Basketweave scarf for Genie

I made this scarf for my awesame friend Genie. She lives in San Fransisco, and a scarf is appropriate for the weather there. It was an experiment, trying to use the basketweave stitch. I'm glad she likes and wears it!
Thanks for the pictures, Genie!

Cable Sleeves

I got this idea from someone's blog online, so its not my design. I had never seen cables like this and thought i'd try it out. I used "I love this Yarn" from hobby lobby, and both only took about half a skein, using size 7 double pointed needles. They're nice and warm too!

Shoes cross stitch

I finished this one winter break in undergrad. I've been crosstitching since middle school, so there are lots I have yet to show n tell. This one is one i brought with me, I'll have mom take pictures of the others.

P.S. shoutout to my friend Pants!

Mohair Beret

(I'm not blinking --it was just really bright outside!)

Mohair Beret Pattern

This hat is very comfortable, and very light. I made mine large enough to hold my hair and cover my ears, so its loose-fitting. This pattern will make a hat with the headband about 22 inches around.

I had some yarn leftover from when I made my mom’s scarf, and randomly saw someone’s beret, and thought it was a great idea. I couldn’t find any mohair beret patterns online, so I created my own, and thought I’d share; enjoy!

You will need:
Size 3, (3mm) needles, either circular or 2 sets of double-pointed needles.
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Yarn: I used Patons lacette, fine. My hat took one skein at 1.75 oz; 235 yds.
Gauge: 2 inch square = 15 sts, 20 rows in stockinette

Using size 3 needles, cast on 96 sts (I recommend the slingshot method for circular work) Work in K2, P2 rib for 7 rows.

Row 8: k1,M1 along the whole row

K every row for 3.5 inches (about 34 rows)

First decrease row: k2 tog, k 11 repeat to end, placing stitch markers at each decrease stitch

K5 rows evenly,

Second decrease row: k2tog, k 10 (you should be decreasing at the stitch markers)

K 5 rows evenly

Dec: k2tog, k 9

K4 rows evenly

Dec: k 2tog, k 8

K 4 rows evenly,

Dec: k2tog, k 7

K4 rows evenly

Dec: k2tog, k 6

Continue decreasing every 4^th row until 6 sts remain. Cut the yarn with at least a 6 inch tail. Use the tapestry needle to run the yarn tail through the 6 sts and draw sts together. Secure the yarn, and sew in ends.

Now where your new hat in style!

Please let me know if there are any errors or disparities, and I’ll try to clarify!

Enterlac Afghan

I found the pattern for Enterlac in one of my knitting books and thought I'd try it with some leftover yarn I had from making baby clothes. Its become a monster; I bought more colors and more skeins, and its taking its shape as a small afghan. I can't wait to finish it and start using it.
When its done, I have some white glittery yarn to add an edge. More updates as it comes along!

Smittens

Negative 3 degrees outside? whats a girl to do? I made these so that I could keep my hands and fingers warm, but still have the dexterity of my fingers if i needed. First I knit the fingerless gloves, then knit the mitten part right into the knuckles so I could flip the mitten part on and off. They're made with Lion brand wool - fisherman. I made them so my mom can go bike riding and keep her fingers warm, but when she stops, she can peel off the mitten and lock up her bike. I think I'll make some for myself -- It really is negative three outside!

Craft room crosstitch

My latest large cross-stitch. Of course, I started it long ago, and only just completed it a few months ago, with lots of other projects in between. It has several more 3-D elements that make it awkward to frame. Its hanging up in a small hallway in my little apartment, lovely!