It's Knitting Time

Baby Knitting!

2010-02-17T12:08:00.000-08:00

I finally took some pics of Zeke on the Co-knit Baby Blanket - he's a cutie! Trina's working on posting the pattern soon.

And here's some pics of Zeke in the only sweater I knit for him... I still haven't figured out what I want to do for closures, but it's pretty cute anyways.

Sad lack of blogging

2009-06-29T15:22:00.001-07:00

Week 15: Beginning to be obvious, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I'm pregnant (yay) and studying for the bar (boo). I don't have time to knit until August, when you will start seeing lots of baby things. I hope!

2009-04-05T10:52:00.000-07:00

Yay! New swift and ball winder. After an epic hand ball-winding experience preparing for Tempest, I decided it was really time to buy a ball winder. And since the swift was on sale too, I got one of those. How much time did I waste winding balls? Now I don't have to do it any more! So wonderful.

Finished!

2009-02-27T16:25:00.001-08:00

Finished!, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I finally finished something! It's been a big break in projects for me, but I'm glad to have finally finished my Wicked sweater. It's wicked awesome.

Next up should be something yellow - I just got back from Stitches West and got a bunch of yarn (see my Ravelry Queue), and I also got a bunch more sock yarn, which I am excited to use. I think I may need new needles though, I'm not sure.

Tea Cozy

2009-01-28T21:02:00.001-08:00

Tea Cozy, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I finally finished something! This is super pretty and works really well. I completely made up the pattern as I went, which was kind of liberating and entertaining. I'm excited that I'm a good enough knitter to make it up!

Wow! Long time no knit

2008-12-17T09:43:00.000-08:00

I know - it's been a long time since I last posted. Unfortunately, I've been super busy (darn law school + moving), and haven't been knitting at all. But I've been picking up the needles recently, since classes ended, and I'm hoping to post about my projects as soon as I get my camera

Coachella Tank - Finished

2008-05-30T18:25:00.001-07:00

Coachella Tank - Finished, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

Finally finished something! This darn thing is going to be awkward to wear till I find a good tank to wear under it - it is VERY low in front. But I like it too.

to frog or not to frog?

2008-05-20T11:55:00.001-07:00

to frog or not to frog, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

that is the question. i tried this on after i joined the armholes, and it seemed a little tight around the armpit, which would defeat the purpose of a cool tank top. i kept knitting anyway, and then i thought about it, and i think i won't like the shirt if it's really tight at the armpits, and i probably messed up by not making the front long enough. so i think i'm going to frog and start over. in fact, i think i'm going to make an xs, so it'll be less booby-tastic.

i'm kind of sad that i didn't finish it, and i'm trying to decide if i should take it with us to north carolina. i guess i could knit it on the plane.

Thuja

2008-05-10T11:20:00.001-07:00

Thuja, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

In my effort to not begin any new projects until after finals, I've been picking up my unfinished objects. I'm finished these socks for Jerm - I had one sock hanging around waiting to be grafted for like 2 months, and then I decided to finish and knit the other one in like a day and a half. This is a super-easy pattern, almost too easy, but it was a very quick knit, when I decided to knit it. It wasn't exactly inspiring, though. Oh, and I love this yarn.

First Sweater

2008-05-05T16:28:00.001-07:00

First Sweater, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I finally finished it. I just need to block it. Things I have learned after knitting this sweater:

there is a better way to decrease for sleeves, and I didn't figure that out until after I did them.
I can make up the pattern for the collar and it will still look fine
my shoulders are broader than I think.
seaming, while not terrible, is kind of bulky and ugly. Next sweater will be a seamless raglan.
I am never going to enjoy sewing buttons, no matter how cute they look on Ravelry.
I really, really hate sewing in ends.

Yay! Yarn! Must bide time...

2008-04-30T19:29:00.000-07:00

Yay! My yarn just arrived from Webs. Their sale was amazing so I wouldn't resist. The sad thing is that I can't start either the Ms. Darcy (which is what I'll call it when it's mine - a feminist Elizabeth Bennet?) or the Coachella that these two yarns are intended for. Luckily, I don't have the right needles so I'll have to wait until I have time to get them.

Yarn is just so much more fun than outlines -- see my level of distraction? I was supposed to be thinking about Constitutional Protections for Medical Care Decisions. Need to finish Substantive Due Process / Right to privacy and then I'll be done. Next I have to start with the practice exams and the memorizing of that darn outline.

Updates

2008-04-28T15:19:00.000-07:00

I'm still trying to finish my A-line sweater - I'm nearly done with the second sleeve, I just have to do the collar, block and put it together.

I have also ordered yarn to knit a summer tank top, called Coachella, after the music festival in Indio. I've never been to Coachella, but this is so cute, I decided to make it. The yarn arrives tomorrow, but I can't knit on it until after finals.

a-line sweater

2008-04-13T10:31:00.001-07:00

a-line sweater, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I knit almost all day yesterday while dog sitting, and I made really good progress on this sweater. I'm hoping to get it done this week. It's kind of warm, but luckily, It's the bay area - I'll probably be cold again in June.

completed hose

2008-04-12T08:33:00.001-07:00

completed hose, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I have more pictures posted on flickr. I finished the socks on Thursday night and realized that knitting anything else was hopeless. Fortunately, Jerm had another hat to wear, and it's getting warm - but I think he likes the style enough that he'd wear it around, not just at reenactment events.

Anyway, these came along marvelously - I was very impressed with my ability to improvise much of the pattern. I did a swatch and measured to figure out the number of stitches I'd need a key parts of my leg, and then increased and decreased accordingly. Then once I got to the ankle, I made a sock. The best thing about the sock is the purl seam along the back, and also the clocking on the ankle. It's super easy to do, but makes the socks look fancy.

I've started on Jerm's stockings, hopefully I'll have them done within the month. His are much tighter (having learned a bit from the prior stockings), and instead of just 1 purl row along the back, I did a 1x1 rib for 6 stitches. Mostly I did that because his legs are so skinny, I don't want them to fall down!

Monmouth Cap Number 2

2008-04-01T12:48:00.000-07:00

I have the yarn and just need to power through the second cap, this time for Jeremiah. Here's the pattern. I had to learn to do a provisional cast on, which wasn't exactly easy! More on my Ravelry page.

Monmouth Cap

2008-03-14T17:15:00.001-07:00

top of hat, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

In preparation for School of the Soldier, I'm trying to get in some period knitting. I made this for my dad, and now need to make one for my lovely red-bearded model (aka my husband).

I'm also planning to use my spring break to knit at least one pair of wool hose - for Jerm first, then me - I can get away with more layering since I'm wearing a skirt. His pants only hit at the knee, so I think his legs get a little cold, especially if it's wet (which it has been the past few years).

jaywalkers for valerie

2008-03-14T17:11:00.001-07:00

jaywalkers for val, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I knit these for J's mom for her Christmas present - she liked them. As usual, it was hard for me to finish, but I gave them to her by mid-January. Should have posted about them sooner!

Coffee Cozy

2008-03-14T17:09:00.001-07:00

Coffee Cozy, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

This is my latest FO - I'm still working on the sweater, but I have to keep putting it down to, you know, work. But Jerm requested this, so I found a very simple pattern on Ravelry, and knit this up - probably took 3 hours, tops. A lot of fun to come up with the color pattern and use up that hot pink wool - it was an impulse buy 4 years ago, and I haven't used it up as much as I could have. So now it's almost gone. Thank goodness.

My first sweater

2008-02-24T18:08:00.000-08:00

I think I'm a fairly accomplished knitter, but for some reason, I've never undertaken the challenge of knitting a sweater - mostly the issue was to commit to buying so much yarn at once. But at Stitches West, I found a great deal on Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Superbulky, so now I am doing it! You can see more on my ravelry projects page, and I'll post a picture when I'm done.

Stitches West

2008-02-22T17:28:00.001-08:00

Stitches West, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

Trina talked me into going to Stitches West in San Jose with her today, and I had so much fun, and bought too much yarn!

We also got to meet Jess and Casey, the founders of Ravelry! I felt shy like I do when I meet "famous" people. Very cool day.

baby booties

2008-02-18T13:45:00.001-08:00

baby booties, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

i knitted these up for jerm's co-worker who's expecting a baby. they are so darned cuite! i modified this pattern, replacing the buttons for ties (since i didn't have time for find buttons).

next sock project

2007-12-16T22:34:00.001-08:00

IMG_7051, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

i just finished one sock, now on to the next! i think i may almost meet my knitting deadlines for Christmas - i only have 3 projects, and though my mailing things may not arrive until after dec. 25, i think i can get them done before hand. yay!

Knitting Time-Out

2007-11-28T15:08:00.000-08:00

I've had to take a little break from knitting this week, so I can get through finals. I've knit a few half-hearted rows on my socks (I'm to the toe of the second sock), but I am not going to attempt any kitchener stitch until I'm done with finals. So Friday looks to be a big knitting / Christmas blitz! Can't wait. Too bad I have to get through that lame final first. :(

self-patterning socks

2007-11-19T09:24:00.001-08:00

IMG_6985, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

getting closer to done! i just started the heel on the second sock, so i'm almost done. i paused yesterday to work on an ill-fated project which i have to frog until i get more wool. too bad all the yarn shops are closed today. :(

jerm's homemade socks

2007-11-18T11:03:00.001-08:00

jeremiah's homemade socks, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

these were my first foray into sock knitting, completed 2 years ago. jerm still likes them and wears them around in winter with his shorts and t-shirt. i guess so long as his feet are warm the rest of him is warm!

i like the pink striping a lot, and believe it or not, jerm loves it too. he thinks they're awesome.

next project

2007-11-12T09:26:00.001-08:00

IMG_6956, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

I went yarn shopping with Trina this weekend and got some beautiful self-striping yarn. I've just started, and they are so pretty and fun to knit. I'll post when I get to a heel turn! The most exciting part of socks.

the pattern:

http://campuscgi.princeton.edu/~ezb/sock.pl

new scarf

2007-11-09T16:38:00.001-08:00

new scarf, originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye.

i told you, i'd post a picture when i had a good hair day. well, it finally happened (i went to court this morning, so had to put extra time in). it looks really good with my green jacket! now i really need to make something more complex, since this isn't displaying my knitting skillz.

finished object!

2007-11-06T00:04:00.000-08:00

I finished the scarf I was working on yesterday, I'll post a picture of it when I have a good hair day. Because I'm vain like that, and I think the scarf will look better properly modeled.

something close to finished

2007-11-04T09:07:00.001-08:00

IMG_6891
Originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye

Yet another project I'm finishing up that I started over a year ago. The problem is that I completely stalled out on knitting when I started law school. Anywho, this is knit from the beautiful yarn that Mara gave me, plus some black cashmerino (super soft) for the stripes. I have a new green coat that will look lovely with it. Can't wait for it to be done and wearable -- it's so very soft. When done, I'll post a pic of it with the jacket, all bundled up.

Crazy Cozy Socks

2007-10-31T21:58:00.001-07:00

IMG_8318
Originally uploaded by Mrs. Jeffrye

I made this in a fit of sock knitting fury. Then I put it down, and didn't make the other one. I made up the pattern, and have no idea how I made it. I think I'll have to improvise the second sock and not worry about it. I mean, it's not like I'm going to wear the socks out and about, really, and they're kinda crazy. If I make them, I'm thinking of adding some non-skid stuff to the sole, since they are all wool and cannot be washed. So I'm intending that they'll be slipper-socks. I just need to cast on the second sock! Super silly.

WTF?

2007-10-30T20:58:00.000-07:00

Really, why not start a knitting blog? I've gotten into this Ravelry thing enough to think I'd like to link it all to my blog, but I don't want to link to my personal blog (because if you know me, you probably know the problem I had with stalkers), but this will not be about anything but knitting, so I think it might work out.

I'm going to start posting about my knitting, so I guess I ought to get on with knitting. TTYL.