My Knitter's Grotto

My Knitter's Grotto
My Knitter's Grotto & Stash

Friday, January 17, 2014

December 2013 Project Update

December was devoted to holiday presents. This year, I managed to use stash yarn for all of these projects.

Bobble Beanie
Wavy Stripes Slouch

Chunky Cabled Hat











Star Wars Storm Trooper Hat

Celtic Tam
Garter Stitch Earflap Hat

Moebius Scarf

Bobble Beanie - From "60 Quick Baby Knits". Pattern #60 in the book. Used Cascade 220 Superwash. Matches the baby afghan I made last year for the newest member of the family!

Wavy Stripes Slouch - From "Knitting Clothes Kids Love". Used Cascade 220 Superwash.

Chunky Cabled Hat - From "Knitting Clothes Kids Love". Used Cascade 220 Superwash.

Star Wars Storm Trooper's Hat - Found the pattern on Ravelry, and used Cascade 220 Superwash from my stash. Present for a big Star Wars fan. It was a hit!!

Lucy Pevensie Tam (Celtic Tam) - Found the pattern on Ravelry, and used Berroco Vintage Chunky from my stash. Present for an avid Irish Dancer!

Garter Ridge Earflap Hat - From "60 Quick Baby Knits". Pattern #56 in the book. Used Cascade 220 Superwash, and enlarged it for a 2 year old.

Moebius Scarf - From "A Treasury of Magical Knitting" by Cat Bordhi. Created the scarf from several patterns in the book, to match the yarn weight and amount that I had. used a skein I purchased last fall at the New Jersey Sheep & Wool Festival. Yarn as Rainbow Twist Handspun, Mon Ami, 2 ply Polworth.

Felted Mittens - Pattern was from Knitability (Hand Jive), and used Lamb's Pride worsted in various colors. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture before giving them away.