my own pattern

I just finished the sock I made for my dd, just in time for her girl scout camping...
she can use this when she sleeps in the camp as the weather might get colder at night though the weather lately has been pleasant, not too cold...

I made this using Magic Loop Method and knitted two at a time. The stitch I used is from Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book.

Thinking if I should make a pattern for this one, will see :)

FULL OF HOPE

Pattern Source: Full of Hope  - Jinky Flaviano
Materials used: Scheepjes Invicta Extra [photo]
Needle size: 2.50mm
Project started: 11.02.2016
Project finished: 24.02.2016
Item size: women medium

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

{Socks} + {Pillow Case} = unsatisfied crafter

Enough said about my failure as a blogger, will just have to make do of what I can shall we?  So I've been productive, proud to say it.. LOL

Unsatisfied, as I want to knit or crochet something worth my time and yarn, and lately, I've been thinking my unfinished cross stitch project, feeling guilty for neglecting it for a long time... (4 years to be exact).

I've knitted DH a socks, pattern is very easy to follow... and the designer happens to be an acquaintance of mine. :)

So here it is in all it's glory

Plissé for Mike

Pattern Source: Plissé for Mike by Jocelyn Viernes

Materials used: Lionbrand Sock Ease -  [photo]
Needle size:2.5mm
Project started: 19.01.2013
Project finished: 06.02.2013
Item size:  men size

Love yarn as well, and there was quite a lot of yarn left after I finished the sock.  I think it can still be used to knit socks for a toddler...

And while in between new projects, I am still on my granny afghan.. I just don't have the same spirit as I have when I started it, guess I just don't like mixing different kinds of yarn on this, but I still hope it will come out fine.

After Plissé  I finished my first GRANNY SQUARE ENVELOPE PILLOW CASE.  The pattern used the basic granny square pattern, which you can easily find on the web, used word like crochet+granny square on search field. 

And I sew the other half to make it an envelope case. 

As for the yarn I used, I bought it from a convenience store here in Riyadh, thought it will be nice to make a pillow case, it's arcylic, soft, and nice to the skin, but somehow I think this will not last long after a few washing.  I think I might have to order some cotton yarn and redo this one more time. (another excuse to buy more yarn, ha!)

 ...and so that's my update on my crafty life. I still have yet to find another project that is worth knitting and mentioning, though I'm thinking of knitting WISPY from Quince & Co.. will see if I can find some yarn on my stash. And I hope to start my Cross Stitch work called Wild Horse soon...