One Done, One To Go!

It's all done!  I just need to weave in the ends and block.  I didn't get the 10" length but then again I didn't knit till 6.5" before decrease.  The owner loves it!

Another Test Knit

I am a glutton for punishment!  I have a HUGE shawl (over 1,000 yards) test shawl that needs to be done by the end of July.  July is Tour De Fleece for which my goal this year is just to spin each day.  I missed one and will probably miss a couple more days due to travel.  Then I decide to sign up for another test knit.  I have to say though that both my girls wanted a hat from the test knit.  I hope it will go fast.  I did managed to finish the brim last night and it should be quick after the color work.  If you want to check out the pattern, look here:  http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knit-wit-designs-fans/3458834/1-25#22

Summer Means More KAL

This is my entry for PicnicKnit's Summer Shawl Along #cfssal http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/picnicknits/3431915/76-100#88

We will start knitting June 1st and run through the end of July. There will be prizes along the way, drawings for casting on, using the hashtag #cfssal online, posting pictures/projects, etc. Prizes will include yarn, notions, patterns, and books. I’m working on the prize pile right now!

This is my KAL for Judy Marples's Summer Holiday 2016 KAL http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/judy-marples-design-group/3439873/1-25#8

They Weren't Kidding!

Sorry for the lack of posts!  I somehow managed to hurt my back last Sat and am just starting to feel better.  I ended up going to urgent care on Tuesday since the usual heat pad, rest and Motrin wasn't doing it.  I was in a car accident and sometimes even a strong sneeze can make my back hurt.  I had to take muscle relaxants this time though.  Those even at 1/2 a dose puts me to sleep and I don't get anything done!

I did managed to finish spinning my Wool Gathering 50% merino/50% silk.  I just need to ply it.

I did finish my cowl too!

Needles:  Size 9 circulars
Yarn:  The Verdant Gryphon Codex in Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/happy-hoppin-cowl

Finish Plying BME

I got 584 yards from my 8 oz of Merino/Silk from BME (Bee Mice Elf).  It's 20 WIP which is about fingering weight.

I've been finishing projects and wanted to start one for me.  Details:

Needles:  Size 9 circulars
Yarn:  The Verdant Gryphon Codex in Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/happy-hoppin-cowl

FO and Currently Spinning

I started these socks in Jan.  They aren't hard but I do have to look at the chart.  I finally finished them.  Details:
Needles:  Size 2 circular
Yarn:   The Verdant Gryphon Bugga! in Western Corsair?
Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/golly-2

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I'm currently n-ply this 8 oz of Bee Mice Elf 80% Merino/20% silk.  The colorway is Oceanic.  I hope to get good yardage out of it.

Same Old Same Old

I'm still working on washing all my handspun yarn.  I had a big bag and probably have 2 more washes to do.  I do about 6 yarns at one time so that is about 24 skeins to wash.  I haven't taken on any more new projects because I have SO many WIP that I need to finish.  I have a couple of Christmas gifts and would love to finish this shark scarf so hubby can wear it this fall/winter.

Needle: Size 4 Circular
Yarn:  Cascade Yarns Heritage Solids and Quatro Colors in Steel and Marine
Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/save-the-sharks-argyle-scarf

I'm almost done these socks for hubby too.  Good thing he doesn't like long cuffs (not like my Father-In-Laws 7" of cuff Christmas socks).

Needles:  Size 2 circular
Yarn:   The Verdant Gryphon Bugga! in Western Corsair?
Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/golly-2

Heels Turned

I got around to turning the heels on my 2 pair of socks.  They will make great travelling knitting.  The complicated part is turn the heel after that its easy.  I don't mind shawls but most of my WIP are full of charts (which are not easy to do while travelling).  I have a double knit that isn't too hard but trying to keep to yarn cakes from tangling isn't a good thing while travelling either.

Needles:  Size 2 circular
Yarn:   The Verdant Gryphon Bugga! in Western Corsair?
Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/golly-2

Needles:  Size 0 circulars
Yarn:  JulieSpins MN400 Merino/Nylon in Cherry with Sprinkles
Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sprucey-lucy