Summer Snowdrop Tunic

It's been awhile since I put up a post, so here's my new FOs.  Miss me?  I surely do miss you!

I have two FOs but will post the second one hopefully later the week.  First is a test knit I made and requested to make the size 10.  This pattern came with two options, either you can make a dress or tunic.  I chose to make the Tunic as I don't have enough yarn for the dress.

The pattern has some problems with the way it was written, good thing Alla, the designer always welcomes all the comments on her pattern, and she listens to them.  Alla is very kind and patient in answering all my queries, Thank you Alla.

Test Knit - Summer Snowdrop Tunic

Pattern Source: Summer Snowdrop Tunic - by Alla Saenko
Materials used: KnitPicks Gloss Fingering [photo] 
Needle size: 3.50mm
Project started: 15.08.2013
Project finished: 10.09.2013
Item size: 10yrs old

and it started...

so much stuff in my head, kids will soon go back to school, (June) and me, will be spending a lot of time at home. been feeling quite low these few days, but still able to manage my knitting, lately been bitten again by a knitting bug, and I can't put my needles down.

I just finish a test knit socks by Nicole Montgomery.  I feel bad about this socks, as I was very late in submitting this, had several issues happening at home and at work, and some computer problem stuff.  But still I get to finished this one.  I love the pattern, it's great for beginners who want to learn how to do cable knitting.  No need to check the pattern every so often as the pattern is easy to memorize, you can even bring this with you while you're commuting.

I just had a problem with the W&T short row heel, I kept having holes, so I decided to use the Double Stitch Short Row heel by Tess knits instead.

I also did a fast knitting last night, I used what's left on the socks I did, and still have enough to make another booties if ever I want to make another one, it's a Mary Jane booties.  A very pleasant to knit, a good diversion from all that's been buzzing in my head.  I so love this one!

I also made some water bottle cozy for my daughter and for the Mr. I hope it will serve it's purpose :D (didn't manage to take photos, will try to get them one of these days).

Photos and details of the project below. :)

  

 
Unisox for Mike

Pattern Source: Unisox for Mike by Nicole Montgomery

Materials used: Scheepjeswol Invicta Extra -  [photo]
Needle size:2.5mm
Project started: 01.05.2013
Project finished: 25.05.2013
Item size:  men size

SCHEEPJES BABY BOOTIES

Pattern Source: Scheepjes Baby Booties by Annie Cholewa

Materials used: Scheepjeswol Invicta Extra -  [photo]
Needle size:2.75mm
Project started: 31.05.2013
Project finished: 01.06.2013
Item size: 0-4months old baby

it's been a looooong week....

The past week has been such a loong week... hubby just got back from a week's training from Finland.. and I have missed him so much.. I've never missed him this much before...  GETTING SWEETER??? hehehe

Anyway so what have I been up to while hubby is away?  PLAY of course!  ... before you make any ideas will show you what I did this past week.. I decided to play some stitches and search for some yarn to play with.

I also have another test knit which luckily I get to submit it on July.. :) yay! more time to do other knitting / crochet stuff.

So let's get on with the agenda for today...

Here is my Rosewood Shawl - to be submitted on July - a TEST KNIT

I had a hard time doing the lace at the beginning.. I had to rip the first 2 pattern repeats 4x! I was frustrated, couldn't understand how such a simple pattern couldn't get into my stubborn head! 

To make the long story short, I got it eventually and now I finished 8 pattern repeats, yeah still slow huh, because I can't help missing my honey hubby that's why..  and decided to put this away for awhile as I can't concentrate.

While I was missing him.. and knowing me... I can't sit still without tinkering something.. I need to keep my mind off so... first I did some mending on my kids shorts..sewing, fixing things at home.. but still can't stop this nagging voice that I have to do some more challenging stuff.

So I ransack my yarn storage.. and got a nice Monaco Thread (viscose) 

and look for some stored patterns on my hard drive...and this what I found...  Isn't it gorgeous? 

The stitch pattern is very easy.. it has three kinds of stitch pattern but I'll discuss it more on my next blog.. so for now I'll show you where I'm at on the pattern, I'm almost done on the back part of the bolero, and I really enjoy the thread I use on this...

As I have said I will tell you more about those two mentioned patterns on a my next blog.

Below is the close up look on the stitch pattern...