Fiber Arts

Completed Patterns and WIPs

A great hit at a baby's first birthday party. Very cute in pale yellow, may be too large for a normal one-year-old, but I can't say for sure. It was perfect size for my chosen giftee, though. Knitted with Wool of the Andes worsted weight in yellow, I think Buttercup?

These were fine to make, but they didn't turn out fine. I think it was an issue with my weight of yarn or needle size, since I had no problem with the pattern. The Cashmerino Chunky is a bulky weight, so maybe I had a super bulky? I can't tell that since I don't have the label.

Still haven't figured these out. Going from a heavier weight of yarn to a fingering weight and size 1 needle kicked my butt. I'd lose stitches and give up before I reached the heel. Also, the circular needles are there to hold the large amount of stitches, to my understanding; that confused me at first. I like 2 inches of ribbing 2.75 inches for the leg in stockinette.

90s-style black jeans. They were 35.5 inches at the waist and I took them down to 28, cutting out the back seam and backstitching it back on. They're tight enough now, but there were a couple problems. The stitches were too far apart--maybe 6 per inch? You could see them when you pulled on the seam. The needle was too large to slip through the thicker parts. The pockets pulled together noticeably. The waistband has a v-point in the back, which could be cute if done intentionally. Next time I'll use a smaller needle and stitch size, and distribute the tightening among the back, both side seams, and possibly pleats if it comes to that.

Helpful Links

• "What does this stitch do?"
• How to weave in ends – 10 essential knitting techniques
• Washing Raw Wool: How To Do It Right
• Trouble counting stitches, which side is the right side vs wrong side?

Tips and Tricks

• The worst part of sewing for me is making the knot at the beginning. Instead of knots, try a couple of backstitches in one place then, optional, pass your needle through the thread loop.

Fiber Arts Youtube Channels

• Lashaan Rene
• Made in the Moment

Wishlists

Pattern Wishlist

• Goldenfern
• Super Chunky Chenille Blanket Pattern
• Chunky Cable Knit Headband
• How to Knit a Face Mask with Elastic Hair Tie Straps
• The Little Chunky
• How to Knit a Scarf for Total Beginners
• Knit Bandana - Garter Stitch Entrelac Triangle
• Abstract Cross Stitch Pattern
• Chill sweater
• Drejø
• melville
• Eggs for Easter

Yarn Wishlist

• Collection: Ghost Town Heavy DK / Light Worsted
• The Alpine colorway doesn't exist anymore, but it was a deep green. I'm a sucker for greens.
• Tea Time.
• I want the Green Tea colorway and I think my mom would like Earl Grey, Hibiscus and Chamomile. A gift idea!
• Wool of the Andes Worsted Weight in Firecracker Heather
• My mom has this in her collection. The wool is soft and doesn't fray, and the russet fibers sparkle with flecks of gold and blue. Can't wait to buy it for myself.
• DIC Smooshy in Grow, Emerald Darkness, Elysian, and Tex Mex
• More greens and blues. Tex Mex is a light sienna, another gift for my orange-loving mother.
• Malabrigo Sock in Solis, Candombe, Marte
• Merino and made to be machine washable, which is the best I could possibly ask for. Also, the ravelry page calls it a 'treat for the feet.'

Store Wishlist

Sourced from this tumblr post.

• Paper City Fabrics
• Swanson's Fabrics
• Lucky Deluxe Fabrics
• dragonhoardyarnco
• yarncafecreations
• sockobsessionyarns
• shipyarn
• lolabeanyarn