The Soapy Knitter

Bored??

Rosi G. — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:59:08 +0000

Are you guys bored? Cristi and I have released the first part of our Djinni Mystery Sock KAL!

Come check it out!

And here’s a button Cristi made for the occasion!

Isaura

Rosi G. — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:15:44 +0000

Isn’t that a beautiful name? It just flows. I-sau-raaaa.

I’m in love with this shawl. I have worn it over and over since I blocked it in January.

I added little gold beads all along the edge.

The yarn is absolutely scrumptious. It’s a dark brown with undertones of bluish gray. Awesome dye job. I’d never worked with Spirit Trail yarn before. Must. Repeat! I only had about a yard of yarn left when I was done. For a second there I was nervous that I’d have to rip back a row or two just to bind off!

The pattern was very easy to follow, although I admit that at first I though the lace was wrong because it’s a staggered lace. But I went with it and love the result.

Can I tell you that I’ve wrapped this shawl a million different ways around my neck, tucked under my coat, twisted, etc. and when I shake it out, it still has the original shaped from when I blocked it? In fact, I took these pictures after wearing it half a dozen times. See how well the lace holds it’s shape? LOVE that.

Cristi and I are working on a design together. It’s been a blast so far. Stay tuned for more deets!!!

Isaura Shawl

Source: Åsa Tricosa (Rav link)
Yarn: Spirit Trail Fiberworks “Nona” ~ Merino / Cashmere / Bombyx Silk, 1 skein
Color: Toadstool
Needles: Sizes US 4 and 5
Cost: Yarn – $35, Beads – $1, TOTAL: $36
Started: December 13, 2011
Finished: January 21, 2012
Mods: None.

Rosi Does

Rosi G. — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:17:43 +0000

Rosi can bake.

Rosi can chat on the phone.

Rosi can knit.

Rosi can model.

Rosi can even salsa (well, too!).

But, Rosi can most definitely NOT pilot an airship. I’ll leave that to Zylphia.

I saw this pattern somewhere in the knit-o-sphere and I KNEW I had to make one. It was a bit slow going at times because: sock yarn + size 4 needles + size 46″ bust = a whole lot of stitches on the needles at once. But OMG is the finished sweater ever so worth it.

I only did the lace insert in the front as I felt it didn’t need it in the back (and it made for a faster knit).

I didn’t gather the neckline with a ribbon. I just let it lay across my shoulders boat-style.

I have to wear a tank under the top so my boobage doesn’t show. Heh.

The sleeve detail is awesome. I love the gather at the top, the length and the bit of lace at the bottom.

The pattern itself is well-written and easy to follow.

I gotta tell you that this is the sexiest sweater that I own. I have worn it ALOT after I made it and compliments abound when people see it. I feel great when I’m wearing it and feel all sexay!!! See my excitement?!

So, Zylphia, have fun on your airship. I’ll continue having fun in other ways!

Zylphia Pilots Her Airship

Source: Sunset Cat Designs
Size: XL, 46″ bust
Yarn: Malabrigo Sock, 2068 yds total
Color: Boticelli Red
Needles: US size 4
Cost: 4.7 skeins at $14.60 per skein = $68.62
Started: February 2, 2011
Finished: May 16, 2010
Mods: See above.

Man v. Woman

Rosi G. — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:25:33 +0000

Tano: I need something from GNC.

Me: Speak to Necia cuz she knows where to get that stuff for good prices.

Tano: No. I have to get the Super Speshul Snowflake Will Make Me He-Man Protein Powder.

Me: So?? She can get that same powder some place else. Send her a chat.

Tano: Fine.

::::::insert pause as he chats with Necia ::::::

Tano: I’m sticking with GNC cuz I like GNC.

Me: Well, I like my local yarn store too but I can’t afford to shop there anymore!!!!

Tano: One day soon you will again.

::::::insert pause where Necia separately breaks the news to me in another chat that she won’t be able to find him the same thing elsewhere::::::

…….I still haven’t replied back to Tano because Woman cannot tell man his Protein wins over my Yarn!!! PPPP

Rhinebeck 2011

Rosi G. — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:50:26 +0000

As always, Rhinebeck was FANTASTIC fun. I drove up on Saturday for the day with my buddies Jeanine, Keisha, and Tawana. We always enjoy each other’s company and laugh. ALOT! I behaved and controlled my purchases. Here’s my haul:

The bulky red is Macho from Brooks Farm. That purchase is all Keisha’s fault. She convinced Jeanine and I that we wanted bulky cowls so all 3 of us bought a skein of Macho.

The beautiful green is a skein of Eidos from Sanguine Gryphon. That purchase is Jeanine’s fault. She stood on that looooong ass Sanguine line for an hour an a half. Long enough for the rest of us to wander around some of the grounds. Long enough for me to realize that I wasn’t seeing anything that I was LOVING and therefore, texting Jeanine – who was still on the line – to please grab me a skein of yarn from Gryphon. BTW, I’m glad I did since they are going out of business. Well, somewhat — they are splitting the business in two. This stuff is gonna be worth at least double soon. LOL

The purple is Tawana’s fault. It was the last purchase of the day. She and I were wandering around the buildings and we passed by the Miss Babs booth. Her stuff is always so beautiful. I was proud of myself for behaving all day so I thought I could buy myself a skein of sock yarn. Besides, sock yarn doesn’t count, right??? I asked Tawana if she agreed and she said yes and gave me permission.

The beautiful butterscotch??? Yea. That was ALL ME. I have been eyeing that colorway for at least two years now. I knit my Cable-Down Raglan in Shelridge Farm and I adore that sweater. It has held up fantastically. It washes and dries very well in my machines (on gentle, of course).

So, I came home with my bag full of Shelridge and immediately cast on for my 400th project: POLE!!!!