I made the Satin-Edged Blanket from Knitting for Two for a former professor’s baby, due in December. The yarn is Lion Brand Homespun 98% acrylic / 2% polyester in Candy Apple (375). I used US 15 and US 19 needles. I embroidered the Chinese character for luck in one corner. The ribbon was actually 4″ wide instead of 2″ like the pattern called for.
I made the Silky Wrap Sweater from Knitting for Two for Sasha. The yarn is Knit Picks Gloss 70% merino wool / 30% silk in Woodland Sage. I used US 1 and US 2 needles and made the 22 inch chest size.
I made Womb at the request of a friend for her mother who had a hysterectomy. It was made with TLC Essentials 100% acrylic in Fusion (2690) on US 8 needles.
I made another Panta for Kelly’s birthday present. The yarn is Moda Dea Eclipse 60% extra fine wool / 40% nylon in Peri (2595), and it was knit on size US 5 needles. I altered it a little by only casting on 16 stitches.
I made Fetching for Laura’s birthday present. The yarn is Moda Dea Eclipse 60% extra fine wool / 40% nylon in Linen (2551). I had to do several modifications to get them small enough to fit her 6″ wrists. I used size US 5 needles. I also only cast on 40 stitches (instead of 45), which got rid of one cable repeat around. I did a 3″ thumb gusset instead of following the pattern’s thumb instructions.
I made Ruby for Haley. The yarn is Lion Brand Microspun 100% micro-fiber acrylic in Ebony (153) and Lily White (100), and Patons Brilliant 69% acrylic / 31% polyester in Radiant Red (4942). They were knit on size US 3 and US 6 needles. I made the 3-6 month size and she’s 5 months old now. They look a little stretched in the picture because we tried them on over the socks she was already wearing.
I’m not sure how I feel about the finishing on these. I might redo it.
I designed Besotted Hat from a few different patterns to match the Besotted Scarf I just made. It was knit with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky 80% acrylic / 20% wool in Willow (173) on US 10.5 needles.
I finished Besotted Scarf for me, using Black Oak Wool Company Fisherman 100% wool in Medium Sheeps Grey on size 8 needles. I made the whole thing without a cable needle. The pattern was very easy to get to know and I didn’t need it after the first couple of repeats.
I made a few versions of Perdita using DMC Pearl Cotton #5. The rose one is the Lilac pattern in color #315 for me. The brown one is the Lily of the Valley pattern in #838 for my brother’s girlfriend. The seed beads are some my mom has had since she was little. The buttons are 1/4″ La Mode style 49162. These bracelets were knit on US 1 needles. This was my first time knitting with beads.
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