Posted by mobarger on Dec-29-2008
My Christmas knitting went slow and is not yet completed. I have 2 more socks to finish. I did buy a lot of the PolarKnit yarn for some quick gifts.
Here is their Skull Beanie pattern knit for one of my step-daughters.
Pattern link
I also knit a neck cowl for my other step-daughter.
Pattern link
I made some other things but I can’t show them yet because (*sigh) I haven’t mailed them out yet.
Thoughts on PolarKnit? Those Polar Fleece stickers are a little hard to remove. It leaves little balls of fleece everywhere – especially if you like to knit with a fleece blanket on your lap. I thought I knit with even tension but some of the ribbing is crooked. I wish they offered more colors. It knits up well-defined cables. Everyone LOVES the fabric it creates – it is soft, spongy and warm. It’s a unique choice of yarn when you want to do up some quick projects.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Someone in our family received a cute Christmas puppy.
Everyone gave the puppy a warm welcome.
Cutie!
Posted by mobarger on Dec-24-2008
- Do you knit or crochet, or both? How long have you been at the craft? I only knit.
- Do you spin? I have a spindle but have not attempted it yet.
- What yarns/fibers are your favorites? I gravitate towards wool blends and sock yarns.
- What yarns/fibers do you not like? Fun fur and most synthetics.
- What yarns/fibers would you like to try but haven’t? Madeline Tosh.
- What are your favorite colors? Colors that you don’t like? I love all colors!
- What are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet? Socks.
- What are you currently working on? Christmas.
- What is your favorite FO? (Please post a picture if you have one.) Tough one. I love all my socks.
- Are there any techniques that you want to learn? Not especially.
- Do you have a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes to both.
- How do you store your needles/hooks? Depending on what kind, I have a Denise set in its own case, a binder for the straights and a pencil case for the DPNs. I have a Namaste binder that I never use.
- Do you collect anything? Besides yarn? I love nesting chickens like these
- Do you like sweets? In small moderation.
- What are your favorite scents? Fresh coffee, herbaly and tangy.
- Are you having a birthday during this swap? No.
- Do you have any online wish lists? (Amazon, Loopy Ewe, etc.) Please include a link for your pal. I have all those links here http://knitting.roosterhillfarm.com/about-me
- What is your living situation (Are you married? Do you have kids, pets, or both?) I am married and live on a farm.
- Are you allergic to anything? Bees.
- Is there anything else that you would like your pal to know? You an follow me on Twitter as mobarger.
