Finished Object Friday

Descent into Slytherin Darkness Wrap

Pattern: Descent into Darkness by Marilee Norris

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes

Needles: US Size 10 1/2 (6.50mm) Knit Picks Harmony Circular needles

Finished At Last

Pattern: February Lady Sweater

Yarn: Cascade 220 Wool in Ruby Red

Needles: US 8 (5.00mm) and US 7 (4.50mm)

Modifications: Added a hood using US 8 (5.00mm) needles

Start Date: December 20, 2009

Finished Date: January 18, 2011

The only thing I did differently to the sweater was add a hood. And it was easier than I thought. Hopefully I can explain how I did it without confusing anyone.

The hood was added on after the sweater was completed.

1. With right side facing, I picked up stitches around the entire cast on edge. For me that was 87 stitches. I picked up stitches in the first row so that the hood would look as seamless as possible.

2.In the first row (wrong side facing), I increased 3 stitches to have a total of 90 stitches. I just needed an even number for the 3 needle bind off at the end.

3. The hood itself is just straight stockinette stitch with a garter stitch edge on both sides. I did an 8 stitch garter stitch border to match the garter edging on the body.

4. I continued until the hood measured about 14 inches. Then I divided the stitches in half on 2 needles and did a 3 needle bind off.

Hopefully this helps you add a hood to your February Lady Sweater should you desire. Of course now I have to add a hood to the blue one I have as it looks unfinished without one.

Sock-it-to-me Sunday

Pattern: Cloning Anemone Rib

Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in "Tide Pooling"

Needles: US size 1 1/5 (2.50mm) DPNs

Pattern: Cloning Anemone Rib

Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in "Muddy Autumn Rainbow"

Needles: US size 1 1/5 (2.50mm) DPNs

As you can see I am making two pairs of socks with the same pattern. I had originally intended to do the "Holidazed" pattern with the "Muddy Autumn Rainbow" yarn but I wasn't liking how it was knitting up. So the top pair of socks are for me and the bottom pair are for The Chief aka the hubby. After I finish his socks, I will be starting on the "Queen of Beads" by Sivia Harding. The question will be to bead or not to bead.

Sock-it-to-me Sunday

Pattern: Simply Ginny Socks! by Anna Peck

Yarn: ShiBuiKnits Sock in "Orchid"
Needles: US 1 1/2 / 2.50 mm

The February Lady

Pattern: February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne
Yarn: YarnArt Absolute Wool in "Navy Blue" & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in "Maple Syrup"
Needles: US size 8 (5.00mm) & US size 10 (6.00mm) Knit Picks circulars

Versatility

Pattern: Versatility by Amanda M. Williams
Yarn: Stitchjones Dyepot Chunky Single Ply Wool in "Butternut"
Needles: US size 10 1/2 (6.50mm) Knit Picks circulars

Reverie

Pattern: Reverie by Amy Swenson

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Sockotta Sock Yarn Striped Effect #5618

Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm

Goody Goody Gumdrop

Pattern: Gumdrop Socks by JC Briar
Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in "Goody Goody"
Needles: US size 1 1/5 (2.50mm) DPNs

ISV Monkeys

Pattern: Monkey Socks
Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in "Incredible Shrinking Violet"
Needles: US size 1 1/5 (2.50mm) DPNs

The First Sweater

Pattern: Tempting
Yarn: Red Heart Ltd. Soft Yarn Solids in Wine
Needles: US size 8 (5.00mm) and US size 6 (4.00mm)

Luna "Loony" Lovegood

Pattern: Luna Lovegood Scarf

Yarn: Red Heart Ltd. Soft Yarn Solids in Lt. Grey Heather

Crochet Hook: 3.75mm (F)

Wordless Wednesday

Pisces Mittens

From Girly With A Twist

Pattern: Fisherman's Friend by Jorid Linvik

Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm DPNs

Yarn: Schoeller Wolle

From Girly With A Twist

Wordless Wednesday

Sock-it-to-me Sunday

Pattern: Fawkes by Monkey Toes
Yarn: Puddlemere Yarns by Cassandra Puddlemere
Needles: US Size 2 (2.75mm) DPNs

Sock-it-to-me Sunday

Pattern: “Serendipity” from Rockin' Sock Club 2008
Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight “Dragon Dance”
Needles: US Size 1 (2.25mm) DPNs

Priscilla's Dream Socks

Pattern: “Priscilla’s Dream Socks” from Favorite Socks
Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight “Knitters Without Borders”
Needles: US Size 1 (2.25mm) DPNs

Salish Sea Socks

Pattern: Salish Sea Socks by Cat Bordhi
Yarn: Socks that Rock Mediumweight in "Bella Coola"
Needles: US Size 1 (2.25mm) DPNs

Sock-it-to-me Sunday

Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A.
Yarn: ShiBuiKnits Sock in Pagoda
Needles: US Size 1 1/2 (2.50mm) DPNs

My So Called Scarf

Pattern: My So Called Scarf
Yarn: Noro Kureyon 130
Needles: US Size 11 straight needles