Here are some more cross stitch projects I ran across while cleaning:

Mr. Moon and Me

Daisy Girl

Footprints

A different type of stitching

While cleaning out my bedroom at my parent's house, and cleaning out my craft room/ office in my house I ran across several unfinished cross stitch projects. Since Raverly isn't ready for them yet, I figured I would post them here.

"E" Is for Eeyore

Rippled Baby Blanket - Corrections included

Rippled Baby Blanket

This is NKYKnitter’s rewritten version of MoreThanOneWay’s Ripple Baby Blanket to fix errors which were in the original pattern

Here it is! It's a modification of the Feather and Fan Comfort Shawl*, but I made enough changes that it's probably worth writing down.

Any pleasing combination of yarn and needles will work. I used Dream in Color Classy in Beach Fog and Summer Sky (2 skeins each), and size US7 DPNs and circular needles.

m1: I used the EZ m1, which is basically a twisted yarn over. Form a backwards loop over the right needle with the working yarn. Depending on which way you form the loop, you may need to knit that stitch through the back loop when you pass it again on the next row.
pattern: k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times (Increases and Decreases Equal)
increase row: *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * (Increases 8 stitches per round)
pattern row: k1, m1, k(0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15), pattern (1, 3, 5, 7, etc.) times, k(0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15), m1, slip marker ( Increases 8 stitches per round)

Use the first number in each set of parentheses on the first pattern repeat. On each subsequent repeat, use the next number in pink and the first number in blue, until all of the pink numbers have been used. Then repeat using the second number in blue. So you’ll knit six pattern repeats with one pattern, and then six with the three patterns, etc.


Co 8 sts using Emily Ocker’s circular beginning
Divide stitches over 2 double pointed needles, increasing to 4 and then circular needles when necessary

1(MC): *k1, m1, repeat from * should have 16 stitches
2(MC): knit
3(CC): *k1, m1, k3, m1, repeat from * 24
4(CC): purl
5(MC): *k1, m1, k5, m1, repeat from * 32
6(MC): purl
7(CC): *k1, m1, k7, m1, repeat from * 40
8(CC): knit
9(MC): *k1, m1, k9, m1, repeat from * 48
10(MC): purl
11(CC): *k1, m1, k11, m1, repeat from * 56
12(CC): purl
13(MC): *k1, m1, k13, m1, repeat from * 64
14(MC): knit
15(CC): *k1, m1, k15, m1, repeat from * 72
16(CC): purl
17(MC): *k1, m1, k17, m1, place marker, repeat from * 80
18(MC): purl

Begin pattern repeat, changing colors after every second row, carrying the unused color up one corner of the blanket

Section 1 0/1

1: pattern row k1, m1, k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times m1, slip marker 88
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 96
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 104
6: purl

Section 2 3/1
1: pattern row k1, m1, k3 k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times k3, m1, slip marker 112
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 120
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 128
6: purl

Section 3 6/1
1: pattern row k1, m1, k6 k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times k6, m1, slip marker 136
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 144
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 152
6: purl

Section 4 9/1
1: pattern row k1, m1, k9 k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times k9, m1, slip marker 160
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 168
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 176
6: purl

Section 5 12/1
1: pattern row k1, m1, k12 k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times k12, m1, slip marker 184
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 192
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 200
6: purl

Section 6 15/1
1: pattern row k1, m1, k15 k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times k15, m1, slip marker 208
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 216
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from * 224/4=56
6: purl

Section 7 0/3

1: pattern row k1,m1, k0, {k2tog, k1, k2tog} k1, (m1,k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1,
(m1, k1) 6x, {k2tog, k1, k2tog}, k0, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 8 3/3
1: pattern row k1, m1, k3 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 3 times k3, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 9 6/3
1: pattern row k1, m1, k6 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 3 times k6, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 10 9/3
1: pattern row k1, m1, k9 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 3 times k9, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 11 12/3
1: pattern row k1, m1, k12 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 3 times k12, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 12 15/3
1: pattern row k1, m1, k15 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 3 times k15, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 13 0/5

1: pattern row k1,m1, k0, {k2tog, k1, k2tog} k1, (m1,k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, {k2tog, k1, k2tog}, k0, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 14 3/5
1: pattern row k1, m1, k3 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 5 times k3, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 15 6/5
1: pattern row k1, m1, k6 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 5 times k6, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 16 9/5
1: pattern row k1, m1, k9 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 5 times k9, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 17 12/5
1: pattern row k1, m1, k12 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 5 times k12, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 18 15/5
1: pattern row k1, m1, k15 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 5 times k15, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 19 0/7

1: pattern row k1,m1, k0, {k2tog, k1, k2tog} k1, (m1,k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 3x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, {k2tog, k1, k2tog}, k0, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 20 3/7
1: pattern row k1, m1, k3 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 7 times k3, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 21 6/7
1: pattern row k1, m1, k6 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 7 times k6, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 22 9/7
1: pattern row k1, m1, k9 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 7 times k9, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 23 12/7
1: pattern row k1, m1, k12 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 7 times k12, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Section 24 15/7
1: pattern row k1, m1, k15 [k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times] 7 times k15, m1, slip marker
2: knit
3: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
4: purl
5: increase row *k1, m1, knit to marker, m1, slip marker, repeat from *
6: purl

Continue until you reach the desired size. I cast off after plain knit row after the k0, pattern seven times, k0 row, and my blanket was 32" square unblocked, 40" square after blocking.

Cast on 2 stitches to left hand needle. *k1, k2tog through the back loop, slip 2 stitches back to left needle, repeat from * until all stitches are bound off. Weave in loose ends and block.

Pattern Corrections/Notes collected for other Ravelry Users:

All the notes about the pattern errors are very intimidating and confusing. Part of the reason is that you must be “into” the pattern before you can understand the corrections mentioned. I will add that all of the set up rows are correct and also all of the rest of the directions for the “one pattern repeat”. It is not until you have done all rows and increasing rows once, and that is well into the pattern, that you will need to make a small correction. Then you will see when the “three pattern repeat” comes into play you will see that on the “zero” row you need to make the correction. Great pattern…..possible case of TMI on Ravelry.

I did the twisted increases in the pattern and did the open make one increases on either side of the markers.

The cast on to close the center was easy fun and really made my center look nice. Feel free to send any questions my way and I will help in anyway that I can.

Notes

The pattern is a little confusing at first, but once you get into it, it makes sense.

There is a mistake in the pattern: Each complete repeat of the pattern only adds 18 stitches to the beginning and end of side, but 19 stitches are needed to complete a ripple. So, on the {k1, m1, k(0), pattern (3, 5, 7, etc.),k(0), m1} rounds only, you’ll be two stitches short on each side, and 8 stitches short around the whole blanket.

What the pattern actually says:
k1, m1, k0, k2tog 3 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times, k2tog 3 times, k0, m1

But, there are only five stitches in each of the spots where the 3 k2tog’s are done, not six. So,

My solution:
k1, m1, k0, k1, k2tog 2 times, k1, (m1, k1) 6 times,k2tog 2 times, k1, k0, m1

Overall, not a bad pattern once you overcome the mistake. This wasn’t my favorite yarn, but the blanket finished up nicely.

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Notes

Love, love, love this pattern. It’s a great pattern, the only thing I found wrong with it was on the second, third and forth rounds of the pattern repeat, the count is off by 2 stitches, so instead of k2tog 3x, you have to k1, k2tog 2x, and that way your ripples all line up evenly

Notes:
There’s a mistake in the pattern, the pattern stitch as written is a multiple of 19 and in the repeat of 6 rows there are 3 sts added to each side of the pattern, so you can’t get a full pattern repeat from a multiple of the 6 row repeats. So the number of sts at the sides of the pattern changes even more complicatedly than the pattern says.

Notes

I saw a lot of people mentioning that the pattern doesn’t quite work out. It is only 2 stitches short on rows where you add more pattern repeats, (If you actually count up the stitches in the written pattern you will see why), but if you sneak those 2 increases in there the row before it works out perfectly

k1,m1, k0, {k2tog, k1, k2tog} k1, (m1,k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1, (m1, k1) 6x, k2tog 6x, k1,
(m1, k1) 6x, {k2tog, k1, k2tog}, k0, m1

Yarn Storage or Art?

Last year for Christmas my sister got me wine storage crates to display my yarn. They have been on the wall for a while, but she just recently asked how I attached them to the wall, and I thought this might be the best way to show her.
















Supplies included 6" L Brackets
Stud Solvers
Washers that are big enough to cover the hole in the L Brackets, but have holes small enough that the screw won't go thru.















Closeup of Stud Solvers package.















See how the washer, L Bracket and screw go together. You have already put the back part of the stud solver in the wall, and the screw will screw into it.





















This shows how the L brackets attach to the wall. You want them to create a shelf for the box to rest on. Use two brackets per box. Be careful on the spacing as you don't want the diagonal dividers to be in the way. I also used some non-slip shelf paper between the bracket and box.

Suntide '08

Day One: Travel and time to myself

The day started out rough. I went out Friday night to the LBYC (Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club) to listen to The Flight Station. I stayed out too late and had too many beers - I was regretting when I woke up.

My suitcase was already in the car, and I didn't have to worry about Ginger because YarnEnvy was nice enough to stop by later in the day to take her to boarding.

Check in was easy, I took the opportunity to check my bag since it had all my sunscreen in it, and I was glad I didn't have to lug it thru the airport.

(picture to be added later)

My flight was out of B, so I was glad I didn't have to take the bus to C. Yeah! By the time I got to my gate I had a seat assignment, and it was in First Class, and they were boarding!

Everything was going good, and then I noticed the captain and a flight attendant looking in the bathroom. . . the sink was leaking . . . luckily the mechanic arrived promptly and they were able to soak up the water and we were on our way, on time. Good stuff. Much process was made on the my green - green grocery bag.

I arrived in Atlanta, with plenty of time to make it to my next gate - way far away. Once they boarded I was seated next to a young couple headed on vacation. We quickly noticed that there was no air! The captain shortly thereafter come on the intercom and told us we had a hydraulic leak, but the mechanics were working on it, and it should only be 10-15 minutes. However they were working near the air conditioning pacs so they were unable to turn the air on, but a portable unit was on the way.

20 minutes later, no air, lots of complaining and mechanics still working. We finally got water - no ice. Then the emergency door was opened for a litte more air.

10 minutes, sweat and more complaining later we got the portable air unit.

5 minutes later we were told it was not just a leaky O-ring, but possibly a cracked valve and it would be 1.5 hours at best. We were free to get off the aircraft.

I found a mexican restaurant in the terminal, got a corona and some enchilada's. After I was done eating I heard someone say we would be boarding in 15 minutes. I took my time getting back to the gate, and waited. Delayed more. More progress on the GGB. Still delayed. Some passengers, first come first serve, moved to the next flight to Tampa.

They finally found us an aircraft for a 2:45 departure, scheduled at 11:06. New Gate, one concorse away. Very glad I had checked my bag.

With the new aircraft and gate, First Class became mine.

More progress on GGB. Book read. Landed 3:58pm Baggage Claim. Car Pick. Driving at 5:05. Arrived Suntide at 6:20.

Checked in, changed and walked 1.2 miles to St. Armands Circle to have dinner at Hemingways.

The free sample guy outside gave me a coupon for a free appetizer ($9 value) so maybe that justifed my $9 rum runner? I ordered the Grouper dinner, had my free appetizer (chef's choice) Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Crostini with fire roasted tomato and onion puree, and drank my rum runner. I figured this was my one night out, I should live it up.

Walked around the square and then back to Suntide.

9:15 Grocery store was the next thing on the list.
The essentials:
Cereal
Milk
Humus
Tostitos Multi-grain
Yogurt
Popcorn
M&M's, peanut butter
Beer

TV, knitting, beer, then bed.

Day one a success.

Rainy Day is over and the Sun is out!

After what seemed like an never ending skein of yarn, I finally used it all up - - well, all but 11 inches!

Everyone told me to keep going until I ran out of yarn, so now have a scarf that is 7 feet and 10 inches long. . .

Part way thru the scarf when it got a little boring K2P2K2P2. . . K1P2K2P2. . P2K2P2K2. . . I decided to make something to match for my head, as it seemed I had decent amount of yarn. If I had known then just how much yarn there was, I might have went for a hat instead of a headband. I'm just glad it is still cold out and I can try out my new set in the winter weather.

Now the only question is do I start something new. . .or do I try to finish another project up first. . . I think my V-day yarn swap yarn is calling my name.

Project Updates

So, I haven't posted anything in a while. I thought no one would notice, as I do update Ravelry more than I visit here. However, I was wrong. Someone did notice, and reminds me everytime they see me. So, here is an update of all the projects going on.

Myrtle Leaf Shawl:

I have one more row to do, to have completed 5 repeats. Only 35 more to go. . .then the border.

Jaywalker socks:

One is done, the other one is having the heel turned.

Rainy Day Scarf:

It's getting there, but there is STILL a LOT of yarn left, so I shall carry on. Even after I made a headband.

My knitting group did a Valentine's Day yarn swap last night, and I got some beautiful Tatany Tweed. I think I am going to use it to make: Palindrome Hat by Kristin Bellehumeur

I think that is it :)

How does that happen?

So, I was knitting along on the Myrtle Leaf shawl when all of a sudden I saw a hole.

I almost panicked

I remembered I had life lines

Then. . .I realized it wasn't a dropped stitch.

There is a stitch that is not attached to the row below.

I thought about using a lifeline, but decided I can probably just go back and tack it down.

Where does the time go?

So, it's been a while. I keep thinking about writting, I even think about what I would write. But I never do.

Well, I have finished the second chipbag - the first one I have modified. On ravelry (same name) you will see that between the camel and maroon there are different cables. I've even have it lined, although there was an issue with the magnetic snap. . .oh well. The dilema is: which handles should I use?

I had bought some dark brown handles which I think the colors go really well, but I have been told it just won't be the same without the straight bamboo sticks. What do you think?

Are there other handles you would recommend?

Lace - Oh, my!

Well, I have broken down, several months after cast on, and really began the Myrtle Leaf shawl from Victorian Lace Today. I'm almost done with the first repeat and it's going ok. It's my first REAL lace project so we will see how it goes.