What's up, Knitty Noodle?

Oh those backburner UFOs!  Not too bad, actually.  I've got a sock pattern a knittin' on skinny double points.  Don't know why I side-tracked on these, but today I am back at it.  Then there's the rust-colored chunky cardigan that's sitting waiting for more pieces to be completed.  I am using Lion Brand Chunky Wool Ease to make this sweater.  So far, the back is done and now I need to get knitting on the two front pieces, and then the sleeves.  There's been a lot of garment sewing being done at the Casita, that's why the lapse; however, with the change of the season, my thoughts have drifted back to knitting and crochet.  Not too bad; just two unfinished projects on the table.  These will be done before Christmas I do declare.

Rigid Heddle Knitter's Loom; Silky Merino, Hot Pink

This neck scarf, woven on my Ashford Rigid Heddle Knitter's Loom, measures 6-1/4" wide by 54" long.  This silk/merino wool yarn is very nice to the touch and the scratch factor is minimal.  I'm trying to remember where I picked up this yarn, but it's been such a while ago that I cannot remember.  The weft (horizontal strands) pattern is divided as follows: 9 strands beat close together, followed by 4 strands equally spaced about 1/8" apart.  Oh so simple, but a happy accomplishment for my beginner efforts.  Once the loom was prepped, the weaving took two days of undedicated effort.  In this picture, I am working on the fringe. 

Girlie Toddler Poncho

Here's a crocheted toddler poncho.  This is a child's size, 18-24 months.  I thought I might add a fluffy little pompom to each picot point around the border.  The sparkly thread that runs through the yarn is charming as a whole, but it's slightly scratchy to the touch, so this poncho may end up for display only.  I'm thinking a little girlie might prefer a little poncho with a soft, cuddly touch.

Rigid Heddle Knitter's Loom

Here is my 12" Ashford Rigid Heddle Knitter's Loom, strung with Cascade 100% Peruvian wool yarn on the warp (vertical strands), and a unique skein of silk sari yarn for the weft (horizontal strands).  I enjoy weaving more than any other crafty thing I can think of.  This is a small loom, easy to handle, easy to work with.  I've had it for at least a few years, but haven't done much weaving up until now.  The scarf (pictured below) was completed in two days.  Finished measurements are about 8" wide by 48" long.  I could be happy working with this loom alone, but it would be so nice to have a wider loom in order to weave a wider cloth.  There's something magical about weaving one's own cloth and then putting it to good use; being able to weave a wider cloth, imagine the possibilities! 







Poor knitty noodle!

Poor knitty noodle...me!  Knitting has been on the back burner since I finished those socks a while back.  Quilting and garment sewing are what I have been up to.  Plus there's the garden that needs sorting out before winter comes; fall cleanup and all that.  My needles are currently silent, but I'm thinking it's time to pull out some yarn and start a project.  I've got a fabulous Noni bag pattern that needs to be made; tres chic!  I will need to dig out that pattern and post a picture for all to see.

3 down; 2 to go...

At long last, three pairs of socks completed.  Now I have two more pairs to knit which I have promised.

Last-minute Knitting Frenzy!!

Close to finishing another pair of socks.  Need to send these to Las Cruces, NM, hopefully before Christmas.  I only had to make two sets.  Oh why, oh why did I wait so long???