Mittens and Magical Things

I've been quite busy working and trying to get other projects done. As I've said prior, I've had a secret project that I've been working on, or rather really a number of private ones. Each one has progress, but none yet ready to really share. To elaborate a little, I've been writing, and am working towards a complete manuscript, hopefully one day I'll have something in published form. I've also been putting together a business plan for my Etsy site, which I plan to have ready by summer time. I'm pretty excited about the Etsy endeavor, I'm really going to start it up. I'm also working on more patterns of my own design. The designing for me takes time, first because I have to form the image of what I want to make and then because everything else gets in the way, and of course, knitting as well. Oh, and I have did some test knitting, which I do enjoy, for some of my favorite designers. One I can share, are the Clepsydra mittens from Through The Loops Kirsten Kapur.

These are so pretty, and I really enjoyed knitting them.









I can't wait to wear these out to a Reno adventure!

And I had made these for Svendel in the Twilight Breaking Dawn swap last year, and loved them. So I made me a pair, just cause I couldn't get them off my mind and it counted as Divination homework for the HP Knitting and Crochet House Cup group on Raverly. They are "Bella's Fingerless Gloves".







Oooh, and the magical things I've been making, pretty much all Harry Potter themed...here's a tidbit to share. This was homework for the Hogwarts A Little Bit of Everything on Ravelry, the History of Magic Gryffindor Reducio Scarf bookmark.





I love making all things magical!

~Rocky

Looking back at 2009

I apologize for being gone, the holidays took their toll. I enjoyed my time off and also started 2010 with alot of new developments.

Here's a quick look at some of the items I knitted, crocheted, etc. in 2009.



Happy New Year Everyone!!!

~~ Rocky

A quick look back at 2009

I apologize for being gone, the holidays took their toll. I enjoyed my time off and also started 2010 with alot of new developments.

Here's a quick look at some of the items I knitted, crocheted, etc. in 2009.



Happy New Year Everyone!!!

~~ Rocky

Monkey See...

Monkey Do...







Pattern: Monkeys by Cookie A.
Source: Knitty
Yarn: Socks that Rock in Muddy Autumn Rainbow
Blend: 100% Superwash Merino
Needles: US 2
Started: 09/25/2009
Finished: 10/01/2009

And another "M" project with Cash Vero, 55% Merino Extra Fine Wool, 33% Microfiber Acrylic, 12% Cashmere



Here's "Mystere" from Twist Collective's Winter 2009 issue





I started it last Monday, 11/30 and am already done with the back. I'm so excited with this project, I can't wait to show it off!

"M's" are very nice!
8-)

In the season

I'm absolutely amazed at how fast November went by! I literally posted once, and I do apologize for those that visit. I spent most of my day upgrading my site and changing things around. Right now, the theme has changed and is set in a "Victorian Christmas" theme. I've always loved the Victorian Christmas style and when I found this template, I just had to use it. Over the next few days I'll be customizing it, adding different links and buttons, to make it all my own.

Since a good amount of time has passed since my last post, I do have so much to share, but will do so in different posts so as not to have one UBER long post.

First, look at this yummy yarn





This is Mirasol Nuna yarn, that I picked up for a special project at my LYS, Green Planet Yarn. This yarn is so soft and scrumptous, I just love it!

It's 40% Merino Wool, 40% Silk, and 20% Bamboo, want to know what this lovely yarn grew up to be???











This is the Reykjavik hat from Through The Loops designer Kirsten Kapur, she is one of my fave designers in the Knitty world and I absolutely love this pattern. It's quick to knit and will definitely get you into the mood for this season!

Pattern: Reykjavik Hat by Kirsten Kapur
Source: Through the Loops
Yarn: Mirasol Nuna
Blend: 40% Merino Wool, 40% Silk, 20% Bamboo
Needles: US 5
Started: 11/22/2009
Finished: 11/25/2009
Measurements:18’ at the brim, and from edge of hat to tip of hat it’s about 22’. With the Pom-Pom it’s almost 23’ long.
Mods:None
Notes: This is unblocked, I might block lightly to loosen it a bit, but otherwise unblocked it fits snug.
Raverly Project Link

Before I leave you, here's a sneak peak at what's to come in future posts:
Status on Bulky Shrug, My Monkey's, Socktoberfest Mystery KAL 2009, Fall Vest 2009, http://www.ravelry.com/projects/RockyMoreno/karma-tank, Elm Row, Stop Drop & Weave Scarf, New Moon Knitted Bracelet and new projects like Mystere, Alice Mittens, Kirigami, and more.... ooh, and stash enhancements!