Light & Dark Blue "Strange Brew"

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Completed
Started	November 1, 2020
Completed	November 17, 2020
Pattern Name	Light and Dark Blue "Strangebrew"
Designer	Tin Can Knits
Yarn	Knit Picks Palette: Jay, Bluebell, White	4 skeins / 2 skeins / 1 skein
Needles	US 3 3.25 mm / US 1.5 2.5mm	40" Circular

NOTES

I modified the fair isle pattern from the St. Remy sweater pattern, but after multiple attempts at getting the shoulders correct, I decided to give the Strange Brew pattern.

FINAL THOUGHTS

• Modifications:

  • Bottom-up sweater / XS size

  • I did match the pattern gauge (26 sts. / 32 rnds): my gauge was 28 sts. / 33 rnds.

• Make Again?

  • This is the best fitting sweater make for me so far. The color, ease, and overall fit are flattering.

  • Despite being a budget wool, I did not over heat when wearing the sweater.

  • I will use this yarn and pattern again.

Teal "Overbury" Mittens

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Finished
Started	February 22 2020
Completed	November 15 2020
Pattern Name	Overbury
Designer	Lydia Gluck
Yarn	Mirasol Yarn Qulla	1 skein
Needles	US 2 (2.75 mm)	40" Circular

NOTES

Lost 1 mitten right when I was ready to weave in the ends. Luckily, over 1.5 years later, I found the lost mitten (in the pocket of a little used handbag?) and finished this project up.

Final Thoughts

• Next time, I would knit the mitten flap shorter and knit more cuff rows.

Vintage Yarn "Featherweight Cardigan"

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Completed
Started	September 17, 2020
Completed	September 28, 2020
Pattern Name	Vintage Yarn "Featherweight Cardigan"
Designer	Hannah Fettig
Yarn	JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk	4 skeins // held double to make gauge
Needles	US 6 4.0 mm	40" Circular

NOTES

I used vintage yarn, a silk-wool blend, to create this cardigan.

RESOURCES

Suzanne Bryan // Perfect Picked Up Button Bands // YouTube

FINAL THOUGHTS

• Modifications:

  • Knit Small Size // 35.25”

  • Held yarn double to make pattern gauge

  • Lengthened the body

  • Collar: Twisted rib 2x2

  • Hem: Twisted rib 2x2

  • Wrists: Twisted rib 2x2

• Make Again?

  • I’m not sure yet.

  • Some knitters have noted that the cardigan can slip from some shoulder shapes.

  • After wearing this cardigan several times, this cardigan does tend to slip off of my shoulders in a way that my other, commercial cardigans (unbuttoned) do not.

Gift Fingerless Gloves "Leaves" 1

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Finished
Started	September 6 2020
Completed	September 17 2020
Pattern Name	Leaves
Designer	Valentina Georgieva
Yarn	Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella (08)	1 partial skein
Needles	US 6 4.0 mm / US 8 5.0 mm	40" Circular

NOTES

I’ve knit this pattern enough to say that it’s becoming a go-to gift giving pattern. It knits up extremely fast.

Final Thoughts

• Will probably knit this many times again. I did not make any modifications.

Periwinkle Mohair "Paloma"

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Completed
Started	August 1, 2020
Completed	September 15, 2020
Pattern Name	Periwinkle Mohair "Paloma"
Designer	Espace Tricot
Yarn	Knit Picks	7 skeins / 6 skeins
Needles	US 8 5.0 mm / US 6 4.0mm	40" Circular

NOTES

This is a knit that I cast-on due to podcast watching.

FINAL THOUGHTS

• Modifications were really important for me for this knit.

  • I did not like the look of the turtleneck on me, so I modified it to be a wide scoop neck.

  • I knit to a size that matched an already owned garment. A lot of trying on - trial and error.

  • I did not knit a cropped length, and extended the body by about 3-4”

  • I added short rows to the bust and darts to the back.

  • I mirrored the sleeve twisted rib design at both waist sides.

Gift Fingerless Gloves "Leaves" 2

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Finished
Started	August 30 2020
Completed	September 5 2020
Pattern Name	Leaves
Designer	Valentina Georgieva
Yarn	Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella (01)	1 partial skein
Needles	US 6 4.0 mm / US 8 5.0 mm	40" Circular

NOTES

I’ve knit this pattern enough to say that it’s becoming a go-to gift giving pattern. It knits up extremely fast.

Final Thoughts

• Will probably knit this many times again. I did not make any modifications.

Mr. Panda "Panda" Kit

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Finished
Started	December 28 2019
Completed	August 9 2020
Pattern Name	Mr.Panda "Panda" Kit
Designer	Susan B. Anderson
Yarn	Barrett Wool Co. Wis. Woolen Spun	fingering // 3 colors
Needles	US 3 / 3.25 mm // US 7 / 4.5 mm	40" Circular

NOTES

This was a definite impulse buy, spurred by a single, adorable photo. I could lie and say that this stuffed toy is for a friend’s child, but I won’t. It’s for me. Mr. Panda, as I now call my knitted friend, is a friendly face in my little hobby cubby.

MODIFICATIONS

• *Used magic loop method and 32" circular needle, sz.3 for the body of Mr. Panda; marking where the different "DPN needles" would start with stitch markers.

• For red sweater (try 1)- made gauge; neckline fit, but sweater body was too big

FINAL THOUGHTS

• Cute project.

• Detailed notes can be found on my project ravelry page: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/MendandAlter/panda

Hot & Cold Hand Dyed / Handspun "Eric's Hat"

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Finished
Started	July 2, 2020
Completed	July 4, 2020
Pattern Name	Rose City Rollers
Designer	Traci Heiner
Fiber	64 Count Undyed Merino / Paradise Fibers
Dye	Greener Shades	Red / Blue / Yellow
Yarn	Merino | DK to Light Worsted	183 yds
Needles	US 8 5.0 mm	40" Circular

NOTES

Sometimes my “wearing habits” are different than my making habits. I love knitting socks, but for a long time I refused to knit ankle socks. I just didn’t see the point. After making one pair; however, I realized that they quickly became my most worn pair. Sometimes my feet get cold, but I don’t want a lot of fabric up my leg. Enter ankle length socks.

Ravelry Notes

Classic, Timeless Hat; Handspun friendly

Modifications

• CO 84 Stitches // Used Bind Off in pattern

• Knit 10" (in the future might knit until 9.5")

• Handspun/Hand dyed Fiber: Paradise Fibers 64 Count Undyed Merino Top

• DK / Light Worsted Yarn

Final Thoughts

• This pattern is worked from the hat cuff down to the top of the hat.

Brown and Pink "Rose City Rollers"

PROJECT DETAILS

Status	Finished
Started	June 9, 2020
Completed	June 12, 2020
Pattern Name	Rose City Rollers
Designer	Mara Catherine Bryner
Yarn	Queensland Collection Perth	1 ball
Needles	US 1 2.25 mm / US 1.5 2.5 mm	40" Circular

NOTES

Sometimes my “wearing habits” are different than my making habits. I love knitting socks, but for a long time I refused to knit ankle socks. I just didn’t see the point. After making one pair; however, I realized that they quickly became my most worn pair. Sometimes my feet get cold, but I don’t want a lot of fabric up my leg. Enter ankle length socks.

Final Thoughts

• This pattern is worked cuff down. I love the heel construction, but I’m having a hard time reverse engineering the heel with my preferred short row construction.