Iris' Knit n Things

Dream Weaving Here’s my first attempt on weaving, albeit a little wonky on the salvage. I find the whole process of weaving invigorating. You watch your pattern just come to life right in front of your eyes. What I weave is a sampler of different patterns, I used cotton as its cheaper and I did not want to waste good wool. Imaging how beautiful weaving a scarf using a blend of silk and moreno yarn will be. In the knitting department, I've done nothing but complete a pair of socks and start another for a Sock knit along. Maryland Sheep and wool festival was a lot of fun. This is what I brought at the festival.

Cheese! This is my little Ladybug.

Green Monday, I don't think I've ever own a pair of green sock in my life. Well I do now. Still have to block them into shape. I made these a little shorter in order to wear them during the warmer weather. For this pair I used a cotton wool blend yarn from Opal. We have a fiber group that likes to get together once a month to do all things fiber. We have weavers, knitters, needlework; however, the majorities are spinners. It was great to see some old faces and many new ones. Some of the members own angora goats. They have the most amazing mohair you have ever seen. I love to blend this fiber with wool and spin for lace. I am so missing my spinning wheel. I’ve also discover, that there's a new Yarn store in town. I hear they have some gorgeous yarn to drool over. I normally do most of my spinning during the summer and I tend to knit more during the fall and winter. So it’s like I automatically go into spinning mode. I won’t be getting my stuff till July. Meantime, I foun...

Easter Sock I just completed knitting this sock, which has colors that remind me of Easter eggs. The pattern used is free on the Internet. Hatsuyo's Lacy Sock . I would recommend using a solid color in order to see the lovely lacy stitches. Even so, the pattern created by the Opal yarn was interesting. I don't recall the color of this Opal yarn. I believe it may be from the tropical colllection.

Georgia, Sweet Georgia! I made it home. Here's a picture of Broad street in Atlanta. Home is about another 2 1/2 hours from there. I am glad to say, I made it home all in one piece. To travel now a days, you have to be in the Airport with in 3 hours of your flight. Security has really taken the fun out of traveling. I don't think I'll be getting on a plane anytime soon. I use to love to travel, now it's just not worth all the trouble. I think I'll just try to travel all around the USA in a car or train to see what it has to offer. I know there are tons of wonderful things to see right here in the good old USA. In the knitting department I've only had time to knit socks.

Remember the baby blanket I made? Well it was made for this pretty lady in red. My grand niece. Isabella Marie, born on December 12, 2006

Sock Week ! I made these for my Mother. This pattern is called Hedera designer Cookie And these are for a quarterly sock Knit along. It so happens that both of these sock are from the same designer. The light blue yarn is "Opal" and the darker yarn is "Socks that Rock yarn" called "Blue Moon" a light weight Moreno. The pattern is called " Monkey ". I had taken the label off the Opal yarn so I don't remember the color name, only that it was cotton. The Monkey sock pattern is very easy and a quick pattern to knit. I plan to use it again. The next time I post anything, I will be back in the States. I think I'll miss Germany a little. I've met some really great people. Even so, I look forward to being close to my love ones back home. I use to attend a group called the "Tangle Threaders" of Fiber aficionados, who got together once a month and share projects, ideas and chats. It was a mixture of Knitters, Spinners, Weavers, Croc...

Happy New Year! So far this year has started with a bang. I return from my trip stateside, and found out that I shall be leaving Europe within a month or so. I decided to spend the Holiday weekend in Paris and what a weekend indeed. I had such a fantastic time site seeing all over Paris. Here I am riding a boat through the river, you can see how lovely the Eiffel Tower looks with all her lights on. The Champs-Elysees is one of the most beautiful mile-long stretch of road that I've ever seen. It's got the coolest shops and things to see, and if you're walking up to the Arc de Triomphe, it will be one of the most unforgettable experiences that you will have in Paris. If you're hungry, though, and don't want to spend a lot on food, avoid this street like the plague, and go into one of the little side streets instead and eat like a local. In the Musee du Louve, I got to see the Mona Lisa. Later on I visit Notre-Dame and the Napoleon's Tomb. My last stop before retu...

I did it! I finally completed my Ariann sweater. I was having a really hard time getting the collar done. Even so, she’s really a pretty sweater. Now I must finish packing and get ready for my trip to the States. I am looking forward to a lovely Holiday season with all my loved ones. I may even try to find some time to check out a couple of yarn shops along the way. Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See ya all next year.

Wow, it's been a while since I last posted anything. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving's Day. There's so much going on in my life right now. I have about four knitting projects that needs to be completed. There's a trip to the States in December and a new job. Which means that I shall be heading back to the states this spring. I am looking forward to being back with my fiancée; he's been so supportive with my career move. I miss him very much. Along with the rest of my family. Elysia is getting so big and I don't want to miss out on any more Holidays with out any of them. I am so over joy, for the first time in my life, I can safely say I am done with Christmas shopping, mailed out packages and Christmas cards are in the mail and it’s only the 29th of November. Now I feel paranoid, I must have some kind of compulsive disorder. It’s as if being late has been such a part of me, that now I feel as if I messed up with my Karma. I guess now with all the time I h...

Falling back The Fall is my favorite time of the year. I simply love the Fall season, not just for the Holidays or the family get togethers, but for the great knitting weather. I just want to knit everything, like this sweater for example, it's feature in this month Vogue knitting magazine. I am motivated to make it for some one special this Christmas. Now who will that special person be? Update on Arianne KAL ; Currently I am on the second Sleeve, I plan to take this one on my trip next month to the states. Tip of the day; Take old sweaters, felt in the washer, cut it into patterns for making mittens, pillow covers or glasses holders.

Beadazle Having fun making these interesting stitch markers. 

Me gusta me gusta Cormo me gusta! I want to knit this wrap around sweater I saw on the cover of Knitscene. So after spinning some Cormo wool, which I dye red with some Jacquard acid dye. I also have some homespun Mohair which I have dye in a raspberry pink, I plan to use it for the sleeves and neck edges. I can't wait to start casting on for this project. It will have to wait however, until I am done with another project. I think this wrap sweater will look great over a black long dress and some killer boots.

This is a picture of my Grandma, she just turn 76 in September. Isn’t she a doll! She’s also a great-great grandma to my Grand Daughter. My grandmother use to crochet these awesome swans. She would crochet using cotton thread, with these really tiny needles. Once she was completed she would starch the crochet swan in liquid starch. Her dollies were precious with the little flowers in the center. She was the one, who taught me how to crochet. I just wanted her to know, that I miss her and I wish her the best Birthday ever. Éste es una foto de mi Abuela, Su cumpleaños fue en Septiembre. ¡No es ella una muñeca! Ella es también un tátara abuela. Mi abuela le gustaba el crochet, hacia algunos cisnes impresionantes. Ella crochet con un hilo de rosca del algodón, con estas agujas realmente minúsculas. Una vez que la terminaran ella almidón el cisne del crochet en almidón líquido. Sus carros eran preciosos con las pequeñas flores en el centro. De ella fue de quien yo aprendí a ser crochet. Me ...

Hat's for Preemies These hats were crochet for a charity that is collecting hats for the neonatal center. They are so much fun to make and quick too. Here’s the pattern for those who are interested. Preemies Hats If you want to make them for a bigger baby, just increase on the chains you cast on.

I'm A Big Girl Now Here’s my little Ladybug, modeling a scarf her mother made. Elysia, is officially three years old today. I can’t wait to see her, and give her a big hug. A precious little child Fashioned by God's own hand, Sweetness that goes unequaled by the handiwork of man.

Guess who's going to be three? Happy Birthday Elysia. Grandma Love you very much!!!!

SouthEastern Animal Fiber Fair I once visit the Southeastern Animal and Fiber Fair in Asheville, North Carolina serveral years ago. I drag poor Armando all the way to this fair. The poor guy did not know what he was getting himself into. I use to engage him in long conversations about spinning and Alpacas. He has been so supportive of my crazy ideas. I took a class on spinning while I was there. I simply fell in love with the whole concept of making my own yarn. I have to admit that my first attempt at spinning was not very good. My yarn resemble rope more then yarn. I still have it, as a momentum of my first spinning experience. This was also my very first fiber fair. I had such a great time, and I can probably say, Armando had a pretty good time also. Here's a picture of "Enriquez" He's such a cutie. I hope to make it to the Maryland Fiber Fair next year.

Bad Hair Day! I am having a great hair day, as for Chloe; well she’s still adjusting to her new do. Here are some shots of her before and after. Feeling sorry for her, I decided to knit her a little sweater to keep her warm. She loves her sweater and looks forward to putting it on every morning. I don’t think it will last very long, as I made it for her current size, not allowing much room for growth. Once she is fully grown, I'll probably have to redo it. I have always wanted to learn how to weave, and I have even tried to convince, my fiancée, to take a class with me. I think he may enjoy weaving classes. Now after reading Sweet Georgia , I am getting that bug again. Even so, all that warping seems like a lot of work.

Spinning Wheel Grey Yarn As I have mention before, I spin. This is the grey Shetland wool, I promise to show you. My plans were to dye it, a moss green. However, I seem to like the nature grey color. I think it would make a lovely sweater for a male . Anyone have any suggestions for patterns? So far I have been knitting away on my KAL Arianne. I would have been much farther along then I currently am, were it not for my little puppy Chloe’. Twice she has taken my needles and ran around the house with my yarn. Totally ruin my project. I think she’s getting back at me for the awful hair cut she received the other week. Chloe is a Yorkie, silky mix. I had her groom about a week ago, and expected a little puppy cut. Instead she came out with a crew cut. So I guess now we’re even. I’ll post a before and after picture next time, so you can tell me what you think of Chloe's haircut. Yeah, you probably would run around the house with my needles too LoL. I had to knit her a little sweater i...