Mason-Dixon Warshcloth

Pattern: Ball Band Warshcloth from Mason-Dixon knitting

Yarn: Peaches n Cream (cone of blue variegated I inherited from my mom)

Needles: US 7

Dates: March 2007

Comments: Not a bad pattern at all - I understand why so many people make these washcloths! It kept my interest without being too complicated, and was nice watching-Bunchkin knitting. The cloth tightened up nicely after it was knit. I'll admit I haven't actually used it on a dish yet, but I will, honest!

Owly Fingerless Mittens

Pattern: My own, but used Knitty's Fetching as a jumping-off point.

Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton - 1 skein

Needles: US 4

Date Completed: March 25, 2007

Comments: I made this fingerless mittens for my upstairs neighbor; she loves owls and the color orange. The yarn was leftover from a baby sweater I made for Bunchkin.

CO 56 stitches, rib pattern is k8, p2, k2, p2, doing the owl cable on the k8 portions. I used an afterthought thumb (no gusset) and the Elizabeth Zimmerman sewn bind-off.

These ended up taking a couple of weeks due to limited knitting time, but I'm very happy with how they turned out. And this yarn is really nice and soft. I can't wait to give to our neighbor!

Debbie Bliss Hooded Kaftan

Pattern: Hooded Kaftan by Debbie Bliss, size 6-12 months

Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton 4(?) skeins

Needles: US 3 and 5

Gauge: 22st/4"

Dates: ?? - March 9, 2007

Comments: I modified this pattern so most of it was knit in the round (I hate seams!). It got a little tricky when doing the final seaming, but I think it all went together correctly. I also decided to forgo the embroidery shown on the original.

This yarn was picked up on sale, and I loved it - very soft, not splitty, feels warm.

iPod Cozy

Pattern: My own

Yarn: Knit Picks Palette in Gray, random fun fur

Needles: US 2

Dates: February 2007

Comments: A cute little monster cozy I made for a neighbor's iPod Nano. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but there are two googly eyes, a button for closure/nose, and a felt fang. Cute and easy. Knit flat and then sewn up.

Bunny Hat from SnBN

Pattern: Bunny Hat from Stitch n Bitch Nation

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Care; 60% acrylic, 40% cotton

Needles: US 5

Gauge: 22st/4"

Dates: February 2007

Comments: Part of my stash-busting, this was yarn leftover from ponchos I made for my cousins. Plus, I wanted a hat with earflaps for the Bunchkin.

Knitty's Halfdome

Pattern: Knitty's Halfdome

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in silver and black (1 skein each)

Needles: US 5

Gauge:

Dates: February 2007

Comments: Very soft yarn, very easy pattern. I didn't get gauge, so I just made a size smaller than called for in the pattern and it came out perfectly. Hubby loves it: it keeps his head warm and folds up nice and small to fit in his pocket when he isn't wearing it. As I recall, this only took a couple of days to knit.

Little Sam's Socks

Pattern: Basic toe-up socks, CO 80 stitches, 15 ankle rows, 40 heel/toe stitches, 20 stitches between yarn overs. L = 8.5", C = 9"

Yarn: Knit Picks Essential Tweed in color Inca Gold, 2 skeins

Needles: US 0

Gauge: 9st/inch

Dates: October 7 2006 - February 2, 2007

Comments: I'm incredibly impressed with how soft this yarn is. DH liked it so much he'd like a pair of his own. I think if I do that, however, I'll order three skeins, because he'd like them a little taller, and I was getting worried about running out of yarn at the end.

For the first time I used the Elizabeth Zimmerman sewn cast off, and I loved it - it was perfect!