Blue Frog Studio - Beads & Knitting

Another baby hat - same baby

2007-08-30T22:43:00.000-04:00

So I told you that I didn't know if our friends had a boy or a girl. So i knitted a pink hat too. Well the baby is a beautiful girl! Congratulations to her parents - she is a joy.

Here is baby Eliana (hope I spelled that right.)

The hat is the Vine lace baby hat from Knitting Daily.

Our friends decided that they would like both hats. I am glad they kept the blue one too - it's such a pretty pattern.

Always amazed by other knitters

2007-08-30T22:37:00.000-04:00

It has been almost a year since I learned to knit. I am continually amazed by what you can do with 2 sticks, and some yarn.

Case in point - look at this!

This if from Brooklyn Tweed - A really beautiful blog.

This is a stunning blanket, that started out as a doily.

I am definitely going to knit this soon.

We're back!

2007-08-17T13:31:00.000-04:00

Sorry for no posts in a while. We were on a grand adventure in the Pacific Northwest. We went to many places in Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver B.C.

I am really glad to be home.
hopefully I will have some pictures posted in the next few days

Also I finally received my invitation to Raverly. WooHoo! I can't wait to play around with it.

Baby Hat

2007-07-26T23:20:00.000-04:00

while procrastinating the finishing of the thumb gusset on the Wine & Roses Mitt, I knit a cute little hat for a brand new baby. Sorry don't know his/her name yet - will update when I do (hopefully with a picture of baby wearing the hat)

Congratulation Ari & Jessica!

The pattern is free from Libby Knit Kins - it's the Garmisch Hat.
I knitted it on 5 size 2 DPN's, and the yarn was Lion Brand Micro Spun - color Lilac.

Good news everyone!

2007-07-26T23:17:00.001-04:00

I finally finished the second Wine & Roses mitt. I am really pleased with how they turned out, and the Alpaca yarn is so warm. I can't wait till it's cooler to wear them. Thanks JoLene for your beautiful pattern!

1 down, 1 to go

2007-07-15T22:33:00.000-04:00

I finished the first mitt a few days ago, and started the second. I am taking a little time off to wind all of my yarn hanks/skeins into balls.

7/19/2007-----

Update - I finished the main part of the second mitt. I just have to finish the thumb gusset.

Also how excited am I that JoLene found my little website!
(see comments.)

Look people, do you see it?

2007-07-10T23:09:00.000-04:00

So I am 12 rows into the 26 row chart - All is going well so far. You can actually start to see the lace pattern. Now as long as I don't have to rip out any more rows, I won't go insane.

Swift in action

2007-07-10T23:05:00.001-04:00

Here are a few pictures of my new swift - holding a very beautiful skein of Great Adirondack Sireno - Colorway Serengetti. I love the swift, and the yarn is amazing.

New toy

2007-07-10T19:45:00.000-04:00

My yarn swift came today from Joann.com (50% off coupon) woohoo! It took less than 10 minutes to wind a ball - this task used to take at least an hour (sad.) I will post some pictures of it in action after kids are in bed.

Also still working on mitt #1 of the wine & roses mitts - by the time I make #2, I will be an expert. Ha!

Wine & Roses progress

2007-07-08T11:41:00.000-04:00

Well the pattern is easy enough to read, but for some reason I am having trouble knitting it. I guess I will have to make more than 2 - I really want to see the pattern on these, it is a beautiful pattern.

------Update 12:18pm-------

I frogged the entire thing. Starting again. Argh!

Where is my dog's belly button?

2007-07-07T18:19:00.000-04:00

I have always wondered where Winston's belly button is, after all he is a mammal, he should have one. Well after reading a bit online I found other people, just like me, looking for this very same answer. Here is what I found.

I know - I'm strange.

Thank you other knitters!

2007-07-04T01:12:00.000-04:00

I love reading, browsing, admiring other peoples knitting blogs. I have found so many wonderful projects, and have been inspired to create things that I could never imagine.

I was looking for glove patterns, when I found Strikker - Obsessive knitting. There is an incredible vintage lace glove pattern (found here.) The pictures of the completed project are amazing! Look here and here.

There are so many other amazing knitters out there - just wanted to say thank you for your beautiful work!

I hope I don't sound too crazy.

Wine and Roses Mitts

2007-07-04T01:01:00.001-04:00

I started working on a project for me - woohoo! It's the Wine and Roses Mitts from Interweave Knits Winter 2006 issue. I am using 2 strands of Misti Alpaca lace weight color 9311 - It's a really dark plum purple, very pretty.

Here is a picture of what the mitts look like finished - from JoLene Treace's website - she is the author of this pattern.

Back from vacation - finished projects

2007-07-04T00:47:00.000-04:00

I finished the blanket for my nephew Jacob. I did 13 pattern repeats instead of 14, as the blanket was a pretty good size already. I used Denise Interchangeable circular needles (did not knit in the round) size 8, and 6 balls (I think) of Reynolds Saucy in color 71 Seafoam

The nautilus was made for Granny & Granpop - I used Berroco Ultra Alpaca for the face, and MCY wool silk yarn for the body, color Peaceful. The button eyes were a donation from Granny's button collection.

The blanket pattern was really easy, but I needed the break I took from it. Glad it is done now!

Finished

2007-06-21T12:49:00.000-04:00

I just finished knitting nautie. I did 11 tentacles instead of 8, and the eyes are natural shell beads. I am really pleased with how it turned out.

I need some nautie tentacles

2007-06-21T08:23:00.000-04:00

I finished Nautie's body and head last night. I picked up stitches to knit the head instead of knitting it as a separate piece amd sewing it together. Nautie still needs at least 6 tentacles, and eyes. I will be making more of these guys - maybe a mini one?

Nautilus progress

2007-06-20T11:53:00.001-04:00

Here are a few pictures of my Nautie. It's too cute.

Another toy

2007-06-20T02:00:00.000-04:00

I decided to make the knitted nautilus toy from Knitty Magazine for a friends little boy. I Just started it tonight - slow going. Now that the pattern is established I think it will turn out really neat. I think I might knit more of them, so cute!

Boys & knitted toys

2007-06-18T08:54:00.001-04:00

Here are a few pictures of the boys playing with their toys this morning. Linus gave his finished turtle a big kiss (makes all of the work worth it.)

Turtle, turtle, turtle...

2007-06-17T23:35:00.000-04:00

Another project from Zoe Mellor's Knitted Toys. The main body was knit from Debbie Bliss cotton angora. Other yarns include alpaca, patons grace, purple wool, and jagger spun silk wool.
Alex picked this out for his brother. Linus came up and petted his shell as I was stitching it. I seamed it together than the book called for, and also stitched between the shell hexagons. The eye are pagoda beads (vintage swarovski) from my large horde of beads. I had a fun time making toys for my boys!

Back to blanket for Jacob -

So the best things about this car is....

2007-06-11T00:35:00.001-04:00

Alex is having an all important talk with Linus about cars. We all know how much Alex likes his cars (and Pink Floyd.)

Wylo the Dinosaur

2007-06-10T23:25:00.000-04:00

Alex asked me to make him a knitted toy. I let him pick one out of Zoe Mellor's Knitted Toys. He named it Wylo even before it was finished. It was the first time I knit anything flat, and seamed it together. Alex likes her, so thats all that matters!

I knit her with Patons Grace and a rainbow yarn I have had since I was a kid. With size 3 needles and DPN's.

He Knits!

2007-06-10T23:22:00.001-04:00

Alex has been really interested in learning how to knit. So I bought him some needles and yarn. He did really well listening, and remembering he steps. We just need to work on holding the needles and the yarn at the same time. Alex will be 5 in August.

A break from blanket

2007-05-24T09:07:00.000-04:00

I decided to knit a hat last night for our friend Liz's baby - Sean Patrick. I used SWTC Karaoke mermaid mix - less than 1 ball. The pattern can be found here. I really like the colors of this yarn, but it can be difficult to work with. It is prone to breaks if there is too much tension.

A blanket for my nephew

2007-05-22T23:13:00.000-04:00

I am working on a diamond blanket for my nephew Jacob. The pattern is from Fiber Trends easy knit baby blankets collection 1. I am halfway done with it - 7 more pattern repeats to go.

Birthday earrings

2007-04-30T00:35:00.000-04:00

I love the earrings that Ethan's Aunt Marilynne gave me for my 30th birthday. How nice to have a piece of beautiful jewelry.

The artist is Michal Negrin

Happy Feet!

2007-04-30T00:22:00.000-04:00

I just finished my first pair of socks. They are toddler sized (I think.)
The pattern is free from Stitches of Violet

They were very fun to make.

Un-Happy Feet

2007-04-29T23:53:00.000-04:00

So Alex wanted to see Happy Feet - it came the other day from Netflix. Some penguins sing sexy songs to each other then the chicks are born, 1 dances, the rest sing. Next thing - the dancing penguin is in the ocean trying not to get eaten. Dancing penguin somehow ends up in the zoo, then he dances. The people let him go. He goes home - he dances, all the penguins dance. The humans show up - fish for all. More stupid songs and dancing.

How did this movie win an Oscar - I normally love animated films, but this one was horrible.
Alex wouldn't even stay in the room to watch it

Blah!

Recycled sari silk scarf

2007-04-24T10:14:00.000-04:00

I bought this beautiful yarn on eBay a while ago, and had no idea what to do with it. I started knitting a checkerboard pattern, but it really doesn't show up with the yarn. The colors are amazing. If anybody else has ideas for this yarn - let me know!

Pattern I used - CO 12
Row 1,3,5 - K4, p4, k4
row 2,4 - P4, k4, p4

Repeat rows until desired length

Shedir Hat finished

2007-04-24T10:06:00.000-04:00

Here is my Shedir Hat - finally finished. It's a great pattern from Knitty Online Magazine. I worked 1 less cable repeat than the pattern called for, but it is still a little long. Either way - it was an interesting knit, and also the first time I used a chart instead of written instructions.
(Same hat in both pictures)

My first sock

2007-04-24T10:03:00.000-04:00

Here is a picture of the first sock I have ever knit. It actually came out pretty well, and was a good experience. Since it was only a practice sock, it's really small. I hope to make larger, and more difficult socks soon.

Happy Birthday Grandpop!

2007-04-24T09:55:00.000-04:00

Today is Grandpop's 60th birthday! I hope you have a great day Rick -

love,

Lily - d-i-l-#1 (daughter in law #1)

My hair!

2007-04-12T23:59:00.000-04:00

Look at this beautiful boy! Linus has really curly hair after his baths. Too cute!

Woohoo It's done!

2007-04-08T00:29:00.000-04:00

I finally finished the scarf I was working on for my mom. She came out to visit me earlier this week for my birthday. I'm glad to finish another project.

Falling Water Scarf Pattern

Happy Birthday to me!

2007-04-05T14:07:00.000-04:00

Today is my 30th birthday! We all are eagerly awaiting the chocolate chip cake, and dinner at my favorite restaurant.

Woohoo!

Happy Birthday Granny!

2007-03-27T21:38:00.000-04:00

I made a fairy for Granny's birthday. She is wearing a beautiful suit much like the one Sheila wore to Abby's wedding. She is also holding a pink pearl.

Happy Birthday!

Sunflower Tams

2007-03-26T21:54:00.000-04:00

I made the purple hat from some wool in my Grandmothers stash. The dark blue one is made from Berroco Ultra Alpaca - The pattern is from the wonderful book - Knitting Nature by Norah Gaughan.

More Projects

2007-03-26T21:50:00.000-04:00

The Black seed stitch hat modeled my my son Alex was made for my father-in-law. The Pom-Pom hat was made for Alex - he demanded a pom-pom (this is the first pattern I designed.) The fall colored scarf is my work in progress - it's for my mom.

My projects

2007-03-26T21:44:00.000-04:00

My first project is the multi-colored cabled scarf. I made the beaded scarf for my friends daughter. The pinwheel blanket was made for my son Linus.