FO Friday: Lots And Lots of Shawls!

What is it about blogging that makes me feel bad for not posting? I wish I knew. Anyway, I've been super busy and productive and I can't wait to show you what I've done! This post is going to be kept relatively short because company is coming over and I need to clean, but I thought you guys deserved an update.

First off is my Sharktooth. You might remember it from this post, but you might also remember that I started out with a different color. The Ella Rae wasn't quite working for what I needed, so I changed to one of my Christmas presents. The Cherry Tree Hill yarn in color Slate. I love how this turned out.

 

 







I learned a valuable lesson with this project. Counting and paying attention are very important. This shawl should technically have about 200 yards less yarn that it does, but I accidentally added 6 more pattern repeats, thus making this thing huge. But, I love it and I'm so happy it's done.


Next up is something I've already finished and showed off, but I finally got around to blocking the darn thing!
Here's my 3rd Herbivore! This was a fun and quick knit, and it's one of my favorites.

Finally is something I made for my DH with the yarn he got me for Christmas! Here's my Forest Gyllis! It's an amazing lace scarf made out of a worsted weight 100% wool yarn. The pictures don't show off the subtle yellow and green heather the yarn has, but I'll try to get better pictures later.

That's it for now, I'll do my best to post what I'm working on this Wednesday!

Every Project Needs a Good Bag

The title says it all folks! This post will be dedicated to my lovely project bags. All of these have been given to me by amazing and lovely people that I've met through Ravelry. Project bags are PERFECT for knitting on the go. I prefer the box bags since they travel well, and I like the structure. I'll eventually end up getting some drawstring bags, but for now, I'm happy with box bags.

Without further ado, my project bags!!

This is my Pink Hooter bag! I adore this one

My latest procurement! This is my celestial box bag

Doctor Who project bag!!! I squealed every time I saw this for
the first week I had it.

My Lime Green Paisley box bag. This was my first and as
you can tell, certainly not my last project bag!

My first sock sized project bag made out of a gorgeous purple/brown
batik fabric

Sweater sized box bag! Self explanatory. It has little snowmen
on it. How festive!

I can't wait to get more project bags in the future. They keep my projects neat and contained, and they just look so spiff! Who knows, maybe showing some of you guys these bags will inspire you to go and collect some as well for your fiber arts! They work awesome for crochet, they have drop spindle sizes and so many more options! Look around, I promise you won't regret it!

Yay for weaving patterns!

 What a great resource I have found for all you weavers out there! Now, by weavers, I mean those who use more than just an inkle loom. Sadly, this particular website (founded in 2004) doesn't have any inkle woven patterns. Oh well, maybe someday they'll carry such things. After all, the items you can create with an inkle loom and some ingenuity can be just as complex and beautiful as any rigid heddle loom.

Check out Handweaving.net for some great ideas for your next project. I know once I get a rigid heddle loom, this is going to be my first stop. :D

Hand Weaving Drafts - Handweaving.net Hand Weaving and Draft Archive

If you sneezed while reading this little snippet of an entry, bless your face.