Knitting in November

November 23, 2010 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

Well, it’s been quite awhile since my last post. I apologize, things have been hectic and crazy busy. There have been a lot of new developments in my life, but I won’t bore you with the details. Instead, here are a few projects that I have been working on lately.

This is a brioche scarf that I am knitting out of Mini Mochi. It’s incredibly soft and squishy. It will be so nice to wear around the neck. I think I have about 3 balls and have only used one so far. I’ve been knitting on this one for a while, but other things have come between it and me. But I will pick it back up soon!

I made up this simple wrap pattern. The yarn is Dream in Color Classy, which I adore. The bottom is seed stitch, with a garter stitch center. The seed stitch border will go all the way around the garter stitch and will close with three small teal colored metal buttons. This is one of those travelling projects because it is rather mindless, but still a good project to knit on while chatting with friends over coffee.

This is a sweater that I am working on for Matt. The pattern is called Reese from Queensland Knitting. It’s a nice pattern, but it has seams. I have yet to do a seamed sweater, so it should be interesting. The yarn is also Dream in Color Classy. I love that stuff.

This is one of my favorite projects! It is the Peaks and Valleys Scarf made out of my homespun. The fiber is blue-faced leicester hand dyed by Dicentra Designs. I navajo-plied it so that the colorways would stay together. I am really loving this scarf, but need to spin up another 4 ounces before I can finish it.

Another wonderful pattern from Ysolda Teague, Snapdragon Flip Tops. These are fingerless mittens that have a flip-top cover to protect the fingers from the cold. I have already made the Snapdragon Tam which I have posted about several times, so I can’t wait to get these mitts finished! I have one done, and only one to go! *Also made out of Dream in Color Classy*

This is the Travelling Woman Shawl. This is also made out of homespun and is a mix of Merino and Silk. It’s nearly finished, but there are a few more repeats to go. This will be a nice evening shawl or summer shawl because of its lightweight.

The Wave Scarf which I started sometime ago. I tried weaving in some ribbons as I knit, but ran out quickly. I will have to find some more ribbon before I can finish this one. The yarn was bought from a store in Seaside called Creative Beginnings. Very cute store! The yarn is very soft and has a good weight to it, I think it is called Lava Paints, or something to that effect.

And finally, my Wicked Sweater. I have been knitting on this since 2008! Although I haven’t been really knitting on it, it may have been finished long ago if I would have just kept my nose to it. Now it’s nearly finished with only one sleeve left!

So that’s what I’ve been up to lately. Let me know what projects are on your needles! I’d love to post about it and share it with the world!

September Happenings. . .

September 7, 2008September 7, 2008 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

So, September is here and it brings with it lots of work! Not only have classes started at the sewing store, but I am in charge of sending out the newsletters, class schedules, scheduling classes, arranging meetings with teachers, and doing every thing that I can to promote the classes. They are doing pretty well so far. I’m also trying to frantically put together one of my class samples. It’s going to turn out spectacular I’m hoping. I’ll post pictures of the finished project soon. For now, I have some home spun eye candy for you to enjoy, as well as an original table runner kre8tion. So kick back and enjoy. 🙂

So for this table runner, it all started when Matt said, “I forgot my friend’s birthday. . .” So I chimed in and said, “Well, I could make her a table runner. Which fabrics do you think she would like?” Pointing to my stash. And Voila, here is what I came up with off the top of my head. From conception to binding, it took me probably a total of four hours to complete. I decided to throw the squares ‘wonky’ because with only three fabrics, I thought it needed some more visual interest. So, what do you think? 😉

So those of you who have been following for a while, you may have read my talking about my Wicked sweater. I am still working on the top! But I’m closer than I was when I started. I haven’t quite reached the armholes yet, but about 25 more rounds or so, and I can try it on to see where it falls. I’m doing the short sleeved version with a pocket, if I have enough yarn in this colorway. . . (Sorry to those who don’t have a Ravelry account to view the Wicked pattern, you should get on the waiting list. It’s worth it.)

And my second project currently in my knitting satchel. This is a basic lace shawl made starting in the center and working my way out. Can’t wait to see how it turns out as it grows, and I had to use my Dream in Color baby weight yarn, so I decided I would jump into some lace work.

I have been busy spinning up my roving every chance I get. This was some Merino that I had laying around. Gorgeous stuff! Mmm! Hopefully I will be able to dye it soon, and you can betcha that I’ll post that!

Some more delicious Superwash Merino Homespun.

So when Matt and I went to the Oregon State Fair this year, I couldn’t help but go into the Artisan’s Village and stumble across the Spinning booth. I of course spotted the fiber first and pounced!

Another braid of Oregon State Fair Roving

They had way too many colors to choose from, so I bought two instead of one. Though the other colors were to dye for, (spelling intentional 😉 ) I could only get two and I was on a budget, so these will satisfy my color needs just fine.

And finally, the Piece de Resistance, my sewing room! I’ve updated it a bit, so here it is! I’m so inspired to be in here and work now, and I even have a place to set up my laptop, so hopefully I can blog more.

I hope you had a fun time catching up with me and the past oh. . .months that I have been in hibernation, but I’m hoping to be back for a while. Anyway, take care!

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Latest

May 17, 2008 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

Well. . .it’s been a while since my last post, and I really have no excuse for it. I apologize. But I’m here now, and here’s the latest. (Links are to Ravelry, so if you don’t have an account, get one. It is the best site ever.)

On my needles: I have my first sweater! I cast Wicked on a few days ago in Dream in Color’s Classy Happy Forest. I only have two rows due to having to frog back to the beginning after discovering I was off on my count and my crossover stitches were in the wrong spots. . . ^o^ Anyway, hopefully I’ll have some time to myself with it later on today.

On my wheel: I have some Corriedale dyed in reds, roses, pinks, and tans. I bought a pound of it for an excellent deal! (It was *slightly* felted from sun exposure, but with some TLC it spins up very nicely.) So I sectioned it into three long bits, and will 3-ply it onto itself. I have one bobbin done, two to go. It’s such a nice day out, maybe I will be able to work on that too! . . .ambitious, aren’t I?

On my mind: My latest obsession is with buttons. I don’t know what started it. . .oh wait, yes I do know. It was Ysolda’s Verity. After knitting it up, I was searching for just the right button to put on it. In my search, I came across several good candidates. Discovering one button inparticular that I really liked, I couldn’t let the others go. So I got them. And I love them. But I don’t know what exactly will become of them. I’m sure I will find some use for them, but for now, they will go into my newly formed button stash. ^_^

So, that’s the latest. I’ll try to post more when there’s more.

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Ysolda’s Verity

May 7, 2008 Melissa's Kre8tions2 Comments

So, if any of you have been following my blog from the beginning, you would know that I am an avid balker, (blog stalker), and that one of my very favorite blogs belongs to designer Ysolda Teague. Well, I have recently visited her site and after being able to no longer resist her patterns decided to purchase Verity.

This wonderful leafy beret hat is sooo gorgeous! I absolutley adore the quality of the pattern and the finished result. After staying up until 1 am the first night and 2 am the second, I finished this wonderful work of art and strolled into work, (which just so happens to be a quilt/knit shop), and showed off my *cough* Ysolda’s, masterpiece. It was a hit! Everyone loved it! I had girls swarm me to try it on. And one asked me how much I wanted for it. . .lol. Silly girls, this is mine. Knit your own. ^_^

So without further ado, I am pleased to introduce, my Verity beret!

Knit from the beautiful Dream in Color yarn in the wonderous colorway Happy Forest, this beret screams bohemian chic. And how could you resist the oh so pretty Ribbed Lace Bolero by Kelly Maher also knit from Dream in Color’s Classy in colorway Ruby River? These two yarns, and patterns, compliment each other so well, I felt like I was the epitimy of knit high fashion. I have yet to post a modeled photo of the bolero, and still have yet to actually pose for it, but maybe you can get a sense with a self portrait of the beauty that is bolero.

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Socks!

April 30, 2008 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

I am the luckiest girl! Carolyn made me a pair of socks! I guess I kinda whined about it. . .being the only girl at the store without a pair. . .but she made me a pair of socks! They are so pretty and smooshy and comfy and pretty! Here are a few pictures to get your envy on.

Made from Dream in Color’s Smooshy, I’m not sure what the colorway is, but blissful blues and greens surround my happy feet. THANK YOU CAROLYN! She put a simple cable down the side which gives these socks a bit of punch! She has also chosen to do the heel flap which I really enjoy!