Monday, February 9, 2009

January Knits

Finally, getting caught up with my blogging! Here are the projects I finished last month.



Pattern: Dashing, by Cheryl Niamath from Knitty, Spring 2007
Yarn: Cascade 220, 1 skein
Needles: US 7/4.5mm
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Pattern: Toasty by Leslie Friend
Yarn: Cascade 220, 1 skein
Needles: US 7/4.5mm
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Pattern: Evangeline, by Michelle Szeghalmi
Yarn: Cascade 220, The Heathers, 1 skein
Needles: US 7/4.5 mm
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I made these three pair of mitts for the NaKniMitMo knitalong on Ravelry. They were a lot of fun (so quick!) and were also stashbusting projects.

My favorite project for January was the Flower Basket Shawl.



Pattern: Flower Basket Shawl by Evelyn Clark from Interweave Knits Fall 2004
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool, color 32, 3 skeins
Needles: US 10/6.0 mm
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I discovered that I love knitting lace with sport/dk weight yarn and large needles. It goes very quickly, and I didn't need to put in a lifeline. I really enjoy wearing this shawl and can't wait to cast on for my next one - the Shetland Triangle.

8 comments:

Rebekah said...

those evangeline warmers are so pretty. Isn't cascade 220 great? It comes in so many colors and 220 yards goes a long way.

Your scarf is beautiful...I think next year might be my year for lace knitting (I've got to conquer the colorwork first)

Sam said...

Wow you have been busy. I love all your projects. I'm especially fond of the red fingerless mittens. (I love red, and the interesting pattern). And the flower basket shawl is beautiful. A perfect accessory for this chilly weather.

Hilary said...

Some beautiful knits! Great job!! Is the sweater you're wearing hand knit, too? It's really cute.

maLinka said...

Oh, your Mittens are beautiful! I'm so inspired to knit a pair myself. Evangeline and Toasty are my favourites!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! You've had a prductive month. Love it all!

Cara said...

Those mitts are so cute! So impressive. I wish I had your talent.

Oiyi said...

Holy Moly! You cranked out so much knitting. I am impressed. I love every one of them.

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why? just because :-)