a trade with Susan for needles.
She also sent Candy necklaces, Neccos and Bottle Caps...
Ahem.
Pixie and I pounced on that stuff and it was quickly disposed of...
(we promise we brushed our teeth, Susan!!)
Pixie and I indulged ourselves while watching Lemony Snicket. mmm.

With all the Intermediate Level Knitting done, I'm plum tuckered.
I'm enjoying the quiet sock knitting for now.

Although I did just buy some yarn.
For a fall cabled knit.

Richesse Online is selling All Seasons Cotton for $3.99 per skein.

Something Red

Standing on the table...
I'll do anything for a good shot.

In the natural light...

Completed: July 2006
Yarn: Southwest Trading Oasis (Soy Silk)
Color: Red
Needle: Addi Natura Circular US5 /Brittany DPN US 5
Pattern: Knit and Tonic Something Red
Size: Second Smallest
Modifications: I used DK instead of worsted weight yarn

Extreme Button Closeup!!

Beautiful shell button found at my local LYS
All About Yarn, Columbia MD

I love this sweater, but if I had to do it again, I'd pick a different yarn.
This yarn is wonderfully soft and drapes beautifully...
BUT...
The yarn, if pulled INANYWAYATALL, gaps and little holes appear.
sheesh.

Ei was my pinchhitter when I had to rip out the buttonband
(4 times)
RE-pickup 184 stitches over and over.
Thanks, Ei.
*heart*

I knitted the sweater in a size US5 needle, but had to bind off the button band with a US11.

I did some creative crochet to keep the edge a bit heavier so it would lay flat.
Ah, the joys of a ribbony yarn.
But the end result?
TOTALLY WORTH IT!

Again, I have to give Wendy of Knit and Tonic props...
this sweater is gorgeous!
I LOVE IT!

To cleanse my knitting soul, I started an ankle sock.
Simple, no fuss...no buttonbands...no binding off...
just simple stripes...
Socks are Knitting Meditation for me...

OM.