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Thursday, March 20, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
My Ravellenics Medals!!!
I know, I know...a little late. I had to take some time to catch up on things that got neglected while I was furiously knitting! I received 10 Medals!!!
On to the medals:
And then for one of the teams I participated in, I received this certificate:
So, what does all that add up to? Nothing really. Everyone who participated received medals. I was actually supposed to be awarded 4 Stash Skeleton medals, but really, what does it matter? The main thing is that I was challenged to use up some stash yarn as well as get some serious knitting done! As far as I am concerned...mission accomplished!
On to the medals:
Received 2 Medals |
Received 1 Medal |
Received 1 Medal |
Received 1 Medal |
Received 1 Medal |
Received 1 Medal |
Received 1 Medal |
Received 1 Medal |
Received 1 Medal |
And then for one of the teams I participated in, I received this certificate:
So, what does all that add up to? Nothing really. Everyone who participated received medals. I was actually supposed to be awarded 4 Stash Skeleton medals, but really, what does it matter? The main thing is that I was challenged to use up some stash yarn as well as get some serious knitting done! As far as I am concerned...mission accomplished!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Ravellenics 2014
So now you know where I have been. In virtual Sochi. I have been busy competing in the 2014 Ravelry Ravellenic games. As any Raveler knows, the Ravellenic Games includes knitting 'events' which were designed to challenge the knitter or help to meet a certain goal the knitter has. My personal goal this year: to knit through that mound of stashed yarn, especially using up worsted weight and bulky weight. I have entered in several events so far and have still two more to go...if I have the time.
Blue Dahlia Hat |
Events:
Hat Halfpipe
Single Skein Speed Skate
Russian Dolls |
Events:
Toy Tobogganing
Junior Ravellenics
Stash Skeleton
The Russian Barynya Parade
Algebra Cowl |
Events:
Cross Cowling
Single Skein Speed Skate
Stash Skeleton
One Row Lace Scarf |
Events:
Scarf Super-G
Lace Luge
Stash Skeleton
And Finally...
Miss Bennet's Beaded Bag |
Events:
WIPS Dancing
I still have a few more to finish up...I have until Sunday at 2pm EST, I believe. After the games are done, I will be beginning a new venture. More about that the my next post.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
How to Beat the Deep Freeze
Simply put a shark in your tea!
Being the shark-freak that I am, hubby gave me this awesome tea ball for Christmas! It is so cute! Put your loose tea inside the stainless steel bottom and fit the silicone shark fin over the top. Float in your hot water and wala...
Tasty shark tea! Of course, this is white tea I am brewing, so no cool colors. Although, if you use a tea that has a red berry base, the ball is supposed to look like blood is coming out of the bottom of it and eventually, the shark ball will be floating in "bloodied" waters...Lol!
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Oat Cowl
Oats Cowl
Another simple knit from Tin Can Knits Simple Collection. I wish I could post links, but alas, either my computer or Blogger is being tempermental again...could be either/or!
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Nice and simple knit and purl design. I knitted in Wisdom Yarns Fair Isle. I do believe the yarn in discontinued, but you might find it in someone's stash!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Maize Mitts
Maize Mitts |
I knit these in the Adult Medium size, and while I am modeling them in the picture, they fit my husbands little fat hands quite well! I did make a few mods to the pattern, which can be found on my project page on Ravelry
For the yarn, I used Queensland Rustic Wool, a worsted superwash I picked up at WEBS. While the wool was kinda stiff and scratchy while knitting, boy it really softened up after soaking and blocking.
Queensland Rustic Wool Worsted Superwash |
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Leaves in Sequence Knitted Cowl
My latest finished object: Leaves in Sequence Cowl using pattern elements from designer Eleni Paraschou
from Greece.
from Greece.
Leaves in Sequence Cowl |
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The cowl was created as a test knit for the designer. I love the pattern, it was easy to memorize and it is so versatile, you can use it for a cowl, a scarf or a rectangular or square shawl! And just to confirm, it is soooo soft on my neck :)
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