Fiber Trend Clogs

The Stats:

Yarn: I used Paton's Merino Wool. The largest women's size took less than 2 skeins of the cuff / sole color, and less than 1 of the upper color. You hold the yarn double for the entire slipper. I used kool-ade dyed fisherman's wool (done like this link) for the bright reddish/blue pair. They didn't felt quite as quickly as the Paton's.

Needles: Bamboo size 13 circulars.

Pattern: The fiber trends clog pattern. I think you have to get it at local yarn shops?

Started: Sometime in October 2007.

Completed: November 25, 2007. They've been knitted for a while, I just had to get to the felting part.

Notes: Another great pattern. They knit up pretty quickly. I liked it!

My Soap Socks

The Stats:

Yarn: Any feltable yarn. I've been using my hand-dyed yarn, Paton's Wool, LB Fisherman's wool, Paton's SWS (the color I used bled), LB Landscapes yarn. Whatever I have that will felt.

Needles: Knitpicks Options (of course) I think I've been using 5s and 8s, depending on the yarn.

Pattern: I made up my own. I do need to write it down still!

Time: These don't take very long at all. They are one of my favorite take-along projects. Just like socks for feet, I usually have one on the needles all of the time.

Notes: I have a bunch of these for sale at My Etsy Shop, with my yarn. Everyone who has used them so far has loved them. Or at least that's what they've said! They make the soap lather really well, and last longer. The wool gives you a little exfoliation. As you use the soap, the wool felts and turns into a solid piece of fabric around the soap. I love knitting and using these. They also make wonderful gifts.

More posts on my soap socks can be seen here.

edit 3-25: I have discovered that some of the dyes and the soaps react and run a little bit when you first use the soap. You may have colorful suds, but no one has gotten dyed hands. The colors of the yarn may fade a little bit, too, but it takes quite a while. I've been using my soap since December and it isn't faded, and the suds aren't colorful anymore. :( These are still great projects, maybe I need a lighter scented soap or something.

Fetching Mitts

The Stats

Yarn: Tan Paton's Merino Wool, Hand dyed by me with kool-aid and food coloring
Needles: Clover bamboo dpns US size 4
Pattern: Fetching Mitts from knitty
Started: February 24, 2007
Completed: February 28, 2007
Notes: I had these done by Monday, but I wove in the ends on the 28th. Good thing I made a gauge swatch, because I think the pattern calls for a size 6 needle! Must have been from using different yarn than the pattern calls for. Super quick, fun knit. I like these ones a lot. I'll probably wear them for St. Patrick's Day, with the matching hat, and then let LD have them. She loves them!

Green Hat Knit-Along

The Stats:

Yarn: Less than 223 yards of Tan Paton's Classic Merino Wool Handyed by me with Kool-Aid
Needles: KnitPicks Options Size 7 and 5

Pattern: Topi from knitty.com

Started: February 1, 2007

Completed: February 4, 2007

Notes: I loved this pattern, even though I don't like w&t that much. I think if I knew how w&t worked, it wouldn't be so weird to me. I should have made the medium, as its a little big. I always seem to think my head is bigger than it really is. I made this for the Get Stitchy Green Hat Knit-Along. I'm going to wear it to a St. Patrick's Day Party in March! Fun!

First FO Post

I decided to post the first FO I got done in 2007.

The stats:

Yarn: Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool ~ Hand dyed by me with Kool-Aid

Needles: Clover DP Bamboos size US 4

Pattern: I used this one, but changed a few things

Started: November 26th or 27th ??

Completed: January 3rd or 4th ??

See why I need to do this while the info is fresh in my mind?