tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307495562011-08-07T05:58:04.562-06:00Random ramblings from a woman addicted to fiberPixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748563702914742034noreply@blogger.comBlogger3181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30749556.post-12403196109831556262011-03-21T18:37:00.001-06:002011-03-21T18:37:07.818-06:00

SockOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI have been so remiss in posting anything here -- and to top it off my knitting has stalled! But rest assured, I'm still knitting stuff.....even though it's taking me forever lately!Pattern/Method: Ribbed cuff/Two at a Time, Toe Up with Afterthought heelsYarn: SWTC TofutisiesMethod: Double knitted tube with ribbingNeedles: US2For: My friend Kristina

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Pedicure SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieDone. For awhile there I lost my knitting mojo but I think I got it back. I just couldn't seem to get anywhere on ANY project. It seems that a quick pair of socks got me back in gear. I think I stalled out because of the endless 1x1 rib on the Origami Sweater.But now that the socks are done....all I have to work on is the Origami Sweater

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Origami SweaterOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieTwo weeks ago there was an adorable sweater sample hanging at String in Highlands Ranch. I tried it on. It was awesome. I found the *perfect* yarn for it -- at 75% off I might add!Then I read the pattern.....the first section is merely 38 inches of 1x1 rib across 66 stitches. I'm almost done with that section. The second section is 68 inches of

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Dirk's Sassy StripesOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieFinally finished Dirk's "sassy stripes" socks. I been pretty lazy in the knitting arena lately and I need to get my knitting mojo back on!Last weekend at String in Highlands Ranch I picked up a great sweater pattern and the angora/merino blend yarn for it! However, it's 1X1 rib in DK weight. For you non-knitters, it means that this is

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Yarn from BellaOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieA friend told me that she had "some yarn" for me. zoinks. It's a lot. I've been wanting to knock out a few afghans, so all this acrylic is going to be great for that!

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Embossed Leaves SockOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI'm very pleased at how this pattern knit up! It had been in my knitting queue for a few years and I've finally got around to making them. The pattern is clear and well-written, also it's got enough patterning to be interesting without being too difficult to "read" as you go!

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Embossed Leaves SockOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieYes, I'm still alive and knitting! This sock pattern has been on my "to knit" list for quite some time and I finally got around to it. I finished the first sock last night and need to get started on the second one tonight.I don't normally knit my socks to a specific pattern and am much less likely to knit them cuff down, one at a time on

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Last month, we tried something new to help HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue and all the causes listed at iGive. It worked better than we ever expected. We donated over $5,000 in less than 24 hours, so we're going to try it again!It requires your participation, but it is free and definitely easy.For each person who joins iGive using the special link below and does just one qualified web search on our

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Pixel's SweaterOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieThank you Kristina for picking up this pattern for us!! This was such an easy and fast knit. I started it on Saturday afternoon over and finished it last night during a dismal Monday Night Football game. Pixel seems to enjoy it.

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Sleekit MittsOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieIt's been forever since I've updated this blog, but life keeps getting in the way. This project was uber easy and would have gone more quickly had I not gotten "second mitt syndrome".... I knit the first one over a Sunday of football games, the second one took me two weeks of knitting a few rows at a time.However, I love them. I love how they fit

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Semi-Dashing MittsOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieFinally finished the fingerless mitts for Dirk. They are based on the "Dashing" pattern from Knitty.com; the cables are not the same as how the pattern is written. When making the first mitt I wasn't really reading that pattern so I did not offset the second cable. (oops), so I just made the second mitt to match! The yarn is Rowan Tweed

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DM's Paton's Kroy SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieSocks for my husbandToe-Up, Two-at-a-Time, Magic LoopPaton's Kroy Sock YarnUS 3 NeedleMy standard plain pattern with ribbed legs.They look super baggy in the photo because they are on my sock blockers for my small feet! This is an inexpensive superwash yarn from Hobby Lobby that I picked up on impulse. It worked up very nice and I hope it

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Yet another hanging mitered dish towelOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI am currently addicted to making these. The number one reason is that the 1 year old boxer in our house can not remove them from the kitchen and take them outside with him.The other reason is because they are fun, mindless and easy-peasey.This one needs the ends woven in and a button sewn on.

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Pixie's PicovoliOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieThis pattern has been at the top of Ravelry queue, well, since I set it up. In the spirit of making easy decisions on what to knit next I've been trying to just pick the next project in line but kept skipping around instead. Last week I finally cast this on and after a few false starts I'm well on my way. Top down raglan knits are possibly one

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Arch Shaped SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieThe socks are done. Hurray! I liked the shaping, but in the future would either decrease the number of stitches for the foot during the initial shaping or I would go down a needle size.

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Arch Shaped Sock #1Originally uploaded by BoxerPixieSock #1 finished and sock #2 started. I decided not to knit these two at time because I wasn't sure how exactly the arch shaping worked, but now I know that two at a time using this pattern would be a snap. I really like how these socks fit and will definitely use this technique in the future.

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nothin' on the needles! the horrors!! I've got sock yarn coming out my ears, so I'm going to go rattle around in my Raverly.com project queue to see what strikes my fancy!

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Cotton String BagOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieYet another quick and easy project using just a few dollar's worth of yarn. To me this is the ideal project to just have around -- I don't have to think about it, I don't need a pattern yet it keeps me busy.I love these bags when I'm at the farmer's market because they stretch to hold quite a bit of stuff!!

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Anastasia SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieFinally finished these socks. They took me forever because I started them and then set them aside for two months....The pattern was really easy to remember though fiddly on the legs because of the spirals. The yarn is Lion Brand Sock Ease and I was pretty pleased with it.

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Anastasia SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieWoo-hooo! I am almost there! I am in the process of switching up a needle size instead of adjusting the pattern in the calf area. I really like the pattern, it's super easy though fiddling around to move the stitches on and off needles due to the spiral is a bit of a pain the keister.

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Please stop adding projects to your Ravelry queue and favorites....every time you do I add to mine and there is NO WAY I CAN KNIT ALL THESE PROJECTS.And the more time I spend looking at your queue and favorites is less time than I can actually spend knitting.Thank you.

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Twenty minute Simple Skirt Tutorial AND GIVEAWAY!!!!: "For this project you will need"I always like the idea of sewing stuff, but I hate to measure and cut out fabric, so this project is so up my alley!

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Knit Duster CoverOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixiePixel is smitten with this project.

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Last night I got the heels done on both of the socks, so now I'm making my way up the legs! I aiming to make these knee high socks. This would be a first for me. I normally lose interest in the socks about 5 inches up the leg.Last Friday after knitting a small group of us took a trip to Michaels and all picked up the free "swiffer" cover pattern, so I got one of those knocked out last weekend.

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DSC01217Originally uploaded by BoxerPixieWe went to the Estes Park Wool Festival this weekend and I met the nicest sheep named Sam -- and it turns out that he lives on a farm about 5 miles from our house. :) We also met yak farmers who are nearby who invited us out to the farm to meet more of the animals. We actually enjoyed the animal tents more than the vendors. There were a lot of nice items

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Anastasia SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieHere they are!

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I've been carrying these socks around in my knitting bag with the thinking that they might knit themselves. Thus far this hasn't happened.Since I'd like to wear these socks at some point, I pulled them out last night and started working on them again. I forgot how small a needle I am using (US0) -- and it felt teeny, teeny, tiny after using a US9 for the last two projects!I'll snap a photo of

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AlpacaOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieHere is what I picked up at the Farmer's Market this morning!

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Alpaca Yarn!Originally uploaded by BoxerPixieThis year at our farmer's market there is an alpaca farm with a booth -- and their yarn is spectacular!! This morning I got two skeins of natural worsted weight and a bag of black roving.My husband has already called dibs on the yarn for a new scarf for himself. :)

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Vintage Look Hand TowelsOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI can never resist the cheap balls of cotton at Michael's and Hobby Lobby -- and I love this pattern. It's from the 2nd Mason-Dixon knitting book, but it's also online here.Apparently Pixel likes this pattern as well.

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IrisOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieAt the farmer's market last year we picked up some new colors of iris for the front gardens and today we got our first blooms!I just love iris because I know that I'll be dividing them every few years to share with friends!

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It's been sometime since I've posted here so I thought I'd drop a note that I'm still alive and well, albeit very busy! Between obedience school twice a week, work, my husband and my friends, I've got a lot going on -- but all in a good way!On Monday night I attended a local spinning group meetup and got some great pointers. I love my spinning wheel and I so badly want to be better at it, I

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PixelOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI haven't had an update here for a bit and don't have any photos of the current knitting. So, here's a photo of Pixel.

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Baby GiftsOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieA co-worker's wife is pregnant with their third child and nothing is more enjoyable (and quick) as baby gifts!This is some leftover Universal Yarns "Bella Dots" that has been floating around in my stash and it was a great little project to use it up.

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Veg PatchOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieOn Sunday we picked up veg plants for the garden and I'm so glad we left them in the house because we got almost 5 inches of unexpected snow overnight!

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Knitted MiceOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI finally found something to do with all the little scraps and balls of yarn I have floating around in my stash! Though we no longer have cats as part of our household, I can donate these catnip filled mice to a local cat rescue who can sell them as part of their fundraising.Last Thursday night I was lucky enough to not only be able to travel back to

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Anastasia SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieThese socks have been on my "to knit" list for over two years and I'm finally going to make them!The yarn is Lion Brand Sock Ease, which amazingly knits up quite nice.

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Loppem SweaterOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI'm really not pleased with the location of the buttonholes, but I'm going to have to live with them because I'm not going to rip out the entire yoke just to move two yarn overs.I steam blocked this project, which was the first time I had used this method and it worked *fabulous*!

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7 Layer SaladOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieI'm not sure this salad is going to make it until tomorrow afternoon's dinner....it looks really good...

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Wrap that was a Pair of SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixiePresto! It's done. And in plenty of time. And with yarn left over.SUCCESS!

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When I first began knitting I made a shawl. It was horrible and there were dropped stitches everywhere and it looked like crap. So a few months later I ripped it apart and made what are now one of my favorite pair of socks from the yarn.On Thursday night I started some socks. There were going along just fine and then last night at Sit 'n Knit I saw an entire row on the sole of both that was

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You bet your sweet cheeks! Yesterday morning I realized I had a knitted gifts I needed to have done, by, oh, Monday.....I was going to make a wrap with bulky yarn and big ass needles then I realized I can spend less on the yarn and really am much better with socks than most off the cuff (HA!) projects. I picked this yarn up at lunch.Last night at 7 PM, I plopped myself down under some good

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I divided for the sleeves last night and am really hoping that the bottom edge curl will block out. I have never blocked superwash wool....nervous...nervous....I'm trying to get this sweater done to take with me on a quick weekend trip to visit my parents in a few weeks. It won't be a problem if I'd stop being distracted by other things such as life and work and just work on it. But don't I

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a kilt AND a tiara!Originally uploaded by BoxerPixieThis photo is for my friend Marsha -- enjoy!

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Loppem SweaterOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieStarted this last weekend. Lovely husband just asked if this was for him...I don't think a cable front cap sleeved cardi is quite his "look".

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Pixel - 03-26-09Originally uploaded by BoxerPixieHere's my nutty boxer boy playing in the snow with his big tennis ball.

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Since I am pretty much monogomus knitter, I'm excited to be wearing my Pomotomus socks this morning so I can cast on for the Loppem cardi tonight! I'm currently crusing through Ravelry checking for the errata and comments from others who have made this pattern. (Can you tell I've learned my lesson from past frustrations?)

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Pomatomus SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieWOO! They are done. This photo does NOT do this gorgeous patten any justice at all and I will have to get some natural light photos. These were taken at half six in the morning laying on a rumpled pillow case on top of Pixel's crate in the half dark den with only the can light on.Very easy pattern, very well written (though I would expect no

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I'm on the home stretch and if I'd quit screwing around on the internet they'd already be done - I only have the toe on the second sock to finish up. I *will* finish these tonight. Stay tuned for photos!

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We Call Them Pirates HatOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieFinally sat down and finished this hat. It's not blocked yet. Fortunately there was a dip in temperature today and we even got some snow, so my husband will be able to wear it tonight. It's a surprise for him and know he's just going to love it. If he doesn't, he'll be buried in it.I *LOVE* this wool. It's Lana Grossa Cool Wool 2000

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The night I cast off for the first Pomatomus sock, I cast on for the second one and knocked out the ribbing. I took to work yesterday and worked on it for a bit during my lunch break and last night managed to work on some at Sit 'n Knit.This afternoon the boxer puppy and I going over to our friend Mardi's house to visit and knit. Mardi was Pixel's foster mom when he first came into rescue and

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KCS4 PackageOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieJust needs the mailing label printed out and dropped at the post office tomorrow!woo-hoooooo!

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It just dawned on me that I have reversed the black and white on the pattern for the We Call Them Pirates hat....it's going to be a white hat with black skull and cross bones.....argh....i'm frogging it. I looked on Ravelry and didn't like the hat I saw with this combo.But on a happier note, I have started filling a large box with the goodies for my Knitters Coffee Swap 4 pal!

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Pomatomus SocksOriginally uploaded by BoxerPixieGot the heel flap and turn done and then started on the gusset last night. I didn't get as far along as I wanted because I had our older boxer plastered to my side getting snuggles and our 7 month old boxer puppy running laps in the den and stopped every other lap for a quick hug and kiss.sigh...the things we do to keep our dogs happy.... :)

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I'm plugging away at sock #1 and am trying to not keep thinking about having to knit a second one -- this is totally the reason I like to knit two socks at one with the Magic Loop. Anyway, I'm just finishing up the heel flap and hopefully will get the heel turned, gussets (ugh) picked up and the foot started this evening. I'll try to share a photo in the morning.

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QUESTIONS1. Whole bean or ground? We are primarily a whole bean family, but have been known to have ground in the house occasionally. 2. Fully-loaded or decaf? Loaded! 3. Regular or flavored? Both, though I don't do anything cinnamon flavored because I'm allergic to the fake cinnamon syrup used in candies and foods. 4. How do you drink your coffee? In a mug....LOL.. 5. Favorite coffee

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My husband called me on Saturday in between appointments and asked if I would make a pair of pink baby booties for the wife of one of his customers who just had a little girl.I used a partial ball of Belle from Universal yarns and the 'One Strand Bootie' pattern. The pattern is a bit vague in parts but once I made the first one the second one was a snap. These are such a quick knit for a quick

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Get Your Head OUT OF THE PICTURE Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. This is what happens when I lay a knitted item on the floor to try to take a photo...

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This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

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Made for a Friend, woman's size 8US 6 needlesMagic Loop Two at a Time, Toe UpEncore Worsted YarnFinished on 02-04-2009SUPER fast - I forgot how quickly socks made with worsted yarn go! I started the heel turn last night around 7 pm and cast off just after 10 pm.I saw my husband eyeing them up, so I'm going to have to make him some house socks soon!

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Soap Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. On Friday nights my knitting group meets at the local Panera Bread. We are a loud group who can be a handful. Yet, the staff is awesome to us. The manager always stops by to see what we are doing and occasionally brings us brownies and bread on the house. Two of the other staff are also always so friendly, so my friend Kristina suggested we

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Dirk's Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. My husband practically skipped out the door on his way to work today to show off his new socks. He loves hand knit socks, but the 100% wool socks make his feet sweat so these are JaWool Cotton blend, so we'll see how these work out for him.He can't decide if he likes hand knit socks more because they fit his feet so well or because the rest

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I ripped out the socks. The pattern in this yarn was not working outand I knew that once I got to the heel it was going to be too big even for my husband. So, into the frog pond goes these socks!

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Master Number Tibetan Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Everything was going great, the toes were perfect for me, I love the yarn then....whoops....I realize that the foot is going to be WAY too long for me.Crap.All is not lost though, Dirk tried them on last night and they will fit him great. He loved the swirly part. :)

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Dirk's Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. They are FINALLY done and I didn't run out of yarn so I will be returning the two skeins that my friend Kristina so generously dug out of her stash for me in case there was a short sock emergency.

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White Bella Mittens for Toni Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. This is my second set of these mittens that I've made as gifts, the next pair is going to be MINE!Super easy and quick pattern

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Fish Hat Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I saw this hat on Knitty.com and thought it was hysterical! So, I grabbed up random small balls of yarn from previous projects to get started on it for my husband. Fun and easy to knit!

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Pixel 12-2008 Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Here's the mitts being modeled. :)

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The Boys 12-25-08 Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie.

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Bella's Mittens - Twilight Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I saw Kristina's pair of these last Friday and fell in love with them. As usual, I did manage to not follow the pattern exactly but at least I made notes on the pattern so that (hopefully) the second mitt will match the first.

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Feb Lady Sweater Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I just realized that I didn't get a photo of this sweater finished! I *love* it, though if I made it again, I'd make a smaller size, decrease the sleeve circumference some and make the body longer.However, this is going to be one of those sweater that I will reach for again and again!

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I cast off the second sleeve last night. All it needs now are buttons and a light blocking! Photos to come later tonight!

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Feb Lady Sweater Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Almost done!

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I'm down to one final sleeve on my Ultra Alpaca February Lady Sweater -- and I love how it is turning out!! I can't wait to wear it next weekend at my work holiday party.I'm also plugging away on a plain vanilla stockinette socks for my husband. They are boring me to death, but the pleasure he gets from hand knitted socks makes it all worth it.I haven't had as much time to knit lately because we

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Lady February Sweater Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I started this sweater in a gorgeous 100% alpaca from Lonesome Stone, but it was DK weight and I realized it was going to TAKE FOREVER.So I re-cast on with Ultra Alpaca which is worsted weight and I'm pretty sure I'll have it done in time for my work holiday party on the 6th of December.The pattern is the February Lady Sweater and it's

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Natural Dyeing with Alapaca Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I took a class on using natural dyes today and it was so informative. My friend Cecilia was in the class as well, so that made it an even more enjoyable day.The fiber we used was alpaca from Fiber Inspirations and it was spectacular in it's natural color and then colors made it so vibrant.Additional photos are in my Flickr account

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Sidewinder Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Take a good look at this sock because I'm ripping it out tonight.The damn thing is too big for my in the foot even though I made the smallest size.....and it's too tight for my husband. Plus the grafting looks like shit.The pattern was VERY interesting to to knit though I'm not sure give it another go right away.

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Sidewinders Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. almost done with sock #1, just need to complete the big ass graft....and I just know the stupid sock is going to be to big for me....I'm going to go ahead and graft it and hope against all odds that it will possibly fit my husband. Last week he was very hopeful that these socks were being made for him. He may get his wish.Look for an update

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Neckwarmer Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Good use for left over sock yarn. Pattern from the One Skein book.

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Koolhaas Hat Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Done.Once I got into the groove of this pattern, it was a piece of cake and went very quickly. As soon as my husband sees it I think I'll get a request to make one in grey.

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DCP01778Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Last week, we said goodbye to our sweet little fawn girl, Allie. She was always my ever so patient knitting model, bed warmer, snuggle-bunny and all round wonderful friend.I am so grateful for the joy she brought into our home in the too short 7.5 years she was with us and I'll never sit on the couch and not miss the feel of her warm little body

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Baudelaire Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Size: Womens shoe size 5.5Needle size used and type: US 2, 3 & 4 (rather than add increases in the lace pattern, I went up in needle size.Yarn: Hot pink wool yarn with no label that was gifted to mePattern: Cookie A's BaudelaireMethod: Two at a Time -Toe UpWho the socks are for: Me

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DM Fingerless Gloves Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Dirk is so thrilled with his new gloves and I'm thrilled they are finally finished. I can't believe they were so quick to finish and I just let them lay around for a year because I was too lazy to get them done. If you are curious about the tattoos on his right forearm, they are some of my favorites. I *love* antique keys so he had

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I started a pair of fingerless gloves for Dirk last November, finished one and then found something else more exciting to work on. He's asked me about a bazillion times about the gloves...Anyway, I want to go up one needle size for the leg of my Baudelaire socks, so I went to get my no. 3 needle and couldn't find it anywhere. I was convinced someone must have stolen it. (laugh). Then, I

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I need yarn like a hole in the head so when I saw the new Palatte samplers with *free* pattern from KnitPicks.com I had to get one ....and it makes no sense NOT to order at least $50.00 of stuff from KnitPicks otherwise you don't get *free* shipping.So, I tell some friends I need an intervention....And how do they help me? They take me to a yarn shop WITH A SALE this afternoon.Nicole and

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Allie Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie.

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Allie on the couch Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. And this is what Allie was doing while Maxwell snoozed in the background.....

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Baudelaire Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Got the heels turned on both socks and am working my way up the leg. This photo is a little blown out colorwise. Though I took better photos, I like this one because Maxwell is snoozing in the background.

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Everything was going well....then I realized I had a significant error about 5 to 6 rows back. And that was 5 to 6 rows back through teeny tiny 1 stitch cables in a variety of directions... Kristina held my hand over the phone and encouraged me to set it aside and what ever I did not just rip out the whole project. So, I had a beer, watched some television, sat in the garden, kissed my

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Koolhaas Hat Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I'm on a hat kick right now....I started and ripped out this hat about a bah-gillian times, but now that I'm in my groove with it and got some tips from my friend, Kristina, it's motoring right along. I have some errands to run this afternoon, then I'm going to sit on the couch to watch some movies and try to knock this hat out.

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Heart Hat Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I wish it were easier to take a photo of yourself wearing a cute hat and not have the photo make you look like a dork.This heart hat is to match the heart scarf and it looks adorable when on a head and not laying on the floor to have it's photo taken!

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Halley's Comet Hat Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Yes, I took a picture of the top of my own head. :)I made the hat awhile back and wear it all the time. It made with Cascade 220 Quattro which is a wool/cotton blend yarn and I love how it works up.This pattern was super easy and quick.

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Baudelaire Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. I thought I posted this photo already, but it went missing from the blog. I love Cookie A's patterns - they are complex enough to keep my interest without making me want to jab my eyes out with a knitting needle.

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Baudelaire Socks Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Just cruising along on this pattern....

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Heart Scarf Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. Completed this afternoon while watching a movie. Unlike the previous one I made, I did not make two halves and graft in the middle because I was just knitting and knitting and knitting and realized I'd gone to far on the first half.

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When did you learn to knit socks? Shortly after I learned to knit! Socks were the reason I wanted to learn to knit in the first place!What's the first sock you ever knit? The basic socks from Cat Bordhi's Knitting on Two Circulars book. Favorite sock pattern? I have my own generic structure that I put various stitch patterns into. Favorite sock yarn? Wow -- there are WAY too many to choose from!

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Rinsed Hibiscus Dyed Merino Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. It is now drying (in the shade) in the sunroom. I love the color and how it's darker in some spots, I prefer variations in color than one solid saturation, so while the yarn was soaking in the dye bath for the last two days I made sure that some was sticking up out of the dye a bit, while other parts were buried under the raw

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First I soaked 3,470 yards of 100% Merino in alum mordantThen I made a dried hibiscus flower dye bathThen I cooked the yarn in the dye bath, where it is still soaking.

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Baudelaire Originally uploaded by BoxerPixie. This pattern has been in my queue for quite a long time. This yarn was a gift from a friend and I had been waiting for just the right project, so I finally cast a pair of Baudelaire socks onto the needles the week. On another note, in the kitchen I have over a pound of dried hibiscus flowers steeping in a giant pot on the stove to dye the

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I'm looking for a pattern that will show well on really dark sock yarn?

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