I took the kids by the Kirkwood Knittery‘s 1st anniversary sale on the way home and picked up some goodies…. 1 skein of Nashua Handknits Sitar in Olive Tree. 1 skein of Malabrigo Yarn Chunky to make an “Unoriginal Hat” for myself. 2 skeins of
Jesse’s armor Originally uploaded by Shel Kennon Voodoo Gloved from www.knitty.com that I was knitting for myself have become Jesse’s armor gloves. He had to pose for photos with Pikachu. He also loves the thumb hole. I knitted too tightly, as usual, but that’s OK
All finished… Started during Episode 1 of Grey’s Anatomy this season for the GA KAL. Finished during Episode 2 last night. :) Ta Da…. https://www.flickr.com/photos/shelkennon/albums/72157602180346390 Grey’s Anatomy KAL
I think I’ve got the hang of knitting in the round down now. I got the monster body done. Now, I’ve just got to knit up the appendages and horns for the head.
After Episode 1 Stupid satellite made me miss the first ten minutes of the show and about 5 in the middle, but WOW! Can’t wait for next week. I got through 8 rows of my project… Middle-sized Monster.
Modeling Urchin I loved Urchin from the new Knitty, so I went out and bought some green Cascade Jewel. I loved the variation of the thickness of the yarn. Urchin knit up so quickly, once I got the hang of the short rows, that I
Hooray… Baby pixie is here and she’s beautiful! I finally got her present sent today… I hope she likes this…. and this…
and I’m glad. I was afraid she wouldn’t like it and I’d need to find it a new friend. But she loves it! She wore it all day yesterday, though she turned it sideways and it became her superhero cape! The funny this is the
My fastest “big” project yet… Materials to poncho in 4 hours! Baron Munchausen and Rocky Balboa took the honors as the evening’s entertainment. Supplies for fuzzy wuzzy Originally uploaded by Shel Kennon Treesa is on hold because I’m out of yarn and Amy just isn’t
I finally finished the scarf. This is knitted from a recycled sweater and Lion Brand Homespun. I’ve been working on it off and on for about 3 months now. I’ve frogged it four times. The last time and pattern stuck! Hooray. Grandma’s Knitted Scarf
This is my first knitted hat. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Too small for my mother-in-law, who it was supposed to be for. My next knitted hat won’t stitch up the back! From the SnB Nation book. This is my favorite
What kind of knitting needles are you? You are bamboo.Warm, cozy, and thoughtful, you take your time and enjoy how things feel, smell, and taste. You love the craft and beauty of traditional things, and you value the comfort and experience of knitting