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Black scarf

Petals, Ollie yarn! 

A black ribbed circle scarf for a man who still rocks the circle scarf. 

Brioche knit scarf for sarah

Madelinetosh! Cosmic wonderdust, and unicorn tales, 

Sea foam sweater

Cascade yarns- super fluffy! 

mittens for Roxxann

Grey furry basket

Angie's scarf

I used this pattern; 

http://www.purlbee.com/2014/05/22/whits-knits-open-air-wrap/

But, as I hate purling- I just replaced the purl stitches with knit stitches. I am pleased with the results. 

I did not use the very beautiful $60 worth of silk wrapped paper habu suggested- instead I used a lace weight white cotton and doubled it with sewing thread for lengths- changing the color or not using thread in places created the stripes. 

the novelty of an unusual yarn- but a cheap thrill. 

Xoxo free yarn. 

Black legwarmers

Mystic rainbow fingerless gloves

Confetti cake mittens

Square sweater

"Are you knitting a poncho? "

People asked me that a lot.

This was knit like a giant rectangle with a neck opening in the middle- with sleeves. It is like a fluffy cloud- it is very light weight and bouncy. 

I would go so far as to say this yarn's got perk. 

All garter stitch on size 10- super fast project. Happiness. 

Cosmic wonder dust socks

I used madelinetosh sock yarn- the color is cosmic wonderdust. The red is some left over madelinetosh yarn. You coul probably make at least 2 pairs of socks with a skien. 

This yarn is kind of like crack. I saw it at the yarn store- and I impulse bought it. It was way too much money. All the other knitting projects in my life- and pretty much my life was all dropped to the gutter while I was just making these socks. Worth it. 

Little random, unpredictable bursts of rainbow color magic- so satisfying and addicting to knit. Life consuming. Need more! 

Patterns in baby art

Sparkle sweater

Diana yarn by s Charles 

Mulberry street socks

Mulberry street socks! 

Scrap yarn/ and Regia 4 fach haltbar jacquard color 

Yellow toddler overalls

I used the toddler overalls pattern from purl bee: 

http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2010/5/16/whits-knits-toddler-overalls.html

I used cricket linen cotton yarn, it's yellow with grey undertones. 

I learned how to double knit for the straps, and I love double knitting now. I am not so find of the ribbing around the waist. 

Oh, if I were to do it again... I would decrease a little at the sides of the waist. 

And I added pockets. Had the person who designed this ever been around children? They need pockets . 

Yoga mat bag

Yoga mat bag. Sounds rediculous, but I really needed one! 

I made this out of habu wool steel blend and scrap yarn. The steel gives it a little more strength and helps it hold it's shape. I made an I cord out of black cotton for the straps. It can be held like a bag, or a back pack. 

Pentagram baby blanket

Oh, what to make for the new parents with an h. P. lovecraft themed nursery that already  have everything? 

 

I was surprised at the lack of pentagram themed knitting patterns for babies out there. Step it up, internet! 

I used this pattern for the spiral blanket, you start in the middle and knit a circle out. The instructions are fabulously written. Possibly the best knitting instructions of all time. This blanket was a delight to make. 

http://threeirishgirls.squarespace.com/storage/Spiral%20Blanket%20of%20Awesome%20Tutorial.pdf

I used a size 8 circular needles and 3 skeins of black liberty wool yarn   1skien of white. 

And now I can magic loop. This pattern taught me skills. Magic looping skills. 

I alternated black and white rows in the center to create the all seeing eye. The edging is k a row white, purl a row white, knit a row black purl a row black. Repeat as desired.  It is easier, I found to purl on rows where you are NOT increasing. But, whatevs. It all works out. 

I just crochet the pentagram on top with white when I was all done. 

Black and white looks good and it's helpful for babie's eye development.