drinkerthinker

A collection of knitting projects, presented in semi-chronological order.

My First Scarf

This is the first thing I ever finished knitting. It's plain stockinette stitch — the idea was to keep knitting and purling until I was unable to forget the stitches (again). Unfortunately, this was before I understood why one should not use acrylic yarn: not comfy and snuggly, and blocking doesn't do a thing to keep it from rolling into a big tube. I like this photo far more than the scarf itself.

Girly Wristband

• Pattern: "Powerful Wrist Protection" from Stitch ‘N Bitch
• Yarn: Cotton Classic (100% mercerised cotton, Greece)
• Needles: size 5

I really didn't like this yarn; it reminded me too much of thick embroidery thread. Wore this once, but it's sort of uncomfortable to have it up against my wrist.

Knitting Tote Bag

• Pattern: "Zeeby's Bag" from Stitch ‘N Bitch
• Yarn: Lamb's Pride Bulky (85% wool/15% mohair, Nebraska) in Sunburst Gold and Orange You Glad
• Needles: size 8 circular

Please notice the pretty contrast stitching on the back. The pattern called for regular worsted and I used bulky by mistake, but it made the bag sturdier. Mom sewed a great cambric lining for it, to keep needles from poking through. You can see a bit of my current stripey project peeping out the top.

Eagles Scarf

• Yarn: Red Heart Classic in black, white, green, and silver
• Needles: size 8

This is actually a Christmas present for my dad, but he isn't so good at the internets and I don't think he even knows this site exists, so I can safely share. He requested a scarf in "his Eagles colors."

I didn't want the stripes to be all the same width, and I'm a dork, so I used a random number generator (i.e. dice) to create the pattern. It is a 10-stitch rib, which didn't keep it from rolling up lengthwise. This time I used acrylic yarn on purpose, because he loves to put things in the laundry. The scarf can be washed and even dried, and nothing bad will (should) happen.

Christmas Secrets

Sneak-peek at a Christmas surprise for someone who reads this site:

Leftover yarn from another Christmas gift (three, actually):

That little white nub is all that's left from a fat skein (67 yards) of Reynolds Bulky Lopi (100% virgin wool, Iceland). These balls were hand-rolled with some help from The Boy (he kept the unwound loops from tangling); anyone that needs a Christmas gift idea can feel free to buy me one of these.

Now if you will excuse me, I have some aching wrists that need a break from typing and knitting.