Carrieoke's Gallery

Trellis

2007-06-04T15:22:40Z

Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Worsted in Grass
Needles: Size 7
Pattern: Trellis, from Knitty

Standing!

I made the small body and the large sleeves (don't ask) and you can see in the pictures that BHS needed the sleeves rolled up. So, my recommendation would be to make the matching size sleeves and body. Duh.

This yarn is super soft, and only gets softer with machine washing. I made a Picovoli in this yarn, and pilling has been pretty minimal for me after several washings. I think this is a great yarn for baby clothes.

The buttons were purchased at The Point NYC and a close-up can be seen here on my Flickr account.

BHS says:

I am so stylish in my new sweater!
And also, pffffbbbttt.

Bellini Shawl

2007-04-30T15:25:33Z

Yarn: Morehouse Merino Triple Skein
Needles: Size 10 circs
Pattern: Bellini Shawl from Morehouse

It's about time I took at picture of this.

and here's the wingspan shot:

It doesn't exactly match my pink tank top and olive green pajama pants, but I still love it! It's the Bellini Shawl from Morehouse, exactly as written. Right in time for the super hot weather. Ha.

Forecast

2007-04-05T01:57:13Z

Yarn: Elann Baby Cashmere (Doubled)
Needles: Size 6 and 8 circs
Pattern: Forecast, by Stefanie Japel
Mods: I used the fabulous mods by Winnie - make the sleeve ribbing start at the elbow. I also made the bottom ribbing MUCH longer. And, finally, I ditched the bobbles all together and did a nine-stitch cable instead.

Sorry for the dorky pictures.

Here's what I like about it: the sleeves are the perfect length (I like mine a *little* bit long, and snug); the longer ribbing hits at just the right place. The yarn is soft and warm, and the color is lovely.

Yeah, I could've cropped this, but then you wouldn't get to see
my awesome back porch. YAYAY porch.

Here's what I don't like about my version: The collar doesn't really stand up the way it should. My cables are a bit wonky in places, and it WON'T BUTTON. Remember the pretty black vintage buttons? Not happening. I sewed them on, and the thing wouldn't stay buttoned. My Forecast is destined to be an open sweater. Maybe I can do one toggle thingy at the waistline...

Oh, Forecast. Don't be so difficult.

The Pants thinks it's totally weird. I think his exact words were, "It looks like a roman column." Ha! I can see that. The truth is this: I didn't really have gauge, which explains why the thing won't shut. (I also know this is a recurring theme on my blog. Stop looking at me like that!)

I do like it! I'm just not, like, TOTALLY overwhelmed with love for this sweater. It probably doesn't help that it's knit with a cashmere-wool blend and I've got the AC cranked in my house. It's supposed to get colder this weekend -- not that I want the cold back -- but maybe I'll get another chance to wear it. It has served me well so far as the sweater that I throw on when my shoulders are cold. I had just imagined as a fabulous fitted sweater that would MAKE an outfit, ya know?

So, my advice to future Forecasters: GET GAUGE. Like you need me to tell you that. or at least, get gauge if you want a sweater that you can close.

Okay, I guess I love it. Mostly.

Anemoi Mittens

2007-03-12T01:47:52Z

Yarn: Knitpicks Palette
Needles: 2.5 dpns
Pattern: Eunny's Anemoi Mittens

And then there were two.

Closer.

A pair!

And now they're blocking.

Endpaper Mitts

2007-01-24T05:09:42Z

Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fine
Needles: size 3 circs
Pattern: Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang

My First Endpaper Mitts. Certainly not my last.

Roxanne's Christmas Scarf

2006-12-23T16:44:43Z

Yarn: Manos Del Uruguay, Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool and Rowan Kidsilk Haze held together
Needles: Denise Interchangeables, size 15
Pattern: The Purl Scarf in Last Minute Knitted Gifts

Roxanne models her scarf.

The Purl Scarf, Pattern from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.

Here's a close up of the yarny goodness:

Manos + Silky Wool + Kidsilk Haze = yummy.

Central Park Hoodie

2006-11-26T16:23:46Z

Yarn: Cascade Sierra
Pattern: Central Park Hoodie, Knitscene, Fall 2006
Needles: Denise Interchangeables, size 6. all the way through.

Central Park. Modeled by Cathy.

Front view.

I was trying for the J.Crew catalog blurry shot.

There's a whole Flickr set of pictures here: [ Central Park ].

I love this sweater. Christmas gift for my sister Cathy.

The Somewhat Cowl

2006-10-09T15:50:46Z

Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
Pattern: Somewhat Cowl, by Knit and Tonic Wendy
Needles: Size 6 Denises, Size 4 Bates Interchangeables

I love my cowl.

Sorry for the huge pics, but I love this sweater, so I got my resident photographer to take some pictures with his new Canon 30D...

At first, I wasn't sure about the collar, but for me, it just took wearing the right shirt underneath. Nothing with a v-neck, just a round or straight across collar, so you're not distracted from the pretty cowl neck.

I used Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool for this project, and I lovelovelove this yarn! It's fun and easy to knit with, and it looks so beautiful when it's knit up. I think it's going to be a good all-season sweater - I can wear it now with a camisole underneath, and still be comfortable when it's a little bit warm. I'm picturing it with a long sleeved t-shirt or maybe even a crisp white collared shirt when it gets colder...

YAY!

You know the pattern: The Somewhat Cowl by the fabulous Wendy of Knit and Tonic. I used the pattern changes for a slightly more fitted sweater, including shaping on the sides. It's not super fitted, but I like the way it hangs. I have plans to make a few more of Wendy's patterns because they are super wearable and extremely well written.

Ms. Marigold

2006-06-29T22:42:39Z

Yarn: Knitpicks Shine Sport
Pattern: Ms. Marigold, Zephyr Style
Needles: Size 5 Denise circs

Pensive pose.
Leslie also said I looked emo. Har.

Picovoli

2006-06-15T22:37:24Z

Yarn: Knitpicks Shine Sport in Crocus
Pattern: Picovoli, by Grumperina
Needles: size 4s bamboo circs

Yay.

Green Gable

2006-06-02T16:09:53Z

Yarn: Recycled Cotton Fleece
Pattern: Green Gable, by Zephyr Style
Needles: size 6 circs (size 4 for the sleeve ribbing)

Finished at last!
This photo shoot brought to you from the bathroom at work. I'm classy like that.

I'm wearing a little tank top underneath because I went crazy with the lace at the top, and it's a little too much skin for work. But for going out...it's just enough skin! woo-hoo.

The finishing on this top was a long process for me. I really wanted to make it wearable, which is my new goal with my knits, and it proved to be a challenge. Minor changes: I did some extra shaping at the waist. I added a bit of length. I left off the ribbing at the bottom and just did a normal old bind off. And, to compensate for my extra tight binding off, I did the sleeve ribbing using size 4 needles and then switched back to the 6s for the bind off. This REALLY helped my cap sleeves to be comfortable.

I'm so happy with the finished product. I really like it layered with a tank, but it looks really sassy without a shirt too.

Fuzzy Feet

2006-06-02T01:06:20Z

Yarn: Purple wool, gifted from HEJ
Pattern: Fuzzy Feet, Knitty, Winter 2002
Needles: Denise Interchangeables, size 10.5

Fuzzy Wuzzy. Click to see on my feet. I really love the way these turned out. Easy and super quick.

Brady's Onesie

2006-05-16T17:19:56Z

Pattern: Phildar Baby Book, borrowed from HEJ
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece
Needles: size 5s?

It's the 12-month size.

I think it will fit him. In the future.

SockapalooozaSocks

2006-05-01T16:29:33Z

Yarn: Trekking XXL
Pattern: Garter Rib from Sensational Socks
Needles: size 1s, two circs

Knit with Trekking XXL using Sensational Knitted Socks. See the pattern close up.

JoAnna's Corkscrew Scarf

2006-03-30T16:18:37Z

Yarn: 2 skeins of Manos Del Uruguay
Pattern: Corkscrew Scarf from Loop-d-Loop
Needles: Big Ones.

Funky. and soft. I love.
JoAnna's birthday present