Knit Projects & Gaming: Purse Knitting, Warcraft & The TTT Knit-Along: And the Project I Choose Is...?

None of the ones I had previously listed! Wait... WHAT?!?!

Lol! So I went to the knit along's forums to say hello, got some more information and let everyone know which projects I was thinking about doing. I got a whack load of support from people to try a project that I had originally wanted to try but it required the use of DPNs (double pointed needles). I had stated that I had never used DPNs before and they were very encouraging and giving me pointers... To the point where I finally made my decision about what project to make...

So I decided to TRY...

The Gemini by Jane Richmond

Photo: Gemini by Jane Richmond

I love this shirt. you can wear it two different ways for two different looks. Wear the lace in back as a more casual top... Or you can wear the lace in the front for a dressier look.

I'm so excited. I can't wait to get started on it!

PLUS! Since I can't get enough knitting going at once... I need a big project for knitting at home AND something to take with me when I go out. Some good ol' purse knitting.

Photo: The Lovely Cowl by Miso Crafty Knits

Ta-daa! So I also started The Lovely Cowl designed by the talented Melissa of Miso Crafty Knits. I missed making this for Valentine's Day but better late than never. ^.^

AND... Last but certainly not least, I've really been missing me some World of Warcraft... So my Pandaren and I are  back on Azeroth! Woot!

WoW: Pandaren Shaman

Now I just have to try to organize my time to accomodate everything. Bu-u-ut I feel pretty good about it...  *biting nails* Wish me luck... Lol!

SO... Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to take full advantage of the BEAUTIFUL sunshine and get out and enjoy the day with my little boy! 

~.^

Knit Project: Strathcona... Again.

So here is my SECOND attempt at the Strathcona...
I realized I read the pattern wrong and messed up the stitches in the first one :( But it still looked ok so I'm gonna finish it as is... But I at least wanted to knit one up properly. So, after consulting my knitting teacher/friend Rebecca & talking it out with my hubby, I figured out what I did wrong. And so here is the start of my new properly knitted Strathcona scarf.

The yarn is Cotton Cascata by Regia in the "Tugela" colourway. I totally fell in love with the colours and it's knitting up so nice. And now that I'm knitting it up properly... I can't wait to finish it!

Woot!

Knit Project: Lace! Feather and Fan Short Scarf

So here is a lace pattern that I wanted to try. It's called the Feather and Fan Short Scarf by Kelly Faller. It's a simple pattern but so pretty and elegant.

I'm using Sweet Georgia Yarn's Spun Silk Lace in the gorgeous "Goldmine" colourway.

I've never really worked with lace-weight yarn before. It's a bit finicky but it's knitting up beautifully so far... And sooo very silky soft...

Wish me luck! ^.^

*fingers crossed*

Knit Design Project: Inara Cowl... DONE!

So it's finally done! *phew*

I think my Inara Cowl that I designed turned out pretty good. :) It's warm and cozy but light and airy so its great for the transitioning weather between winter and spring. Plus it gets breezy here on the island so it keeps the chill off quite nicely.

The only complaint I have about making this cowl was the yarn. The Patons Lace that I used was crazy to work with. No matter how carefully and slowly I pulled from the ball it would get snagged and cause a bunch of problems. I guess that's due to the mohair cling to itself. Plus I counted at least four yarn barfs that slowed things down a lot. If I absolutely HAVE to use this yarn again I will definitely draw the yarn from the outside.

But all in all it was a wonderful little project. It makes a nice snood too, doesn't it? :)

New Design Project! The "Love Is..." Cowl

I had a skein of Punta Yarns Mericash yarn in baby pink and I wanted to make something cute and cozy. Just a few days before Valentine's Day and I had wanted to try making my own pattern of hearts using knits and purls. So I came up with this.

It's still in the design phase. The name is inspired by my mom's favourite little single-panel comic called "Love Is..." I thought it was a good fit.  So it's a combination of row of hearts then a few rows of openwork lace (the lace was mainly my husband's idea being the hopeless romantic that he is. ~.^)

So far it's looking pretty cute! We'll see how it turns out...