Knit A Long Pt. 2

I wanted to show you all a quick update from my 3 hour sweater knit-a-long. I have added Miss Cedar from the Vintage Wife to our party, as well as Relynn from Stumbling Through Life. Cedar is rocking the mustard colored yarn just like me, but she has a cute little baby to pose with her progress.

I am about 5 hours in so far, the back is complete, and the front is ... getting there. Relynn is knitting top down in the round with a modification she found here on this blog.

Anyone else want to join in? You should, I can't wait for everyone to show off the completed pieces. Cedar and I will be vintage blogging twins!

Knit-a-long

I have found myself once again working on the infamous "3 Hour Sweater." There was a sale at the local craft store on mustard yellow yarn, so obviously I had to get it and find a project. What I love about this sweater is that it is easy, even someone who can't knit (i.e. ME) can make up this sweater. I have mentioned on my facebook page that it might be kind of entertaining to do a knit-a-long of sorts with this sweater, as it is a fairly quick knit, and we can keep each other motivated. Now, who knows if anyone will knit with me, but here is what I have done so far, with about 1.5 hours of half-arsed knitting:

I am using a medium weigh basic acrylic yarn (I am allergic to wool). My modifications to the needle sizes offered in the pattern are as follows:
Size 8 US needles for Ribbing
Size 11 US needles for body and yoke.
I used these needles lasst time and it knitted up rather nicely, though I only ever half sewed it together and scraped it in the end because I didn't like the color I used.

There is a lot of good info and modifications that can be found on the sweater here at the craftser.org forum, and ravelry has lots of pictures of finished products.
So why not give it a go? You can email images to me if you want me to post them with the updates on this sweater. I will credit you for your hard knitted work, of course!

Neurotic Night-time Knitting

I happen to suffer from insomnia. Which works out ok in cases like tonight, where I have cast on and torn apart the sleeves to my "3 hour sweater" four times now. Although, it seems to be coming along much better at this point. V for Victory shall be mine friends.
If you have ever wondered if I was a crazy person in real life, I will let this picture explain..

I feel it might be time to step away from the needles and count some sheep. Hope you all are enjoying your nights long slumber.

These Purls Are Free

I really enjoy getting things, and not having to pay for them. Who doesn't right? Well, its no different with knitting patterns. With my lack of knitting skill (read awful) I do not want to invest money in patterns that I will likely never get around to casting-on.
I am quite pleased to share that their are gracious and kind people out there who scan knitting patterns and don't charge for them! This is fantastic, especially if you are only hoping to try your hand at knitting a sweater (or scarf.)
I am loving this pattern I found over at Faded Splendor. I mean, take note of that amazing hair inspiration, and knitted finery! Delightful.

Faded splendor is not the only place to track these down either, here is a minimal list of a few favorites...

1. The 3 Hour Sweater which you may remember I was working on last December.. still working on it. HA!
2. Historic Knitting Patterns also has a medium selection for all members of your family.
3. Vintage Purls has patterns for women, men and kidlets.


Well this small list should get you started. And maybe the generosity of others will have you inspired to share some of your vintage knitting/crochet patterns. I have a few crochet purse patterns I am in the process of turning into PDF files, so await their un-costly-ness. That's right, I am making up words tonight! Bed time.