Felting

This is a felted purse I made last summer. The pattern is from a diagonal scarf pattern that my mom gave me. It uses short rows to form triangles. I just knitted it according to the pattern and didn't finish it off square like that pattern indicated. The strap was a bitch to do!!! I did it the same way as the purse but next time I will just make a normal strap. I can't remember what the pattern is called, but I have seen it on the internet and will post a link when I find it. I used some beads attached to the flap to help keep the flap closed.
Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted and Paton's Wool

Newest FO

What is it? A mitten gone wrong?
No! It's a hand warmer for when you are surfing the web. My boyfriend always complained that his hand was cold when he was on the computer, so I was going to make him some fingerless mittens, but his fingers would still be cold. So I came up with a "hand blanket" of sorts. It has a ribbed cuff and then rows of garter stitch to form a blanket that goes over your hand to keep it warm while you are using a mouse. I know it's a strange idea, but he tried it out and likes it!!

The picture on the right is me using it.

If you would like to make one, here is what I did:
Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted-your choice of color
Needles: size 9 dpns

CO 36 stitches, divide onto 4 needles evenly (9 stitches per needle). Join in the round being careful not to twist.
Knit the first row.
Work k2, p2 rib for about 4 inches.
BO 17 stitches. You can switch to regular needles if you want (I kept mine on the dpns, just be careful your stitches do not slip off the end.)
Knit back and forth all remaining stitches in garter stitch until the length of the "blanket" is to the top of your hand. BO.

I could have made it a little wider, maybe only binding off 12 stitches or increasing a little and then decreasing to give it some shape. Next I will make Bob one in black with a skull and crossbones on it for when he is online gaming!

WIPs

This is a basket weave scarf that I started to work on for my boyfriend, but I have no idea when it will be finished. Although I already made him a hat (just in time for the cold weather!) so he can't complain about me not finishing anything. He is NOT getting a sweater (not yet anyways!).

Next is a Candle Flame Shawl. I am using larger needles and cannot remember the yarn (something from Paton's I think, like Lacette or Divine, I lost the label!). The larger needles do not show off the pattern as well, but I wanted something light for summer.

New Blogger

I have decided to do a blog, even though I doubt many people will see it. I can show my knitting, share recipes, and rant about life in general. My current WIPs are: candle flame shawl, baby blanket and bonnet for my boss & his wife who are expecting in June, and several other UFOs (blankets, scarves, hats, etc.). I knit more in the winter than in the summer, and always suffer from second sock syndrome.