Bernie's Knit Blog

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 

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 

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 ... 

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 

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.

This is a poncho that I HAD to make whilst I was STILL making the humongous shawl that I will probably never finish. I got this pattern from the book Viva Poncho that was written by the person that owns Articlepract in Oakland. Great unique poncho patterns! poncho viva

Ha Ha Ha Ha. Haaaaaaaa. I will never finish this gosh darn shawl at this rate. I think 68 rows is alot of rows, but do you think this shawl is anywhere CLOSE to being done. It could be a shawl for the back of my hand right now. This is 68 freaking rows.  

The worst day knitting is better than the best day working. Even when I am making a shawl from Joslyn's Fiber Farm Shawl Club . This is the March 2005 selection and I am just starting it. I restarted this about 10 times! I got smart and put in a safety line so that I don't have to rip all the way back when I make a mistake. At this rate I will finish by my 50th birthday. Stay tuned... 22 rows 

Another FO. This is Cleo from Knitty. I used Schaefer Laurel (I think this is my fav yarn right now). The color is great. Too bad the model is not. I still need to put in the elastic so it will fit better at the high waist. I really like this pattern. I think I will defo make it again but with a little more coverage over my sagging you-know-whats :) This is Cleo 

This is a really simple shrug that both Lani and I made out of Waikiki. Another project that I did while I was trying to figure out what to do next. I don't have any big projects planned right now, but I have some gorgeous yarn coming in the mail - {must get to mailbox before husband}. This shrug feels so light and airy. The pics do not do it justice. It is hella cute. Fabulous Shrug 2  Here is a close up of the waikiki knitted in garter stitch on 10.5's. It's hard to see here, but I love the little nubbies in it and the colors are all the rage, don't ya know. waikiki up close  Fabulous Shrug 

I regret to inform myself that I need to stop knitting so much - NEVER !!! I am getting severe shoulder and neck pain and I think it's from knitting. Ohhhh, the horror of it all. Doc appointment tomorrow to get this all straightened out - uh huh. This is a pic of a crazy poncho that I crocheted up while trying to decide what to make next. No, no, no I can't rest. I have to knit even when I don't know what to make next. The crazy ribbon is some crap that I cannot even pronounce - Gerifil Filati Fantasia. It is wild! But should be cute with jeans and a tank. What isn't cute with jeans and a tank?? Crazy Poncho 

I have not posted in over a week as I was in a class all last week and did not have full access to the internet and all. I was in a Linux Troubleshooting class. Does anyone know what that is ??? Does anyone give a flying freak of the week ?? Anyways, I finished this sweater from Knit 1 mag. It was made of Schaefer Laurel yarn that I got from Adela's in Castro Valley. I LOVE that yarn. It has great consistency and comes in beatiful colors. Susan in Knit One sweater  And my beautiful SIL to be is wearing it and and *HAD* to have it so it was given to her. She looked great in it and I was happy that someone liked one of my creations. It's the same feeling as when a good cook gets compliments on a meal. Uh huh, same thang! I REALLY want to make another few of these, but I have soooo many other things that I also want to make. What's a knitter to do ....??? I crocheted this little flower to put on the lapel of the sweater or in the hair or wherever... It'nt it cu

This is a pic of a crocheted shrug that I made last week. I really like it. I know I need a new model, but it does the job for me in that it hides the MANY flaws that afflict my body. No, I am not really fat, but the wicked witch of the south keeps tugging on me to join her ranks. I have to beat her down ! front of shrug  In this pic I actually pulled my pants down below my ass so that I would not have lumps and bumps. HA HA Oh me ... back of shrug  Tonight I am also working on a tie front shrug (#3) from Knit 1 magazine. Looks really easy. I have some pretty Schaefer cotton yarn. I LOVE that yarn!! I am neglecting finishing the last panel of the HPL shrug. I am also neglecting a tank top (knit) and a belt (crochet). They will magically appear one day is what I'm thinking ...

This weekend I got a chance to work on the hairpin lace shrug from the Berocco catalog. It is really beautiful (in the catalog) - don't know what mine will turn out to be... Each panel has 186 loops per side and three loops hooked to each panel. It is wonderful watching this THING come together. I love the HPL look. Here are the first five panels crocheted together. I think it might turn out to be quiet beautimous after all. I have only one more panel to go before I can finish it up and be done. What the hell am I waiting for ?? Five panels on my first hairpin lace shrug  Here is the finished product. I have actually worn it and washed it and THEN took this picture. It washed well. I don't normally like to wash my projects - I know dumb, but I get scared! But I partied like it was 1999 in this shrug last Friday and it it got a little dirty - from what, I don't freaking know. But it shrunk a little and I actually like the fit better now. I love this pattern. It