Still Settling In...

I'm still moving into my new place, but don't fear, I've been knitting at night. I finished that Noro vest I mentioned before and I made a pair of fingeless gloves for that reverse stitch hat from the Blue Sky pattern. I also made a few diamond shaped scarves for head wraps for this heat in light novelty yarns.

Look for pics in a few weeks...

I Made it to Texas!!!

Now that I made it to Texas, I can once again blog!
My knitting is in full swing and I've been trying to finish a cute little vest from a Noro pattern.

It's been a while...

Yes, I'm busy packing and getting ready to move out of Oregon! I'm still knitting, but first trying to get things done!
Ok, I knit a quick triangle self-fringing Shawl! If you want the pattern email or comment!

Piece of Sky Scarf

Thanks to Rennie at www.materialwhirled.com ,I received the bluest yarn with pieces of sky spun right into the yarn. Of course, I had to make a scarf to show off all the colors of blue.

Reverse rib hat!

This is an easy reverse rib pattern for a beanie hat! The pattern also comes with ribbed fingerless gloves. The pattern is from Blue Sky Alpacas called: Reversible Hat Set.

Strips yesterday, tubes today!

I made this scarf using 2 sizes of French Knitters. Then I knotted yarn between each tube.

Busy packing, still time to knit!

Hi All,

I'm busy packing, getting out of Oregon by this time next month! Still knitting, I do need a break every now and then.

Here's a strip scarf I made last winter, using Dongall Tweeds. If you would like the pattern, email or send a comment.

Felted Hat

I love felting hats, even when you think you know how it's going to turn out, they sometimes surprise you! Here's a cool little topper! Pattern from the book Hip Knit Hats!

Tilted Block Scarves

Ok, I know, summer has officially started, but now is the time to knit for next fall and winter.

Here's a great scarf pattern from the book Knitting New Scarves. (See my favorite book list).

Summer is here!

Hi All,

Now is the time for a cool ballet top. I made it with Colette- Jitterbug. If you would like the pattern, send an email or comment. Happy Sunday!

PS- I've been blogged! http://reeniewhirled.blogspot.com/

It's Friday the 13th! Good Luck!

I thought my tennis hottie hat and scarf would bring me luck today, but it finally turned summer today, so I thought a picture of the tennis set would do!

The yarn was made by Rennie from materialwhirledyarns.com

Nothing like a great ribbed beanie hat!

Hi All,
I now have plenty of time to knit, I was laid off today with 60 other hardworking people!

Enjoy this pattern!

I love this beanie hat pattern, you can use all different kinds of yarn. Just get your gauge right and each hat gets their own personality!



The pattern is:
Size- One size fits all.
Knitted measurements- head circumference (slightly stretched) 21"/53 cm
Materials- 1 13/4 oz/50g ball (approx. 105 yd/100m)
Gauge- 20 stitches and 28 rows to 4"/10cm over k4, p4 rib using size 8 straight needles .
take time to check gauge!

K4. P4 Rib Pattern
Row 1 (rs) K2, *p4, k4; rep from *, end last rep k2 instead of k4
Row 2 K the knit and p the purl sts.
Rep row 2 for k4,p4 rob pat.

Cap
Cast on 106 sts.
Row 1 (rs) K1 (selvage st), work in k4, p4 rib pat to last st, k1 (selvage st). Work in k4, p4 rib pat as established (with k1 selvage st each side of row) until piece measures 6'/15cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Top
Row 1 (rs) k3, *p1, p2tog, p1, k1, k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, end k3-81 sts.
Row 2 K the knit and p the purl sts.
Row 3 k3, * p2tog, p1, k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3-56 sts
Row 4 K the knit and p the purl sts.
Row 5 K3, * p2tog, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3-43 sts
Row 6 K the knit and p the purl sts.
Row 7 k1, *k2tog, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1-29 sts.
Row 8 k1,*p1, p2tog, rep from*, end k1-20 sts.
row 9 (k2 tog) 10 times-10 sts

Finishing
do not block or flatten rib.
Cut yarn leaving a long end for sewing back seam. Pull through rem 10 sts and draw tightly to secure. For both, sew back seam.

Happy Knitting!

Shag Scarf

Hi All,
This is a scarf pattern from one of my favorite books: Knitting New Scarves by Lynne Barr. I used a wool tweed.

It's knit in one continuous thread!
Don't worry, in future days, I will be posting free patterns.
I'm also looking for your patterns and finished work. Don't be shy!

Dr. Suess-ish bags

Hi All,

From a pattern by Noni, here are my versions:

You can get the pattern at: http://nonipatterns.com/collections.php

Knitting fun & fast!

Hi All,

I wanted to start a blog on knitting quick projects. I'm always on the go or multitasking at home. So, what I like to knit the most are quick projects. Now don't get me wrong, I do knit the occasional sweater, but I like fast fun projects... hats, scarves, ponchos, bags. I also felt alot of my projects.

I'm always looking for hip, funky patterns that are fun and fast.

Share your cool knitting accesories too!

Please join my blog and share your patterns and photos.