"Casual Tee"
My first knitted project ever!
Date: 05/08/2005
My first knitted project ever! Pattern Source: This came from FreePatterns.com; you can download it here (free registration required). It's called "Casual Tee", designed by Melissa leapman. I lengthened the sleeves.
Close-up of my first knitted sweater.
Date: 05/08/2005
Close-up of my first knitted sweater. See previous photo for pattern source.
"Women's Ribbon Short-Sleeve Pullover"
Ribbon pullover (my second project).
Date: 06/15/2005
Ribbon pullover (my second project). Pattern Source: This was designed by Jill Ramos and is available from Tess' Designer Yarns.
Close-up of ribbon top.
Date: 06/15/2005
Close-up of ribbon top. See previous photo for pattern source.
"Men's Crewneck Pullover"
My third knit project and the first one I made for someone besides myself.
Date: 07/26/2005
My third knit project and the first one I made for someone besides myself. Pattern Source: This is from Leisure Arts' Weekend Favorites to Knit by Dale Rieves Potter.
Close-up of Ray's sweater. The pattern is basically stockinette with "stripes" made of twisted knits (knit through back loop) surrounded by purls.
Date: 07/26/2005
Close-up of Ray's sweater. The pattern is basically stockinette with "stripes" made of twisted knits (knit through back loop) surrounded by purls. See previous photo for pattern source.
"Milinda"
My fourth knit project, the most complicated pattern I've done to date.
Date: 08/24/2005
My fourth knit project, the most complicated pattern I've done to date. Pattern Source: This is from White Lies Designs, designed by Joan McGowan-Michael.
Close-up of Milinda pullover.
Date: 08/24/2005
Close-up of Milinda pullover. See previous photo for pattern source.
"Martina"
[10/18/2005] My fifth knitted sweater.
Date: 10/18/2005
[10/18/2005] My fifth knitted sweater. Pattern Source: This is from Adrienne Vittadini's Fall 2004 pattern book.
Close-up of Adrienne Vittadini sweater.
Date: 10/18/2005
Close-up of Adrienne Vittadini "Martina" sweater. See previous photo for pattern source.
This one is the same pattern as my last sweater, but with a couple minor modifications.
Date: 12/05/2005
This one is the same pattern as my last sweater, but with a couple minor modifications. I made the sleeves more tapered and did the yarn-overs correctly this time.
Close-up of Adrienne Vittadini pattern (done correctly this time).
Date: 12/05/2005
Close-up of Adrienne Vittadini pattern (done correctly this time).
"Lacy Pullover"
Lacy pullover.
Date: 04/18/2006
Lacy pullover. Pattern Source: Knit 'n Style issue #138, August 2005. I can't find a designer's name listed in the pattern.
"Garter Stitch Aran Cardigan"
Aran cardigan I made for Ray.
Date: 07/04/2006
[7/1/2006] Aran cardigan I made for Ray.
Pattern source: Men in Knits by Tara Jon Manning.
cablesweater 006
Close-up of back of Ray's Aran cardigan.
Date: 07/04/2006
Close-up of back of Ray's Aran cardigan. See previous photo for pattern source.
Babini kuki sweater
Date: 08/07/2006
[8/7/2006] This comes from a kit I got from Babini kuki/Aristo Fashion in Bulgaria -- they sell kits including the yarn and pattern, or they will hand-knit any sweater they offer especially for you, to your own measurements. I really loved this design, so I decided to buy the kit. I did alter it in two small ways: first, the original pattern was a turtleneck and I'm not that fond of them, so I made the neckline shorter; and second, I did set-in sleeves instead of drop since I like my sweaters more fitted. I love the result and almost wish it were winter so I could wear it! Pattern source: Babini kuki/Aristo - designer is Galina Dacheva. They do not have online ordering, nor can they take credit cards; I had to send them the money for this kit via Western Union. Well worth it, though; I love the sweater and will probably end up buying more kits from them at some point. They even included a pre-done swatch with the kit so I could see what the pattern looked like! (The usual disclaimers apply...I'm in no way affiliated with them.)
Close-up of Babini kuki sweater
Date: 08/07/2006
See previous photo for more details and pattern source.
Leaves in Relief
Date: 09/23/2006
[9/23/2006] One of the reasons I wanted to learn to knit was to be able to do stuff like this. Similar things can be done with crochet, but usually you have to do front-post stitches, which make for a thick fabric. So when I found this pattern, I had to try it. Pattern Source: This pattern was designed by Ariel Barton and can be found on Knitty.com.
Leaves in Relief - detail of front.
Date: 09/23/2006
Pattern Source: This sweater was designed by Ariel Barton and can be found on Knitty.com.
Leaves in Relief - detail of sleeve.
Date: 09/23/2006
Pattern Source: This sweater was designed by Ariel Barton and can be found on Knitty.com.
"Amhra'n Gra'" (Love Song) sweater.
Date: 12/07/2006
[12/7/2006] I made this sweater for Ray, out of Lion Brand Wool-Ease. This was one of the more complicated patterns I've done so far, with something like 6 different kinds of cables. It wasn't particularly difficult, though. And it was knitted in the round, which meant there was no sewing! Pattern Source: This pattern was designed by Bev Warner and is available from Knit Picks.
Broad Street Mittens
Date: 12/31/2006
[12/31/2006] These fingerless gloves that convert to mittens were for my husband, Ray. I made them out of Koigu wool. Pattern Source: Designed by Janis Cortese; the pattern is available here, on Knitty.com.
Broad Street Mittens 2
Date: 12/31/2006
[12/31/2006] I liked Ray's mittens so much that I had to make a pair for myself. I had to alter the pattern for my smaller hands, but it was pretty easy. Like Ray's, mine are made from Koigu wool. Pattern Source: Original design by Janis Cortese is available on Knitty.
Broad Street Mitten - back.
Broad Street mitten - back.
Date: 12/31/2006
Broad Street mitten - back.
Aran mock turtleneck
[2/7/2007] Aran mock turtleneck with saddle shoulders. Pattern Source: This came from a kit I got from Shelridge Farm at Stitches East. It can be o
Date: 02/07/2007
[2/7/2007] Aran mock turtleneck with saddle sleeves. Pattern Source: This came from a kit I got from Shelridge Farm at Stitches East; it was designed by Elizabeth Fallone. It can be ordered from their website.
Close-up of Aran sweater sleeve
Close-up of sleeve on Aran sweater (see previous photo for pattern source).
Date: 02/07/2007
Close-up of sleeve on Aran sweater (see previous photo for pattern source).
Baby squid hat
Baby squid hat.
Date: 03/06/2007
[3/12/2007] I made this for a pregnant friend. Pattern Source: Available free on the web here.
Vogue Knitting pullover
Date: 04/26/2007
Summer pullover, made of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Baby yarn (color "wine"). Pattern Source: Vogue Knitting magazine, Spring/Summer 2007 issue. Designed by Deborah Newton.
Microfiber ribbon cable pullover
Date: 05/16/2007
Okay, time to pick a new color -- mostly by coincidence, this is the same color as my last project! Pattern Source: Both the microfiber ribbon yarn and the pattern came from Tess' Designer Yarns. It was designed by Sue Wright Pederson.
Close-up of neckline of microfiber ribbon top.
Date: 05/16/2007
The cool thing about this pattern is that there was no need to add the neckline after the front and back were done -- it was incorporated right into the pattern. I like that a lot.
Spider Illusion Scarf
Spider illusion scarf, viewed from an angle. Pattern Source: I bought this at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival from Shelridge Farm.
Date: 05/20/2007
Spider illusion scarf, viewed from an angle. Pattern Source: I bought this at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival from Shelridge Farm. It was designed by Elizabeth Fallone.
Spider Illusion Scarf
Spider illusion scarf, viewed from straight ahead.
Date: 05/20/2007
Spider illusion scarf, viewed from straight ahead.
pomatous
My first pair of socks.
Date: 06/04/2007
Pattern Source: These are from Knitty -- Cookie A's Pomatomus Socks by Cookie A. The yarn is from Ellen's Half-Pint Farm - a Merino/nylon blend.
Stained glass pullover
Date: 06/23/2007
[6/23/2007] Stained glass ribbon pullover. Pattern Source: Basic pattern and yarn were from Tess' Designer Yarns (designed by Jill Ramos), but I modified it in a couple different ways -- added sleeves, and changed the neckline.
purpleheart
Hearts on a String.
Date: 12/30/2007
Hearts on a String. Pattern Source: Creative Knitting, November 2006 issue. Pattern was designed by Lorraine Ehrlinger.
Marching Cables
[12/9/2007] Marching Cables sweater - made for my mother's boyfriend as a Christmas present. Pattern Source: Knit 'n Style, October 2007 issue.
Date: 12/24/2007
[12/9/2007] Marching Cables sweater - made for my mother's boyfriend as a Christmas present. Pattern Source: Knit 'n Style, October 2007 issue. Pattern design by Jane Schwartz.
Marching Cables (close-up)
Close-up of Marching Cables sweater.
Date: 12/24/2007
Close-up of Marching Cables sweater.
Woven Squares
Date: 01/21/2008
[1/22/2008] Made this out of Pure Gold Chunky yarn for Ray. Pattern Source: Woven Squares Pullover by Deb Gemmell. Available as a leaflet from Cabin Fever.
Celtic Knot Raglan
Date: 04/10/2008
[4/10/2008] My first stranded pattern! Took a while (about 3 months), but I finally finished it just in time for spring and warm weather. Oh well, I can wear it next winter. Pattern Source: Sweaters from Camp by Meg Swansen, Amy Detjen, and Joyce Williams. This pattern is by J. Dale Long. I couldn't find yarn as small as the pattern called for, so I used Elle Elite and altered the pattern to adjust for the new gauge.
Stained-glass pullover #2
[5/2/2008] Stained-glass microfiber ribbon pullover. Same (modified) pattern as this one, but I learned from my mistakes and got the size, sleeves, and
Date: 05/02/2008
Stained-glass microfiber ribbon pullover. Same (modified) pattern as this one, but I learned from my mistakes and got the size, sleeves, and neckline more like I wanted.
Venice pullover
Date: 06/07/2008
Pattern Source: This can be purchased as a kit from Shelridge Farm.
Pacific View pullover
Yet another ribbon top -- I just can't resist Tess' microfiber ribbon! Pattern Source: This is a free pattern from Tahki Yarns -- the
Date: 06/26/2008
Yet another ribbon top -- I just can't resist Tess' microfiber ribbon! Pattern Source: This is a free pattern from Tahki Yarns -- the Pacific View pullover, by Rosemary Drysdale.
Pacific View pullover (close-up of lace pattern)
Close-up of Pacific View pullover.
Date: 06/26/2008
Close-up of Pacific View pullover.
purple-slip
I've made this pattern before, but although I really wanted to do something different, nothing I tried (lace, cables, etc) looked very good with this color.
Date: 07/28/2008
I've made this pattern before, but although I really wanted to do something different, nothing I tried (lace, cables, etc) looked very good with this color. Pattern Source: Tess' Designer Yarns.
Fairy Net Blouse
[9/1/2008] Fairy Net Blouse, made from Dale of Norway "Svale" yarn. Pattern Source: Interweave Knits, Summer 2006 issue. Design is
Date: 09/01/2008
[9/1/2008] Fairy Net Blouse, made from Dale of Norway "Svale" yarn. Pattern Source: Interweave Knits, Summer 2006 issue. Design is by Robin Melanson.
