more finished things!

I think life is finally settling down after the holiday rush! I've certainly been busy with my fiber work! Below are some objects that I have completed over the past couple of weeks.

After a few months, I was eventually able to finish the "My So-Called Scarf" from the MenWhoKnit KAL. This was truly the first knit project I started and I just couldn't stick with it for more than a couple of hours at a time. I guess I'm just not monogamous in the project department. In any case, I love how it turned out and I wear it all the time. I used Manos del Uruguay, colorway "Quail" on size 11 needles.

After I had completed an oil painting of my Grandmother's garden for her, I thought I wanted to give her something knit or crocheted as I knew that she would truly appreciate it. When I saw this Fan Bookmark, I knew it would be the perfect "little something" to give her. She loved it and the painting (unfortunately, I did not photograph said painting). It's a beautiful bookmark and I may make one for myself as well :) This was made from J & P Coats Royale "Cardinal" #10 crochet cotton with size 1.30mm hook.

I also completed my baby cousin's Tiramisu blanket. I made this from Bernat's Softee Baby "Pink" with a size H hook. I was fortunate enough to meet new baby cousin on this trip. She's so adorable! (Again no pictures). The poor thing just returned from the hospital and is recovering from a bought with staph, and she's only two months old. Luckily, she has a new blanky to keep her warm.

Okay, I seriously love the Koolhaas hat that I FINALLY finished! It's made from Berroco Ultra Alpaca, in colorway Leaf, with size 6 and 8 needles. I've gotten several complements on it while wearing it out and about. Although, my dad did say that it reminded him of a hat that my great-grandmother used to wear. I'm going to assume that means that great-grandma was incredibly hip.

project update

Today I thought I'd share with you some of my recently finished projects as well as ones I am currently working on. The very first item that I decided to make is a camoflouge messenger bag from Bernat. It's going to be a Christmas present for my sister. I have yet to apply the webbing and buckles, once that is complete I will share some photos.

The first item I completed was a waffle dish cloth. Ok, so it sounds lame, but let me explain. First, we needed more dish cloths. Second, it allowed me to practice a new crochet techinque. Third, my grandmothers made their dish cloths and it helped me to feel a certain connection to them. In fact, I used Sugar 'N Cream cotton yarn, one that I know my great-grandmother and grandmother used often. I opted to crochet mine in colorway Hot Green. Third-and-a-half, hand-made dish cloths make the kitchen feel more "homey". I plan on making a few more, with coordinating dish towels.

Two other recently completed projects are beanies for my partner and myself. I made his from Lions Brand Cotton-Ease in black, doubling up the yarn to create a heavier stitch. If you can tell from the picture, his has ribbing going down the sides. Mine is a modified version of that, with no ribbing, made from Patons Shetland Chunky Tweeds in colorway "Earthy Brown Tweeds".

current projects ::

my so-called scarf :: men who knit kal : manos del uruguay "quail" : size 11 needles

dish cloth :: sugar 'n cream "summer splash"

shopping bag :: lily free pattern : sugar 'n cream "swimming pool" : size g crochet hook