Write On: Finished Projects January

A hat for my beloved
Pattern: Ann Norling's Pattern for Any Yarn

Yarn: Paton's Rumors in Fern Heather; 1 skein
Needles: 10.5 Knitpicks Options 16-inch Circular and Bamboo Double Points

Completed: January 2, 2007
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Sweetheart Hat

Pattern: Knitting in the Round
Yarn: Heirloom Wool in Shade 778

Needles: Addi 6 16-inch Circular and Bamboo Double Points
Completed: January 13, 2007
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Spiral Rib Bag

Pattern: One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100%Mercerized Cotton Color; Less than one skein
Needles: Size 7 Circular (16-inch) and double-pointed needles

Completed: January 11, 2007

Notes: This is loosely based on the pattern. I nixed the tabs at the top, created an eyelet row and added a ruffle row or two.
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Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf
Pattern: Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf (available online)
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky; one skein
Needles: Size 13 Straight Needles

Completed:

Cream Scarf: January 22, 2007

Brown Scarf: January 23, 2007

Pink Scarf: January 29, 2007
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Fetching

Pattern: Knitty.com

Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft Aran 57% extra fine merino; 33% microfibre; 10% cashmere
Needles: Size 8
Completed: February 1, 2007

Notes: I followed this pattern pretty much verbatim. However, I decided, after looking at the picot bind-off, just to use a regular bind-off. Struggled with the thumbs a bit, as I had trouble making sure there weren't holes at the sides of the opening, but finally got them to suit me. I love, love, love this yarn. It felt wonderful to knit with. It feels awesome to wear. I must make more of these.

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Hildi Hat (Sans the suede trimming)

Pattern: Berroco #238 Accessorize

Yarn: Berroco Vibe in Color 4509 (Green Door) (Slightly over one ball)

Needles: Size 13 16-inch Circular Needles and Double Points

Completed: February 3, 2007

Notes: I opted not to include the suede trim on this one. In addition, I did a little improvising on the tassles as I had never attached a crochet chain. However, overall, I am pleased. I am certain my ear flaps are slightly off center, but they actually fit me pretty well. I had originally planned to make mittens, but am opting for a matching scarf instead.
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Jaywalker Socks

Pattern: Grumperina
Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit Multiringel in Color 5030
Needles: Size 1 (CO 84 stitches)
First Sock Completed: January 28, 2007

Second Sock Completed: February 18, 2007

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Green (Brown) Gable
Pattern: Zephyr

Knitting completed: February 26, 2007

Ends finally woven in: March 19, 2007

Blocked: March 31, 2007

Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Truffle
Needles: Size 6 and size 4 Circular Needles

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Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf

Pattern: Misti Chunky Ribs & Ruffles Scarf (available online)
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky; one skein
Needles: Size 13 Straight Needles
Completed: February 14, 2007

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Project Spectrum Blue and Gray Ribbed Socks
Pattern: Standard Ribbed Pattern (Cast-on 80 stitches)
Yarn: OnLine Supersocke 100 Sunset Color (75 percent wool; 25 percent polyamide)
Needles: Size 0 Addis
Project Complete: March 31, 2007

Here's hoping that I get a headstart on the next set of colors! This was my first time to use this yarn and I love the way it patterned up. I purchased the yarn at a store in my old college town, as it was recommended by the clerk there. She was a fan. Reasonable buy.

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Green Ribbed Socks for my Beloved

Pattern: The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges By Ann Budd (Cast-on 56 stitches)

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Color 867 (100 percent Superwash Wool)

Needles: Size 3 Addis Project

Complete: April 6, 2007

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Bunny Blanket Buddy
Pattern: Lion Brand Website
Yarn: Unidentified Chenille Yarn purchased in LYS closeout section
Needles: Size 10.5 (Susan Bates) and 8 (Clover Bamboo) Straight Needles
Knitting Complete: April 6, 2007

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Brach's Candy Ribbed Socks

Pattern: Standard Ribbed Pattern (Cast-on 80 stitches)

Yarn: Trekking XXL (75 percent wool; 25 percent nylon)

Needles: Size 1 Addis

Project Complete:

First sock: April 22, 2007

Second Sock: April 28, 2007

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Mini Cable Dish Cloth

Pattern from: Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Peaches and Cream Cotton in Potpourri

Size 7 needles
Completed: April 23, 2007

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Glee

Pattern: Zephyr

Yarn: Knitpicks Andean Treasure in Sunset Heather
Needles: Size 5 Knitpicks Options Circular Needles
Knitting completed: May 3, 2007

Final Seaming: May 14, 2007

Blocked: May 15, 2007

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Dish Cloth
Pattern from: Color Splash Dishcloths
Yarn: Peaches and Cream Cotton in Soft Ecru
Size 7 needles

Completed: May 4, 2007
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Rainy Day Socks (Kinda)

Pattern from: Magknits March 2007

Cast On 60 Stitches

Yarn: Lorna's Laces in Lucky Stripe

Needles: Size 1 needles

First Sock Completed: May 17, 2007

Second Sock Completed: May 26, 2007

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Reverse-Bloom Flower Washcloth

Pattern from: Weekend Knitting

Yarn: Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille in Color 2054

Needles: Size 6 needles

Completed: May 26, 2007

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Banks of the Ohio Striped Socks

Pattern: Standard Ribbed/Stockinette Pattern (Cast-on 80 stitches)
Yarn: Regia Canyon Color In Color 2801 (75 percent wool; 25 percent nylon)
Needles: Size 1 Addis
Project Complete: June 3, 2007
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Leafy Green Socks
Pattern: Found it online somwhere, but kinda developed it on my own. I cast on 40 stitches.

Yarn: Cascade Fixation in Color 5189 (98.3 percent cotton; 1.7 percent elastic)

Needles: Size 3 Addis Project

Complete: June 17, 2007

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Tomato Socks

Pattern: Found it online somwhere, but kinda developed it on my own. I cast on 40 stitches.
Yarn: Cascade Fixation in Color 9245 (98.3 percent cotton; 1.7 percent elastic)
Needles: Size 3 Addis Project
Complete: June 19, 2007

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Pretty in Pink Socks
Pattern: Found it online somewhere, but kinda developed it on my own. I cast on 40 stitches. Yarn: Cascade Fixation in Color 3077 (98.3 percent cotton; 1.7 percent elastic)