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Felted Door Mitten

It dawned on me this morning (no pun intended) that I have never posted pics of my Felted Door Mitten. This has been finished and hanging on my back door for three weeks now. I’ve had the pics, just not the time to post it. I really enjoyed this project. It was a very easy knit (absolutely HUGE pre-felting but I accidentally trashed the picture so you’re just going to have to trust me) and pretty darn quick, if you don’t include the whole double stranding debacle. I did not want a mitten that would be used only for Christmas, so instead of needle felting I chose to embroider snowflakes and add a few seed beads for sparkle.

Snowflake

I used three matching buttons from my Grandma’s button jar- one for the middle of each snowflake.  I love the sparkle they add to the middle of the snowflake, plus they tie in with the seed beads really well.  I wish you could see them better in the pics, but as they are somewhat clear it’s difficult to get them to come through.  I’m happy with the way it turned out, however I think if I make one for my front door (and most likely I will) I will stuff it with plastic bags while it dries. I think it would have better shaping.  So, what do you think?

Now, my final observations re: felting the Alpaca Love and Full O’ Sheep.  I was not able to get the Alpaca Love to felt enough to suit me.  When I am felting I don’t want any stitch definition whatsoever.  Not even a hint.  I want a nice, dense felted fabric.  I just couldn’t achieve that with the Alpaca Love.  To be fair, I should tell you that I used a size 9 needle and it may have felted better had I used a 10.   I do like the Full O’ Sheep and I think I will try a pair of felted clogs in it.  It yielded a very dense fabric even though I used only one strand, also on a size 9. Please share with us if you have used either of these for felting or not, and what you’re thoughts are.

Supposed to hit 48 degrees today!!! Enjoy it!  :)

Cottage creations back in stock +new scandinavian caps!

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The very popular wonderful wallaby is back in stock as well as the rambling rows patterns! Check out all of the Cottage Creations by clicking here. 
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Now, turn your head sideways (I uploaded the picture from my Droid and can’t figure out how to rotate it) and look at the neat caps.  They are done in sport weight wool, which I know we are a little short on here at Knitting Today, but hold onto your hat for January/February because we have some new choices arriving!!  Click the picture to scoot over to the pattern. 
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P.S. If you really want a warm blanket, make the Rambling Rows with Shepherd’s Wool.  Everyone fights over it at our house! Click to see big (and it is a big photo since the blanket is big!)

Shepherd's Wool Rambling Rows Afghan from Cottage Creations

Shepherd's Wool Rambling Rows Afghan from Cottage Creations

the day after UFO night

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and I’m taking stock on what I was able to get done and don’t want to think about how much I need to go . . . a couple rows of Cassidy, which actually is a huge accomplishment considering that I’m knitting a huge size and I combined the fronts/back.  I did maintain some decreases at the waistline but increased back out to my bust size.  I want it fitting, but not fitted; if you know what I mean.  I am absolutely loving working in the Shepherd’s Wool worsted and my color is Great Lakes.   Here’s the current pic:

Cassidy Back Cassidy fronts

Also on UFO night, we caught up on some giveaways.  Jan had won Tom’s FCCTCC contest and she used the gift certificate toward Lorna Miser’s Faith, Hope, Love book and some yarn, I believe.  I’m a little foggy after staying up a couple hours later than normal.  Natalie and Jan had both won Knit Happy Notebooks in a pre-Stitches Midwest post too.  Here’s a picture with Haley standing in for Natalie. 

Haley and Jan with Knit Happy notepads

And, here’s the gang, happily knitting away.  Its so much fun and I love having everyone gathered here.  Haley took these candid shots and while everyone seemed to be smiling, I see she caught a few looking not so happy . . . and then some snuck out before the pictures even began. 
Natalie at UFO nightNancy at UFO nightInis at UFO nightUFO knitters
. . . thanks knitters!!  -Lea-Ann

P.S. Sneak preview:  Zauerball and the new Knitters!

Zauerball and Knitters Fall 2009 K96

Cassidy Knitalong starting soon . . .

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We love designer Bonne Marie Burns, ChicKnits, designs and her design Cassidy is calling my name.  I have seen pictures on ravelry of it with a collar instead of a hood and I just love it.  I’ve done two lace designs now and I’m ready to get back to cables.  So, anyone want to join in our knitalong?  I’m looking for the perfect daytime/evening; day of the week to get it rolling.  If you want on the list for hte pattern, let me know.  And, of course, I’m doing mine in Shepherd’s Wool so get your color picked out now if you want it so we can be sure and have adequate stock.  Looking forward to a new project . . . Lea-Ann

Tom’s March Madness “FCCTCC” Contest

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Join Tom in a Knitting Today-sponsored “Felted Clogs College Team Colors Contest” (now known as the FCCTCC). Simply knit your favorite college team color clogs using the Fiber Trends clog pattern (available at http://www.knittingtoday.com/go.mvc?ID=80252), embellished however you wish to represent your favorite team, and send a before and after picture with FCCTCC in the subject line to Lea-Ann@knittingtoday.com. Please also include the yarn details and your contact information. Each picture received will be printed out and entered into the drawing. Receive two more drawing entries if you use Shepherd’s Wool purchased from Knitting Today (available at http://www.knittingtoday.com/go.mvc?ID=shepherdswool ).

The “FCCTCC” starts now until the final buzzer of the final tournament of March Madness. Winner will be drawn out of all entries received. The winner will receive a $30 gift certificate from Knitting Today along with a pair of Fiber Trends Seude Slipper Soles of your size and color choice.

Let’s Get Knitting!  — Tom

A new classic debuts: Kyler’s Cardigan from Cottage Creations

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Cottage Creations has done it again, a new classic called Kyler’s Kardigan a.k.a. The Wonderful Wallaby Top-Down Garter Stitch Cardigan for the Family. As Susan says in her description at http://www.knittingtoday.com/go.mvc?ID=82314,

Kyler's Cardigan“I think the name pretty much says it all! This is a top-down cardigan knitted entirely in garter stitch. The pattern gives the options of either a zip or buttoned closure, and a hood or a collar. Sized for children Size 2 through Adult Extra-Large. ”

 And, wouldn’t it look lovely for moi done in the Midnight Lake from Shepherd’s Wool?  Have you felt that stuff yet?  I just keep wandering by the shelf and fondling – oh no!