Pics of what we're working on and finished projects

[Guest]

That looks really good! It's amazing how fast it starts to come together once you get into the pattern. Are you about a quarter to a third of the way through? You'll be picking up those edge stitches soon... .

 

I can just spot the lifelines. The number of times I've wished I'd been sensible enough to run one of those. I always think 'no, I won't make a mistake. This bit looks easy...' Famous last words .

[Rooty 10]

im just over half way, i know it looks quite small for half way! I can't believe i've managed all that in 2 weeks, very un-me! I know what u mean about the lifelines, i keep thinking oh shall i bother im used to the pattern now... but i cant risk it! lol!

[Lucy-Lastic 10]

Heres piccies of my work in progress as requested:)

 

My big project at the moment is Samus from Knitty.com http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall05/PATTsamus.html . Im knitting it in Rowanspun aran in the Autumn colourway http://www.cucumberpatch.co.uk/rowanspun_aran.htm (more rusty than shown here). Im quite pleased with how its going really and have finished the body bar the applied I-cord **shudder**

 

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/lisahxxx/samusbody.jpg shows the body and quite clearly shows the reason why you should block:D

 

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/lisahxxx/cablecloseup.jpg and http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/lisahxxx/cableclose.jpg show closeups of the cabelling - scuse the focussing:)

 

Unfortunately the Samus got a bit sidetracked when I decided to try socks. This is also going OK and I should be kitchenering the toe later;) The sock I am doing is based on the Web of Wool free sock pattern and I am using Socka Safari yarn in Yukatan http://www.webofwool.co.uk/socka/mexicosafari.html . So here it is.....

 

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/lisahxxx/sock.jpg

 

Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will have more Samus done - I MUST do a sleeve:D

 

LisaH xxx

[Guest]

Wow, your Samus is fantastic! I've only ever attempted the most basic of cables. Those ones look really intricate though. I love the pattern. The detail reminds me of Celtic knotwork. I much prefer your colour to the original bright orange too. The latter is just a little too bright for me.

 

That socks looks very impressive too. It seems to be more in proportion to some of my efforts; I always manage to make the foot a lot too wide, for some reason.

 

I bet you're just itching to get at the Kitchener stitch... Have fun .

[turra21 10]

Hi LisaH, you little devil!

Having read your posts under Hecate's use of dpns I thought you were as big a novice as I but from your efforts at Samus and the beautiful sock I bow to your ability.

I have noticed from reading different threads how talented you all are and what beautiful patterns are available outside of our "local drapers". Methinks I will be surfing the net a bit more frequently!!

Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to being inspired.

[Lucy-Lastic 10]

Hi LisaH, you little devil!

Having read your posts under Hecate's use of dpns I thought you were as big a novice as I but from your efforts at Samus and the beautiful sock I bow to your ability.

I have noticed from reading different threads how talented you all are and what beautiful patterns are available outside of our "local drapers". Methinks I will be surfing the net a bit more frequently!!

Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to being inspired.

 

Um I am a novice/ intermediate really Id say - just lucky that I have picked this up quite quickly. I do like doing aran and cabelling though and have done some before. The socks are the first things I have ever knitted in the round and ever done using DPNS. I tend to jump in with both feet with quite complicated projects (as they are the ones I like the look of) - seem to have managed them ok to date:)

 

So what are you working on atm Turra21?

 

LisaH xxx

[turra21 10]

A sock!!! self patterning and looking very sorry for itself!! I did manage to start shaping the toe at lunchtime and was so relieved to find it lined up with the heel!!! I don't have a digital camera otherwise I would have let you all have a laugh!!

[Guest]

A sock!!! self patterning and looking very sorry for itself!! I did manage to start shaping the toe at lunchtime and was so relieved to find it lined up with the heel!!! I don't have a digital camera otherwise I would have let you all have a laugh!!

The first sock is meant to look sorry for itself; it's part of the Knitting Rules . I made a little baby practice one a while back. It was hardly recognisible as a sock. I gave to to the cats to play with. They seemed to appreciate it

[Guest]

Here is a photo of the cardi I've just finished. The one that I had a little, ahem, accident with. I don't think it'll start to unravel as soon as the little girl puts it on....

 

Just noticed that the towel it's sat on looks dirty in the photo! it isn't - honest - it's just a very faded shade of grey-green.

[Lucy-Lastic 10]

Aw thats cute:D How long did it take out of interest and what pattern was it - I have a niece?

 

LisaH xxx

[Guest]

Aw thats cute:D How long did it take out of interest and what pattern was it - I have a niece?

 

LisaH xxx

The pattern is Sirdar 1559. The sizes go from 0-3 months to 5-6 years. It knitted up really quickly; I think it took about a week in all, but I must admit I worked quite quickly because I really wanted to see how it would turn out. The yarn is Sirdar Snuggly DK in 'Bluebell Mix' and the buttons are from Hobbycraft.

 

I'm also knitting Polly from RYC Classic Bambino. This yarn is absolutely sublime; I'll post a picture tomorrow. It's Cashcotton DK, which is a mix of cotton, angora and cashmere. It's absolutely the softest yarn I've ever used. I think it's wasted on a 16 month old actually...

[Rooty 10]

That cardi is very cute Hecate, looks lovely! 'Polly' looks very nice too, what colour are you doing it in?

 

i've got to knit this if mum has a baby boy, so cute!