Not What I expected
I spent the last week knitting a 45″ long tube. This is the Felted Yoga Mat bag from “Great Knitted Gifts.” I used Malabrigo (blue) and Plymouth Boku (stripes). The sample I knit seemed to felt nicely so I took the 45″ plunge. And threw it in the washer once I was finally done. And again. And again. And again.
Turns out the Boku really doesn’t felt too well! I now have a very big bag, or maybe a very small mat. :-/
The Malabrigo on the left, very dense, very felted. The Boku on the right, not so much. Bummer. Now what do I do with this thing! Ah well. I guess that’s the gamble you take with felting.
Moving on, I started the July sock for the Socks From the Toe Up KAL on Ravelry, WendyKnits’ On Hold sock. The yarn is Claudia Handpainted, the color is Denim. This is the first time I have used Claudia’s and it is awesome. I love how it knits up. The pattern is ok, I have not memorized it yet after 2 repeats but I am hoping it comes soon. I can’t wait until I start the leg when there is a double lace insert up the sides.
One thing I have improved with all these toe-up socks is my Judy’s Magic cast-on. I still refer to Cat Bordhi’s video once in a while, but now I do the very first loops with a slightly larger needle, switching to required size on the first round. Also I like the way M1′s look over Knit TBL increases.
I have just one problem. The new Loopy Ewe Sock club kit arrived. BuggaBugga and yet another WendyKnits pattern which looks like a lot of fun. The package also contained a cute sheep stitchmarker as well as a Namaste buddy case. I am not sure about the case. Although I have always been tempted by them when they are in stock, in person they are not what I thought they would be. There is not a lot of room inside. Does anyone use these? What do you use them for?
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Hi Mo! I’ve never ever been able to felt anything in my entire life…never works…grrrr….I really like Claudia Hand Paints, too. I have several waiting for me to finish my WIPs in WIP Mania. Then I’m going to cast on the next pair of Wendy’s socks & a Girasole….AND I wish I’d gotten into the Loopy Ewe Sock club…..yummy Bugga! Enjoy!
I have a buddy case and use it for my iPod. It keeps it contained with the earphones and everything and because mine is turquoise, I can always find it in whatever bag I threw it in.
First of all, I hardly see the “problem” that new sock yarn arrives…. ….
Secondly, better a large yoga mat bag than a small! I had the opposite happen with a fabric bag I made once. Maybe you can still use it?
Thirdly, I am also jealous that I am not in the club.
Julie
OH! I love my Namaste Buddy, I keep fold-up scissors, stitch markers, and a sewing needle for kitchenering socks on the go. Also my little hook thingy for fetching dropped stitches, and needle point protectors.
Its like an emergency knitting kit and I keep it in my purse. Comes in very handy when knitting at work
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