what i did on my autumn vacation.

(Also known as being basically underemployed.) So here's the thing: I've got this sidebar thingee that shows what I've completed over the past year. And I'm noticing that there's things missing from it. (Also, that it's pretty sparse compared to past years. I'm not sure why.) Anyhoo, thought I'd post one for the knittahs tonight, showing off some of what I've accomplished but forgot to track.

If you're not here for the knitting, move along. You'll be bored in 5… 4… 3…

In no particular order, I present the following:

om nom nom.

Pattern: Feeteaters, from Knitting Mochimochi
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (body, teeth and eyes) and Berroco Vintage (sole)
Needles: US 8 dpns
Notes: The medium (supposedly suggested for female adults) fits HSH perfectly. Either girlfriend's got some powerful huge feet or the sizing is a little optimistic. My gauge, for once, was spot on. HSH put them on and ran around the house yelling, "They've got me! Arrrrrrgh!"

Next, I give you

varme hender.

Pattern: Norwegian Mittens, by Beth Brown-Reinsel
Yarn: Dale of Norway Heilo
Needles: US 3 dpns
Notes: The thumbs are a little short, but otherwise these are fabulous. Thick, warm, fun and fast to work (you don't get bored when the pattern changes every row). Yes, that is a tag visible; I had these on display in the store and since it got cold, I brought them home. Forgot to remove the id tag and have been doing a slightly modified Minnie Pearl imitation ever since. And yes, my colorwork tension has gotten much better.

Next on our tour,

I'm ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille.

Pattern: Fallen Leaf Shawlette, from Cotton and Cloud
Yarn: Kid Seta Noir by Cascade, color #18
Needles: US 6 circs
Notes: I used a little more yarn than listed in the pattern, but I also used a larger needle size, so that figures. This also went very fast, until you get to the eleventy billion stitches in the ruffle. It took me two days to bind off, if that's any indication. Also, it's definitely a shawlette, not a full-sized one. The pattern is well written, and the author has a good sense of humor, too.

I also finished (but have no photographic evidence of) 20 (twenty. 2-0. two times ten. four times five.) tiny knitted snowmen, complete with scarves. You can check out the pattern here, in Mochimochiland (click to see her great knitted art exhibition; I assure you mine weren't as violent). They were fun to knit and incredibly cute, but I am – understandably – over the snowman temporarily. I hope the kids in HSH's class enjoyed them.

So what now?

I have four five projects in the fire: the Java socks for Hizzoner, about 25% done; the Vancouver Olympic sweater, due to be completed in time for the Sochi Olympics; another pair of Glittens, nearly 50% complete; Amineko, a crocheted (gasp!) cat; and a project for the store – and me – the Oblique sweater. It'll be a knitalong. I'm just getting a head start. See?

look, ma! half a back!

I'll photograph the other stuff when it gets… well… to a photographable state. Really. I promise.

Comments

[Anniebananie]

I adore those slippers. Must make them for the children for Christmas. If I start now, think I might get them done in time?

[Karen]

Everything looks great! I particularly love those slippers. They are super cute:)

[twistedtexan]

It's always lovely to see FO's. Perhaps I should knit a bit more so I can have a few myself. (Startitis, I have it.)

I adore the Fallen Leaves shawlette. It's stunning.

[Chris]

I had Oblique queued at one point. Just moved on to other things. I may have to revisit it.

[Cindy in Happy Valley]

Feeteaters are hilarious....and the mittens are gorgeous. I'm not a "mitten wearer" generally, but am considering making a pair for running. Maybe with a pop top.

[Emily]

I'm only a month behind on catching up with all the blogging that happened since Christmas. Sadly, I supported my co-worker's Brownie a little too much, so I couldn't buy cookies from yours. The lemon things were awesome, though!

I keep seeing all of these fabulous stranded mittens - I thinks I needs to make me a pair.