One glove of one pair is complete for the several Joan Gauntlet gloves. On the upside, the yarn for all of the commission projects is in, and the colors are going to look great on all the gloves.
In less fibrous news, Mother's Day is coming up, which means I have some maille bracelets to make for the mothers in my life. Luckily this week marked the end of the school year, so I will have nice, large chunks of time to sit and weave shiny things. The same goes for knitting as well. Maybe my Stockings of Doom will gain another inch or so.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Mary WashiCon Update
I did not sell any items at the convention. However, I did receive four commissions, which is very exciting. Three of these were for Joan Gauntlet Gloves, a spectacular pattern that I first used to make my own pair of fingerless gloves. They are terrific for transition weather, and for winter weather that requires multiple layers. I am very excited about each of these, as each patron chose very different color schemes. The fourth commission was also a pair of fingerless gloves, but only with a color specification. The yarn chosen will serve nicely for a lace pattern, so I am also excited to knit those.
In the meantime, my personal projects will be on hold. I have a pattern base chosen for my Massively Long Sweater of Doom, and a feel for what I will do for my lace tank top. I also have a desire to make bamboo or cotton socks with crochet size thread...
The tatting has not progressed. I may play more with that once two or more pairs of these gloves are done. However, I did purchase an amazing book by the title of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Needlework, which is also available for free on Project Guttenburg. However, having the book in print has already paid off for the knowledge it contains and the convenience of having it detached from a power cord (not to mention the break it gives for my eyes!).
In the meantime, my personal projects will be on hold. I have a pattern base chosen for my Massively Long Sweater of Doom, and a feel for what I will do for my lace tank top. I also have a desire to make bamboo or cotton socks with crochet size thread...
The tatting has not progressed. I may play more with that once two or more pairs of these gloves are done. However, I did purchase an amazing book by the title of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Needlework, which is also available for free on Project Guttenburg. However, having the book in print has already paid off for the knowledge it contains and the convenience of having it detached from a power cord (not to mention the break it gives for my eyes!).
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Lost and Found
Thanks to the morning light, I located a seed bead lost during a bit of stringing last night. Times such as this make me wonder what it is about crafts with small, easily lost materials I find so intriguing.
In other news, I finished the first of a series of lace headbands using lattice lace. It is quite entertaining shuffling about extra long stitches. It is a pattern I find simple, yet interesting, which makes me think that I could stand to use it on a larger project. I also want to make a choker, and perhaps bracelet to sell with it as a set.
The remaining half of one of my glove pairs (light blue silk bamboo Patons) is causing potential trouble. I improvised a tiny bit from my basic glove pattern, and thus do not know where to put the thumb for the left hand (as in, how many stitches from the end of the needle and what exactly my increase pattern was). So, part of this weekend will be spent staring at one glove and then the other while I knit.
Since the weather has shifted from snow to rain, I have begun to wonder about Spring knits. What projects might be best for this weather? Dry is a bit easier to consider, using lighter materials, more lace, short sleeves, etc. But what holds up in the rain? Is there a solution for water-proofing knits (to the degree that knitting's natural hole-iness will allow)? I have seen a friend knit grocery bags into a purse. Would recyclable knits be ideal for such a time when nature is about to have an orgy in the air?
For now, I am willing to stick with simple hands and fingerless gloves to pass the time, and the transition temperatures of the 60s.
In other news, I finished the first of a series of lace headbands using lattice lace. It is quite entertaining shuffling about extra long stitches. It is a pattern I find simple, yet interesting, which makes me think that I could stand to use it on a larger project. I also want to make a choker, and perhaps bracelet to sell with it as a set.
The remaining half of one of my glove pairs (light blue silk bamboo Patons) is causing potential trouble. I improvised a tiny bit from my basic glove pattern, and thus do not know where to put the thumb for the left hand (as in, how many stitches from the end of the needle and what exactly my increase pattern was). So, part of this weekend will be spent staring at one glove and then the other while I knit.
Since the weather has shifted from snow to rain, I have begun to wonder about Spring knits. What projects might be best for this weather? Dry is a bit easier to consider, using lighter materials, more lace, short sleeves, etc. But what holds up in the rain? Is there a solution for water-proofing knits (to the degree that knitting's natural hole-iness will allow)? I have seen a friend knit grocery bags into a purse. Would recyclable knits be ideal for such a time when nature is about to have an orgy in the air?
For now, I am willing to stick with simple hands and fingerless gloves to pass the time, and the transition temperatures of the 60s.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
In Which Craftiness Ensues
Crafts I knew going into college: typical high school art class content (drawing, painting, sculpting, some engraving, and very basic use of a pottery wheel), braiding, tying knots in strings (from a knot book), basic sewing skills (repair ripped seams, sew buttons back on), minimal cross-stitch
Crafts learned since entering college: chain mail weaving (freshman year), knitting (freshman year), blackwork (sophomore year), machine sewing (sophomore year), button making (junior year), tatting (junior year)
Observations: I will study jewelry and clothing to identify the ways in which they were made. I will also ask to touch interesting looking material (for people with whom I am less familiar), or simply start petting friends' clothes.
Purpose of this blog: 1) Record thoughts on crafts and their respective patterns. 2) Monitor skill progress. 3) Use literary devices, most especially puns, with reckless abandon.
Most recent enterprises: knitting items to sell at a local convention, teaching myself tatting
Short term goals: finish fingerless gloves (two pairs, one glove of each pair remaining), tat a bracelet with beads
Long term goals: incorporate beadwork into more projects, have a Respectable Inventory by April 3
Crafts learned since entering college: chain mail weaving (freshman year), knitting (freshman year), blackwork (sophomore year), machine sewing (sophomore year), button making (junior year), tatting (junior year)
Observations: I will study jewelry and clothing to identify the ways in which they were made. I will also ask to touch interesting looking material (for people with whom I am less familiar), or simply start petting friends' clothes.
Purpose of this blog: 1) Record thoughts on crafts and their respective patterns. 2) Monitor skill progress. 3) Use literary devices, most especially puns, with reckless abandon.
Most recent enterprises: knitting items to sell at a local convention, teaching myself tatting
Short term goals: finish fingerless gloves (two pairs, one glove of each pair remaining), tat a bracelet with beads
Long term goals: incorporate beadwork into more projects, have a Respectable Inventory by April 3
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