Yeah, it’s been quite a while since my last knitting blog post. I’ve been blogging much more about hiking. But I’ve still been knitting! (Just not writing about it.) There are a couple new things I can’t reveal just yet, but here are some highlights of 2016 and early 2017. First, let’s catch up with 2016:
Striped Yoke Cardigan – cream is Cascade Eco Wool; yoke stripes and trim on cuffs, hem and neckband is my own handspun from Spunky Eclectic targhee fiber.
Garter Rib Kroy Socks – these are toe up with an afterthought heel.
Koigu Fingerless Mitts that I knit for a photo shoot for work.
Panda Cotton Toe-Up Garter Rib Socks – my own design, done for work. These have a slip-stitch heel. Free pattern download available with purchase of the yarn from Patternworks – while the yarn lasts, it’s discontinued.
Kaffe Socks – the yarn is Regia Design Line Kaffe Fassett Stripe Collection, a leftover sample skein from work several years ago.
Vanilla Arne & Carlos Socks – my own fill-in-the-blank sock pattern, these in plain stockinette. Toe up with a slip-stitch heel.
Lucy’s Hiking Socks – made these for my hiking buddy, Lucy. These are also my fill-in-the-blank socks pattern, plain stockinette with slip-stitch heel.
“Milli Vanilli” Ostrom Cowl. It’s knit in Berroco’s Millefiori yarn, which my assistant and I affectionately refer to as Milli Vanilli at work. This was knit as a shop sample for Patternworks – free pattern from Berroco, with modifications for 2 colors of Millefiori by Andra Asars (roentgen on Ravelry).
Had to make more TV tray socks to replace worn-out ones. These are leftover Miss Babs Yummy Superwash in the Woodland Viola colorway.
Not Quite Kaffe Pastel Socks – another leftover sample skein of Regia Kaffe Fassett Stripe Collection, in uncharacteristically Kaffe pastel colors.
Corn Snake Socks II – finally made myself a pair to match the ones I knit for my BFF in 2008! Exact same color of Trekking XXL, same stitch pattern with a slight modification to add traveling stitches at each side of the front and back.
Purple Army Socks – my fill-in-the-blank socks again, this time in garter rib with a slip-stitch heel. Purple Army is the nickname for the NH Women’s Hiking group on Facebook.
Bobobuffstrom! This is a multifunctional accessory, using the free Ostrom pattern from Berroco. Modified to a smaller circumference and using two colors of Berroco Boboli yarn (now discontinued). Leftover sample skeins from the office, yet again. Fold in half and wear as a cowl, leave it full length and pull up as a hood, Put it on your head, twist and fold over to make a double-thick hat.
For further details on these projects, see my Ravelry page (login required to see the page, but the specific projects below are set for public viewing).
- Striped Yoke Cardigan
- Garter Rib Kroy Socks (afterthought heel)
- Koigu Fingerless Gloves (photo shoot/shop sample for work)
- Panda Cotton Garter Rib Socks (design/photo shoot/shop sample for work)
- Kaffe Socks
- Vanilla Arne & Carlos Socks
- Lucy’s Hiking Socks
- Milli Vanilli Ostrom Cowl (shop sample for work)
- Yummy TV Tray Socks
- Not Quite Kaffe Pastel Socks
- Corn Snake Socks II
- Purple Army Socks
- Bobobuffstrom Cowl/Hood/Hat
Next, here’s what I’ve completed so far this year (except for the stuff I can’t share yet):
2-Color Mittens using Ty-Dy Wool leftover from a hat.
Millebuffstrom – another multifunctional cowl/hood/hat using the modified Ostrom cowl pattern and 2 colors of Millefiori yarn. Just finished last Friday, but haven’t taken a final photo yet.
YET ANOTHER leftover sample skein of Kaffe Fassett Stripe Collection sock yarn for YET ANOTHER pair of fill-in-the-blank socks in garter rib. Just finished these last Sunday, haven’t taken a finished photo yet.
Further details on these are on my Ravelry page – direct public links to the projects appear below.
