«« back to main page of big geek
«« Meme. It's all about Meme.... |
A screeching halt... »»
December 20, 2005
The elves have been busy....
at the house of Big Geek! Wait, I HAVE BEEN BUSY! I am giving the elves NO credit here.
I have some FO's! They are Christmas presents. I have told some of the recipiants not to look here and they have promised.
Okay, to the left we have hand warmers from Weekend Knitting. I still have to make a couple more pairs. (2 at least) But I'm not worried. They are a piece of cake. To the right I have (top) the Airy Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. I made this a little longer (twice as long) than the pattern asked for and I used Karabella Lace Mohair. You can't beat the yardage on that. I probably have enough to make another 2! Oh you can get that at K Pixie. The bottom right is the Lace Leaf Cravat. I started this this summer and it sat in my UFO basket for the longest time. I thought my coworker would love this so I finished it up. Lets take a closer look shall we?
I will have to get back to you with the yarn. (of course) I made this a little longer too. It kinda reminds me of a tongue or a snake, but I still think it is pretty.
I started a pair of socks for Mr. Big Geek at the beginning of December. This is as far as I got
These are going to be HUGE. I plan on finishing them over Christmas. He knows about them as he has to try them on. He is also ok with the bigness. He's gonna have to be.
Finally I couldn't take it any longer. I started this last night
Yep, my first voyage into FAIRISLE KNITTING. Guess what? It isn't so bad! Of course it isn't done yet. You can get the pattern here. Wish me luck with this. I want to finish this before the New Year so I can add it to my FO list.
Posted by beth at December 20, 2005 12:46 PM
Comments
Whoa you have been busy! Everything looks great, you have some very lucky people to give gifts to. Hey thanks for the fav. site of the week link!
Posted by: Marie at December 20, 2005 01:52 PM
Oh I've seen your other work, you'll master fair isle in no time flat. Great scarves.
Posted by: Rebekah at December 20, 2005 02:09 PM
Ooo! Look at all the colorful projects! So pretty and enticing! I hope the recipients love them ;).
Posted by: grumperina at December 20, 2005 02:09 PM
pretty, so pretty, all of it! hurry up with the hat though, i want to see it finished!
Posted by: kris at December 20, 2005 02:12 PM
I've always had a crush on the Lace Leaf Cravat. I love the au naturale color you chose for it! I also love the mohair scarf... very pretty color. Lucky giftees!
Posted by: Karma at December 20, 2005 02:15 PM
Lookin' good! I love that hat pattern, and I really like your color choices.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at December 20, 2005 02:22 PM
Oh wow, you've really been busy! Lovely presents! :-) And that hat pattern is hilarious – I'm tempted to knit one too.
Posted by: terhi at December 20, 2005 02:35 PM
i love your FOs. great job.
Posted by: lynette at December 20, 2005 02:42 PM
Oh my god! I love the pirate hat! Especially in those neon colors (at least they look neon to me, it could just be the computer). And those elves, uh, I mean you have been busy! Look at all those presents. That's awesome!
Posted by: Erin at December 20, 2005 03:03 PM
pretty pretty pretty! cool fo's i like the lace leaf snake tounge! lol
Posted by: April at December 20, 2005 03:56 PM
Wow those all look great! Love the hat too! Thx for the pattern link!
Posted by: Christie at December 20, 2005 04:57 PM
That cravat is always calling my name... I don't have the pattern though! It was an IK, right? I should get the back issue, and make it already! Love the others too. The recipients are going to be overjoyed!
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog ;)
Posted by: Lolly at December 20, 2005 07:59 PM
I found that pattern yesterday - it's great! Fairisle's not so bad... just twist the yarns as you change colour and keep the seperate balls in small plastic backs, and you'll have no tangles. Good luck!
Posted by: Ruth at December 21, 2005 02:15 AM
my you have been busy....very nice....
Posted by: lemon at December 21, 2005 09:15 AM
A lovely pile of FO's. Fair Isle is easier than knitters think. Enjoy!!
Posted by: margene at December 21, 2005 11:20 AM
Doh! I looked! Oh wait, those aren't my socks. *whew*
Bawahahahahahahahahahahaha
We want more boobs and balls!
Posted by: Jon at December 21, 2005 02:28 PM
The skull hat is wicked awesome! I have seen it in person and she has a little more done now than when the pic was taken. I am hoping to be a recipient of one of those...but I I am told I have to be extra nice and extra patient:)
The other things look awesome and I am sure everyone will love them! You've given those little Elves a run for their money!!! Good work then!!!
Posted by: Carol at December 21, 2005 02:51 PM
I love everything you've made, especially the cravat and the airy scarf... they're wonderful, the receipients are very lucky indeed :)
xxx
Posted by: Annarella at December 21, 2005 02:57 PM
looking great!!!!
Posted by: Audrey at December 21, 2005 03:32 PM
Ooooh, they're beautiful!!! And they're FINISHED! I'm so jealous ;-)
Posted by: Jeanie at December 21, 2005 11:21 PM
Oh my stars... your airy scarf is so gorgeous! I think I am going to have to get some of that yarn to make my next one since I'd love to make one for myself.
Posted by: Sara at December 27, 2005 11:48 AM
