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untonuggan) wrote2013-01-05 10:07 pm
untonuggan) wrote2013-01-05 10:07 pm
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Knitting Update
Haven't posted about knitting for a bit. I have, um, *many* things on the needles at the moment, but these two have been occupying most of my focus (except for a scarf that I forgot to take a photo of, but that's mainly for when I'm in the car or somewhere I can't do anything fiddly).
Button-On Knee Warmers
Multi-colored knee warmers made from chunky wool. Approximately 12" long, ribbed, with an extra spot for the knee to bend. Button-on.
I made these knee warmers for my partner's mom, whose knees are bothered by arthritis, cold, and driving a school bus. The bus is very cold in the mornings, and she can't cover her knees with a blanket because blanket + brakes would be bad. Anywho, there are a lot of patterns for pull on knee warmers on Ravelry but none for button-on ones. I made something that works, although they tend to slide down when she walks. If I make them tight enough to stay on when she walks, they are uncomfortable when she sits down for driving sooo....semi-success!
First Adult Sweater In-Progress
Top-down sweater with sleeves divided on stitch markers, completed down to the bust line. Scoop neck, which will later be ribbed. Colors: Blue with a brown that has hints of green; some of the blue also held double with lace-weight that is cream/gold and gold/olive. The lace-weight is AWESOME and from an awesomesauce friend :D
Close up of the raglan edge and a better estimation of the colors.
I am wrestling with my inner critic on the sweater. It will be lovely for autumn, and it goes swimmingly with a skirt I have. However, periodically I keep thinking all the awful things about my knitting. So I just need a moment away from it, or with it, or something, to wrestle those demons away. Or I can do what I've been doing today, which is work on the sweater while having a Downton Abbey marathon. :D (Trying to catch up on things before the new season starts).
Button-On Knee Warmers
Multi-colored knee warmers made from chunky wool. Approximately 12" long, ribbed, with an extra spot for the knee to bend. Button-on.
I made these knee warmers for my partner's mom, whose knees are bothered by arthritis, cold, and driving a school bus. The bus is very cold in the mornings, and she can't cover her knees with a blanket because blanket + brakes would be bad. Anywho, there are a lot of patterns for pull on knee warmers on Ravelry but none for button-on ones. I made something that works, although they tend to slide down when she walks. If I make them tight enough to stay on when she walks, they are uncomfortable when she sits down for driving sooo....semi-success!
First Adult Sweater In-Progress
Top-down sweater with sleeves divided on stitch markers, completed down to the bust line. Scoop neck, which will later be ribbed. Colors: Blue with a brown that has hints of green; some of the blue also held double with lace-weight that is cream/gold and gold/olive. The lace-weight is AWESOME and from an awesomesauce friend :D
Close up of the raglan edge and a better estimation of the colors.
I am wrestling with my inner critic on the sweater. It will be lovely for autumn, and it goes swimmingly with a skirt I have. However, periodically I keep thinking all the awful things about my knitting. So I just need a moment away from it, or with it, or something, to wrestle those demons away. Or I can do what I've been doing today, which is work on the sweater while having a Downton Abbey marathon. :D (Trying to catch up on things before the new season starts).
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I'm not a knitter at all and I always admire people who can.
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If you ever want to learn, I could point you in the direction of some helpful YouTube videos...