WIP Wednesday 2016-09-14

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Patti_is_knittinginflashes

Works in progress.

I dropped a stitch on the Shaad Mitts awhile back and forgot about it until I picked them back up and started working on them.

It took some time but I managed to find the dropped stitch and get it back on the needle.

Seven more pattern rows then the ribbing on the finger end and thumb. And begin mitt #2.

I saw these cool Drinkers Mitts on Ravelry (free pattern) and posted them on my Facebook page.

A friend asked me if I could make them for her but change the background color to red.

Two rows down…many, many more to go.

Last month Rachelle from My Tangled Yarn posted about a hat she was making for her son: Henry’s Hat.

The story about Henry and his favorite hat also includes patterns for the hat, a sweater, and chipmunk toy.

So a hat for my grandson (whose middle name is my last name) is now on the needles.

I am in the process of decluttering, organizing, and getting rid of stuff that I don’t love or doesn’t fit in my life/house any more. I’m also on a yarn and fabric diet. No new yarn or fabric is coming into this house unless there is a specific reason/project for it. And all the above projects are from my yarn stash!

Dirty needles

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Patti_is_knittinginflashes

No, I’m not talking about hypodermic needles.

Dirty knitting needles.

These were from iPad Aunt’s house and since I’m the most avid knitter in the heirs, I brought them home with me. They felt a little sticky so I soaked them in some soapy water, dried them off and wiped them down with alcohol. Rubbing alcohol.

There is still a bit of rust near the ends of most of the needles and I’m not sure what to do about that.

Dip the rusted part in clear nail polish? Ignore it? Any suggestions?

Bowl

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Patti_is_knittinginflashes

I saw the pattern for this neat knitted bowl last week and decided to knit it up. It’s from Garn Studio – Drops bread basket.

Garn Studio – Drops 128-32

I didn’t have the recommended bulky yarn so I had to substitute something smaller.

Cotton worsted weight – Lily Sugar and Cream in Hot Blue.

I used size 7 US needles and finished it in two evenings.

I could have held two strands of yarn together but I didn’t have enough of any cotton yarn in my stash that coordinated so I just used one strand and smaller needles.

Knit flat and seamed. It is very easy as only knit stitches are used, however, short rows are involved. If you want to learn how to do short rows, this would be a great project.