Monday, January 14, 2008

Stitching Diva's...1

Due to the limit of words, I've had to post this weeks update in two blogs. Keep reading when you get to the end...


Happy New Year everyone! As you may have noticed it has been a few weeks since I've been able to post. With the rush of the holidays, the enslaught of real life (post holiday) and the regular workings of the world in general - well, let us all agree things have been a bit busy.

We are back to stitching after the hullabaloo of the holidays. Kristen is busy making up granny squares that will culminate in a beautiful blanket. She'll be at this for a while. Each 9 patch square is made up of 9 little tiny granny squares. The detail involved is quite impressive. Other projects have been quickly finished and round out Kristen's inventory of crocheted wonders. (This crocheted cat is slated to go to its new home...Kristen's nephew who desperately wanted a kitty to call his own -- Just as good as the real thing if you ask me). The kitty will join company with Kristen's other creations...the bunny and the French Hamster!

What is a S'n'B all about? Well good friends come together to st... and bi... We certainly had a great time with Gale's friend, Pam. She joins our little circle intermittently, but always brings a smile, an eagerness to learn the trade and a giggle. We are always pleased when new knitters and long time friends join our fold.

Gale is still hard at work on the Pirate Booty Bag. (Check out this link for the pattern and join the courageous and fearless knitters in our group and cast on for a journey that is sure to provide hours of entertainment, enjoyment and a beautiful carry all when complete.) Originally intended as a "knit-a-long" project, Gale is the only one in the group courageous enough to cast it on. I'm sure others will join her as the WIPs finish up. Interesting techniques involved include double knitting and faire isle / intarsia. We are very excited to watch her progress.


As always, Jan kept her fingers busy. She continued to work away on her shawl, using the same pattern as Mrs. McCready had used. Mrs. McCready's shawl was in dark navy blue and Jan chose a beautiful variated hue of blues. Other than that, Jan's other projects include snowflake headbands and a wool 1x1 ribbed scarf for her grandchildren. Although, Mrs. McCready missed our meeting this past week, she accomplished a speedy completion to her shawl the week prior. We are all hoping to see her model the completed project next week.

A few weeks ago, the Sock Diva's were hard at work. Gale has a pair OTN that have been the "purse sock." Although we don't have a picture to add here, be assured that they are well in progress. Melissa had finished her Confetti socks (blues and pinks) and I had proudly displayed my Meida's sock out of Bamboo (I still can't say enough good things about this fibre!). Alison was busy stitching up a pair of socks for her other half that are surely going to be toasty warm and pleasing to his tootsies.


Continued...On next post...(Stitching Diva's ... 2)

Stitching Diva's ... 2

A few weeks ago, the Sock Diva's were hard at work. Gale has a pair OTN that have been the "purse sock." Although we don't have a picture to add here, be assured that they are well in progress. Melissa had finished her Confetti socks (blues and pinks) and I had proudly displayed my Meida's sock out of Bamboo (I still can't say enough good things about this fibre!). Alison was busy stitching up a pair of socks for her other half that are surely going to be toasty warm and pleasing to his tootsies.

In other news, I finally finished my faire isle sweater. It is warm and cozy and I'm very pleased with the finished project. I plan to cast a version of Hermione's fair isle delight (worn in the latest movie), but this shall wait until my knit picks harmonies arrive. Speaking of which, I am pleased to announce that the package was placed in the post on January 10 and ought to be here any day now. Trust me when I say how much I wish I could make time turn faster. The anticipation of this package is near destroying any contemplative and concentration powers I might possess.

I have been keeping to my resolution about giving those lonely projects in the WIP pile some attention. Recently I completed the front of my sleeveless turtle neck and cast on the back. Done in a cabled rib, with cables up the centre of the front, this version of the turtle will surely please. I usually don't like wearing turtle necks since they become quite warm, but with the lack of sleeves this version is sure to compensate for that little draw back. Hopefully this project will see completion sometime in the near future.

Also on my needles is another sock from the Interweave's Favourite Socks books. I received this book as part of a Christmas gift and plan to attempt a version of each sock highlighted within its pages. With the Meida's Sock completed, I have taken Gale's advice to heart and cast on the Embossed Leaves sock. It is working up quickly as the pattern repeat is easy to memorize and the basics of the construction are nothing new. If you haven't already added this wonderful book to your library, I highly recommend you do so as it is filled with tidbits of sock making advice, wonderful designs and handy little sock insights and wonders. In Favorite Socks, Interweave offers 25 beautiful and timeless sock patterns for every occasion in a range of techniques, traditions, and designs. The most pleasing aspect of this book is its design...I feel that ALL knitting books should be this kind to knitters...the spiral design allows the book to lay flat and makes following charts and reading patterns much easier when needles are in hand.

Well folks, that is all I have for updates, news and views this week. I promise to post a little more regularly now that life is becoming somewhat of an even routine, barring any bumps along the path. As always, we meet every Sunday and are beginning to hear some buzz about our little group. New knitters, experienced knitters, young knitters, aged knitters, out of town knitters, etc. are all enjoying our weekly meet ups and add some excitement to our Sunday afternoons. Here's hoping we see you there!!!!!

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