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I haven’t knitted in over a week. Except to frog the ribbed bolero I started (and I was half done with). I’m restarting it in a different yarn. A different more expensive, but softer yarn. I tried using Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice. Barf. It was too scratchy. Then I decided to change what dress I was wearing to the wedding. I’m now wearing a black dress, so a black shrug was overkill. It’s amazing how fast you can frog a project that took you so many hours to create.

I’m instead using Suri Merino (Plymouth), the suri alpaca/fine merino blend. It’s soft. Cozy. And pink.  And it will be air-i-er than the black one, meaning it will be great for those late summer evenings….

I’ll actually post a picture of that later. I took one. Lol….

whatever!

I’ve had this web-blog up for my knitting for about two months now and I’m nearing 600 hits/visitors. I’m all excited, as silly as that sounds. I don’ t have tons of content yet, but will be adding more pictures and patterns and things soon. There are about a TRILLION different patterns I’m looking to try someday, I’d love to show them to you.

I actually just finished a pair of wristwarmers for myself today. You know the pink pair I made an entry or two prior to this one? I made myself a grey wool pair. They are a little shorter though. I shorted them and used one needle size smaller because I don’t like them loose. I’m not sure about the shortened bit though. I cut out one run of the cabling pattern. I’ll post a pic in the next day or so. :p

Crystal’s Irish Hiking Wristwarmers – Pt 2

They are done. Finally done. See the previous post to get a glance at the picture of the first one. The second one…looks the same, so I didn’t bother taking a pic. I think they turned out awesome and I can’t wait to make a pair for myself.

Crystal’s Irish Hiking Wristwarmers

Ok, I got the one seamed up. I’ll have the other one finished this weekend. Pretty in pink, yes??

Ribbed Lace Bolero

Ribbed Lace Bolero « 10 feet high

Yay! I found the shrug to wear to my brother’s wedding (over that strapless dress I bought….to wear in February…Lol….). Except, of course, I’m going to have to knit it. How scary!

Click on the link above to see it. I will be knitting it in black….just haven’t decided on the yarn just yet….

Soldier Hat Complete

Soldier Hat Complete

Originally uploaded by BlueEyezz

Trent modeling the end of the Waffle Hat.

I had a lot of issues with finishing this. You know why??? Because I seamed it….right side in. Yep. That’s the wrong side you’re looking at baby. It doesn’t look half bad, really, but it would be BETTER if I had done it right.

I’m sure the soldier it is going to will love it just the same….Trent couldn’t tell the difference….those who don’t know don’t!

Taking a…break…

But only a slight one, I promise. I’ve got a project I’m finishing up for my friend Heather (because I hated the way her Christmas present had been turning out — I started a new project) and the wristwarmers for Crystal (I got one done and seamed…just need to complete the other one…maybe this weekend??). I’m kind of starting the afghan for my brother’s wedding present….but I’m going to sit on that awhile. Then the absolute must — the shrug I’m making to wear to my brother’s wedding….because my dress has spaghetti straps. I’m going to freeze. Oh, and the other two hats I want to make for the Ships Project.

Anyway….that sounds like a lot, but it’s actually NOT. Most, if not all, of the projects are quick. Weekend jobs….

I keep sitting on that blankie I’m making for Ilee. By the time I actually get it done, it will be a lap blanket, lol… But I’ve never worked on a more boring, never-ending project. Seriously, it NEVER wants to end. Ugh…

Anywho….HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The Ships Project – Item 1

Reminder to visit: http://www.theshipsproject.com

Such an awesome cause…anywho….the start of the waffle hat I’m making by straight needle.

I’m using Patons Classic Wool Merino (100% pure new wool), as it is much warmer than acrylic yarns. Obviously, the color is dark grey and the needle size=8. I think I’m going to also make one in black and a dark green as well. I bought the yarn. I just have to make them.

Irish Hiking Wristwarmers – Part 2

Um, yeah…I already wrote about this once today….But I have them half done, much to my recipient’s surprise, I am sure. They are not yet blocked or seamed but here is the first wristwarmer. And please forgive the bad quality of the photo. It’s late and I’m not great with photo shop when it’s late!

I just need to block these to shape them a bit and them sew a seam! Then, move on to #2. These are taking a lot of concentration. In fact, the cast on and first row?? I redid three times to make sure it was close to perfection. Now I’m going to bed.

The Ships Project

” The Ships Project was founded in October of 2001, when a female sailor on board the USS Bataan responded to an “Any Sailor” letter written by the project founder, Ellen Harpin. In that letter, Ellen mentioned her love for knitting, prompting the sailor to joke that maybe Ellen could send a pair of knit slippers to keep her feet warm as she slept, since her berthing was extremely cold. Since then, the project has grown far beyond that small beginning and has earned the respect and support of the military. The USS Bataan has long since returned home but we have continued to send packages to sailors and Marines on dozens of ships deployed since then, as well as Army, Marine, and Air Force units on the ground.

The Ships Project now sends handmade hats, slippers, cool-ties and cool-heads to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deployed across the world in the War on Terror. More than 1,000 individuals, as well as dozens of church and civic groups have adopted this project and are making handcrafted items to be sent to our troops fighting against terrorism. With troops still being deployed by the thousands to Iraq and Afghanistan, the need for what the troops have come to call our “Hugs from Home” is increasing daily. The military has asked us to continue this effort even with the Department of Defense restriction on mail to the war region. We would love to have you join us! Just follow the link below to learn more about how you can help. “

For more information and to join the Yahoo Group, visit their website HERE.

They’ll be gearing up soon for shipments early 2008…so hurry!