I am nuts.

No seriously. I'm nuts. And it's all my friend Gretchen's fault. If you're wondering what that is, it's 430 stitchen joined in a round (hopefully not twisted) of Wollmeise lace. Yes. I'm apparently making a cowl that will reach to my knees out of over half a skein (that's over 1,000 yards) of laceweight yarn. Once again - all Gretchen's fault.

Ombre Monkey Socks

Monkey socks are the best socks. And they're even better when they change color all by themselves. Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A. Yarn: Bounless Sock Moki by Play at Life Fiber Arts in Acid Trail

Iron Maiden

I knit a shawl for a friend: Pattern: Iron Maiden by MaidenBrooklyn Yarn: Wollmeise Pure in O Tannenbaum

I Have Lost My Mojo

I have lost my crafting mojo. My loom sits warped, but unwoven. My quilt top is still in strips. And my knitting is going just about nowhere.

I finally finished the second toe on my Whirly Socks this morning, though, so maybe things are looking up? I can hope.



Yarn: GothSocks in Fairy Folk
Pattern: Whirly Socks by Louise Robert

Ruby Asterope

I finally managed to finish and block the shawl that's been on my needles since...April. Wow, this should not have taken so long. It was a really fun shawl to knit, but I'm not 100% sold on the finished project. The pattern is great, but the yarn may be slightly too variegated for my taste. I may end up gifting it.



Pattern: Asterope by Romi
Yarn: Sundara Fingering Silky Merino

Sweater Progress

I'm still plugging away on my WM DK sweater. I followed the instructions and blocked it before joining the fronts and backs, which made for a nice photo op.



Since this pic I've started the left sleeve. Hopefully I'll be able to wear the completed sweater in the new year.

Kissing Koi Cast-On

I've been in love with the Kissing Koi Mittens pattern for years. And I finally realized I had the perfect reason to knit them! In my quest to finish off some of my winter accessory sets, I found the blue malabrigo sock yarn that I'd put aside for gloves/mittens to go with my Gretel hat and Honey Cowl. After some Rav searches I had the brilliant idea of using the blue as background to some bright orange koi! I cast-on last night - it's looking pretty spiffy so far.



Pattern: Kissing Koi Mittens by Lisa Perruse
Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Impressionist Sky and Wollmeise Pure Sock in Campari Orange

As Fast As A Speeding Bullet

I made a very late in the day decision to make my mom's birthday present this year. Well, actually, after the day, since I started knitting on the day of her birthday.

I wanted to use the yarn I had recovered from the sweater I made for her a couple of years ago (it didn't fit). It's a LE blue in Sundara's Aran Silky Merino.

I started with a shawl, which went from cast-on to blocking in two days, due to non-stop election coverage viewing.



And since I had a bunch of yarn left over, and my mom keeps complementing my berets, I made her a matching hat. In 24 hours - cast-on Friday night, wove in the ends on Saturday night. It was a miracle of efficiency.



Together they make a lovely set.



I had a chance to give them to her when she came into the city - turned out to be the perfect gift as she had not dressed for the cold, raw weather. All in all, a success!

Yarn: Sundara Aran Silky Merino
Shawl Pattern: Autumn Blush  by Joji Locatelli
Hat Pattern: Gretel by Ysolde

WM DK

As I have fallen for the siren call of Wollmeise DK, I felt the need to actually knit with it. So I've cast-on an Anna Maria Cardigan from Connie Chang Chinchio's book Textured Stitches. I've been getting in some good knitting time watching the playoffs (which came to an abrupt end due to the Yankees inability to hit) and the presidential debates (or actually, avoiding the presidential debates, as I ended up watching the last one on mute).

Woven Shawl

I finished my Wollmeise LaceGarn shawl. It's truly spectacular - pretty much all owing to the beautiful color. Although I'll take some credit for the awesome fringe. :)

I did ultimately manage to finish my olympics sweater, if rather later than I had hoped.



It fits nicely, although the collar is too tight for me to be able to fasten it all the way to the top. For now I'm wearing it open, I may decide to add fastenings at a later date.

Pattern: Cameo by Wendy Bernard
Yarn: Sundara Yarn Sport Merino

Knitter's Elbow

In my zeal to finish my Ravelympics sweater, I may have done myself some damage. Apparently I am currently suffering from knitter's elbow. Ooops. So what is a girl to do, when she can't knit? Weave, apparently. :) I've finally broken out some of my Wollmeise Lacegarn for a project!



It's a plan weave, warped at 24" wide.

In my quest for Ravelympics fame I have once again...failed. But I got way farther than last time, which is something, right?

I decided to try to complete a sweater, using my steadily growing Sundara stash. I got through the torso, but was unable to even start the sleeves before the closing ceremonies. Ah well, someday I will finish it.



Yarn: Sundara Sport in LE Blue
Pattern: Cameo by Wendy Bernard

I finally finished my first pair of Wollmeise socks! They're a bit snug, but absolutely lovely.



Yarn: Wollmeise Twin in Tiefer See
Pattern: Firestarter by Yarnissima

And I have cast on yet another pair of stripey socks - this time with spiraling eyelets for a bit of interest.



Yarn: Gothsocks Laudenum in Fairy Folk
Pattern: Whirly Socks by Loise Robert

Bookworm Socks!

And here are my completed Bookworm Socks! They are so cozy, between the MCN content of the yarn and the snuggly 2x2 ribbing.