Yarns I Have Abused

Scarflette

This is one of the first things I ever knit. I didn't have the patience for a total scarf, so here we have Scarflette^tm. I think it's cute. I even wore it once, making it a triumph!

Cherie v.2

Love! After v.1 strangled, then force fed me icecream until I erupted in fat rolls, I took her apart. This here picture is the result of me carefully reconstructing the sweater and posing strategically (aka, stomach held in).

Wrist Warmers

My first circular project! Wrist warmers, made of Knitpicks Merino Style. Quite adorable when modeled by The Monkey King.

Mr. Pig

He's a pig! He's a potholder! Actually, he's an utter failure as a potholder, being as he's never held a pot in his life. But he sure is cute!

Made of Knitpicks Peruvian Wool, he taught me that I will never make a sweater out of this material. I will, however, make novelty potholders. And that is a valuable lesson indeed.

Cable Scarf

I forget where I got this pattern, but it was online somewhere. Made using Knitpicks Merino Style. It's for a friend, but I haven't given it to her yet. If she doesn't read this site, I may never. Muahahahaha!

Um, pretend you don't see the mis-crossed cables and we shall call this a triumph!

Baby Hat

I don't know any babies, but when I find one, I will give it this hat.

Feather and Fan Scarf

Feather and Fan scarf made of Lion and Lamb yarn. Whoo, so poetic. This yarn was so expensive! I love this scarf. The colorway is called "Aslan." Normally I don't go for variegated yarns, but in this case I make an exception.

Kim's Hat

A personal favorite. The pattern is based on "Kim's Hats" from Last Minute Knitted Gifts (or was it Weekend Knitting? I get those two confused all the time.) only I knit it flat. I used Berroco Foliage and Denise needles. So fun! I gotta make another one of these, as I have one more ball kind of just languishing in the stash.

Cabled Fingerless Mitts

Free pattern with purchase from my favorite yarn shop (Uniquities in Vienna!). The yarn is Noro Kureyon. I think. I love these mitts, and I get lots of compliments on them. I should make more. I think will do just that. I love compliments.

Flower Washcloth

This is my go-to gift. Need a gift in a hurry? Make a flower washcloth. Seriously, they take all of $8.00 (if you use the yarn called for, otherwise, you can totally save money by using craft store cotton yarn) and about 3 hours to make. My secret: ironing them flat to save time. People LOVE these!

Umbilicle Cord Hats

From Stitch and Bitch. You've seen a million of these. Both are made with whatever types of Knit Picks yarn. Sierra and...Posh? I think it's called? Another great, quick gift.