| Dear friends and family, Im starting this blog to catalogue some of the many projects Im working on, knitting and otherwise. Here are some current and recent projects: | ||
   | These little booties I made from scrap yarn. Its Manos de Uruguay wool, in a deep purplish brown with a light pinkish beige trim. I knit these in about 3 days, mostly on the bus to and from Philly. The pattern comes out of the Debbie Bliss Baby Knits book. They are HUGE. 4 1/2 inches. Much too large to fit a 3-6 month child. Debbie Bliss, you are crazy, but its ok, they will be given to Lou, my baby bro. The last image shows the ribbing under the fold. |
| The next project I would like to share is the hat Im working on. | |
   | Im not sure what brand the yarn is, Silky Wool maybe? Its a wool and silk blend, and was pretty inexpensive. About 175 yards for $7.95. Got it in Philly. The pattern comes out of Vogue Knitting's Fall issue. It has an error in the first line which I figured out once I was about 2 inches in. *sigh* So I started over. I also used a two needle cast on here because it gives a much tighter finish. When you start a hat from the crown instead of the brim this becomes important. The last image shows the underside of the hat, where the yarn is carried up to the next level. |
| And last but not least, the faux roll-top desk I bought this past weekend at the Fort Greene Flea. | ||
    | It needs to be cleaned, sanded, primed, painted and braced. The legs are a bit wobbly. When I start work on it, I will look to see if I can find info on the manufacturer. The sides are made of panels of wood rather than solid pieced so I will paint it rather than stain it to cover some of that, I also want to get some decorative bolts for the sides where the hinges show. :D |
2 comments:
Wish you well with the roll top desk. We have one that we use and love it . Will follow your progress
ooohh i like that desk. good find. roll top is so much more fun. good hiding spot for guinea pigs as well.
Post a Comment