Project Description: Ms Marigold

Pattern Source: Zephyr Style

Yarn: Berroco Glace (leftover from Sexie), size 6 and 4 needles

Notes: Modified lower body with ribbing; modified neck with short rows

Project Description: Crazy Colors Socks

Pattern Source: Simple ribbed sock

Yarn: Regia 6 Ply Crazy Colors, size 2 needles

Notes: Intended for Sockapalooza 3 pal, I decided they were too crazy, but mom liked them, so to her they go.

Project Description: Sunny Socks

Pattern Source: Knitty's Falling Leaves

Yarn: MamaE's handdyed, size 2 needles

Notes: Two socks on two circs baby!

Project Description: Squares Blanket

Pattern Source: My own idea. Each square is one full skein of yarn. Cast on 60 sts and knit 78 rows.

Yarn: Elann Highland Wool, size 7 needles

Project Description: Sockapaloooza Socks

Pattern Source: Adapted Gentleman's Fancy sock from Knitting Vintage Socks

Yarn: Dale Baby Ull, size 3 needles

Project Description: Glint

Pattern Source: Pattern and kit by Kim Hargreaves

Yarn: Rowan Summer Tweed; Needles: US 7 & 8

Project Description: Glimmer (for mom)

Pattern Source: Pattern and kit by Kim Hargreaves

Yarn: Rowan Summer Tweed; Needles: US 7 & 8

Project Description: Sheepy Blanket 2

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Yarn: Plymouth Encore in Lt. Sage, size 8 needles

Notes: Knitted as part of the Knitting Olympics, gifted to cousins

Project Description: Iroha Scarf

Pattern Source: Just seed stitch all the way. The flower is from "Knitting Over the Edge"

Yarn: Noro Cash Iroha, size 7 needles

Notes: Yarn purchased in Pittsburgh

Project Description: Wildfoote Kneesocks

Pattern Source: Your typical sock pattern. I increased at the sides of the leg (off set slightly towards the back) ever 10 rows or about 1 inch.

Yarn: Wildfoote, size 2 needles

Notes: Yarn was a secret pal gift

Project Description: Montera Bag

Pattern Source: Handknit Holidays

Yarn: Montera yarn, size 9 needles

Project Description: Simple Baby Sweater

Pattern Source: Patternworks

Yarn: Plymouth Encore, size 7 needles

Notes: Demo for knitting class, gift to cousins

Project Description: Nona's Top-Down Gloves

Pattern Source: Nona's i-cord gloves

Yarn: Regia, size 0 needles

Notes: i-cord fingers are the coolest!

Project Description: Sheepy Blanket 1

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Yarn: Plymouth Encore, size 8 needles

Notes: Gifted to Kevin's friends

Project Description: Mom's Hat

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Yarn: Lions Brand?

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Project Description: Kevin's hat

Pattern Source: My own

Yarn: Knit Picks Palette, 2 strands held together, size 6 needles

Project Description: Mom's Scarf

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Yarn: Cashmere

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Project Description: Top Secret

Pattern Source: My own

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Chocolate, size 4 needles

Notes: Supposed to be for Kevin, but it only fits me

Project Description: Sockapal2za savior socks

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Project Description: Elaine Scarf

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Project Description: Kevin's Gloves

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Project Description: Snowman

Pattern Source: Make a mitten, stuff and decorate.

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Notes: Saw something like this at Rhinebeck.

Project Description: Top Toporini

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Yarn: Kimmet Croft?

Notes: Yarn purchased at MDS&W

Project Description: Quicke Anklets

Pattern Source: My own with ribbing down the foot.

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Project Description: Katy

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Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora, size ? needles

Project Description: Sockapal2za Mai Tai Socks

Pattern Source: My own design with a palm tree!

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Notes: Sent to pal in Germany

Project Description: Kevin's socks

Pattern Source: Basic Ribbed Socks

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Notes: Yarn purchased at MDS&W

Project Description: Toasty Toes Socks

Pattern Source: Basic ribbed cuff

Yarn: Toasty Toes, size 6 needles

Notes: Yarn purchased at MDS&W

Project Description: Dad's Cashmere Scarf

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Project Description: Rowan Cotton Socks

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Notes: One was eaten by the laundry. Haven't replaced.

Project Description: Asana

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Project Description: Yarn Over Steek Vest

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Project Description: Mom's Cotton Socks

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Project Description: Cotton Socks

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Project Description: Nothing But A T-shirt: Mets

Pattern Source: Pattern from MagKnits with my own modifications

Yarn: Butterfly Mercerized Cotton

Project Description: Nothing but a T-shirt: Butterfly Mercerized Cotton

Pattern Source: Pattern from MagKnits

Project Description: Poncho: TLC CaraMia

Pattern Source: Pattern from Fibertrends, kindly loaned to me by Kathy.

Project Description: Mariah: Elann's Peruvian Highland Wool

Pattern Source: Pattern Source: Pattern from Knitty

Project Description: Sitcom Chic for Mom: Cascade 220

Pattern Source: Pattern from Knitty

Project Description: Sockapalooza: Flock of Chocolate: Sock it To Me

Pattern Source: Based on Flock of Geese pattern in Knitting Pattern a day calendar.

Project Description: Blizzard Mittens: Blizzard

Pattern Source: My own pattern.

Project Description: Ruffles: Classic Elite Premiere

Pattern Source: Pattern from Scarf Style.

Project Description: Kevin's DNA Scarf: Natura Wool backed with fleece

Pattern Source: DNA scarf pattern available online.

Project Description: Mom's scarf 2: Fluffy white goodness

Pattern Source: Simple garter stitch again with belled ends.

Project Description: Artful yarns: Artful yarns

Pattern Source: Diagonal scarf pattern on label.

Project Description: Lissa: Rowan Ribbon Twist and Big Wool Tuft

Pattern Source: Rowan Ribbon Twist Collection: Pattern Lissa

Project Description: Mom's scarf: Gedifra Sheela

Pattern Source: Simple garter stitch scarf.

Project Description: Pasha the Penguin: Stash buster

Pattern Source: From Knitty

Project Description: Gloves: For mom (Aracunia Nature Wool) and dad (Jawoll)

Pattern Source: Dad's gloves are my own design. Mom's gloves are from the Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton book: Transitions.

Project Description: Turtleneck Shrug: Interlacements Oregon Worsted

Pattern Source: Turtleneck shrug from Scarf Style

Project Description: Billy's Sweater: Debbie Bliss Merino DK(tan), Plymouth Encore (red, grey)

Pattern Source: Based on a pattern from Family Circle Easy Knitting Fall 2004

Project Description: Pipi Kneestockings: Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport

Pattern Source: From SnB 1. I picked my own colors for a rainbow.

Project Description: Letter Have It bag: Lopi

Pattern Source: From SnB: Nation

Project Description: Little Red Bag

Pattern Source: Little Red Bag Purse Kit from the Bagsmith

Project Description: Klaralund: Noro Silk Garden

Pattern Source: designed by Cornelia Hamilton

Project Description: Habu Sampler Scarf: Knit from various Habu yarns.

Pattern Source: Just garter stitch!

Project Description: Aussie Hat 2 for Grandmom: Tahki New Tweed

Pattern Source: From Jo Sharp Book Number 2.

Project Description: Sockotta Fingerless Gloves

Pattern Source: My own design.  Click here for the pattern!

Project Description: Knitting To Go: Fringe Benefit

Pattern Source: You can find the kit here.

Project Description: Stars Shawl

Pattern Source: My own design. Using Adriafil Stars and TLC in Black. All garter stitch, baby!

Project Description: Hallowig: knitted with Red Heart in Pink

Pattern Source: Pattern from Knitty.

Project Description: Regia Socks for Mom

Pattern Source: My own design. Simply a 3x3 rib down the leg and continued down the foot to the toe.

Project Description: Kevin's Socks in Nature Spun Sport

Pattern Source: My own design. Simply a 2x2 rib down the leg, with a little rib continuing down the top of the foot on each side.

Project Description: Aussie Hat: Jo Sharp Silkroad Tweed.

Pattern Source: From Jo Sharp Book Number 2.

Project Description: Suss Zip Up Pullover: Araucania Nature Wool Chunky in Denim. I love this sweater! The zippers were a pain in the ass to install, but otherwise it is gorgeous! Thanks to all who voted on zipper color. The yarn is so beautiful and I plan to use other colors in other sweaters.

Pattern Source: From Hollywood Knits Style.

Project Description: Lemonade Scarf: Candy Along Scarf

Pattern Source: Deco Ribbon and Fizz... all garter stitch with some lovely fringe on the end.

Project Description: Candy Along Cardi! This cardi is so easy with very little finishing. It is warm, but not too warm. It can be dressed up or down.

Pattern Source: Loosely based on pattern 17 page 41 Family Circle Easy Knitting

Project Description: Bag: Sugar 'n Cream in Sunshine

Pattern Source: My own simple design.

Project Description: Wrap: Using Berroco's Suede Yarn. 6 balls blue, 1 ball tan, 1 ball brown.

Pattern Source: Garter stitch until the yarn is used up!

Project Description: Socks: My second socks. Again using Lion Brand Magic Stripes.

Pattern Source: Just your generic sock pattern.

Project Description: Socks: My first socks. Using Lion Brand Magic Stripes.

Pattern Source: Basically Jody taught me how to do the two circular method, and then I followed several different patterns just for how to complete a heel, etc.

Project Description: Bikini Top: Knitted for the Belly-along,based on the bikini pattern in Stitch n' Bitch. I again used TLC Cotton Plus in Light Blue (ugh! I have so much left over from Kate!)

Pattern Source: Adapted from Queen of Hearts and Wonder Woman Bikinis in Stitch 'n Bitch.

Project Description: Lime scarf: knitted with Pattons Twister in Lime.

Pattern Source: Lime scarf: Garter stitch on size 19 needles.

Project Description: Kate: knitted for the Kate-along with TLC Cotton Plus in Light Blue.

Pattern Source: Kate: Sweater 4a from Phildar's Famille Spring 2004

Project Description: Simple tank in Red Heart's TLC.

Pattern Source: Again, I designed it myself. Just a simple stockinette stitch. I knit the body in one long piece so that I only had to seam one side.

Project Description: Mom's B-day shawl (modeled by me): Lionbrand Homespun.

Pattern Source: A simple pattern I came up with myself. Basically k1 *yo k2tog repeat * to last stitch yo k1.

Project Description: Poncho: Crocheted for class using cheapie acrylic yarn.

Pattern Source: Craft Yarn Council

Project Description: No-Sweat Pants: I knit this using the recommended Lions Brand Homespun. I used the color Sunshine State. These are so soft and comfortable. I'm very happy with them despite the bit of oversizedness.

Pattern Source: No Sweat-Pants, Interweave Knits, Spring 2004

Project Description: Cap-Sleeve Top: I knit this with Plymouth Encore DK in gray and blue. It was very frustrating to finish, but I managed (somehow!).

Pattern Source: Caramel Cap-Sleeve Top, page 19 Interweave Knits Spring 2004

Project Description: Hippie Shoulder Bag: Quick and easy bag knit in 3 days.

Pattern Source: Hippie Shoulder Bag from Chunky Knits by Carolyn Clewer.

Project Description: Skully: or as I call it, pseudo-skully because it doesn't have the skull pattern. I followed the sweater pattern, but then adapted it by adding hearts to the sleeves with duplicate stitch. I used Lopi yarn in dark red and bright red.

Pattern Source: Skully from Stitch and Bitch by Debbie Stoller.

Project Description: Sweater: The beaded sweater! Three strands of Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease regular held together.  And of course, sweater number two in the marathon. I love knitting chunky with huge needles!

Pattern Source: Project 13: Beaded Sweater from Chunky Knits

Project Description: Sweater: The big bulky sweater! Cool wheat colored yarn that Kevin helped pick out (Lion Brand Yarn, Wool-Ease Bulky). This is sweater number one of the knit two sweaters in two weeks knitting marathon!

Pattern Source: Raglan Pullover, pattern 7 in Vogue Knitting International, Holiday 2003 issue

Project Description: Scarf: Blue and Black eyelash yarn creates a boa-like scarf.

Pattern Source: My own pattern.

Project Description: Dressy Halter: Knit with cotton yarn this piece is super sexy. I was so proud when I completed it and it came out great!!

Pattern Source: Luminous Lace Camisole, page 56 in Interweave Knits, Summer 2003

Project Description: Halter top: Double stranded knitting resulted in an oddly thick halter top, which made from acrylic yarn suffered the same fate as the above mentioned bikini top.

Pattern Source: Daring Halter pattern from Knitting Pretty.

Project Description: Bikini: Funky (cheap) acrylic yarn. Top looked good until I fried it trying to block with the steam iron method. Bottoms never worked out...

Pattern Source: Get Crafty Bikini

Project Description: Mittens: Red and White to match the scarf. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to make two mittens the same size, or even an appropriate size for my hands! Future mitten knitting has been put on hold (likewise with sock knitting).

Pattern Source: Warmest Mittens pattern from Knitting Pretty.

Project Description: Scarf: Red and White, long, warm and fringy! This was the first project I actually completed. I complained the entire time about how long it took

Pattern Source: Pattern was on the back of the yarn label.