My Knitting Projects

A fellow blogger didn't know I liked to knit. That inpired me to post a few of my favorite projects. As I mentioned previously my knitting is not exactly exciting. And I have not had anything on my needles lately, except some samples. There are such beautiful yarns out there - silk, rayon, soy, bamboo just to mention a few. I love the feel of nice yarn.


Here are are a few things I've enjoyed making. At the top is one of the shrugs I liked - when I made it. Yes, later I hated it and gave it away. I bought the yarn and pattern from a nice knit shop on 7th Ave.

I've made several felted purses. It really is facinating to felt them in the washing machine. The first purse has a "before and after." Hopefully, you can click to enlarge and see it better. (I understand sometimes that works and other times it won't enlarge.)

I tried three times but this peach shell picture turns itself sideways when I load it. Strange, it is correct in my folder. If you know the trick, please advise. This shell and the green cardigan were made for my daughter. I found the yarn and patterns at a VERY swank knit store in Scottsdale. I used large needles with double yarn.

Last and not least - the socks. My first time! Very fun - but tiny needles. Knitted on size 1, dp needles. Arg! I riped out a million times on the heels. My husband felt sorry for me, but I was so determined to get those heels right.

The yarn is a lovely sock yarn from a cozy little store in Texas. I have no idea why one is very evenly striped and the other came out in blotches. I like them both. As far as I know, there is no control over the pattern that sock yarn forms. It seems to have a mind of its own. Then - what do I know? Advise is welcome. Please post your comments - it's easy, give it a try.