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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 09:34:26 AM
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Probably due to the summer weather, I've noticed a slight shortage of posts about knitting. Admittedly, I'm not doing a whole lot in this heat, even with air conditioning!
My one project (and I'm trying to limit myself to one at a time) is from the book, Knitting for Peace by Betty Christiansen. It is the Messenger Bag that is knitted and felted. I'm using Patons Classic Wool in mixed greys, and so far its going great. I have the body of the bag done, am working on the flap, and the handle ends are waiting on holders. And if I could figure it all out, I'd post a pic of what I have so far.
Soooo everyone, whatcha knittin'? 
Jana |
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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl
444 Posts
Pauline
Sweet Home
Oregon
USA
444 Posts |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 1:38:02 PM
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Knitting?? I've been a knitting fool on vacation! Socks, Socks, Socks (with a bit of lace here and there)!
I was in the Hogwart's sock swap and finished those and shipped them off the day before I left for vacation. I was in the Death by Socks swap and finished those socks the first full day of vacation and shipped them off the next day. I'm in Sockapalooza 4 and have sock #1 done and the cuff, heel and part of the foot done on sock #2--should finish it tonight or tomorrow - this will go in the mail on August 2. I had a pair of "no-brainer" socks that I worked on while we were in the fishing boat when the fishing got dull--I'm working these toe up--one is done and the other is just about 5" into the foot. I'm working on another pair for a farmgirl, and they are turning out very nice, but it will be another week or two before I have enough knitting time to finish them up.
I'm also in the Mystery Stole #3 knitalong, and I started work on that while vacationing, but it is one of those projects that you need peace & quiet to follow charts, place beads, etc., so I only got about 55 rows done on that. I also started a knit lace scarf based on a previous Mystery Stole pattern. Not quite as complex, so I could work on it while the TV was on--got about halfway through this one.
So, knitting is not dead--just smaller and lighter for the summer!
Kathy
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 2:17:40 PM
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| When my daughter had her baby last Saturday, I was so touched when they brought him into her regular room because he had a little handmade knitted white and blue hat on his little head! So, I've been busy this week (when I can) making little hats to give to the hospital as a thank you for the person who took the time to make my little boy one! This way, I feel like I'm "paying it forward!" Susan |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 2:59:04 PM
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kATHY, WHAT ARE NO BRAINER SOCKS? Maybe I could make those. Susan, last time we were down to see my Aunt Glenda, she had a basket by her chair with at least 20 baby hats in that she had ready to give to the newborns at the Hospital in her town. Nice to know that they use them.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 05:50:36 AM
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| I'm finishing the sleeves on a minisweater for 7 y.o. dd, and then I'm starting a short sleeved sweater called Bad Penny for me (free Knitty pattern). I'm sure I won't get it done in time to get much short sleeve weather use out of it, but I have the yarn and it's not a color that will work for anything but spring or summer. |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 07:28:56 AM
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I just put the fringe on my first Prayer Shawl and have 2 more started. Hobby Lobby just put the yarn on sale that dd wants for an afghan, so as of tomorrow afternoon I'll have that started, too.
I love having more than one project going -- I switch from one to the other as the mood strikes 
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 11:04:30 AM
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Its great to hear what everyone is working on. I guess I was feeling a bit lonely in my knitting! Anyway, here is the messenger bag I posted about. I admit to feeling a little apprehensive about felting it (I don't know what I expect to happen to it!) but am looking forward to it at the same time!
Jana
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 12:09:37 PM
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I love that messenger bag...really neat..I know what you mean..I always feel like holding my breath when felting things..but isn't it a fun surprize???
I am knitting on a dish cloth as a gift right now, and have a pair of brown alpaca socks going for husband. No doubt they won't be done before his birthday in October..so he will get them then. I have so many other projects going at the same time. The yarn is from our own Grace Gerber..who has fabulous stuff on her etsy site!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 1:45:31 PM
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I finished two pairs of socks while on vacation, and started a third. The pair I finished was my own pattern (inspired by Nancy Bush) and I have published it on my blog. http://brightmeadowknits.blogspot.com
I entered some knitted items in the county fair, which have to be delivered on Sunday, and they're not done yet! ARRRGH!
At least the child's sweater is 3/4 of the way done, it was for my grandson, but my daughter didn't like the color (it was blue, with lavendar heather), so I stopped knitting. I should be able to finish it by the end of the week if I push. The lady's scarf might have to be scratched, but I might be able to finish a purse too.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
Edited by - brightmeadow on Jul 30 2007 2:11:21 PM |
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KitchenWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
98 Posts
Kristina
Santa Fe
New Mexico
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 1:50:35 PM
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You definitely have me interested in that messenger bag! I have been dreaming about making a farmer's market bag that I saw designed by Leigh Radford, I think. Haven't gotten around to it--instead, I am one corner into a new baby blanket over here. Seems everyone in my family is pregnant and the tradition must continue! No new kin emerges without a Berroco Plush blankie for snuggles! In other words, it will be a while before I'm knitting for me...
Live joyfully, deliberately, simply, abundantly.
www.viscerafarms.com
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
1122 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 2:29:56 PM
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I have two shawls in progress, a knitted apron, a bag or two and a kitten. (Either loom knit or crochet projects)
I also have a couple of cross-stitch samplers in the works - one for my sister and one for my new farm.
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 2:39:58 PM
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| I've got a little cotton dress that I'm hoping to finish before Juniper grows out of it and I need to start a baby blanket for my friend's baby. That is about it. Taking a breather after finishing Kathy's socks from the harry potter sock swap. |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 3:38:05 PM
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Yes, check out Grace Gerber's etsy site. I spin too, so I ordered some fiber from her and it is just fabulous! The colors are just beautiful, and the fiber is top quality too!
I was at Barnes & Noble today at lunch, looking through the Knitting for Peace book, and I almost bought it for the messenger bag pattern! I'll be interested to see how it turns out after you felt it--it looks great now.
Kathy
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 3:55:54 PM
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That made me smile Kathy!! Can't tell you how many $29. books I have bought for one pattern that I never got around to making. Oh well. I have alot of pretty books!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 4:14:03 PM
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 2:03:25 PM
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Even with triple digit temps, I've started knitting my first mittens. Want to make mittens, scrves, caps for 11 grandkids for Xmas this year and figured I'd better get started on it. So far so good. Trust me I'll yell big time if I get stuck and need one of you to help me out of a jam.
Would also love to learn to knit socks. Anyone have a REAL SIMPLE pattern to learn from?
Made my then furture daughter-in-law a prayer shawl last year for Xmas and she loved it. She told me that people in her office would be so envious.
Peace and love.
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2007 : 9:13:13 PM
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Alrighty, I've been away for a bit, but I of course have to chime in here since all I do is knit! I just finished a bright green wooly winter hat for Jackson and also have the following WIPs on the needles:
* socks for me
* socks for Jackson
* sweater vest for Jackson
* shawl for me
Plus about a million other projects queued up and ready to roll as soon as I finish up these. You can never have too much yarn or too many patterns!
Photos on my blog, just posted. Take a look if you like!
Catherine
My Blog: http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com
My Etsy Shop: http://yogurtandgranola.etsy.com
Buy Nothing Summer Blog: http://buynothingsummer.blogspot.com |
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