Hurry Up Spring Armwarmers



Pattern - Hurry Up Spring Armwarmers from Stitch 'n' Bitch Nation
Yarn - Malabrigo in Pagoda
Needles - First Susan Bates Size 7 dpsn. I couldn't deal with metal, so I switched to Crystal Palace Bamboo Size 7 dpns
Modifications - Yarn Substitute
Random Commentary: I feel like it took forever to finish these babies. I think I knit and frogged half of the first armwarmer four times before I finally mastered the chart. This was my first time reading a chart and I was reading it from left to right. How embarrassing, huh? I also started with metal dpns and the yarn kept slipping off. I normally stick to bamboo, but my LYS was all out so I chose the second best. Also, the Malabrigo was amazing for this project. I loved seeing the colors form and the yarn is amazingly soft.
Funny Side Note : I never noticed the branch and leaf pattern despite the pattern title and staring at them while knitting. But when my husband took one look at them, he noticed right a way. A bit of an Einstein moment for me. I like them even better now, though:)

Spencer Gloves



Pattern: Spencer from Rowan 38
Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton
Purchased at: My LYS
Modifications: The pattern calls for the cuff to be knit with Size 2/3 Needles, which I couldn't find. I just knit the entire glove with 3s.
Needles: Size 3 Bamboo CircularsRandom Commentary: These were a pretty fun project, but I had spurts of interest. The gloves are knit flat and with short rows for the fingers. I needed a lot of patience for the fingers. I had some trouble avoiding gaps between the fingers. They're not perfect, but I don't think anyone but me would really notice. I still have buttons to sew on, but I feel like I sort of finished. Right?

Sparkle Hat x 2

Pattern: Sparkle Hat, SnB Handbook
Yarn - Lamb's Pride Bulky in Onyx Needles: Clover 11 circs, Clover 10 dpns
Purchased at: My LYS
Knitting Date - 11/18/05 Modifications - Used half as many sequins.

Nimbus




Pattern: Nimbus featured in Magknits
Yarn : Rowan Polar in Silver Lining (purchased on ebay from CucumberPatch
Rowan Big Wool Tuft (purchased from my LYS)
Modifications: None. I followed the pattern to the T. Although, I ended up using several balls fewer than called for in the pattern.
Knitting Dates - November 4 - November 23

"Josh's" Flames

Pattern: Jesse's Flames, Stitch 'n Bitch Nation
Yarn - Lamb's Pride in Charcoal (6 1/2 skeins)
Needles - Clover Bamboo sizes 7 & 8
Variations - Yarn Substitution. Added 2x2 ribbing on bottom, sleeves, and collar. Omitted ribbing throughout bottom half of sweater. Omitted flames and stripe.