tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359937492024-02-07T05:15:40.797-08:00Midnightsky FibersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.comBlogger555125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-70117416943252252212012-01-17T17:05:00.000-08:002012-01-17T17:05:50.298-08:00First Snow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had the first snow of the season here in Mukilteo! We don't get much snow, so even a few inches is quite novel (and cause of quite a bit of panic!)<br />
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It is perfect weather to wear all of my favorite hand knit items all at once.<br />
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Joey has been quite busy birdwatching! We have dozens of birds on normal days, many many more when it snows. All the cats have been glued to the windows, chirping. </div>
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Check out the<a href="http://blog.libertysyarn.com/bnafa-jenn-midnight-fibers/#"> interview I did with Liberty</a> as part of her<a href="http://blog.libertysyarn.com/better-know-a-fiber-artist/"> Better Know a Fiber Artist series interviewing designers</a>. Thanks for interviewing me, Liberty!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-36027225511385366672012-01-08T10:49:00.000-08:002012-01-08T10:49:23.829-08:00Cables & Garter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so so close to finishing my sweater in Stonehedge Shepard's Wool...just another couple inches on the sleeve until I am done!<br />
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I won't make it with this ball of yarn though- I will have to wind another just for a few yards. The skeins are 250 yards, and I got enough to make a sweater plus hat and scarf or mittens if I wanted, so I am thinking I might need a hat in the cable pattern as well.<br />
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There are a LOT of button holes. Spaced about an inch and a half apart, since I hate it when the front gaps when there is zero or negative ease. I ordered shell buttons in a variety of shapes, 20 (or more) of each to try them out.<br />
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Using the kindle app is much like reading a PDF version of a pattern on your computer- but with the added bonus that it is easy to add notes to yourself!<br />
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To mark my location I use one (or more of the following):<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: yellow;">Highlight</span>. For directions I am only working once, I highlight them to show I have completed the directions. To highlight, right click and select highlight, or click and drag before clicking highlight to highlight a section.</li>
<li>For repeats, I make faux hatch marks by typing in "1" <b>as a note</b>. This works well either every row or every repeat. If I do it for every repeat I add to the note which row I stopped on mid repeat.</li>
<li>Charts- it is easiest to just use a sticky note on my screen. I know, I know, cheating. But hey, it works for me. Since I can't note on the chart what row I stopped on easily (since it is an image), I make a note nearby. </li>
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I have a new camera bag- so I can carry my camera in my purse and still keep my knitting separate.<br />
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My old camera bag is a vintage leather one that belonged to my grandpa. It is a great bag- big enough for camera, lens(s), mini tripod, my ginormous wallet, phone, knitting...but ultimately, I have to carry the camera bag instead of a purse. And sometimes I want it to not be so obvious I am carrying a rather large and expensive (to me) camera. I also didn't want to just get a purse style camera bag- though I probably will someday- since they serve basically the same function of my camera bag I already have.<br />
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Just big enough to fit my camera, a lens, and a few accessories (or knitting gear) in the outside pocket. And it can fit my kindle or paperwork in the bag. Just large enough to still fit in my larger purses along with the latest sweater or shawl project.</div>
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Between the two bags I can store almost all of my camera gear- excluding sundries like the large tripod and light tent. Very handy for keeping everything all in one place and keeping me from mixing filters and other small pieces in with the knitting tools in my desk*.<br />
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*But who are we kidding? Too late for that. There are already stitch markers in my brown camera bag (and maybe a few needles to- what can I say, I padded bag is a great knitting project bag too!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-28588258270332043872011-12-25T08:00:00.000-08:002011-12-25T08:00:00.540-08:00Have a New eReader? Get knitting patterns on it!Have a new Kindle, Fire, Nook, or Ipad? Midnightsky Fibers patterns are available right on your reader for download, from everywhere from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=22&ref_=nb_sb_noss&y=20&field-keywords=midnightsky%20fibers&url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&_encoding=UTF8&tag=httpmidnights-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jenn-wisbeck/id424125667?mt=11">Apple</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/jenn-wisbeck">Barnes and Noble</a>, and more. You can find a list of places to buy Midnightsky Fibers knitting patterns on the <a href="http://www.midnightskyfibers.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=115">retailer page</a>.<br />
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Yesterday (Christmas eve eve) my grandma turned 90. We brought her her favorite dessert- cake with lots and lots of frosting. Happy birthday grandma!</div>
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Whoops. v 1.0 is carried off by Joey before I can get pictures. Let's try that again.<br />
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You can <a href="http://www.midnightskyfibers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_137&products_id=982">get the cat toy pattern here</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-42286647254654337952011-12-24T13:40:00.000-08:002011-12-24T13:40:20.531-08:00Knit a Last Minute Toy for Your Cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy holidays from Midnightsky Fibers! I hope you are having a lovely holiday full of knitting and fibery goodness! Right now you can download the new Cat Toy Pattern for free- just in case you need to knit a last minute gift for your feline friend. You can get it on <a href="http://www.midnightskyfibers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_137&products_id=982">Midnightsky Fibers</a> or the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cat-toy-knitting-pattern">Cat Toy</a> page on Ravelry.<br />
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Knitting on cold nights calls for peppermint hot cocoa- with plenty of whipped cream, of course! <br />
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My obsession with cables and garter stitch and cables continues. A single cable edged in garter stitch makes the perfect button band for a simple everyday sweater (with details like bust shaping and waist shaping!). A simple YO buttonhole will fit nicely with over a dozen small shell buttons- exact shape of the buttons still TBD (oval? square? rectangle? flower?)<br />
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Set the 3<sup>rd</sup> needles aside stitches aside and move
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(Sorry photo colors are a bit off and grainy, these were taken in the dark and before I got my new camera!)<br />
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PS- if you want to work a pointy top like shown above, this is how it was done:<br />
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Join in the round. K3, pm, k3, pm. [2 markers placed, 6 sts]
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Rep Inc Round until 60 sts (less for smaller sizes…)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Inc Round:* Kfb, k to m, sm** around. [4 sts inc per round.]<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hint: You can find out how many total stitches you need by multiplying the number of stitches per inch by the desired size. I.e. if I wanted a hat that was 20 inches around and was getting 4 stitches/inch: 20*4=80, so I would keep increasing until I had 80 stitches. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-77533595317650087172011-12-17T19:01:00.000-08:002011-12-17T19:02:16.174-08:00Good Things: Winter Walk on the Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Cloud cakes (pancakes made with cottage cheese) with strawberry sauce</div>
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The chance to practice impromptu portraits (in front of the lighthouse!) while taking a walk on the beach</div>
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Visiting a friend who works at the only surviving bookstore in town (which belongs to a friend of mine)</div>
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Sparkly sparkly nails thanks to a heavy dose of glitter and shellac polish</div>
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I took my new camera down to the beach to practice white it is finally light out (weekends seem to be the only time I am home when it it light out in the winter!). </div>
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Mukilteo ferry<br />
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Barnacled rocks are my favorite (as long as I a not walking barefoot on them!)<br />
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Matching dogs...Maggie and Mickie I think!<br />
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A seaweed Christmas tree!<br />
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Can you see the starfish in the seagull's mouth? Seagulls will eat starfish MUCH bigger than this one- but it is always surprising (can't believe they don't choke!).<br />
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My new wrist warmers! Doing their job quite nicely, I might add!<br />
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This cat toy is wildly popular in my house- so much so that I had to make 2 before I finally could keep the cats from stealing the cat toy before I could get pictures! I've written up a mini pattern for it...but need to know who wears it better? <a href="https://plus.google.com/115558165321588976909/posts/icVvVYDd3QG">Come let me know over on google +</a>, and whichever one people like more will be the cover picture for the pattern!<br />
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(Yes I know, I have very patient cats! And yes, it did take a ridiculous amount of time to get them to let me balance a cat toy on their heads! )<br />
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Cables and garter stitch continue to be one of my favorite stitch combinations this month!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-80148850939374245182011-12-08T07:27:00.000-08:002011-12-08T07:27:00.597-08:00Noro Silk Garden Sock: A Year Later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQOp1rofCi43lWEXTawrjqm2OtnxyVOaLnJe_VS5vPLCRUbVGhxfO5O-lz4ek85SI_4tBHcdpq7LKNXpknZ4VzVCHQT8KjxDu0JZYlb-NqMcedglBgGzY6PiwxFDb7bsv7gsqpmA/s1600/IMG_0373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQOp1rofCi43lWEXTawrjqm2OtnxyVOaLnJe_VS5vPLCRUbVGhxfO5O-lz4ek85SI_4tBHcdpq7LKNXpknZ4VzVCHQT8KjxDu0JZYlb-NqMcedglBgGzY6PiwxFDb7bsv7gsqpmA/s400/IMG_0373.JPG" width="266" /></a></div> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/noro-silk-garden-sock">Noro Silk Garden Sock </a>is a lovely yarn- silk and wool, tweed, and lovely color variations. The only hesitation? It is just 1 ply (aka a single). Singles sometimes don't wear as well for knitted items that receive heavy wear. That didn't stop me from knitting a pair awhile back. So often you only see the pretty, stylized item right after it is knit. So I thought I would show you how well these socks held up.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pTNjytioc8Q/Tt7wfjwz8MI/AAAAAAAABjI/GOjJf4nmJ9I/s1600/IMG_0107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pTNjytioc8Q/Tt7wfjwz8MI/AAAAAAAABjI/GOjJf4nmJ9I/s320/IMG_0107.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Let's just cross our fingers we don't get snow here, eh? I hate the cold (even with lots of handknits to keep me warm!) I prefer the sparkly version on ornaments!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vg-rIhLDuHo/Tt7wjCFqZPI/AAAAAAAABjQ/DrvumF-swyI/s1600/IMG_0128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vg-rIhLDuHo/Tt7wjCFqZPI/AAAAAAAABjQ/DrvumF-swyI/s320/IMG_0128.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-88252350411153371512011-11-25T13:42:00.000-08:002011-11-25T13:42:37.262-08:00Sweater Sleeves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9u0L-Vayfo/TtAIt2yIypI/AAAAAAAABfI/Fp0r-OcGYYg/s1600/IMG_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9u0L-Vayfo/TtAIt2yIypI/AAAAAAAABfI/Fp0r-OcGYYg/s320/IMG_0005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Almost done! The only downside of leaving the sleeves until last? Having to turn your knitting around and around (and around and around) as you knit. Or maybe that is just me!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BMIkDsnkKb0/TtAI8ktVvII/AAAAAAAABfY/IPNDGIGr_P4/s1600/IMG_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BMIkDsnkKb0/TtAI8ktVvII/AAAAAAAABfY/IPNDGIGr_P4/s320/IMG_0007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Sleeve stitches are picked up all around the edge- 1 stitch for every row.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eIQnciTbAlg/TtAJzGYsJJI/AAAAAAAABgI/7b5J9hgawTc/s1600/IMG_0025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eIQnciTbAlg/TtAJzGYsJJI/AAAAAAAABgI/7b5J9hgawTc/s320/IMG_0025.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-15303833512677813072011-11-25T08:03:00.000-08:002011-11-24T15:50:19.651-08:00New House, New Sweater (in Progress)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gC0WJmXD1OA/Ts6_ZGRzqwI/AAAAAAAABeM/i2A4C80cswk/s1600/IMG_0068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gC0WJmXD1OA/Ts6_ZGRzqwI/AAAAAAAABeM/i2A4C80cswk/s320/IMG_0068.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>You might have noticed my pictures are suddenly looking much more traditional- and yes, I am no longer in Seattle! I am in a little town up north now (more on that later!), up at my parent's house while I wait for a condo to close- short sales can <b>really</b> take their time! In the meantime, I am enjoying being able to cook for multiple people (not not have to eat leftovers) for dinner and taking full advantage of their fireplaces- I never knew how much I missed having one!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3y3rQyCFpqg/Ts6_qpnIQLI/AAAAAAAABeU/vhwHciOUU8Y/s1600/IMG_0125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3y3rQyCFpqg/Ts6_qpnIQLI/AAAAAAAABeU/vhwHciOUU8Y/s320/IMG_0125.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Joey has been adjusting well- he is still getting used to the other cats, and doesn't quite know what to do in so much space. But he loves the birdwatching and watching the outdoor kitties here, and has been learning to play nicely with one of my parent's cats- the other cat still hides from him (joey is a bit of a Napoleon, strutting about like he owns the place and thinks he is top cat!).</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PaEgsoCBTBA/Ts6_wG6op3I/AAAAAAAABec/T26ZDzEQbvk/s1600/IMG_0232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PaEgsoCBTBA/Ts6_wG6op3I/AAAAAAAABec/T26ZDzEQbvk/s320/IMG_0232.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I have been making fast progress on my new sweater from the <a href="http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2011/11/new-yarn-stonehedge-and-new-zealand.html">Woolpak yarn</a>. The only downside is that it is knit back and forth to get the effect I want- not a big deal, but just a tiny bit slower to knit.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-voH_31lSm54/Ts6_4YvpYqI/AAAAAAAABes/IQxciMHVI_o/s1600/IMG_0242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-voH_31lSm54/Ts6_4YvpYqI/AAAAAAAABes/IQxciMHVI_o/s320/IMG_0242.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I am too lazy to ever find stitch holders, so I end up just changing the needles on my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00392FQ4Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpmidnights-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B00392FQ4Q">Addi Clicks</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=httpmidnights-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00392FQ4Q&camp=217145&creative=399373" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and keeping the cord in place. Works really well- I haven't lost any stitches yet, and not having to transfer the stitches back and forth from stitch holders or spare yarn means I am not accidentally stretching out stitches. I've had my clicks (with lace tips) for about a year now, and use them almost exclusively for needle sizes in their range- I still have to use regular old circulars for the smaller sizes though of course.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ba3j62R3QdE/Ts7AGwOnM7I/AAAAAAAABe8/K79ub1U2NT0/s1600/IMG_0258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ba3j62R3QdE/Ts7AGwOnM7I/AAAAAAAABe8/K79ub1U2NT0/s320/IMG_0258.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I was a bit worried the reverse st st side wouldn't look as nice as I would like, but the stitch definition is good enough (but just a tiny bit fuzzy, hiding some imperfections in gauge) that the somewhat sleek lines of the sweater are not interrupted. Phew!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-37378123312289880292011-11-24T14:03:00.000-08:002011-11-24T14:03:52.475-08:00New Yarn! Stonehedge and New Zealand WOOLPAK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hldPvNJNgZk/Ts66rfrGvsI/AAAAAAAABdo/7DsLzejCJjw/s1600/IMG_0273.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hldPvNJNgZk/Ts66rfrGvsI/AAAAAAAABdo/7DsLzejCJjw/s320/IMG_0273.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">been getting lovely new yarn in the mail lately!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b> </b><span style="line-height: 14px;">New Zealand Woolpak scored from Chic Knits studio <a href="http://www.bigbrainmultimedia.com/studio-sale111113.html">stashout</a>. Rustic looking, but not too scratchy, the<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/merino-sheepskin-co-wool-pak-8-ply"> 8 ply</a> has over 500 yards in each skein, making it possible to knit a small sized garment in just 2 skeins. </span></span></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k8Hl4mHOHpc/Ts66xvCrNQI/AAAAAAAABdw/9BjS5BuSLE4/s1600/IMG_0278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k8Hl4mHOHpc/Ts66xvCrNQI/AAAAAAAABdw/9BjS5BuSLE4/s320/IMG_0278.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> I am knitting a pullover- short sleeved, since I only have 1000 yards, but tunic length. I am taking advantage of the slightly rustic but good stitch definition to show off the reverse st st side of the fabric.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C0ZuJb8EYW8/Ts660zyZc6I/AAAAAAAABd4/B5aKFpxuKLs/s1600/DSCF9067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C0ZuJb8EYW8/Ts660zyZc6I/AAAAAAAABd4/B5aKFpxuKLs/s320/DSCF9067.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>And enough <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stonehedge-fiber-mill-shepherds-wool">Stonehedge Worsted</a> to make a sweater. The color is "beaches", which is much more heathered and gray than many of the pictures would lead you to believe (many of the pictures look more tan than gray). If you haven't felt Stonehedge before, you will probably be surprised. It is much softer than expected. it feels like a merino superwash. This yarn is probably one of the best kept secrets for a basic sweater yarn. Super soft. Great stitch definition. with crisp, clear stitches- perfect for cable heavy sweaters. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7UhhMAYTgaw/Ts667FTEvOI/AAAAAAAABeA/lUHqPDAkLxs/s1600/DSCF9068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7UhhMAYTgaw/Ts667FTEvOI/AAAAAAAABeA/lUHqPDAkLxs/s320/DSCF9068.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I think this yarn will be for my next everyday sweater- a sweater soft but sturdy enough to wear every day, outside or in, that will hold up to pilling, snagging, and stretching, one with all the details that make a sweater easy to wear. Neckline not to high, but not too low. Not cropped. Shaping at the waist, but not overly so. Wearable under a coat. Sleeves that won't get in the way. Nice enough to wear with business casual clothes (in a semi casual environment). Classic lines.<br />
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I haven't decided if it will have cables or not (but it seems a shame not to!), but I am hoping the sweater will compliment my <a href="http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2011/09/my-everyday-sweater.html">current everyday sweater</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35993749.post-28489422075274019762011-11-24T08:32:00.000-08:002011-11-24T08:32:00.983-08:00Wordless Wednesday Max<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jwkk-X3Y1tU/TsCaHOioMjI/AAAAAAAABdA/0tBq3Qz4dzg/s1600/DSCF8812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jwkk-X3Y1tU/TsCaHOioMjI/AAAAAAAABdA/0tBq3Qz4dzg/s320/DSCF8812.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Some days...I just go through a TON of blocking pins. Especially annoying when I can't find my actual T pins and have to resort to regular (thinner, bendable, ack!) pins. I always count it a victory if I manage to not drop and lose any pins about the house in the process of blocking- at least these pins make them more obvious when they fall!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516857232705292830noreply@blogger.com0