ButterflyKnitter

CrewelWool

2009-09-15T12:50:00.001-07:00

CrewelWool
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

I love all things needlework. I have been bitten by the love of embroidery and now with persian wool - Yeah! Click on photo to go to my flickr site and see other work I have done! I hope to be encouraged by what you have done as well.

Enjoy the View

2009-08-10T06:16:00.001-07:00

Raimus 10months 04
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

Please come check out the flickr updates - new knitting, embroidery and yes pictures of me and my sister furbaby!
Enjoy!

Flickr Updates

2009-05-29T07:13:00.001-07:00

Raimus
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

Hey! Mama knows it has been a long time coming. But guess what! She has added lots of new photos - including me - here at about 6.5 months old - well it has been a few months I know , cause I am now 9 months old. But hey, go take a look!

ModernSpiritSquaresQuilt06

2009-01-19T05:08:00.001-08:00

ModernSpiritSquaresQuilt06
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

I was off work for a month in Dec / Jan due to college being off for winter break. So I made 3 quilt tops - This one you see I started to quilt it is now all quilted and waiting on binding.
Please click on photo to go to my flickr account to see the other 17 / 18 photos of items I have been working on. Sewing, Quilting, Knitting.
Yes, I have been busy!!!!!
thanks for looking

97girl

2008-12-13T05:32:00.001-08:00

97girl
Originally uploaded by pjthlt

This is so cute! I will embroider this next. A pillow perhaps!

quilttop Closeup

2008-12-12T08:55:00.001-08:00

quilttop Closeup
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

Come and see all the details. Click on photo and enter Flickr account.

Cabled Hat

2008-11-27T11:52:00.001-08:00

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

I know you wanna! Rhinebec 2008

2008-11-04T07:25:00.001-08:00

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

London Beanies

2008-10-06T09:30:00.001-07:00

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

2008-10-06T08:30:00.003-07:00

Cosmicpluto Simple Shawl 01
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

Simple yet effective shawl. Another view.

Cosmicpluto Simple Shawl 02

2008-10-06T08:30:00.001-07:00

Cosmicpluto Simple Shawl 02
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

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

2008-10-06T08:29:00.003-07:00

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

2008-10-06T08:29:00.001-07:00

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

2008-10-06T08:28:00.003-07:00

Rib & Ruffles Scarf 01
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

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

Rib & Ruffles Scarf 02

2008-10-06T08:28:00.001-07:00

Rib & Ruffles Scarf 02
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

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.

My Constant Companion Bag

2008-08-08T05:52:00.001-07:00

My Constant Companion Bag
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

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

2008-08-08T05:51:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-08T05:50:00.003-07:00

spunkyeclecticskeined01
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

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

2008-08-08T05:50:00.001-07:00

spunkyeclecticwashed01
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

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.

Drops107-8

2008-05-07T04:48:00.001-07:00

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

2008-05-07T04:47:00.001-07:00

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

2008-05-07T04:46:00.001-07:00

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.

MysterySweaterAlong-01

2008-02-15T07:40:00.003-08:00

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

2008-02-15T07:40:00.001-08:00

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

2008-02-15T07:39:00.003-08:00

Raw shetland Fleece soaking
Originally uploaded by butterflyjones03

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!