3 posts tagged “wip”
As I've posted on my Ravelry project page, I couldn't possibly resist the urge to name my next "big project" after something Firefly/Serenity-centric. I have a reputation to uphold (and a sickness there are no meds for - especially not the Pax, thanks)!
These were put on the backburner since I had a deadline to accomplish the scarf. Everything else was put on hold. Now that I have some free/downtime, I'm trying to finish up these socks in a hurry. I know with the weather getting deathly hot, the man isn't going to wear them any time soon, so perhaps after a few washings, the holes may disappear...although I don't think those "scars" will go away.
They will be Reaver Socks forever! I originally called them "Two by Two, Socks of Blue", but, Kis*Knit (a far more talented knitter) beaten me to it. So I figured until I get my skills down and I can knit a pair without holes or super-wonky-ness, I think they really are Reaver socks.
However, being that the hubby has loved them from the beginning, without the slightest bit of "they could be better" - I knit on, laughing at myself and enjoying making these crazy socks...and planning to buy more sock yarn soon!!! And circulars because I need to learn the toe-up method, too...I can't wait!
These were put on the backburner since I had a deadline to accomplish the scarf. Everything else was put on hold. Now that I have some free/downtime, I'm trying to finish up these socks in a hurry. I know with the weather getting deathly hot, the man isn't going to wear them any time soon, so perhaps after a few washings, the holes may disappear...although I don't think those "scars" will go away.
They will be Reaver Socks forever! I originally called them "Two by Two, Socks of Blue", but, Kis*Knit (a far more talented knitter) beaten me to it. So I figured until I get my skills down and I can knit a pair without holes or super-wonky-ness, I think they really are Reaver socks.
However, being that the hubby has loved them from the beginning, without the slightest bit of "they could be better" - I knit on, laughing at myself and enjoying making these crazy socks...and planning to buy more sock yarn soon!!! And circulars because I need to learn the toe-up method, too...I can't wait!
So, I've been busy for a bit. WhoringPosting this all over the 'Verse and hoping that folks enjoy it as much as they say they do.
I am making this for the Portland, Oregon Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 event happening this June 21st and 22nd (the website is still pointing to last year's dates - just an FYI). It's just one of many things being raffled off for Equality Now.
Although, with that, I am offering those brave souls who knit the pattern for free (with a bit of a catch - I ask that you donate a little extra to Equality Now if you use this pattern).
The chart is here
The written out directions are here
I used DK weight Debbie Bliss - Prima (bamboo and merino wool) and worked the pattern on size US2/2.75mm bamboo needles - but feel free to experiment. The CO is 57 sts - so the thicker your yarn, the wider that scarf gets!!! Right now it's looking to take 8 skeins of that stuff, but I'm hoping to only use 6, total. We'll see how it goes...
I am making this for the Portland, Oregon Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 event happening this June 21st and 22nd (the website is still pointing to last year's dates - just an FYI). It's just one of many things being raffled off for Equality Now.
Although, with that, I am offering those brave souls who knit the pattern for free (with a bit of a catch - I ask that you donate a little extra to Equality Now if you use this pattern).
The chart is here
The written out directions are here
I used DK weight Debbie Bliss - Prima (bamboo and merino wool) and worked the pattern on size US2/2.75mm bamboo needles - but feel free to experiment. The CO is 57 sts - so the thicker your yarn, the wider that scarf gets!!! Right now it's looking to take 8 skeins of that stuff, but I'm hoping to only use 6, total. We'll see how it goes...
Good gravy, help me, I've joined Ravelry. I must be utterly mad - in a good way, though.
More places to pimp out my knitting soul.
As always, whenever I say I'm going to do something, that just jinxes me into doing everything else but. Figures. I should be used to this by now, but I am constantly trying to break the cycle. Or else, I really just like punishing myself. Probably the latter.
Latest projects:
- Hoodie (wip); got the back, front, one sleeve and half of the other sleeve complete; I'd probably have it done by now, but because item #2 has a real deadline, this has been shelved for a bit
- Serenity illusion scarf (wip); yup, another illusion scarf - I'm addicted, what can I say? This one, though is of my own design and I'm excited to show this off once it's complete; this one's going to be raffled off - and they better gorram appreciate it!!!
- Socks (still conceptualising - but I got the yarn, at least!); I've got needles, this awesome sock yarn and it's all because I've sworn to my husband that I wouldn't start another project until I finished one, that this remains anticipated (I'm dying to start my first pair of socks!)
Yup. This must be what going mad feels like.
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