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Sasquatch.  It’s what’s for dinner.

Based on this blog, one would think I was sitting around doing very little in the way of knitting.  While I am not someone who cranks out projects like mad, I have managed to keep my needles busy in spite of one shit-storm after another.(Do I have to make this post ‘adult-rated’ for saying this?)

My biggest accomplishment this winter was, by far, finishing the Cabled Throw.  This project was knit over the course of 3 winters.  I never thought I would be able to mark it finished on my Ravelry page.  Here is the irony: My initial notes on the project page was to add a 😦   because the shape of the blanket reflected the change in my tension and skill over the years; starting out wide when my knitting was loose and “new”, to a gradual narrowing as my stitches became civilized.  My decision to change my 😦 to a 🙂 was due entirely to the encouragement of my friends and fellow knitters.  Over and over again, they told me how great it was to have a singular project with so much knitting history.  This confounded throw was telling a story!  Nothing dramatic, really, just a “Gee Girl, your knitting doesn’t suck anymore” tale.  This is my ‘Linus’, my ‘special needs’ blanket.  My boys love it.  I love it.  It smells like yummy wool.  Granted, it is impossible to fold, having no ends that meet, but at the rate it is being used, I cannot imagine folding it for some time.
  

I completed the scarf and I could not be happier.  This was a pleasure to knit, and thanks to the generosity of the designer who offered his pattern at no cost, I am able to use this for teaching new knitters the basic cable.

The Icelandic wool makes for a very rugged and chunky scarf.  As you can see from the photos, it stands upright around the neck.  Imagine knitting this in a buttery soft merino or alpaca.  The fabric would drape nicely; giving the scarf a completely different look.

This is a simple pattern I found on a knitter’s blog (see below). I am modifying the width to ensure I have enough yarn; going from 40 cast on stitches to 30.
The purpose of this project is manifold. I am teaching myself continental style knitting, cabling without a needle and the end product will be donated to the school’s knitting art club annual outreach project. I am very pleased thus far. Once I block it the ends will shore up nicely.
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eta: http://theactorknits.blogspot.com/  Giving credit to the designer.  I hope he does not mind the modifications, necessity being the mother of invention.

Here are a few of the left over squares from the blanket we made for Meg. The chick is done in Intarsia so the floaters made it unsuitable for baby toes.  The remaining squares are just a simple 6×6 in stockinette stitch with a garter stitch selvedge for easy seaming.  The final touch was the addition of a few jingle bells tucked inside for a maximum giggle factor.  Too cute!

Kate, you are quite handy when it comes to blogging!  Either that or you have a way of knowing when that glass of wine and pending sleep are beginning to show!
Rules to live by…what you think may be lost forever might just be hiding out in your drafts!



Square #1





Triangular Rib

 This is the second square, Triangular Rib.  I have blocked it to shape, but if you notice the two outer ribbed sections and the one central rib; these make for a very compact square.  I would have chosen something different if hind-sight were fore-sight.



This is the latest one.  The yarn is a lighter color. The pattern is basically Stockinette Stitch with a Garter Stitch Diamond Pattern.  I love this pattern.  It is fun; not frustrating.  The chart is easy to read and mistakes (if I made any…lol) are easily fixed.  

I hope to continue posting photos of not just my squares, but those of the ladies in the group.  Everyone is doing such nice work.  I cannot wait for the Bride-To-Be to see her wonderful afghan.



 



I have to say, this is my favorite square so far.  What frustrated me about the Triangular Rib was completely absent from this square.  The pattern is textural without being busy.  The pattern was easy to get the hang of and I think it lends itself beautifully to our project for its smooth edges and flat presentation.

 

I just spent 30 minutes writing a post (complete with pictures even), only to discover it did not get posted!  I wanna scream!  Instead, I am going for a walk where I will scream to the wildlife at the very top of my lungs.  SONOFABITCHBASTARD!~!!!!