It Only took 3 years

I finally finished these gloves!  I started these when I started working at Jo Ann.  They are made with Patons North America Silk Bamboo.  I didn't like the amount of knots in the yarn.  It's only 102 yards per skein but there would be at least 3 knots.  These took forever because while I was working there wasn't much time to knit.  Cables aren't hard but they take time and some concentration to make them right.  I am really glad though to finished them finally.  I'm trying really hard this year to finish up some of my long lasting projects (ones that are 2 years old and still not done).  Pattern:   http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-partings

A couple of Finished Objects!

I wish I had more handspun yarn for the Mermaid shawl.  It is so nice but I like my shawls a bit bigger.  Too bad the dyer has been sick and unable to dye more.

The handspun shawl made from 7 different types of yarn is HUGE!  It's more like a blanket and once I wash it, it will be even bigger.

Another WIP

When I get not feeling well, I like to start new projects.  I know its kind of backwards.  I have plenty of WIP to work on.  Something new distracts me from not feeling good.  I've been seeing so many lovely beaded projects and so I decided to try my hand at one.  I even got a special beader for my beaded projects.

Size 6 & 7 circular needles

Sun Valley Fibers MCN Lace in Plum Crazy

Pattern:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mermaids-song


Here is the beader:

 

I got it here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/103990194/10mm-fleegle-beader-please-read-the?ref=shop_home_active_11

 

 

 

Turning heels on Socks

I have another sock at this point too but I haven't taken any pictures.

I'm almost done this HUGE shawl.  It will be more like a blanket by the time its done.  The problem is that I'm on the last skein of yarn.  How many rows do I knit before I do a picot bind off (which will eat up lots of yarn).  It's like playing yarn chicken and I usually run out of yarn.

Plugging Along

I'm still trying to finish up some old WIP and work on all the new ones I started.  Here is some pictures of the progress.  Details on the projects can be found on the knitting blog (link on the right side).

Happy New Year!

Let the WIP begin!  I casted on this last night from some handspun that is sparkly.

So far I've casted on 3 projects and plan at least 2 more.  Details on all of these projects can be found on my Knitting blog (link on the right side).

The brown socks are my Father-in-Law's Christmas present.  I usually start them early since I have to knit 7" of the cuff and I get bored easily (even with a 12 row repeat pattern).

Merry Christmas!

I've been trying really hard to finish off some WIP and at least knit on some WIP before the new year.  Here are some FO and yarn that I got for Christmas.