I dishcloth

Gosh!! how boring is this...and I still liked knitting it :)


This is called the idiot's dishcloth and i just made it to warm up my knitting fingers for something more adventurous. Going to start a 4x4 neck warmer and the Noro CTH2 sursa shawl. Missing some needles, tho. I have a connection to the Arnold knit shop, Ewephoric Yarns, that recently closed. Might be able to pick up some yarn/needles.

Long, long time

I've moved to a new location in the Big Trees area, Avery, CA near Arnold. Been working on our house for forever and it's dusty and I would not dare dirty up any of my nice yarns. I'm going to start knitting again.... any day now....

103 rows

I finally took some more time to start working on this shawl from Joslyn's Fiber Farm shawl club. This is 103 rows if you can believe that! Still only big enuf to fit around part of an arm I'm on chart 3 with 5 more charts (I think) to go !! Weeeeee....

It will be a beauty when it is done.


103 rows 

Clapotis Done !!

My Clapotis is finished! I love this pattern. I love this garment. It is so versatile. I made mine out of a beaded rayon which knit up just beautifully and drapes perfectly. I'd like to make another out of a wool, silk blend next for warmth. This particular clapotis will be perfect for spring and autumn. Clapotis makes me happy !


Clapotis as scarf 


Clapotis as wrap 


Clapotis wrap 

Ess Oh See Kay Ess

I *never* thought I would be interested in knitting socks! NEVER... but I went to K2 Knit Yarn Salon in Tracy, CA and visited with the LYSO Kathy Kindred and she was very excited about the fact that she found the way to knit socks on two circulars. She read the pattern in the book, A Good Yarn. I read the book, too but did not feel all of that. But, her enthusiasm was infectious and she was holding a "sock hop" at her store that Friday evening. I happened to be available and attended. I had a great time and started these socks.


my first sock 


first sock almost done ... 

Chunky Tank

This is a tank from Vogue Knitting Chunky Knits. I used Lana Grossa Multicot Print. Nice color. Easy yarn to knit with. Love when that happens.


t. durham tank 


t. durham tank 

Clapotis !!

I am working on Clapotis by Kate Gilbert. This is an enjoyable project, yet long. I am hoping that I don't run out of yarn before I finish. There are some mistakes in this clapotis, but hopefully they won't show too much. Using Blue Heron beaded rayon. Soft yarn, easy to work with. Seems to like being made into Clapotis. The colors are very similar to the clapotis at the Knitty web site - this was not done intentionally.


mon clapotis in progress 


clapotis - ran out of yarn 

The latest picture. I DID run out of yarn during second repeat of section 4. A dear ebay seller that I've bought yarn from before has some spare that she is sending to me. Very nice. And I cannot wait to finish this fun project.