Knitting....Finally

So I never really have posted any of my knitted projects. I know that trying to describe something is futile compared to posting a picture. So, Julianna, this is for you. Candace's Knitting Expo:

Project #1 - Hat for my Sis - Free Pattern stolen from Jo's blog.

Doesn't she sport it well? She was made to wear hats! That's my dad looking super cool in the back ground! :)

Much to Julianna's disappointment, my sister loved the hat. I always freak out a little when making hats because I'm the model and I have an unusually small head.
**Note: This hat did come out way too big, but I was able to improvise, cut out the first ring from the very top and sew it up. A good knitter could tell, but the recipient couldn't so I guess that's o.k.

Project #2 - The Falling Leaf hat that was originally for mom, but Courtney stole it! :) Mom said she would wear it WAY more than she would. She's right. Pattern from Knitty.



I LOVED this hat and selfishly wanted to keep it for myself. The pattern was my first attempt at a "lace" pattern, and it just turned out so well. But, what am I going to do with a hat like that in FL. Also, it was an easy decision since the whole tiny head thing played a factor yet again! :)

Project #3 - Green Sweaterlette (I'm glad my sister likes knit-wear. She is an awesome recipient!) P.S. I also made one for myself in purple merino. The sleeves and body are both slightly shorter than this one, but essential the same. I love it!
It goes great with a white T and jeans. Pattern - Randomly found free online - lots of errors in the written pattern, though. Guess you can't complain much if it's free!

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Project #4 - The Purse - I carry it almost every day. Pattern from Knitty

I love the diamond pattern - very fun and cleaver.

The second strap acts as a nifty closure

I even broke out the old sewing machine and lined it. It was pretty much a necessity because (as I have learned) knitting is much more "stretchy" than crochet, and the purse would have quickly lost its shape without the lining.

Project #5 - Mom's Head Warmer (see Jo, I made one too! :) Actually two-another went to my mother in law) - Pattern from Knitty

Mom doesn't really like to wear hats because she says they don't fit right due to her hair. She really liked this and said it did the trick.

Project #6 - The most beautiful hat ever (ok so I finally kept something for myself. I was lucky enough to have exactly (and I mean exactly) enough yarn to make two of these hats - the other went to my sister in law.)

I love how the top looks like a flower! Thank you super cool yarn!

I also really dig the cable stitches all around. I found this pattern free and randomly online. Free online patterns are hit and miss. This one was definitely a hit. I think this pattern would look equally as beautiful in a solid color - you would be able to really see the cables better that way.

Project #7 - Inspirational Booties for Emma Kate
So I got this fabulous pattern book - Simple Knits for Cherished Babys. It has some beautiful patterns in it. I've made these, along with a different bootie pattern (only one so far), as well as a knitted teady bear I just finished this weekend (he's cute, but he definitely looks hand made! Maybe I'll do better next time. I haven't quite mastered the art of seaming.)
Anywho, I have a couple other patterns lined up from that book. Babie stuff is just too much fun to knit. It's probably my favorite thing. So here are the booties:

As you can see, they are knit (garter stitch) all in one piece - very cleaver.

Here's a finished one before the trim work.

Finished! I went with something totally different I thought would fit the mommy and baby's personality better. They turned out really well if I do say so myself. I love these because they are so simple and even a slower than snot knitter like myself can whip these out rather quickly. I'll definitely be using this pattern again.

So there you have it. About a half a year's worth of projects. Better late than never, eh?