Works in Progress, Finished Objects, and Future Projects

Cool post title, eh? As it suggests, I have some crafty things to share. First – some finished objects. I finished the Lace Tam last Monday. I LOVE how it turned out. I should have added an extra repeat to the bottom since I used thinner yarn, but I think it’ll be fine. I’m contemplating making another for myself, but I’m scared that if I start another, I’ll never finish it. It was kind of boring to knit, and the thin yarn didn’t help.

I put it on a dinner plate to block. The thin yarn dried really fast!

I also completed the Two-Tone Doily.


Peach and white size 10 cotton crochet thread, size 7 hook.
Second – works in progress. I’ve got the Baroness Beret (available on Ravelry) on the needles at the moment, and I’m working on the Double Pineapple Doily here and there. The beret is for my cousin, Jacqueline, and the doily is for me! I’m tired of working with basic black and white (Double Pineapple Doily - black, Lace Tam - black, Baroness Beret - ecru, Spring Beret - cream) and want to add a little color to my knitting – which brings me to future project ideas. I’d like to make a pair of socks for my grandfather and a pair for me. I’m a little nervous since these will be my first adult socks. I want to do some basic ribbed ones for me (I’ve got some rainbow–colored self-striping sock yarn), but I need to do something a little more adventurous for my grandfather. I flipped through Knitting Vintage Socks in search of something understated, but classy. First I thought about the Gentleman’s Sock in Railway Stitch, but I figured that wouldn’t be a good choice since I already have yarn picked out for that pattern, and chances are I won’t want to knit it twice. Then I considered the Gentleman’s Half Hose in Ringwood Pattern, but it just wasn’t calling to me. I finally decided on the Gentleman’s Shooting Stockings with Fluted Pattern. Why? Because I’m a copycat (Sara’s making them)…and I think the pattern would show up nicely on a dark-colored yarn. I need to root through my stash and pick a manly yarn. I’m leaning towards green, but we’ll see.

On another note – I received yet another shipment of Knit Picks goodies. This time I ordered a pattern book, Pure Knits, solely based on my love of the Orchid Sweater. I also ordered some size 13 needle tips for my Harmony Wood Set and a bunch of sock yarn. Here’s the yarn:


That's Darby's nose in the picture. Something/someone other than her was getting attention, so she had to investigate. Starting with the brown yarn and going clockwise we have Stroll Tonal in "Kindling," Stroll Tonal in "Blue Yonder," Felici in "Rainbow," Felici in "Positively Pink," and Felici in "Green Veggies."

I fell head-over-heels for the Kindling the first time I saw it. It reminds me of a tree trunk. The Blue Yonder didn’t look too great on the computer screen, but once I saw it in Knit Picks magazine, I knew I had to have it. It’s very attractive, and I think it’ll make for an interesting pair of socks. Since the Felici yarns are limited edition, I chose to splurge a little and buy three colorways before they are gone forever. I don’t know what it is about that Rainbow Felici, but I freaking love it! I am intrigued by Knit Picks’ blurb on the Felici Sock Yarn page that says Felici yarns will be replaced with new ones once the current colorways sell out. Does that mean there will be new colors??? I should start saving immediately!