Heather Hoodie update pics

Here are some photos of how far I've reached on the Heather Hoodie:




















This is the left front panel (photos above) that I'm working on now. It's going a little slower now since I'm kinda busy doing other non-knitting stuffs. Hope to finish this soon and start the right front panel.








The completed back piece. I did 6 cable repeats plus 4 rows. If you look closely you can see the mistakes I made with the cable.

Current WIP + FOs

I've been knitting consistently in my free time.... albeit very slowly. I'm currently working on the "Heather Hoodie Vest" from the 2009 fall issue Knitscene. It's my first "major" project using cables (the other cable project being Fetching gloves). I'm using Cascade Ecological Wool and it's coming along alright, although I do find the occasional strand of black or cream hair sticking out. I've finished the back... did 6 sets of cables and 4 rows to get 23 inches (2 inches longer than called for in the small size). Sorry I don't have an updated pic, will post one later. I'm loving the knitted fabric very much. I made a couple of mistakes with the cables but it's not noticeable unless you examine closely. I had gone too far on before I realized the mistakes. Oh well....

Some of my FOs since my last post:
I made 2 pairs of socks gifted to my niece and nephew. The pink/purple one is made using Opal cotton yarn and the gray one is Panda Cotton yarn. They were both super easy to make since it's just plain stockinette stitch and ribbing.




















































My latest FO I think is sooo cute: Meet Corkie the Korknisse!


Made from yarn scraps and a wine cork with a TOO BIG pompom on the hat. :P

Also made some dishcloths but will post the pics for those later.

Ravelympics medals

I was awarded my Ravelympics medal for my Thermis yesterday. Yay!! :)

I'm proudly showing them off:

Packages & Updates

I haven't been updating as much so my packages keep piling up. Here are my latest ones:

Mini Sock Package - January '09


Mini Sock Package - December '09


Latest JBW package


Oh, and remember I mentioned I was making Hederas last year. Well, I just finished ONE sock recently. I don't know why I'm taking so long, just haven't been feeling motivated with this pattern. Also, I think doing a lacey pattern like this takes alot of concentration. Hmm, this probably only applies to me as the pattern is pretty simple.... but I still mess it up more often than I should. I haven't cast on for the other half yet...


I'm currently back to working on the Featherweight cardi.... will post a photo soon.

Ravelympics 2010

I finished my project for Ravelympics last night. I made a Thermis cowl with Lorna's Laces Worsted Multi. I love the yarn...... so soft and squishy.... not scratchy at all. The pattern was easy to work with, I didn't have any problems with it.





The colourway is "Amy's Vintage Office".

Keeping with the Olympic theme, I made some mini mittens. They're finished except I still have to stitch on the circles logo on them.





A cute way to have a bit of the Olympics with you. I have a pair on my bag.

Happy 2010..... so late!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, ALL!

Yes, I know.... it's already February and most people have already settled in the new year and have gotten used to writing 2010 instead of 2009. But it's the first post of the year for me sooooooo.... hope you all have a wonderful 2010. :)

I have got quite a bit to share but since I don't have the photos yet, I won't write about the projects I've completed. The only pic I have with me is this one:

This was my November sock kit and it came with a bonus project too. Cool. :) I haven't gotten a chance to knit the sock yet but planning to soon.

I took a vacation in Dec/Jan and bought some yarn to add to my stash:

In the pile, there's some Peaches and Cream cotton yarn, Lorna's Laces in bulky, RYC Classic and Berocco Vintage yarns. My stash is growing... LOL, I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. :P I also bought a small Knowknits drawstring pouch in purple. Cute but I don't have a picture to show.