31 December 2005

2005 FOs...

Note: Most of these projects pre-date the acquisition of this blog. Photos and information provided where available..

March
Cosy from Knitty.com in Patons Decor in burgundy. Very belated Christmas present for a friend and first attempt at lace.

April

Pattern: Ribbon Tie Cardigan from Spring 2005 Knit.1
Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Suede
Needles: Denise interchangeables sizes US9/5.5mm and US10/6mm
Mods: Omitted eyelets, used clasp instead of ribbon tie.

May

Pattern: Katamari bag; my own
Yarn: Patons Astra

June

Pattern: Branching Out from Knitty.com.
Yarn: K1C2 Douceur et Soie in soft sunrise; 2 balls
Needles: US8 Clover bamboo straights
Mods: Horizontal pattern repeated twice to widen into stole size. Knitted for Brother's wedding.

Pattern: Branching Out
Yarn: Fonty Ombelle; 1 ball
Needles: US8 Clover bamboo straights
Mods: None

July

Pattern: Skull & Cross-Mallets armwarmers; own pattern based on the 2005 T-shirt design for the Croquet League I'm in). Clearer image here.

September
Lopi sweater from The Best of Lopi

October
Roman Stripe scarf

Pattern: None. Used Roman stripe stitch found on knitting.about.com and drop stitch edges.
Yarn: Wendy DK in Rainbow (1 ball).
Needles: Denise interchangeables size US 7/4.5mm
Start/Finish: October 2005

Pattern: Mesh armwarmers; none
Yarn: Wendy DK in Rainbow
Needles: Inox aluminum DPNs size US5/3.75mm
Start/Finish: October 2005

November

Pattern: Sirdar Breeze DK #8384
Yarn: Sirdar Country Style DK
Needles: Denise interchangeables size US6/4mm; Inox bamboo straights size 3/3.25mm
Start/Finish: October 2005-November 2005

December

Pattern: Basic sock pattern
Yarn: Opal Elemente
Needles: Addi DPNs size US1-ish/2.5mm
Start/Finished: December 2005
Gift bags (2) from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts for SIL's mom and sister.

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