Something blue

This infinity scarf is a beauty. I did find the mohair yarn a pain to knit with but the end result was worth it. It took about 1 1/2 skeins of Cascade Kid Seta.

I thought Morgan might want to wear it for her wedding. If you follow the Ravelry link below you will see how gorgeous it looks as a shawl.

It is called "Mohair Bias Loop" by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas. You can see and purchase it on Ravelry. 

To give it a real infinity look the ends are grafted -- at first very loose and then you go back and tighten it up. It was not difficult but very time consuming. I estimate 3-4 hours

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mohair-bias-loop

Socks

Socks are so much fun especially when people ask for them because they like them. It also gives you a chance to try new ideas, a different cuff, a new heel, using yarn creatively. These socks were made for Christmas 2013, all with worsted Encore yarn and Yankee Knitter classic sock pattern.

Boot cuffs

I chose this pattern because it was done in a bulky weight yarn. The Bartlett yarn I used is a heavy worsted so I figured it would work. They came out pretty nice -- but I won't know for sure until Morgan tries them on. The pattern can be found on Ravelry: Beehive Boot Cuff.

Green Mountain Fiber Festival

The GM Fiber Festival took place this year (2013) at the Wilder Center  in Wilder, VT in late November. I enjoyed walking around looking at all the lovely things. It was difficult to decide what I wanted but I finally settled on:

-- a small kit from Dirty Works Dye Works
It contained a skein of yarn (alpaca, merino, silk) and a Cabled Keyhole Scarf pattern.

-- a nostepinne made by The Wee Piper in South Royalton, VT

I have wanted one for so long and I finally treated myself. I have really enjoyed using it. There are some You Tube videos that show you how to use one.

-- a skein of sock yarn (Churro Super-sock) from Gage Hill Crafts

The socks will need to be hand washed -- but I couldn't resist the yarn.

-- and I took a workshop on how to make Dorset Buttons

I have made them before but I couldn't resist taking a refresher.

Done!

Yes-- finally! Fiesta Feet are done. (:  Lucy Neatby is amazing. How do people think these things up? So if you want a challenge make these socks. 

Yummy neck warmers

I made these as gifts for Evie and Joe. Hope they like them. The light colored one is made with Encore, worsted -- the Coffee Beenz line. Used maybe 1/2 a skein, size 8 needle. The pattern is a free download on Ravelry. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/neck-warmer-8   

The blue one is the Casablanca Cowl made with a lovely fluffy mohair blend -- Multi Mohair by Marks & Kattens. I had some leftover after making Lee Anna a lovely scarf/shawl for Christmas. (see below)

The Casablanca Cowl is by Jill Deal. I found the pattern at a LYS but cannot find it on the Internet. Jill Deal states on her pattern to "Feel free to share the pattern with all that love to knit" but to credit Jill Deal, Jilldeal, Inc. Milford, PA. I will see what I can do to post a PDF in the next few days.

Lee Anna's scarf/shawl is a free download on Ravelry. I altered the pattern by not connecting the ends together and continuing the increases on the ends to make it a little bit longer.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/planet-x-bandit

Another hat for dad

I made another hat for dad. The last one shrunk quite a bit. I made this one from Plymouth Yarn, their Encore line. This is "coffee beenz" (75% acrylic - 25% wool), color: quarry

To keep the roll of the brim under control, after 6 rows I did two rows of Knit 2 purl 1 ribbing. Very happy with the results. 

Free Ravelry download: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-roll-brim-beanie