tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646Fri, 01 May 2026 18:18:46 +0000Project SpectrumSocksWickedDishclothsBejeweledBooksCentral ParkFinished ObjectsLe SlouchSewingWhite Silk SweaterYarnBookmarksCable FootiesCombination KnittingContinental MethodCrochetFixationHidcote Garden ShawlHoodieNoni Adventure BagRandomRebeccaMagSomewhat CowlBaby SocksBlushing GranniesBridgetown Belt BagCandy Cane HatCascade 220Collared TankCollegeDorm ClearoutEspiritFetchingFinishingFlowersGaugeGraduationHunter's blanketI Like YouKALsKnitting Lingerie StyleLostMacMaggieMonthly Dishcloth ExchangeMovingMulti-Yarn ShawlNotionsPattern MusingsProgressRavelryRusted RootRutabagaSenior YearSideways SocksSimple SewingSnB ToteSummerValentine PillowVogue ModelingWeekend Knitsallie knitsAn ode to yarn, knitting, crochet, reading books, environmental issues, music, life and a lack of time to do everything I plan on accomplishing.noreply@blogger.com (allie)Blogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-6889090111270826291Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:10:00 +00002007-06-16T02:16:19.450-04:00MovingWhite Silk SweaterMoving to a new URLThis will be my last Blogger post, I have created a <a href="; via wordpress (I succombed to Ravelry advice).<br />For the next few days, I will probably be playing w/ widgets, template, etc. But I am knitting voraciously and should have lots of silken progress coming your way soon.<br /><br />My new site is also easier:<br /> />Link <a href=" />My blogger page has always had a sort of funny link, so maybe this will make life in general less confusing (Oh, if it were only that simple).<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone!2007/06/moving-to-new-url.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-5806139507201017293Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:22:00 +00002007-06-13T20:59:12.469-04:00DishclothsFinished ObjectsRebeccaMagWhite Silk SweaterProductivity<a title="Ballband Dishcloth" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I finished the Ballband Dishcloth last night at a friend's house. <br />Pattern: Ball Band Dishcloth from Mason-Dixon Knitting<br />Cast-on: June 11, 2007/ Finished: June 12, 2007 (<24 hour projects are great for summer!)<br />Yarn: Sugar n Cream Cotton in Cornflower Blue, Ecru, and Sage, using up leftovers<br />Needles: US 7<br />Thoughts: Quick projects are such a great feeling when you finish! I made this dishcloth for my mother, as I don't need them while still living at home. I loved how quick the 4 row slip stitch pattern went, so rewarding.<br /><br />And now I know just what to work on next.<br />The Pick:<br /><a title="White Silk Sweater: Day 5" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Rebecca White Silk Sweater in Regal Silk<br />I enjoy the silk and the pattern. I began writing this post and listing excuses not to work on this sweater. Now, however, I see that the problems are simple to fix and the sweater doesn't have too much left to go. I plan on picking it up right now while I read Pride and Prejudice for my summer reading challenge.<br /><br />Here's a fun shot of all the dishcloths I've made my mother:<br /><a title="Drawer of Dishcloths" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a>2007/06/productivity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-4422678150339625889Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:11:00 +00002007-06-13T20:55:04.696-04:00Baby SocksDishclothsDorm ClearoutValentine PillowKnit, Knit, Knit as Fast as I CanThis fall, I'll be moving into a teeny, tiny dorm room. And I have overwhelming amounts of UFO's, yarn, and books!<br />UFO's are my current focus.<br /><a title="VP: Ran out of yarn" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Tonight I worked on a Valentine Pillow(something I cast on before I became a yarn snob). And ran out of yarn.<br /><br /><a title="Baby sock w/ ugly toe" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Then, I picked up my first Better-than-Booties Baby Sock and I screwed the toe up royally.<br /><a title="Screwed-Up Toe" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />So far, my attempts at finishing these projects are failing miserably.<br /><br />I received Mason-Dixon Knitting today from KnitPicks and I plan on making a few ballband dishcloths to rid myself of my overflowing cotton stash.<br /><br />More progress and hopefully a few FO's coming soon.2007/06/knit-knit-knit-as-fast-as-i-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-1486674147182363365Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:05:00 +00002007-06-07T00:43:11.407-04:00BooksEspiritI Like YouKnitting Lingerie StyleRavelrySideways SocksSimple SewingRecent ObsessionsI got my Ravelry invite this morning! It was very exciting: I've already added many projects and as much yarn as I could before my camera's battery died and I got tired of taking pictures. It's definitely as much fun as I heard it was-- hats off to <a href="; and her husband for taking on such a project.<br />I bought a few books the other day:<br /><a title="Knitting Lingerie Style" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><a href=" style="font-style:italic;">Knitting Lingerie Style</span></a> is such a beautiful book and with many patterns I love and cannot wait to knit. I ordered some elann <a href="; last night so I can make the basic bra and panty set(Orchid Pink) and the thigh-high stockings(Chamois). Very excited!<br /><br /><a title="Simple Sewing with a French Twist" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I've been eying this book for a while. What drew me to it initially was the French Twist part, but <a href=" style="font-style:italic;">Simple Sewing with a French Twist</span></a> has many simple projects that I think even I could make.<br /><br /><a title="I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Last, but most certainly not least, is Amy Sedaris' new book <a href=" style="font-style:italic;">I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence</span></a>. It is amazing. I was reading it yesterday in the same room as Hunter and I kept bursting out laughing. He thought I was a little crazy, but I never said I wasn't. She makes me want to throw amazing parties and be just the quirky woman that I am. Love it... it's been my night-time reading for the past two days!<br /><br />Also, I've been anxious to make nona's <a href=" socks</a>, but I didn't have the right size circulars. I ordered a few of KnitPick's classic circulars so that I can knit them as soon as the needles arrive. They will be arriving with a couple more books, ones I've also been lusting after for quite a while.<br /><br />Until next time, I will be wasting hours upon hours of my life, and possibly losing real-life friends, while I play with Ravelry!2007/06/recent-obsessions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-3853915319521530812Tue, 29 May 2007 18:09:00 +00002007-05-30T14:42:39.535-04:00Collared TankRusted RootSocksSummerWhite Silk SweaterYarnSummer Knits<span style="font-weight:bold;">Summer Projects</span><br />I have cast-on/swatched/purchased yarn for 3 different summer tops:<br /><br />White Silk Sweater from Rebecca 33<br /><a title="White Silk Sweater: Day 5" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I even took it with me to NC for Memorial Day:<br /><a title="Lake Visit with My White Silk Sweater: Day 3" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />This pattern is originally written to be knit flat in two pieces, but I wanted to knit it in the round, so I had to re-chart the lace, cast-on, etc.<br /><a title="White Silk Sweater Notes" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />Collared Tank from KnitSimple Spring/Summer 07<br /><a title="Cotton Twist for Collared Tank" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Cotton Twist<br /><br />Rusted Root<br /><a title="Cotton Fleece for Rusted Root" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Cotton Fleece<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Summer Socks</span><br /><a title="DSCN2167.JPG" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />After I modeled for Loopville, I bought some yarn (and they gave me a discount!)<br /><a title="Sherbet Sockotta" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><a title="Denim Sockotta" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I'm hoping to make <a href=" sideways socks2007/05/summer-knits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-7861174221126571629Thu, 24 May 2007 05:17:00 +00002007-05-24T01:20:53.091-04:00Noni Adventure BagProgressAdventure Bag ProgressThis bag has accompanied me everywhere this week and it's growing quickly!!<br /><a title="Noni Adventure Bag" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />I have lots of pictures and little time, so a longer post will be coming probably Friday as tomorrow's Girl's Night Out, and of course I'll be taking the bag.2007/05/adventure-bag-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-3148812002989903158Tue, 22 May 2007 00:42:00 +00002007-05-22T11:34:35.840-04:00RandomRandomnessI have been intrigued by everyone's random things and found many of them to be like mine, so I tried to find some original ones (I know I'm too random).<br />Here goes:<br />1. I am a night person. Whenever I want to get things done, I start around 2 am and work, work, work until it's done. If I try to do it during the day, it doesn't get done.<br /><br />2. I love French. I watch movies and TV shows in French whenever I have that option. I also love to listen to French music and sometimes translate songs and sing the lyrics in French. Also, I have a list of French knitting terms and sometimes I will read that for fun as well.<br /><br />3. I hate heat. For a southern girl, that makes things tough. My pale skin and blonde hair is linked to my Norweigan heritage which prompts me to carry SPF 50 in my purse and offer it to friends whenever we go on an outdoor adventure.<br /><br />4. I am a very idealogical person and believe that I will be able to do everything I want to in my life. Making my own beauty products, making my own clothes, baking bread, cooking with food from my garden, spinning my own yarn, having my own sheep, being completely sustainable while traveling EVERYWHERE as I begin school studying International Business, etc. You name it, I probably want to do it.<br /><br />5. One of the most gratifying feelings to me is parking perfectly in a tight spot. Why? I don't know, but whenever I execute a perfect parking job I feel strangely proud of myself.<br /><br />6. I have a fear of finishing knitting projects. Sewing seams, weaving in ends... it all scares me. I am a perfectionist and I always want my knitting to be perfect. The finishing/seaming of a knit reveals to me whether or not I'm happy with the project. Usually, there's something "glaring," but I suck it up and know that if it was perfect, I probably wouldn't be as happy with it.<br /><br />7. I am an avid reader, or at least I used to be. Knitting has taken up a lot of my reading time and I have ADD, which makes it hard for me to concentrate on audiobooks. So, I now own more books that I have NOT read than I have. Luckily, I have learned how to knit and read, so this summer I hope to finish MANY of the books I own!!2007/05/randomness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-3014022916770648565Mon, 21 May 2007 01:31:00 +00002007-05-21T00:56:16.523-04:00Cascade 220GraduationNoni Adventure BagVogue ModelingShort and Sweet UpdateOh, it's been a very busy week. Graduation, which included lots of family in town, left little time for blogging this week. I do, however, have some knitty news.<br />My new project:<br /><a title="Noni Adventure Bag and Cascade 220 Heathers" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />A great felted bag for summer made with Cascade 220 (my first experience with this yarn and it's been a good one).<br /><br />Next, I went to my LYS and they currently have the Vogue Knitting Summer 2007 trunk show in town. Since they have the trunk show, there will be a piece on a local show and I will be modeling one of the garments tomorrow on tv!! I'm very excited and it's also one of my favorite patterns of the issue. <br /><a title="VK Spring/Summer 2007" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Anyway, more pics, thoughts, and a whole lotta bag progress coming your way very soon!2007/05/short-and-sweet-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-9145684446949599879Mon, 14 May 2007 03:38:00 +00002007-05-14T00:31:11.672-04:00Central ParkFinished ObjectsProject SpectrumRandomTa da!<a title="Yarn Ends" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />That can only mean one thing. <br />Yes, the Central Park Hoodie is finally finished and I wore it tonight! And I just realized that it also coincides with green for Project Spectrum!<br /><a title="Finished Central Park Hoodie" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Cast-on: November 14 ,2006/ Finished: May 13, 2007<br />Pattern: Central Park Hoodie from Knitscene Fall 2006<br />Size: 36" and fits great!<br />Yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted color #1233 , 4.5 skeins<br />Needles: 4.5 mm(US 7) and 5.5 mm(US 9) Clover Takumi for the body and 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options<br />Modifications: I read the double cable chart backwards on the back, so I made the sleeve cables match.<br /><br />For a bit of randomness, I found this after emptying out the purse I took with me to Europe last summer. Which is perfect cause my lips have been cracking so much lately.<br /><a title="My lips are saved, quite unexpectedly" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a>2007/05/ta-da.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-1695113260696325114Fri, 11 May 2007 04:38:00 +00002007-05-12T14:12:33.721-04:00Central ParkFinishingSenior YearDetermination and Its Knitting BenefitsThis week I've been taking a few AP exams, I went into 2 of 3 determined and sure of myself: English and Calculus... Government was disastrous. All the studying and just the feeling of determination (also the adrenaline rush of the end of the semester/high school!) made me determined to finish a project: The Central Park Hoodie.<br /><a title="CPH Ribbed Edge" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I picked up and knit the edging, the seams have been sewn and by tomorrow all of the (MANY) ends will be woven in and I'll have my FIRST completed sweater.<br />Stay tuned for more fibery goodness!2007/05/determination-and-its-knitting-benefits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-1311297250622580847Thu, 03 May 2007 03:40:00 +00002007-05-02T23:44:57.883-04:00BookmarksCandy Cane HatCombination KnittingContinental MethodDishclothsRelaxing Knits<a title="Today's Knits" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I've been relaxing this week before everything begins next week. Doing the daily rows of my KAL seemed to be just the trick. I had to leave in a hurry for a meeting and took a hat I'd started a while ago, frogged part of it, and left it sitting alone for months. It got some love today, but I forgot the book with the pattern and had to hope I could remember the stripe width (Candy Cane Hat from Handknit Holidays).<br />Yesterday I said I'd be trying some combination knitting and, people, I think I'm sold. It's so quick. My one problem is keeping a consistent gauge, but practice makes perfect, right?2007/05/relaxing-knits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-3343830823789454281Wed, 02 May 2007 03:13:00 +00002007-05-01T23:46:21.616-04:00BookmarksCombination KnittingContinental MethodCrochetDishclothsKALsMay: Day 1Spring and the end of the semester has sent me into small project mode. I finished two crochet coasters yesterday.<br /><a title="And then there were two" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Started: April 30, 2007/ Finished: April 30, 2007, but I still have to weave in ends and block them a bit.<br />Yarn: Sugar n Cream Cotton in Yellow and Cornflower Blue<br />Hook: G/6 4.25 mm<br />Pattern: Soft Coaster from <a href=" style="font-style:italic;">Cozy Crochet</span></a><br /><br />This morning I woke up with 2 KAL's Day 1 messages in my inbox. As soon as I got home this afternoon, I cast on my bookmark. I'm using some leftover sock yarn and size 0 Knitpicks needles because I don't own any size 1's. I decided for such a small project I would attempt to knit in the continental method. I think I've got it down pretty well, but I do need to work at keeping a constant gauge. It's even green for Project Spectrum, unplanned of course.<br /><a title="May Bookmark" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />Once I finished my rows on the bookmark, I cast on my dishcloth. I am also knitting the dishcloth in the continental method... hoping to be knitting faster soon.<br /><a title="May Dishcloth" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />Also, I was watching <a href=" Gritty</a> with Annie Modesitt and she was discussing Combination Knitting with which I am completely intrigued. Tomorrow I will try to incorporate the combo knitting with the continental. Pretty excited, really.2007/05/may-day-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-6091017300775855055Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:34:00 +00002007-04-28T12:23:56.586-04:00LostMacMulti-Yarn ShawlMy new set-upFinally, I got my own computer: such a gratifying thing. Before, I had to share with the rest of my family and sometimes they had more <s>time-consuming</s> important things to do than my blogging- they're Muggles, they wouldn't understand.<br /><a title="My new set-up" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Last night, I caught up on the last two episodes of Lost. While I watched Lost on my beautiful new Mac, I decided I needed some mindless knitting. The Multi-Yarn Shawl is perfect: row after row of plain old stockinette.<br />I'm really hoping having my own computer will make blogging so much simpler, and already I think it does. Still learning the Mac, since I'm an ex-PC user. Wish me luck! Everyone have a great weekend of knitting!!2007/04/my-new-set-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-4090035675537006195Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:35:00 +00002007-04-24T19:37:44.963-04:00Blushing GranniesBooksPattern MusingsRebeccaMagApril UpdateI haven't posted in a few weeks and I really have no excuse-- just business combined with laziness. I've been taking plenty of pictures, but then I can't find the time to post. So, with graduation coming up in 3 weeks, I think, I will have much more time to knit and post. Also, this weekend I will finally be getting my own computer which will make blogging a lot less of a hassle. Now here's a comprehensive list of what I've been buying, knitting, crocheting, and thinking about kniting.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">New Treats</span><br /><a title="New Books" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I read Stephanie's new book in 2 days-- I couldn't put it down. I also picked up the new Rebecca mag, my favorite. I've found a project in my new mag that would be perfect for some ArtYarns Regal Silk I've had in my stash for about a year:<br /><a title="Planned Project" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />The shrug on the front is absolutely adorable as well-- I'm planning on making it with either Louet Euroflax or KnitPicks new CotLin.<br /><a title="Planned Project" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />While I was out buying books, I picked up some yarn to celebrate Lent's ending. I gave up buying yarn for Lent and it was fairly difficult, I'm happy I made it through alive. Anyway, the yarn is also in keeping with Project Spectrum's colors.<br /><a title="Project Spectrum Goodies" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />The soak is for blocking my Cabled Footies. The MIssion Falls 1824 Cotton is in a great bubblegum pink with which I plan to make a crochet cap from last summer's Rebecca: <br /><a title="Rebecca Crochet Cap" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Blushing Grannies</span><br />I loved this pattern the first time I saw it:<br /><a title="Blushing Grannies Pattern" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Blushing Grannies is from the Feb/Mar 07 issue of Crochet Today.<br /><a title="Blushing Granny" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />This is a close-up of the squares-- I'm really enjoying the crocheting. So far, I've completed 8. Blushing Grannies is destined to be my dorm bedspread next year, but I've got quite a few months to finish.<br /><a title="Stack of Blushing Grannies" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Choices</span><br />This week my LYS is having an anniversary sale and I've limited myself to purchasing enough Tahki Cotton Classic for one summer top. Here are the two I am trying to decide between. Any input would be great and color suggestions would also be helpful.<br /><a title="Tank Choice A" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Tank from Knitting Nature<br /><a title="Tank Choice B" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Tank from KnitSimple's Spring/Summer 2007 issue, I think.2007/04/april-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-9132524344526589980Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:40:00 +00002007-04-02T17:48:58.057-04:00FlowersProject SpectrumPS for Spring<span style="font-weight:bold;">Pink, Yellow, and Green</span><br /><br /><a title="Full Shot of Favorite Tree" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a> <br />My Favorite Tree and a close-up of the blossoms:<br /><a title="My favorite tree" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Here are some more shots of flowers in my yard:<br /><a title="More Pink Flowers" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><a title="Azaleas" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><a title="Dandelions" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a>2007/04/ps-for-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-6041169309916395802Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:38:00 +00002007-04-02T01:15:08.077-04:00FixationGaugeProject SpectrumSewingSocksSomewhat CowlFixation Gauge Drives Me CrazyKnitting with Fixation is a lesson in patience for me. I love the way it looks and stretches, but the tension is a pain in the neck.<br /><a title="Cascade Fixation Ankle Socks" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I sat and finished the first sock while reading <span style="font-style:italic;">The Blind Assassin</span>. The second sock I cast on at work, knit the ribbing, turned the heel and decreased the foot and knit it around for a few inches. That night I finished the toe, but didn't graft the toe together until this week. They still need the ends woven in and to be washed, but I will have a great pair of summer socks shortly!<br /><br />Once I finished the Fixation socks, I've been working pretty much exclusively on my Somewhat Cowl, but I had a row or two of tension issues due to being used to knitting with Fixation. The rows aren't very obvious and I'm nearly done with the bottom ribbing. Once I have the body finished I will try it on and make sure everything is as it should or I may be ripping back a few inches to correct the gauge and/or waist increases.<br /><br />I've not sewn another project but I've been doing lots of research and trying to organize a space for sewing. My family also went out of town this weekend to visit an aunt who is a master quilter and I have plans to "study" with her this summer. I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully I'll have some more time to sew this coming week!<br /><br />More pictures will be coming soon and I am combing my stash for projects to work on for the April/May Project Spectrum Colors. Some might even include sewing projcts, I hope.2007/04/fixation-gauge-drives-me-crazy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-8239488161765078554Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:13:00 +00002007-03-23T15:47:34.777-04:00FixationNotionsProject SpectrumSewingSnB ToteSocksSomewhat CowlSewing ExtravaganzaI put my sewing "skills" to work these past two days and made a bag I am proud of. My first project has MANY imperfections, but it's a tote for my knitting and any extra bag is good. <br />My main screw-ups were:<br />Using my rotary cutter and not making a straight line<br />Threading the machine wrong (the bobbin, too)<br />Sewing the top of my tote closed<br />Mainly, I just got very skilled at using a seam ripper and developed many new and interesting curses each time I made a rookie mistake.<br /><br />Here she is in all her blue splendor:<br /><a title="My First Solo Sewing Gig" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />And she's already been put to use in storing my Somewhat Cowl:<br /><a title="Somewhat Cowl in my NEW BAG!!!" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />I don't have too much time before I have to go to work, so I'll leave you with some Project Spectrum shots I've been meaning to share. The movies I had to include because I watched them this week and was excited about their "blue-ness".<br /><a title="Project Spectrum Blues" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />1. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'Periwinkle Fixation');">Periwinkle Fixation</a>, 2. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'Blue Needle Case');">Blue Needle Case</a>, 3. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'T-Pins on the Cheap, and Blue, Too');">T-Pins on the Cheap, and Blue, Too</a>, 4. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'AnotherBlueMovie-Bewitched');">AnotherBlueMovie-Bewitched</a>, 5. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'Blue Plymouth Galway for Felted Bowl');">Blue Plymouth Galway for Felted Bowl</a>, 6. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'Blue-ish Rotary Cutter');">Blue-ish Rotary Cutter</a>, 7. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'Periwinkle Fixation Socks' Heel Flap');">Periwinkle Fixation Socks' Heel Flap</a>, 8. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'BlueMovie- AGoodYear');">BlueMovie- AGoodYear</a>, 9. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'My Blue Tools');">My Blue Tools</a>, 10. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'Periwinkle Fixation Sock');">Periwinkle Fixation Sock</a>, 11. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'Somewhat Cowl in my NEW BAG!!!');">Somewhat Cowl in my NEW BAG!!!</a>, 12. <a href="javascript:choosePhoto(0, ';, 'My First Solo Sewing Gig');">My First Solo Sewing Gig</a>2007/03/sewing-extravaganza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-2441647448629212931Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:41:00 +00002007-03-14T21:00:05.727-04:00BejeweledBridgetown Belt BagCable FootiesLe SlouchWeekend KnitsCable Footies Finished<a title="Knits for a Weekend Away" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />I went to the SouthEastern Theatre Conference this past weekend. And it was a blast!! I took some knits with me to wear: Le Slouch, Bejeweled, and the Bridgetown Belt Bag. I wore them all and felt oh-so-crafty when I could remark that I did, indeed, "knit it myself."<br /><br />The weekend was also filled with lots of knitting time. I cast on the <span style="font-style:italic;">One Skein</span> Cable Footies before I left and finished them this evening. I always finish projects in the evening when it's hard to take a decent picture, but I don't possess the patience to wait until tomorrow to take a picture.<br /><a title="Completed Cable Footies" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />This is the actual color and all that remained of the two skeins (I included a pad of Post-Its for scale).<br /><a title="Mission Falls 1824 Wool- Cable Footies" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Pattern: Cable Footies from <span style="font-style:italic;">One Skein</span><br />Cast-On: March 6, 2007 / Finished: March 14, 2007<br />Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Wool- 2 skeins, color 23<br />Needles: Clover Takumi 4.5 mm (US 7) dpns... the reason I used 7's instead of 8's wasn't that I checked my gauge, but because I didn't double-check the pattens spec's. But they still fit!!<br />Size: Small (Women's 7 1/2 to 8 1/2)<br />Modifications: None that I can think of besides the needle size.<br />Recipient: Hunter's mother... hoping that some knitty goodness can change her heart toward me.<br /><br />Quick, small projects have been what I've been thriving on lately, but I'm not totally sure what my next small project will be. But whatever it is, I'll keep you posted!2007/03/cable-footies-finished.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-9184114037965810280Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:36:00 +00002007-03-12T22:56:07.482-04:00Cable FootiesCollegeSewingBusy, Busy, BusyI cast on a pair of Cable Footies from <a href=" Skein</a> last Wednesday. I finished the first Saturday<br /><a title="Finished Cable Footie" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a> <br />and cast on the second yesterday and I am nearing the finish line. My second pair of socks has been fun-- worsted weight makes the project go by so quickly!! These socks are for my boyfriend, Hunter,'s mother, who enjoys hating me. Bribery works sometimes, doesn't it??<br /><a title="2nd Cable Footie" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />At Urban Outfitters, I bought <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href=" U</a></span> and I CAN'T WAIT to learn how to sew. A little while ago, I played around with my mom's old machine and stitched some muslin, just to get the feel of the machine. I have a long way to go before I achieve anything wearable, but I'm still very excited.<br /><a title="New Book!" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br /><br />College decisions have been nearly finalized and if I go to the nicer, more expensive school that I love, I will be making many sacrifices in the name of frugality. I'm hoping very much that I can take handmade objects to the next level. Wish me luck!2007/03/busy-busy-busy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-6898314512139642781Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:53:00 +00002007-03-01T18:08:26.875-05:00Le SlouchLe Slouch Off the NeedlesI really wanted to finish this hat by last night and I did!!! During <i><a href="; I wove in yarn tails (something I hate!!!)<br />Anyway, Le Slouch is done and I wore it today in the nasty rain. But my hair certainly stayed dry!<br /><a title="DSCN1912.JPG" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Pattern: <a href=" Slouch</a>(pdf) by <a href=" Bernard</a> (one of my fav. designers)<br />Cast-on: February 26, 2007/ Finished: February 28, 2007<br />Yarn: Plymouth Yarn <a href=" Née</a> (50 cotton/50 acrylic) in a color I can't quite define (brown, gray, hints of mauve)-it's color 5, if you're curious. I used a little over one skein. This yarn is SO soft, I can't stop stroking it! And that sheen... I plan to use it for a sweater one of these days- my new LYS has LOTS in stock!!!<br />Needles: Clover Takumi dpns 8's and 9's<br />Mods: Well, it wasn't on purpose, but when it came time to pull the yarn through the rem 6 sts, I had 10 and was too lazy to do anything about it. It looks fine, so I'm not going to worry about those 4 extra sts.2007/03/le-slouch-off-needles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-1088708581598658867Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:21:00 +00002007-02-28T17:29:59.437-05:00Le SlouchProject SpectrumWickedPsst!For Project Spectrum...<br /><a title="DSCN1897.JPG" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Hunter playing w/ adorable Bichon Frise pups.<br /><br /><a title="DSCN1902.JPG" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />Puppies playing with a blue dishtowel are precious... and such a contrast!<br /><br />I'm still knitting... <br />Wicked is nearly finished- but I don't like the seed stitch border at the bottom. So I may frog it and knit some ribbing instead.<br /><br /><a href=" Slouch</a> was cast on Monday with WAY too many stitches, I decided that 68/4=27. I'm not sure what I was thinking. Anyway, I restarted knitting from the much too big beret and I'm nearly to the crown decreases, again. So, I should be finished with pictures by at least the end of the week!<br />I tried on my Le Slouch this afternoon for my mom and she asked what that kind of hat was called-- the one without a top!! So obviously NOT a knitter!2007/02/psst.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-6104770401619447994Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:37:00 +00002007-02-22T23:38:06.554-05:00WickedSleeving It Up Nice<a title="Wicked- sleeves" href="; ><img src="; border="0"/></a><br />This is all I had time for today, but hopefully I will finish the sleeves by the end of the weekend!!2007/02/sleeving-it-up-nice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-5654140388025492035Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:16:00 +00002007-02-20T22:12:28.769-05:00Monthly Dishcloth ExchangeRutabagaWickedWeekend KnitsFor the past week, I've been working mostly on Wicked. I finished the pocket knit it onto the sweater, finished the seed stitch border and bound off the body. I'm moving right along. I still need to do the sleeves, but that won't take long. Hoping to have this finished soon (I know I said that a week or so ago, too). The pose in this pic is pretty funky b/c I was talking on the phone while taking it.<br /><a title="Wicked: all but the sleeves" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br /><br />I went away for the weekend and took a small project with me: Rutabaga from the <a href=" 07 Knitscene</a>. And I finished it! And I love, love, love it!! I can't stop touching it-- I now love <a href=" Sheep Cotton Fleece</a>.<br /><a title="KnitScene Rutabaga Bag" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br />Pattern: Rutabaga from <a href=" Spring 07</a><br />Yarn: 1 1/3 skeins Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Teddy Bear (the name fits the color PERFECTLY!!!) See how much is left of the second skein?<br />Needles: KnitPicks Options US 10 1/2 , of course, and Clover Takumi 10 1/2 dpn for strap and 3-needle bind-off<br />Modifications: None- a very well-written pattern<br />Notes: I LOVE this bag and have plans to make another one as a gift to have on hand, but that probably won't happen anytime soon.<br /><br />Monthly Dishcloth February Exchange:<br /><a title="Monthly Dishcloth Feb. Exchange" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br />I received a beautiful package with two dishcloths, candy, note cards, and some beaded stitch markers.<br />Also, on the card, she wrote my name the same way I do (something I've never seen before and I got ridiculously excited):<br /><a title="Allie the way I write it" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hope everyone has a great week!!2007/02/weekend-knits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (allie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21984646.post-8899747917263761963Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:13:00 +00002007-02-14T22:33:37.575-05:00BejeweledMaggieWickedTruckin'- A Post of Wicked PicturesIt's been a week/weekend of progress. Wicked is nearing the finish line-- it will be my first completed sweater!! My excitement has kept me going round after round.<br /><a title="DSCN1826.jpg" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br />I marked the pocket placement with some new stitch markers, I had to make a special trip, but it was worth it.<br /><a title="DSCN1846.jpg" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br />The pocket is nearly finished in this picture. I cast it on this morning...<br /><a title="DSCN1845.jpg" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br />And by 9 tonight it was a part of my sweater!!<br /><a title="DSCN1853.jpg" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br />I stil have 2/3 of the seed stitch border left, but that will take very little time, I was just getting a little burnt out (I've spend probably um... 5 hours on this sweater today).<br /><br />In Other News (or some Bejeweled Eye Candy):<br /><a title="DSCN1825.jpg" href=" src="; border="0" /></a><br />This is Maggie, Hunter's dog. She's so sweet and I love the contrast of my violet Bejeweled and her fluffy white fur!!<br /><br />Hopefully, I will be onto the sleeves