New projects and new pretties!

So I have some new yarn, and some new projects that I have started work on, or plan to start soon at least.

Project: The Coolest Scarf in the World http://brooklyntweed.blogspot.com/2007/04/noro-scarf.html

One day a couple weeks ago my friend Marisa called me to tell me that she had started knitting again, and that she was working on the coolest scarf in the world. That was a pretty bold claim, and I didn't really believe her until I saw the scarf she was working on, and damn she was right, it was the coolest scarf int he world. I was stunned by how simple yet sooo awesome that it was, and I knew I had to make one for myself. I can honestly say that I was not very impressed by Noro Silk Garden, or other Noro Yarns until I saw this project, and now I am in love.

Noro Silk Garden
45% silk
45% Kid Mohair
10% Lambs Wool
100% Pure awesomeness!
Colors: Rainbow
Royal
Color 37 Lot D (Purple, Green, Blue)







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Project: Percy http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTpercy.html

I have been wanting to make a bag for a little while now. I did some searching and found a couple bags that were nice, but there were a little large, and I wanted to start with something small. I spent some time at my desk one day while answering calls working on a mock up of a bag out of paper that I would like to make, and right after I had completed my mock up I Found this pattern and it was pretty much what i was looking for. I am making this bag for Rose, and originally she told me she wanted a black bag, and then when the time came to buy the yarn she said she wanted a pink bag. I can honestly say that I was not to fond of the idea of making a pink bag because I need to be motivated by the yarn I am using, I cannot make something with yarn I do no like, but I decided to forgo my personal prejudice and make the bag anyways. When I opened the box with the yarn I was surprised that the color was not as bad as i originally thought, and the texture of the cotton was very nice.

Elann.com Sonata
100% Mercerized Cotton
Color: Cyclamen #3703





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Project: Fingerless gloves http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/PATTcigar.html (I am using this pattern, but I am making it fingerless)

There is no big story behind these gloves besides the fact that I like the ones that Kim made and I wanted to make some myself.

Wool of the Andes
100% Peruvian Highland Wool
Color: Onyx Heather

Finally a Free Slouch Hat Pattern!

I think the slouch hat has to be one of the most closely guarded knitting secrets on the web. I searched, and searched, and searched, and could never find a good pattern. Don't get me wrong, I did find some patterns but they were either patterns I had to pay for, or the pics were HORRIBLE and they never inspired me to try them. Eventually Ii just bit the bullet and decided to wing it and make one on my own, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the results!

Note: The names of the yarns used have been changed to protect the innocent, or more precisely I forgot the names! The model for these pics is my best friend Marty. These pics are linked to my flikr.com page, and because of the nature of the links it sometimes cuts off the right hand portion of the pic. To view the whole pic just click on the image to go directly to my flikr.com photo stream.

Materials
Needles: 1 set US size 8 circular
1 set US size 8 dpns
Yarn 1: Cascade 220 Superwash Chocolate (main color = MC)
Yarn 2: Cascade 220 Superwash Tan (Contrasting Color = CC)
Stitch markers
Tapestry Needle (to weave in ends)

Pattern

CO 72 stitches using MC and add stitch marker to indicate beginning of round

Ribbing:
* k2 p2 * until end of round, and then join making sure not to twist (do I even need to say this?)
* k2 p2 * repeat pattern from * to end of row, and until piece measures 1½inches from CO edge.

Change to CC

Increase Round: * k2, m1* repeat until end of round. (108 stitches)

The main pattern is repeated 4 times until the piece measures 8 inches in length.

Round 1: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 2: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 3: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 4: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 5: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 6: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 7: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 8: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 9: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Change to MC
Round 10: * k1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 11: * p1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 12: * p1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row
Round 13: * p1 * repeat pattern from * to end of row

Decrease Rounds
Round 1: * k9 place a stitch marker after stitch* repeat pattern from * to end of row.
Round 2: * k7, k2tog * repeat pattern from * to end of row (96 stitches)
Round 3: * k6, k2tog * repeat pattern from * to end of row (84stitches)
Round 4: * k5, k2tog * repeat pattern from * to end of row (72 stitches)
Round 5: * k4, k2tog * repeat pattern from * to end of row (60 stitches)
Round 6: * k3, k2tog * repeat pattern from * to end of row (48 stitches)
Round 7: * k2, k2tog * repeat pattern from * to end of row (36 stitches)
Round 8: * k1, k2tog * repeat pattern from * to end of row (24 Stitches)

Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull closed, or if you're me you leave a little hole at the top.







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Ribs & Ruffles Scarf

Materials
Needles: 1 set US size 10
Yarn: 2 skeins Manos Del Uruguay Eclipse
Tapestry Needle (to weave in ends)

Pattern
The main pattern is worked in multiples of 4+3, and the ruffle is 4x the number of the stitches you want to work with.

CO 96 stitches

Ruffle Beginning
Row 1: *k2tog* repeat pattern from * to end of row (48 stitches)
Row 2:*k1* repeat pattern from * to end of row (48 stitches)
Row 3:*k2tog* repeat pattern from * to end of row (24 stitches)
Row 4:*k1* repeat pattern from * to end of row (24 stitches)

Begin Eves rib pattern (24 stitches)
Row 1 rib pattern: *k3, bring working yarn forward, slip stitch as if to purl , bring yarn back, repeat pattern from * to end of row ending with k3
Row 2 rib pattern: k1, bring working yarn forward, slip stitch as if to purl, bring yarn back *k3, bring working yarn forward, slip stitch as if to purl , bring yarn back, repeat pattern from * to end of row ending with k1

Ruffle End
with approximately 8 yards of yarn left, begin ruffle pattern as follows
Row 1: *k1* repeat pattern from * to end of row (24 stitches)
Row 2: *knit into front and back* repeat pattern from * to end of row (48 stitches)
Row 3: *k1* repeat pattern from * to end of row (48 stitches)
Row 4: *knit into front and back* repeat pattern from * to end of row (96 stitches)

Bind off ends, and sew in ends

Finished Measurements
Length:
Width:








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