Last weekend I started working on the Frida poncho from MagKnits. I LOVE IT! It’s so fun to knit; sometimes it can get boring doing the same stitch over and over and over again. This is why Frida is great, so much stitch variety. So with all this greatness, there has to be something sad, I don’t have enough yarn. And, I bought it on closeout; I’m so afraid to check and see if the yarn store can get more. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

The reason I have not gotten very far on the poncho is that 1, I’m scared about the yarn and 2, I’ve been secretly working on Jennifers birthday scarf. The other night she came home and I had to stuff it between the couch cushions before she could see it. Luckily last night she was out (no school) so I was able to finish it.

I’ve also started on Knitty’s Hallowig. I’m going to attempt to shorten the bangs to more of a punk rock length, but I’m not sure if I’m that good.

scarf pattern generator

WOWZERS. This will come in quite handy.

I finished these wonderful wrist warmers last night.

(Please don’t think less me for having inherited my Dads chubby hands. Or for the picture being weird, it’s hard to take a picture of your own hand.)

Also, for your viewing pleasure, Eden, the Biker Baby.

More to come on the wrist warmers later, I’m working on a whole new, database driven, page for my knitting.

Many of you know that I’m a Dooce addict. While she was in the hospital, I decided that I’d like to make her a scarf. Kind of a literal way to send her a hug. Anyway, I’ve finally finished it along with a hat for the very cute Leta.

Here they are

The pattern from the scarf was adapted from this pattern from Knitty. I used TLC Amore yarn in white, celery and plum. For the ruffles I used Lion Brand, Cotton Ease in black.

Now I just have to pack it up and mail it off. Maybe she’ll get it before Thanksgiving!

I’ve finished my hat and scarf. I think this is one of the first things I’ve made for myself. I’m really happy with the way this turned out and can’t wait for it to get a litte get cooler so I can wear them.

On another note, Fiesta Blevinza is a week away. All of next week, I will be busy making suckers, popcorn balls, chocolate dipped pretzles, cookies and cotton candy. Yes you heard it, cotton candy. I have my very own cotton candy machine in my very own house. I’ve decided that this is not a good thing because I’ve already eaten my weight in cotton candy and my mom only brought the machine over on Thursday. Anyway, I’ll keep you updated on all my little fiesta projects. This is going to be a busy, busy week. Honor’s first birthday is also on Tuesday so I will be swamped all day Tuesday with preperations for his party.

I finished the bias scarf. I love knitting on large needles, it goes so quick!
The scarf is made out of bernat soft boucle in forest shades.

And here is the pattern:
Cast on 20. Even rows decrease one stitch at the begining of the row by knitting two together. Odd rows knit one, increase one stitch by making one. Do not increase by knitting in the front and back of the stitch, it will make the scarf roll. Just do this until desired length is reached. I knit a scarf until it is as long as me (5’9″).

Eden finally has her pink snake. It’s made out of cotton yarn and only took me about an hour and a half.

I also finished this great pink fuzzy hat.

It’s made out of patons allure in rose quartz. It took just over one ball (of course) and took me about 2 hours.

I love this yarn and my mom is already deciding what color I’m going to make her a scarf and oh, wait, a hat too.