Runners Companion

Pattern: My Own

Yarn: Cascades Fixation (98.3 % Cotton, 1.7% Elastic; 100yds/50g skein)

Needles: US 4/3.5 mm double points

Info: I designed the Runners Companion out of necessity. I couldn't find an armband that was both comfortable and functional while I was on my runs. This is truly a quick knit and one skein of yarn can produce two in size small. In all the years (four) that I have been knitting, this was the first time that Hubby has ever asked me to knit something for him.

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Wire Menorah/Votive Sleeves

Pattern: Wire Menorah/Votive Sleeves by Annie Modesitt in Handknit Holidays

Materials: 28 gauge wire, approximately 200-300 size 6 beads per votive sleeve

Needles: US 8/5mm

Info: These were a relatively quick knit. I was able to finish one votive in less than two hours including the time it took to string the beads. I made sixteen of the votive sleeves. I like them so much that I am going to keep a few around the house. The others are going to be gifts for my son's teachers.

Wash Clothes

Patterns: From bottom to top:

• Chinese Waves by Margaret Radcliffe. Pattern found at the Dishcloth Boutique.
• Broken Rib
• Diagonal Lines
• Basket Weave
• Horseshoe Pattern by Linda Smith. Pattern found at the Dishcloth Boutique.
• Triangles/Pyramids
• Little Checkers
• Basket Weave

Size: Approximately 8" - 10" square

Yarn: Peaches & Cream 1 ball for each wash cloth. From bottom to top:

• Chinese Waves: I dyed this one myselfBroken Rib: Pink Lilacs #159
• Diagonal Lines: Faded Denim #181
• Basket Weave: Lemon Lime #186
• Horseshoe: Winterberry #170
• Triangles/Pyramids: Daisy Ombre #165
• Little Checkers: Peppermint #191
• Basket Weave: Sea Mist #201
  
  Needles: US 7/4.5mm
  
  Info: This is a great quick and easy project that gives you some instant gratification. Each cloth knitted up in a matter of hours. These are a great way to try out new stitch patterns without the commitment of larger projects.

Chinese Waves.

The left is the right side of the cloth, the right is the wrong side. They both look good to me.

Triangles/Pyramids

Horseshoe Pattern

Little Checkers

Diagonal Lines

Later 'Gator & Duck Mitts

Pattern: Later 'Gator Mitts by Laura Grutzeck from Stitch n' Bitch Nation. Duck mitts were a variation of this. Gators are child's size 2-6; Ducks are child's size 8-12.

Yarn: Various Worsted Weights (scraps that I had from previous projects)

Needles: US 5/3.75mm & US7/4.5mm double pointed needles

Other Materials: 2 pairs of wiggly eyes for each set of mitts. Glue Gun

Info: A great stashbusting project and a quick knit. I finished the gator mitts in about three hours and the duck mitts in about four. The pattern called for sew on wiggly eyes, but I couldn't find any, so I used a glue gun to attach the eyes. I would not recommend this for young children. If you want to forgo the glued on eyes you could also just embroider the eyes on.

Odessa

Pattern: Odessa by Grumperina for MagKnits

Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK (57% extra fine merino, 33% microfibre, 10% cashmere, 142 yd / 130m per 50g ball)

Needles: US 4/3.5 mm circular needle, US 6/4 mm circular needle, US 6/4 mm double-pointed needles

Other Materials: Size 6 beads (about 120)

Info: I decided to make this hat for two reasons. The first was that I had some of the Rowan Cashsoft left from another project. The second was because I wanted to give knitting with beads a try. This was an easy project and it knit up in no time at all. I think it only took about 4 - 6 hours total. I still have some more Cashsoft left and am considering making another one. I have also received a lot of compliments everytime I wear this.

Groovy Purse

Pattern: My Own

Yarn: Groovy (nylon cording)

Needles: US 10/6mm circulars

Other materials: 1 set of circular pursce handles in black

Info: I originally purchased this yarn for something else, but after I was messing around with various stitch patterns, it was begging me to become a purse. It is a pretty quick knit and I actually like how the color pools.

Here is a close up of the stitch pattern:

2 x 2 Ribbed Hat

2 X 2 Ribbed Hat

Pattern: None

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease, double stranded

Needles: US 11/8mm circulars & double point

Info: This was just one of those quick knits. I had done a bunch of holiday knitting and I needed to work on something that would give me instant gratification.

Bamboo Purse

Bamboo Purse Pattern: My Own

Yarn: South West Trading Company’s Bamboo (less than 1 skein, black)

Needles: US 6/4.0mm knitting needles & US6/4.omm dpns

Other Notions: Flower Beads, Zipper, Fabric & Interfacing (for lining)

Info: I hate to waste, so I decided to make this with the leftover yarn from the bamboo tank. This has a picot edge on the flap, an I-Cord strap, and is lined and zippered.

Winnie the Pooh & Friends Blanket

Winnie the Pooh & Friends Blanket, by Leisure Arts Pattern: Pooh Cuddle & Snooze Sets

Yarn: Various Worsted Weight Yarn

Needles: US 8/5mm & US 10/6mm

Finished Size: Approximately 48" x 52"

Info: This was my first attempt at intarsia work. My son insisted that I make it for him (he wouldn't let me leave the store without the pattern). I am glad I did, he loves it.