Saturday, December 13, 2008

97girl


97girl
Originally uploaded by pjthlt
This is so cute! I will embroider this next. A pillow perhaps!

Friday, December 12, 2008

quilttop Closeup


quilttop Closeup
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Come and see all the details. Click on photo and enter Flickr account.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Cabled Hat


Cabled Hat
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Come to see what I have been doing on my Flickr account. Click on photo - winter hats, mittens, neckwarmers and meet our new puppy. Raimus!!!!
Here is a super quick and easy hat. Great for first time cabler. I used woolease yarn - easy care - size 8 needles (mens size) size 7 ladies . I would say. I would go down a size on ribbing - nice snug fit. If you so desire.
Pattern from KnitHead Hugger site.
www.headhuggers.org/patterns/kpatt11.htm
Go make one - or several!!!!

Uploaded

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

I know you wanna! Rhinebec 2008


I know you wanna!
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Come to Flickr - click on photo to see all the other photos from Rhinebeck, animals, fiber , stash and more!!!!

Come a little closer!!!! hahaha

Monday, October 6, 2008

London Beanies


London Beanies
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
infamous London Beanies hat. I used Vanna's Choice yarn - since these are to be gifted to my BIL - and I figure he will throw them in the wash - frequently - he works outdoors - so having to think of the care and TLC of wool would be too much for him. :)
I used dark blue (photo is lighter than actual colors) and black. Size 7 needles - I have found the gauge to be off with this yarn - seems to be thicker than natural wool would be - Very quick and easy knit. Two hats , two nights! I knit till 6.5" on both hats then decreased with a plain row between the decrease rows.

Cosmicpluto Simple Shawl 01

Simple yet effective shawl. Another view.

Cosmicpluto Simple Shawl 02

is a Very quick! Simple Yet Effective shawl by www.cosmicpluto.com/blog/
She recently made another one in Noro - just gorgeous! Check it out.
I added some rows of crochet - to finish it off.
Used Lion Brand Jiffy yarn - 4 skeins.
Taupe color.
Gifted to a friend.

MP 3 Cosy


MP 3 Cosy
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is an awesome pattern for the MP3 cosy. I actually took my MP 3 player out and put my Verizon Voyager phone in it - fits perfectly. So many of my friends compliment me on this cosy. Great item.
Pattern was free on Ravelry. I used some green wool yarn in my stash and the white is handspun merino.

One Row Scarf


One Row Scarf
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
is the One Row Scarf by Stephanie - Yarn Harlot! Made this with Lily Chin yarn I purchased at WEBS - in MA - I used 3 of the four skeins I purchased. Very soft! Took me a while to finish it - I used size 8 needles - and only worked on it while at Dr.'s offices or waiting in the car. Great pattern! Gifted to a friend.
Pattern is here:
www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2006/10/12/one_row_handsp...

Uploaded by butterflyjones03 on 6 Oct 08, 7.55AM PDT.

Rib & Ruffles Scarf 01

Here is another shot of the scarf. Very soft. Now I need one

Rib & Ruffles Scarf 02

This Scarf was so much fun to work on . Soft and squishy. This is the Misti Chunky Ribs and Ruffles Scarf pattern. I omitted the ruffles part. Free pattern. www.mistialpaca.com
I used Plymouth Encore yarn 2 skeins 0 in soft white (off white) and size 10.5 needles. I knit this till it was my height 5.5" - soaked and blocked. For my daughter.

Friday, August 8, 2008

My Constant Companion Bag

Here is the beginnings of my constant companion bag. I am using Cascade 220 in a brown and orange. I used up two skeins of the brown already - doubled - once you get past the base the rest is quick. Just haven't had time to work on it - I will be doing a slip st pattern on the whole bag. Wait and see! I am using size 11 needles.

merinowashed


merinowashed
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
I purchased 2 lbs of merino from a farm in CA - this stuff is gorgeous! I have washed some of it up in Dawn detergent and it is all dried and ready to be carded. I plan to do a 3-ply worsted weight. What to do with finished product - don't know.!!!
Just enjoying the process.

spunkyeclecticskeined01

Here is the 8 oz of Dinosar all skeined after being soaked in a lavender wash.
One skein is different from all the rest as there was still some yarn left and so I had to wind it into a ball and ply on itself. It came out totally different . Colorway and the way it plied to itself. It is the one in the front of the photo - smallest skein

spunkyeclecticwashed01

Here is 8 oz of Dinosar by Spunky Eclectic. I loved spinning this up. It is between sport and dk weight . Have no idea what I will use it for. I am contemplating a 24" Rigid Heddle loom so maybe I will use it to weave a scarf! Time will tell.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Drops107-8


Drops107-8
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Drops107-8
This is just gorgeous! I love the lacework on this and it works up very fast - I did all this in 2 nights, This is Garnstudio & Drops Designs.
Number 107-8 Spring/Summer 2008 all free patterns.
www.garnstudio.com
I am using Knitpicks Shine sport yarn in turquoise - so far I have used 3 skeins and I am up to the arm shaping - so maybe 4.5 skeins total. I am dong the Medium size on size 4 needles to get gauge.
In case you need to know - since I love details and have had a hard time with trying to get things to fit properly. I am size 40 bust and 37 waist - I have learned that I need to allow for negative ease on certain garments. I ususally make them huge - - I am also taking into account that this yarn has a little stretch to it . Previous top I made I had to redo two sizes smaller. So you can image - I was doing size 42" finished size and it was humungous! So do gauge swatch and figure in yarn type and ease (neg or positive) depending on garment fit.
Love it, I will be making another one in white!

GreenGable02


GreenGable02
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
GreenGable02
Here is the top of the sweater so you can see the details of the neck. I like the way it lays on my neck. Not low not too high!

GreenGable01


GreenGable01
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
GreenGable01
Ok, I finished this in a week. What a great , mindless project and Fast !
I used 3 and 1/3 skein of LionBrand Cottonease (my first time using this) I found that this yarn is not super soft but has a softness to it. Not as soft as other yarns that have a sheen to it but enough. My hands didn't get dried out or anything. And I do tend to have dry hands. Again, the details. I made this a medium - I did the long tail cast-on as I cannot do the loop cast on - way to wonky for me and I didn't like the photos of others who had droopy necklines and low to boot. So I did the long tail and two rows of 2 X 2 rib. continued with pattern as written. I did the 5 decreases in the waist and then just above hips I did 5 increases back to original stitches. I knit till 14" as I don't want this 40 something lady to show her belly. Then did 6 rows 2 X 2 rib.
I finished the sleeves with 4 rounds of st st. and decreased one stitch on last round to have an even number to work with for 2 X 2 rib which again was 6 rows to match bottom of sweater ribbing.
I went back to neck and added one row of sc around neck , single crocheting 3 stitches and skipping one stitch, then sc in 3 and skip 1 - to bring neck in a little and it lays very nice! I am super happy with this one! I tried it on and it fits perfect! One happy person!
BTW I haven't blocked it yet so it looks weird in some places but once it is blocked it will be Great!

Uploaded by butterflyjones03 on 7 May 08, 4.33AM PDT.

Friday, February 15, 2008

MysterySweaterAlong-01


MysterySweaterAlong-01
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is part 1 (Left Front) of the Mystery Sweater along by Kerry on Ravelry
We are using Brown Sheep Lambs Pride- worsted wool - Mine is being knit in the color (Spice)
10 skeins on hand with size 10 needles
Fast , quick knit.

Spunky Eclectic Roving


Spunky Eclectic Roving
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
MMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm!
This stuff is totally gorgeous - yummy fibery goodness. I cannot even describe it.
You must get some.
This is from Spunky Eclectic
I purchased 2 4-0z bundles of roving
BFL - soft and buttery smooth
I am starting to spin it up as we speak.
Really want to try the Andean plying technique - not sure -the 3-ply skein from the wheel . I am using the Ashford Traveller. Ready for a new one! Who says you can only have one.
You cannot!!

Raw shetland Fleece soaking

Here we go with about 4- oz of shetland raw fleece in the rinse water to get soaked. Before adding kool-aid.
Pot is on the stove - heating up!

Shetland Fleece Kool-aid Dyeing

Here is the fleece in the pot. I just shook the powder right onto the fleece.
I used - 1-pkg cherry - 1-lemon/lime - 1-orange.
I did add vinegar - glug, glug - then let it sit like 30-40 min before putting it in lavender rinse water.

Shetland fleece rinsing


Shetland fleece rinsing
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is about 4 oz of shetland fleece from my l-lb bag I had - decided to try powder kool-aid dyeing - here it is in the lavender rinse. Then to lay it out to dry!

My precious fur babies!


My precious fur babies!
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here are my wo dogs. I love them to pieces.
JoJo - 6.5 yrs old - our family adopted her from Shepherd Rescue when she was 15 months old - what a doll she is
Shepherd/hound mix Great dog.

Nikki - is 7 months old - adopted from Adirondack Save-A-Stray - rescued puppies from high kill shelters.
She was 8 weeks old and almost died - she was one of 12 pups who never got any food - she is a great dog. Just spayed two days ago so she is calm right now :)
She is black lab / pit mix - The rescue folks told me no way she was pit - but look at those eyes! I say she is - but she is a sweetie pie. No aggression at all. Very obedient. Still working on her laziness to go pee outside! Arrggggghhhhhhhh!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

More Merino Carded fiber

Here is the beginings of my carding experience with the merino - not too shabby,

Merino Fleece Carded


Merino Fleece Carded
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Well, this is my second experience carding fiber. I have Ashford Carders I purchased in Rhinebeck NY - at the Sheep and Wool Festival back in Nov 07. I finally was brave enough to use them. Let me tell you. Don't be scared. Just go for it! I carded 4 oz in less than 1.5 hours - Easy , peasy.

Merino Fleece Carded


Merino Fleece Carded
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Well, this is my second experience carding fiber. I have Ashford Carders I purchased in Rhinebeck NY - at the Sheep and Wool Festival back in Nov 07. I finally was brave enough to use them. Let me tell you. Don't be scared. Just go for it! I carded 4 oz in less than 1.5 hours - Easy , peasy.

Merino Fleece Plied


Merino Fleece Plied
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is the merino fleece all plied up on the bobbin. It all fit onto one bobbin. Nice!

Merino on Noddy


Merino on Noddy
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is my 4 oz of merino fleece all plied and wound on the noddy.
I ended up with 153.3 yds of sport weight. Not bad!

Merino Plied


Merino Plied
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is the merino fleece - that is all plied - soft , bouncy, and just plain gorgeous! Definately need more of this fibery goodness

Shetland Fleece


Shetland Fleece
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is the lb of shetland fleece I purchased in Rhinebeck, NY all cleaned and a tangled mess.
I learned my way through it.
See other photos

Shetland Fleece rolags


Shetland Fleece rolags
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is the shetland fleece carded into rolags. Quite a bit of noils in the beginning - as I went along I learned I needed to comb the hair not the teeth!
Arrgggggggghhhhhh! What a difference that made in how the fleece carded up

Shetland fleece singles


Shetland fleece singles
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here we have the shetland fleece singles, spinning up.

Plied on Bobbin Shetland Fleece

Here is the shetland fleece plied ont he bobbin.

Plied Shetland fleece


Plied Shetland fleece
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
I purchased a lb of shetland fleece from Rhinebeck in 07 wanting to try my hand at my new hand carders.
I was not real happy with the stuff. Fought with it lots. It was supposedly already cleaned. Ok?? hmmm.
Well, it was not the greatest but I learned a lot from this experience.
As I went along I learned to allow the fiber to card and spin the way it wanted to and stop fighting with it.
I ended up with a semi-soft yarn. Worsted weight. It is ok - I will dye it, maybe a hat, who knows.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

ChildsOvenMitt


ChildsOvenMitt1
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
I really wanted to show this one.
I sat down and made these mitts for my boys - and one for adults as well. I used cotton batting - which is way better than the poly batting as it is warmer - next time I would use two layers of cotton batting on the front and back piece so that there are four cut out pieces of the batting. Other than that the pattern worked out great.
Pattern is free and can be found here: http://www.thelongestyear.typepad.com

Also there are other photos on my Flickr account
http://www.flickr.com/photos/butterflyknitter/

Thanks for looking!

Heartbreakingly Cute!!


100_0255_00
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Here is the Heartbreakingly Cute Kimono from the Mason and Dixon knitting book.
I used some Sugar and Cream yarn that I purchased years ago - in Raspberry - Used 1/14 skein for the sweater. At this point it is done - just blocking right now. Will add a sheer brown ribbon to the sweater. Also made a hat to go with it. Will show it when all done.
Quick and easy to make and just adorable.
Gift item.

I'm Back!!!


100_0257_00
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03
Well, it has been a long time I know. But new year, new photos and work to show.

Here are some Fetching Fingerless Gloves I made back in November 07

I used Patons Decor Yarn which has some wool in it and makes for a nice soft wearable piece - also washable.
Free pattern on http://www.knitty.com