Jenny Knits

I like to knit up some quick projects in between some of the longer productions.   I’ve started to knit market bags.  Made out of cotton, these bags knit up quick.  I like the fact that the fabric is sort of stretchy.  You can jam a lot of stuff in these bags.   I’ve currently got yarn …

I have to tell you, I just LOVE this yarn!  It’s called Bamboo Ewe from Debbie Stoller.  It’s made of 55% viscose from Bamboo and 45% wool.  It does felt up nicely if you go in that direction. I’ve made two blankets and now I’m knitting a sweater with it. The first blanket I made …

I’m teaching a class at Joann’s on Loom Sock knitting.  So I have the yarn and the loom with no instructions.  I’ve used a knifty knitter in the past so I had a pretty good idea how to start and get to the heel portion of the sock. I finally got a copy of the …

Last year at the New Year, I decided to organize some of my knitting.  I started a knitting notebook which has an overview page with a picture of the project and a copy of the pattern attached.  There were a few projects that got away without a photo and page being taken, but overall, I …

It had to happen.  When two worlds collide the results are sometimes unexpected.  Usually there is disaster and mayhem.  But this time….it makes me giggle.  I made a murloc.  For those of you who have no idea what that is….you need to play World of Warcraft to get it. Murloc are these adorable and irritating …

Been doing a little Christmas knitting and looked through the many many patterns over at Ravelry.  Made the Christmas tree lights, mitten, ornament dishcloth and an ornament covering for a plastic ball.  All were easy to knit and made for a fast knit. I love knitting for Christmas.  I’ve tried to make projects for others …

Finally finished a pair!  After knitting probably 5-6 one socks….I finally decided to just get one pair done!  The pattern is called Nutkin and it’s a free download on Ravelry. I changed the pattern just a little bit.  I tried 3 times to follow the pattern for the heel and it just didn’t look right …

Made a fast blanket for a new addition to my clan.  Blanket measured about 36″ by 28″ when finished and the pattern is as follows: Yarn was 2 threads of baby yarn held together to make the blanket a bit more bulky and thicker.  Size 10 needles. Worked this blanket in between a bunch of …

Have you discovered Shadow knitting yet?  It’s a lot of fun and makes for some interesting discussions with folks who see your project. When viewed from the “normal” straight down angle, your knitting looks like a colorful ribbing project.   You can use any colors you wish, but contrasting colors work best.  Alternating colors every 2 …

Started a new Sweater the other day.  I’ve had this beautiful wool, Paton’s Classic Wool, Moss Heather color,  sitting in my stash and finally found a good project for it.  I only have 6 skeins of this yarn.  For a typical sweater, I’d use at least 9-10 skeins.  I saw this sweater in Interweave Knits, …