Two new projects

So with all the shawls I have been doing it was time for some new things. I have had this lovely Lorna's Laces for some time now. The colors are fantastic and it is so amazingly soft. I found this fun pattern that works great with variegated yarns. Already a really fun knit. The pattern is called Circle Socks.

The second piece I am casting on is a great little cropped hoodie. I am nervous about it though, a lot of people who did it on Ravelry are saying the pattern is full of mistakes. Hopefully I will see them and catch them before I get too far in. The pattern is Green Iris Cropped Hoodie. I am doing this with the leftover Lion Brand Fisherman's wool from Dales Rogue. Above is the cuff cables. I figured mind as well work them at the same time.

Another project finished

Another project finished today and blocking. This was an attempt to use up some stash as well. The pattern is the Easy Triangle Shawl 60301 from Lion Brand. The yarn I used was James C. Brett Marble Chunky. I picked this up in Ireland. The pattern is really easy and knits up fast. I can't wait till it is dry to take some pictures.

Lazy Stacy and some yummy new stash

I am so happy with this shawl. It is called...

Tuch/shawl *LazyKaty*

I am very thankful for all of the notes from Ravelry users. This pattern is a bit vague, I would not recommend it for a beginning knitter.

I made this from one ball of Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball. Doing the patter as is I do have plenty left over.

I am very happy with the outcome. I can't wait till it is dry to try it on.While in Charlotsville, VA for a very dear friends wedding, Dale and I did a little shopping in their downtown historic district. We found a lovely yarn shop call The Needle Lady. I need more yarn like a hole in the head but this pretty little scarf patter was irresistible! I picked up two skeins of Claudia Hand Painted Yarn to make this little ruffle scarf. The sample they had in the shop was two colors, one as each side of the ruffle. I'm sure I fell and bumped my head because the first row of the directions says " With larger needles cast on 648 sts." Anyone want to volunteer to second count those for me?

Not too sure what I want to work on next. I have a few ideas, need to think about it...stay tuned!

Spinning, knitting and sewing

A little spinning has been going on at the Lute estate. I finished 2 skeins of this lovely blend of silk Romney and Corriedale. I love how it has a nice shine to it. What I'll do with it...who knows!

In an attempt to get rid of some older yarn I have sitting around I am working on a simple shawl with this yarn I purchased in Ireland. I have 4 large balls of it. While it is acrylic, it is extremely soft and should actually be rather warm. I am thinking I will probably (hopefully) use two balls to complete this.

The final design for the new needle cases is done! The first case went on Etsy last night and is already getting favs and views.

It has 12 slots for your needle tips

6 pockets for cables

Plus a zipper pouch in the middle to hold all your accessories. I am extremely pleased with the final design. 3 test models were made before I came up with a design I was happy with. I wanted to design a pouch that was totally different from what everyone else was making. I didn't want to copy in any way things that others are doing. I am even looking into patenting the design. I am hoping that out of courtesy no one copies mine. It is a...

"Trinity's Trinket Original"

I love my husband and trying something new

The Trinity's Trinkets Etsy shop has had some rather unexpected success. With that I have decided to branch out and expand my line of offerings. This pouch is a trial run of the final. It is designed specifically to hold the Knit Picks Interchangeable needles.

The final will have a different closure. I don't care for this one.

There are 6 pouches to hold your cables.

12 Pockets for needles,

Plus a pouch in the middle to hold all your accessories. Once I have a finished piece they will appear in the Etsy shop.

On another note...I LOVE MY HUSBAND!! The man can make anything. I showed him some pictures of a Lazy Kate and said I needed one. A couple of hours later out of the wood working shop came this beauty! I can't wait to use it and spin the lovely yarn on it. Thanks hon!

Citron and Malabrigo Mobius

This was a SUPER fast knit and fun. This is a Mobius made out of Malabrio Rasta. I used the video on youtube to learn how to make a Mobius. The yarn is super warm and soft. I finished this project in one night. Love it!

And Citron has been finished for some time now. This is the first chance I have had to take some nice pictures of her. This was an easy knit but time consuming.

Dale's Herringbone

Dale fell in love with my Herringbone so of course I needed to make him one. I used a much larger gauge yarn and needle for Dales. I used the Malabrigo Rasta in Black and only cast on 22 stitches instead of 30. The skein was just enough to make the perfect length for him.

Notes on this pattern: Herringbone Neck Warmer

The herringbone stitch is a little easier than it is listed in the pattern. I found a video on youtube that showed how to do it but you can also use this note. For the knit rows use: S1, K1, YO, PSSO. It is that easy.