07.29.08
Posted in Lace Knitting, Scarf, Sweater(s), fashion at 3:35 pm by delipics
A&D Sweater Support is on hiatus due to some really big news: Alex is now busy with the new Brideshead Revisited Boutique. I’m so happy for Alex and Emily and their next big step in their bridal accessories business. Check-in with the Brides Head blog for official opening events.
Back to the sweater, I really only have to finish the sleeves on the Cozy v-neck, but life seems to have gotten in the way of knitting. I’ve been working on a big work project and staying late at the office to get it done, coming home brain dead and vegging out with season one of The Tudors. There have been fun things too keeping me busy - familly/friends events on the weekends (like driving to Nyack and using my fine-tuned knitting store radar to find a parking space right in front of Knitting Nation). I did get in some knitting time on the Lace Ribbon scarf while on the train to and from Boston one weekend, and I’ve got another vacation coming up where I’m definitely scheduling in knitting time. The biggest obstacle on my plate right now is the memory issue with my computer. Until I get buy more memory, I can’t download photos or update software, but I don’t think I’ll get to it until mid August with my crazy schedule. Phew - vacation is coming at a much needed time for my sanity and for my knitting.
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07.14.08
Posted in Brooklyn, Fibers, Knitting, Lace Knitting, Scarf, Sweater(s), Yarn at 11:41 am by delipics
I think I have actually used up all the memory in my iBook G-4! I’m having troubles - I can’t download photographs and I keep getting this message about not enough space on my start-up disk. Didn’t know I might actually come to this - I bet this computer is full of too many blog photos and free knitting patterns! Now this barely-able-techy girl is going to have to deal with these techy problems, grrr.
I actually had photos to show on my Cozy v-neck. I finished the body and started the sleeves, after running to Brooklyn General for DP #10. I’m knitting the sleeves in the round. Just as I am raring to finish this sweater, grr again - my 16″ number 9 circulars are too long for me to comfortably knit the ribbing section of the sleeve. It’s Monday so BkynGen is closed so I’m going to try and find time to run into the city and stop by The Point.
While also at BkynGen, I bought yarn and needles for my stayacation project because as of Saturday, I am officially on staycation for this week! No big plans - just knitting, puttering around the house and then a long weekend trip to the Boston area. What I really should do is organize drawers and take clothes to Salvation Army - but procrastination has a hold on me. I did accomplish one thing - I packed up yarn that I am planning to donate in two boxes. I did some research on the web and I think I found a place - it’s a women’s correctional facility in need of yarn for their recreation department. I feel good about doing this.
Oh, so back to my project, I’m knitting the Lace Ribbon Scarf from Knitty’s Spring 2008. The yarn I am using is Canopy from The Fibre Company. This is the same company whose yarn I bought in MDSW and I’m using their yarn for the Cozy v-neck. Canopy is a sport weight yarn of 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino and 20% bamboo. So soft on the hands and easy to knit up. I’m knitting the scarf on #3 bamboo circs. While at BkynGen, I looked at the other yarns from The Fibre Company that they had there, and I love them all. This may be my new favorite yarn company - there is something about the quality of the line they have created and the colors too that I am responding too. Grr, I wish I could show you photos of how it looks - this yarn is gorgeous stuff. I chose a similar color that is used in the photos of the Lace Ribbon Scarf - a beautiful dusky blue grey that makes me think of a fall sky. I hope to have this done in time to casually drape around my neck during my actual go-away-on-a-trip vacation in August.
Keep your fingers crossed on my tech/computer/memory problem.
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06.04.08
Posted in Knitting, Photos, Scarf, Yarn at 4:43 pm by delipics
Here she is, the lovely Raquel modeling her new scarf!
Isn’t she great? It was fun knitting this for her. The last two scarves I have made for friends I put a lot of thought into - from the color, the yarn choice, and to most importantly, a design that truly reflects the wearer. Raquel already knew she wanted an orange scarf, and this label-less yarn (donated by another friend) reflects Raquel’s personality. It’s a yarn with sparkles and unexpected changes. The open-work of the stitch pattern is also very Raquel-like and the fringe too. I added the fringe at the last minute and I kept it long in case she wants to trim it to her liking. All right, scarf-desiring friends - who’s next?
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03.06.08
Posted in Knitting, NYC, Photos, Scarf at 7:27 pm by delipics
I present Ms. D modeling her Huckleberry Ascot -
This is the Huckleberry Ascot pattern from Interweave Knits, Holiday 2007.
And Patty’s scarf keeping her warm on a cold day in NYC -
All pattern specs are on Ravelry - I’m Delicasyarns.
Plotting my next project . . .
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01.27.08
Posted in CTS/RSI, Knitting, Photos, Scarf, Socks, Techniques, Yarn at 7:13 pm by delipics
Furniture shopping for dining tables
and wardrobes.
Going to The Point with Alex,
Buying yarn,
And eating.
Learning the Fair Isle technique at The Point, also with Alex,
which you can see is just a mess for me!
The good things from that day are: Barbara Kerr is a great teacher (her enthusiasm is contagious!), I learned how to knit on two circular needles and learned handy tips on provisional cast-on and knitting-in-the-round BUT I just couldn’t get the weaving technique. You know how it is - you understand it when you do it with the help of the teacher but the minute she walks away - poof! - the technique is gone from your head. I went home, ripped the whole thing apart and started over. I may take this class again if I can’t get this on my own at home.
I’m also trying to finish up Patty’s Scarf. I ran out of the yarn and it took me a while to buy additional skeins. I’m still working on small projects due to my CTS/RSI. It’s actually only RSI. I started back with physical therapy this month because I had a relapse. Things are on my mend and I will see an occupational therapist next for my thumb/index finger pain - fingers crossed - luckily it doesn’t hurt to do that!
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12.08.07
Posted in Knitting, Photos, Scarf, Sewing at 1:39 pm by delipics
I had a moment of crafty-inspiration at the tail-end of my stomach-bug recovery. This is a “found” scarf, abandoned because it was accidentally fulled (I found it at work). It was headed to the Salvation Army but I pulled it out to be remade into Christmas decor. Coincidentally there was a Christmas movie on tv about one of Santa’s reindeer and a poor little girl ice skater in the 1950s. Incredibly saccharine storyline but the costume design was fabulous - especially the knitted hats, scarves and sweaters. Perfect flick to have on in the background while being crafty.
A mitten rainbow.
Tada! I like this better than the standard garland - plus no pine needles to sweep up.
And a little bit more of the Christmas knitting - bobbles!
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11.11.07
Posted in Music, Photos, Scarf, Travel at 3:12 pm by delipics
Just my knitting went to Germany, not me, but I live vicariously through my honey. Look at my handsome guy posing in Dresden and wearing his 2006 Christmas scarf.
He was touring in Germany, performing as Pete with The Wholigans, along with the opener band, the Black Olives, consisting of Andrei -
Emil -
and another Darren, but sorry - no photo. (that’s a nice hat, hon - LOL). I think my Darren deserves another hand knit hat this year. Hmmm. My honey also likes Emil’s vest, which is a Fair Isle. I think I need a book on Fair Isle (*hint*hint*Christmas*gift!*).
Watch both bands play here. Sign in as “guest” and the password is “guest123.” I watched the video with some of my friends, waiting for my honey to say hello to me - we all screamed like teenage girls when he yelled my name!
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