http://knit.sunidesus.net/ en Copyright 2008 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:54:38 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Generic socks... This yarn totally rocks. The ball looks so tiny and the yarn itself looks so thin, but once I got going it was great. It's really soft and comfy stuff, and there's a huge amount of yarn in one ball. A lot more than I expected given it's size. I think I used just barely more than half of it and I made this pair quite a bit taller than I usually do. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get a second pair out of it without too much difficulty. The Stats... Needles: 0's (2mm) Yarn: Tofutsies - Color 91506-82 Pattern: my standard generic Sizing: 14/needle up to 30/needle SPI: 7.5 Started: 7-21-2008 Finished: 8-30-2008]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/08/blue_tofutsies_socks.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/08/blue_tofutsies_socks.html Knitting Socks Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:54:38 -0500 Socks... normal generic pattern. I didn't increase to quite as many stitches as I normally do though because this yarn has some elastic to it. The last pair of socks I made with a stretchy yarn I did to my normal size and they feel loose on my feet. So these are slightly smaller than normal to compensate for the stretchy. The colors are ridiculous, but I thoroughly enjoy having ridiculously colored socks. The Stats... Needles: 0's (2mm) Yarn: Regia Stretch - colorway 82 Pattern: standard generic toe-up Sizing: 14/needle to start, up to 28/needle, 5" to heel increases, Widdershins heel, 10 rows of 1x1 twisted rib, double crochet bind-off SPI: 8 Started: 6-20-2008 Finished: 7-17-2008]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/07/regia_stretch_socks.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/07/regia_stretch_socks.html Knitting Socks Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:58:51 -0500 Hey look! It's socks! I've used this yarn before so even though I haven't worn these yet I'm sure I'll love them. The pair I made before have done that wonderful slightly felting thing so they fit just perfectly and they're really comfy. It would appear that the yarn has been discontinued though, which makes me sad. I did my standard generic toe-up pattern, which I really should write up as it's own entry at some point so I can link it. The Stats... Needles: 0's Yarn: KP Memories, Rocky Mountain Dusk Pattern: standard generic toe-up, 10 rows of twisted 1x1 at the top Sizing: 14/needle up to 30/needle, 5 inches to gussett start SPI: 8 Started: 1-22-2008 Finished: 7-7-2008]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/07/kp_memories_socks.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/07/kp_memories_socks.html Knitting Socks Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:42:12 -0500 I've made this pattern before for my mom, but these are for me. Like I said before I like this pattern, it's easy to memorize after just a couple rounds. This is my first time using Koigu, I like it! Which probably isn't a big surprise, does anyone not like Koigu? The Stats... Needles: 0 (2mm) Yarn: Koigu KPPPM - P100 400 Pattern: Anastasia, swapped out the heel with a Widdershins, decreased a total of 4 stitches for the leg, 8 rows 1x1 twisted rib, double crochet bind off Sizing: 14/needle up to 30/needle, decreased to 28/needle for the leg SPI: 7.5 Started: 12-23-2007 Finished: 1-13-2008]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/01/anastasia_of_my_own.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2008/01/anastasia_of_my_own.html Knitting Socks Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:36:01 -0500 The yarn for these is from the same bag as these socks just one of the other colors. They're my standard generic pattern. I'd like to run them through the washing machine once since that usually makes the slightly more string-like superwash bloom and soften up. I usually hand-wash all my socks so I don't have to keep track of which can go in the machine, but I think these should go through a machine at least once. The Stats... Needles: 0's (2mm) Yarn: Elann Sock it to Me Puzzle - color #720 Pattern: standard generic toe-up, 10 rows of 1x1 twisted rib, double crochet bind off Sizing: 14/needle up to 30/needle, 5" to gussett start, decreased to 28/needle for leg SPI: 8 Started: 12-13-07 Finished: 12-22-07]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/black_and_blue_puzzles.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/black_and_blue_puzzles.html Knitting Socks Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:34:59 -0500 This was given to my grandpa along with the Basketweave Washcloth. The end result is a fine washcloth, but I don't think I'll make this pattern again. The little hole things along the diagonals are a bit large for my taste; I did knit through back loops all over the place to tighten it up as much as possible. The Stats... Needles: 8's Yarn: Sugar'n Cream, 00202 - midnight magic ombre Pattern: 4 Corners Dishcloth Sizing: 9.75" square SPI: 4 Started: 12-17-2007 Finished: 12-18-2007]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/four_corners_dishcloth.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/four_corners_dishcloth.html Knitting Washcloths Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:12:56 -0500 The picture isn't the best, the stitches just don't show up that well. When I took it I had to shoot inside and use my flash and that washed out the texture a bit. I was home for Christmas and didn't know what to get my grandpa. My mom said she'd been helping him clean or organize his kitchen or something and they found a hand-knit washcloth in one of the drawers and he said how much he liked those. So I made him a couple! It's so much fun to be able to give someone something that they like and will appreciate. I love it when that happens. And ya know, he's my grandpa! It's wonderful to be able to make him happy. The Stats... Needles: 8's Yarn: Lily - Buttercream ombre Pattern: Woven Dishcloth, the pattern calls for 8 and a half repeats, but I did 9 and a half to make it more square Sizing: 10.5" x 10" SPI: 4 Started: 12-16-2007 Finished: 12-17-2007]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/basket_weave_dishcloth.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/basket_weave_dishcloth.html Knitting Washcloths Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:10:55 -0500 Third attempt at the sunset socks. Continuing to get closer. This time the yellow part is nice and short, the orange and red are good. I think I'd like a bit more purple and blue and a little less white. The idea is that the white is clouds, but I think there's a few too many of them. The yarn is the KP Bare superwash which I've used before and is incredibly soft and yummy. I tried decreasing by 4 stitches once I got to the leg. Which seems to have worked well. The leg part seems to fit better if it's slightly smaller than the foot part. I have ridiculously wide feet so this does make sense, and I've also lost a pretty big chunk of weight over the past year so I'm sure that's affecting how the leg part fits as well. The Stats... Needles: 0's Yarn: KP Bare superwash dyed by me Pattern: my standard generic, 4.75" to gusset start (this is a tad too short, I was experimenting), 1x1 twisted rib at the top Sizing: 14/needle up to 32/needle, decreased to 30/needle for the leg SPI: 8 Started: 11-22-07 Finished: 12-12-07]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/sunset_striping_v_30.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/sunset_striping_v_30.html Knitting Socks Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:48:09 -0500 Wooo! Finished lace shawl! This is by far the most complicated thing I've made. Not the largest, the insane Dr. Who scarf would be the largest, but that thing is just garter stitch so not complicated at all. I'm really happy with how it turned out. And it's nice to know that I can do lace. It requires a lot more out of me than most other knitting, but with a little extra concentration I can do it. This was my mom's Christmas present. I told her she is not to expect anything like this every year! It took me more than three months of continuous effort and that's something that's hard for me. I do better if I can switch around a lot, so deadline knitting and I don't really get along very well. The yarn is lovely. It's smooth and has a kind of shine to it (I think that's the silk?). I'm not sure how much of it I used since I forgot to weigh the finished shawl (which would at least give me an approximation) but the pattern says it's 1260 yards so I'm sure it was something around that. I still have a ton left on the cone. The pattern is wonderful. I showed a picture of the finished shawl to someone at work and the first thing they said was "it looks like peacock feathers". Which it does! And here's a bunch more pictures:




The Stats... Needles: 4's (3.5mm) Yarn: JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool/Silk - colorway: Iris Pattern: Peacock Feathers Shawl Sizing: 79" x 42" SPI: not sure, I forgot to measure Started: 8-30-2007 Finished:12-12-2007]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/peacock_feathers_shawl.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/12/peacock_feathers_shawl.html Knitting Shawls Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:50:08 -0500 This is my second attempt at making the sunset socks I see in my head. It's getting closer! The yellow is a bit on the thick side, but we're headed in the right direction. The Stats... Needles: 0's (2mm) Yarn:KP Bare Peruvian dyed by me Pattern: standard generic, 8 rows of 1x1 twisted rib at the top Sizing: 14/needle up to 30/needle, just shy of 5" to gusset start SPI: 8 Started: 10-8-07 Finished: 11-21-07]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/11/sunset_socks_take_2.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/11/sunset_socks_take_2.html Knitting Socks Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:58:07 -0500 Attempt number three on the sunset yarn. Once again a combo of various Kool-Aid and Wilton's colors. I did fewer yellow rows and more of the blue rows this time. Left a bunch of white in the blue as well since I decided there'd be clouds this time. The yarn is KP Bare Merino/Nylon. ]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/sunset_striping_the_third.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/sunset_striping_the_third.html Dyeing Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:04:37 -0500 I forgot to take any pictures while I was doing the actual dying, but here's the same set-up yarn after it was all dyed. And all wound up in a nice tidy cake.
The colors are combinations of various Kool-Aid flavors and Wilton's food coloring. (note to self: it's all in the notebook with the dying stuff) The yarn is KP Bare Peruvian Highland Wool ]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/sunset_striping_take_2.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/sunset_striping_take_2.html Dyeing Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:08:01 -0500 These'd be socks. They're my standard generic. It's a new yarn for me, it's nice and sqooshy, and has that whole blue/purple thing going for it. The Stats... Needles: 0's (2mm) Yarn: Claudia Hand-Painted Fingering - Ocean Depth Pattern: my standard generic toe-up, 2x2 rib at the top Sizing: 14/needle up to 30/needle, just shy of 5" to gusset start SPI: 7.25 Started: 9-10-2007 Finished: 10-5-2007]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/claudia_handpaint_socks.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/claudia_handpaint_socks.html Knitting Socks Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:00:26 -0500 This doesn't have a home as of yet. I'm sure I'll give it to someone at some point, but I didn't start it with a specific goal in mind. Also didn't have a specific pattern. I used the "purse stitch" which is the November 8 page on the 365 Knitting Stitches Perpetual Calendar. Cast on 28 and then just did that stitch until I ran out of yarn! Used 3 skeins of Patons SWS. This was my first time using this yarn. It's interesting, for the most part it's a pretty heavy yarn, but it does have moments of thick/thin. The end result is really soft and yummy feeling, but knitting it was slightly irritating, not scratchy, more like my skin was slightly sensitive to something in it. Close up! I tried to stretch out the stitches in this one. When it's "at rest" it's a nice thick stitch, but it looks really cool when it's stretched out a bit. I think the stitch would probably work well as a string bag, it seems like it'd do that expanding thing quite well. The Stats... Needles: 9's (5.5mm) Yarn: SWS - colorway 70117 Pattern: Row 1: k1, *yo, k2tog*; Row 2: k1 - every row Sizing: 6" wide x 78" long SPI: 4.5 Started: 9-11-07 Finished: 10-1-07]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/shifting_sands_scarf.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/10/shifting_sands_scarf.html Knitting Scarves Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:02:27 -0500 These have been finished for a good week, I've just been pokey about posting them! I felt the urge to do a little cabling, but I didn't want to purl. So I went with some little two stitch wide cables that are against stockinette. A little futzing in Excel and I had a chart, but once I did a couple repeats I really didn't need it. The chart got flipped for the second sock so the spirals go in different directions. I used a Widdershins heel, as it's my current default heel. I debated with adding more cables once I hit the leg, but I thought they were kind of fun as is, so the four cables that were on top of the foot are the only ones that travel around the leg. The little 1 stitch crosses on rows 13 & 15 aren't there on the leg, those are just for on top of the foot. The leg is quite a bit longer than I usually do them 'cuz I wanted the cables to spiral around more. And there's a bit of 2x2 rib for the cuff. And in lieu of increasing stitches, I went up a needle size for the last few inches for a little calf shaping. Double-crochet bind off and voila! Socks! The Stats... Needles: 0's (2mm), switched to 1's (2.5mm) near the top of the leg Yarn: Artyarns Ultramerino 4 - colorway 114 Pattern: my own Sizing: 14/needle up to 32/needle, 5" until heel gusset start SPI: 7.5 Started: 8-13-2007 Finished: 9-10-2007]]> http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/08/cabled_spirals.html http://knit.sunidesus.net/2007/08/cabled_spirals.html Knitting Socks Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:11:05 -0500