Finished Projects Jan - June 2008

New Directions Hat

Pattern from: 101 Designer One Skein Wonders

Yarn: Noro Kureyon Color 88 (one skein)

Needles: #10 Knit Picks Options & Bamboo Double Points
Completed: January 2, 2008

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Mini Messenger Bag

Pattern from: 101 Designer One Skein Wonders
Yarn: Cascade 220 Color 4192

Needles: #10.5 Knit Picks Wooden Options

Completed: January 5, 2007
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French Market Bag

Pattern from: Knitty.com

Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted in Kiwi and Heather Charcoal

Needles: #7 Addis

Completed: January 11, 2008

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Standard Stockinette Sock

aka Heaven On Earth Socks

Pattern from: Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns
Yarn: Austerman Step Color 21

Needles: #1 Addis (Magic Loop)
Completed: January 13, 2008
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Foliage Hat
Pattern from: Knitty.com
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Kettle Dyed Pure Merino Wool Color: China 1

Needles: #7 Addis (Magic Loop)

Started: January 13

Completed: January 19, 2008

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Wicked

Pattern from: Zephyr

Yarn: Cascade 220 (5 skeins) in Lichen

Needles: #7 Addis 20 and 32 inch
Started: I don't recall

Completed: January 20, 2008

Modifications/Notes: Skipped a pocket; Did a few additional increases; made it a tad longer; did the cable rib pattern on the cuffs and bottom of sweater instead of seed stitch as the pattern calls for. Still not sure how I feel about it.

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Short Sleeved Cardigan with Ribbing

Project Spectrum Project 2008

Pattern from: Fitted Knits
Yarn: Cascade 128 Chunky (6 skeins) in Ruby 9404

Needles: #8 & #10 Addis and Bamboo
Started: January 23, 2008

Completed: February 11, 2008; awaiting buttons
Modifications/Notes: Found lots of errors in the pattern, which resulted in a little ripping. Added some length which meant I had to recalculate slightly for the buttons.

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The (kinda) Not Too-Too Beret
Pattern from: Knit & Tonic

Yarn: ONLine Linie 203

Needles: #11 Bamboo circular and double points

Started: February 6, 2008
Completed: February 8

Modifications/Notes: I have made a few modifications, casting on 50 stitches, increasing to 75, then 78 and then 80 in order to make it a good fit for me.
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Waffle Stitch Socks

Pattern from: Sensational Socks by Charles Schurch

Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Regia Stretch Color (2 skeins colorway 85)

Needles: #1 Addi 40-inch circulars (Magic Loop Method)

First Sock Completed: February 16, 2008

Second Sock Completed: March 10, 2008

Modifications/Notes: Cast-on 72 stitches.

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Elizabeth Zimmerman's May Mitered Mittens

Pattern from: Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Yarn: Noro Kureyon Color 231
Needles: #8 Addi 32-inch circulars (Magic Loop Method)
First Mitten (Started &) Completed: February 16, 2008

Second Mitten: February 20, 2008
Modifications/Notes: I made my a tad longer than EZ calls for so they would tuck neatly in the sleeves of my coat. I also chose to use her “thumb trick” instead of cutting the yarn… cutting my knitted projects still doesn’t feel natural.

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Basic Hat
Pattern from: Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns

Yarn: Lion Brand Cashmere Blend in Light Blue (1.5 skeins)
Needles: #8 Addi 32-inch circulars (Magic Loop Method)

Completed: February 24, 2008
Modifications/Notes: A thank you gift for a friend who just got a new gray coat and also helped me with my taxes this year. Hat began to feel a bit deep, so I stepped up the decreases to create a puckered look. Still very soft and kinda cute. Here's hoping she likes it.

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Market Bag II

Pattern from: Plymouth Yarn
Yarn: Plymouth Fantasy Naturale Color 2550 (2 skeins)

Needles: #10.5 and #15 Knitpicks Options
Completed: February 24, 2008

Modifications/Notes: Birthday gift for M.

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Dashing Mitts III
Pattern from: Knitty.com

Yarn: Berocco Ultra Alpaca (Less than one skein)
Needles: #7 Addi 32-inch circulars (Magic Loop Method)
First Mitt/Second Mitt Completed: February 29/March 1, 2008
Modifications/Notes: Third pair, this time these are for me.
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Baby Kimono II
Pattern from: Mason Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Bernat Cotton Tots in Ecru 90007 (Little over 2 skeins)
Needles: #7 Addi 24-inch wooden circulars
Completed: March 12, 2008
Modifications/Notes: Used stockinette stitch instead.
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Kinda Sorta Banana Republic Knock Off Hat
Pattern from: A mish-mosh of an online pattern and the Ann Budd pattern book
Yarn: Cascade 128 (Less than one skein in gold)
Needles: #11 Bamboo & Brittany Double Points
Completed: March 12, 2008
Modifications/Notes: The yarn I chose didn't quite match the gauge of the pattern I was following, so I used the Ann Budd Book of Patterns to get a count and added 8 stitches for the tab. I also used her version of decreasing at the crown.
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Standard Socks
Pattern from: Ann Budd's Book of Knitting Patterns
Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Regia Canyon Color (1 skein colorway 2800)
Needles: #1 Addi 40-inch circulars (Magic Loop Method)
First Sock Completed: March 25, 2008
Second Sock Completed: March 31, 2008
Modifications/Notes: Cast-on 72 stitches.
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March Mystery Dishcloth

Pattern from: Yarn Along (http://www.yarnalong.com/)

Yarn: Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co., Inc Peaches & Creme Solids in Olive

Needles: #6 Brittany Straight

Date Completed: April 5, 2008

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Embossed Leaves Socks

Pattern from: Favorite Socks (Interweave Knits Book)

Yarn: Koigu Premium Merino (KPM) (2 skeins colorway 1149)

Needles: #2 Addi 40-inch circulars (Magic Loop Method)

First Sock Completed: April 5, 2008

Second Sock Completed: April 14, 2008

Modifications/Notes: Used a crochet cast-on and 1 x 1 rib; only 6 repeats instead of 7.

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Elvish Leaves Dishcloth

Pattern from: Kelley's Yarns

Yarn: Pisgah Yarn Dyeing Co., Inc Peaches and Creme Worsted in Sour Green Apple

Needles: Size 7 Straights

Date Completed: April 18, 2008

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My First Granny Square

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted in Prairie Goldenrod

Hook: G

Completed: April 16, 2008

Notes: A lesson in crocheting and granny squares from Needlefingers.

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Dragonfly & His Dinner Dishcloth

Pattern from: Dishcloth Corner

Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream Soft Teal

Needle: Size 7 Straights

Completed: April 19, 2008

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Lacy Mock Cable dishcloth

Pattern from: Dishcloth Boutique
Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream Soft Teal
Needle: Size 7 Straights
Completed: April 23, 2008
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Simple Socks

Pattern from: Ann Budd's Book of Knitting Patterns

Yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Fun & Stripes (1 skein colorway 630)

Needles: #1 Addi 40-inch circulars (Magic Loop Method)

First Sock Completed: April 23 2008

Second Sock Completed: April 30, 2008

Modifications/Notes: Cast-on 80 stitches.

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Monkey Socks

Pattern from: Knitty.com

Yarn: Fleece Artist Basic Merino Socks

Needles: #2 Circular (Magic Loop Method)

Completed: May 13, 2008

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Puffed Sleeved Cardigan
Pattern from: Fitted Knits
Yarn: Knitpicks Merino Style in Moss
Size: Large
Needles: #4 & #6 Addi Modifications/Notes: Cast-on 72 stitches. ____________________________________

Stockinette Socks w/ 4 x 2 Ribbed Top

Pattern: Ann Budd's Book of Knitting Patterns

Yarn: Trekking 181Needles #1 (Magic Loop Method)

Completed: May 24, 2008

Notes: 20 rows of 4x2 rib; 70 rows for top in stockinette

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Market Bag III

Pattern from: Plymouth Yarn

Yarn: Mirasol Yarn Cotanani (3 skeins)
Needles: #6 and #10 Knitpicks Options

Completed: June 2, 2008
Modifications/Notes: Adapted needle size to allow for difference in yarn.

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Elvish Leaves Dishcloth
Pattern from: Kelley's Yarns
Yarn: Lilly Sugar 'n Cream Worsted in Soft Ecru
Needles: Size 7 Straights
Date Completed: June 8, 2008
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Lacy Mock Cable dishcloth
Pattern from: Dishcloth Boutique

Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream Soft Key Lime Pie

Needle: Size 7 Straights

Completed: June 10, 2008

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Tribbles

Pattern from: 1870 Pearl

Yarn: Various Pisgah Peaches & Cream and Lily Sugar & Cream

(Colors: Morning Glory, Key Lime Pie, Gumdrop Twilight Ombre, Sour Apple)

Completed: June 13 & 14, 2008