Booties

A couple of cute booties, really simple and quick to make. I've made a couple of pairs before for other babies, but these are for Jane's bump. I got the pattern from Crafts Beautiful. The needles are size 5 US.

Scarf

Just like the one I knitted for Michelle, but this is a thicker yarn and different color and hers was cream (nicer too).

Edit: The pattern was adapted from the morning surf scarf the yarn was a mercenized cotton (more for crochet), therefore a little thicker than many laceweight yarns, so I think I used size 4 needles and less yarn overs (yo). This is my adaptation of the pattern:

Cast on 56 stitches loosely (or multiples of 10 + 6 stitches):

Rows 1-3 Knit

Row 4: * k6, yo 1 time, k1, yo 2 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 2 times, k1, yo 1 time, rep from * to last 6 sts, k6.

Row 5: Knit, dropping the extra loops from the yo's of previous row off needle as you come to them. (Be careful not to drop the other sts!) After completing row, tug gently on sts below needle to distribute the yarn from the dropped loops downward.

Row 6: Knit.

Row 7: Knit.

Rows 8: Knit.

Row 9: * k1, yo 1 time, k1, yo 2 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 2 times, k1, yo 1 time, k5, rep, from * to last 6 sts, k1, yo 1 time, k1, yo 2 times, k1, yo 3 times, k1, yo 2 times, k1, yo 1 time, k1.

Row 10: Knit, dropping the extra loops from the yo's of previous row off needle as you come to them. (Be careful not to drop the other sts!) After completing row, tug gently on sts below needle to distribute the yarn from the dropped loops downward.


Repeat rows 1 to 11 until scarf is desired length (or running out of yarn) ending on row 3 or 9, cast off loosely, weave in ends and add fringe if desired. Block (if needed), and wear with pride.

How long has it been?

Oops looks like I haven't added pics for a while, probably getting married and the heady days of summer getting in the way. Well, there's no-one to apologize to except myself. So here follows a few pictures of things I've done in the last few months - not everything, since I forgot to take a picture of some booties and gloves, and a scarf for Michele.

Oops, forgot the hat

Oops, forgot the hat
Originally uploaded by schrodinger.

Okay, it's not such a good picture, but it gives you an idea of the hat that goes with Beth's new scarf (but she doesn't know yet, so shhhh). I got the pattern from knitty.com (lace beanie) and used a size 10 crochet thread (doubled up).

Close up of the Cranes

Close up of the Cranes
Originally uploaded by schrodinger.

Yes, as the title suggests, this is a close-up of the 1000 cranes, they are pretty eh?

1000 Cranes...

1000 Cranes...
Originally uploaded by schrodinger.

The cranes were completed before I started my latest knitting bug. They were neglected in a box for months before I finally found this huge vase which was perfect for them. Now they can be seen by all (well, here and our apartment).

Lacy Scarf detail

Lacy Scarf detail
Close up of the scarf.

Lacy Scarf

I've done it!! Beth's scarf is complete, and with just enough yarn to make a hat to go with it and a fringe as well. I've very proud of my first attempt at lace-knitting. I think she will love it, shame I have to wait until June to give it to her...