tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20217976120742889272024-02-08T08:15:25.326-08:00The Potential of YarnThe potential of yarn - that is what my blog is about. The beauty of each ball, skein, or hank. The fibers that make it up. The colors. The project. The stitches. The selection of knit and purl. The pattern. It has the potential to become something great, or good, or infuriating - but fun, always fun.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-45071048086424464022011-01-09T16:44:00.001-08:002011-01-09T16:48:18.803-08:002010 in reviewI did say I was done blogging here, but I put together these lovely 2010 FO mosaics and wanted to share. Links will take you to the original picture on Flickr.<br /><br />Yarns I Spun, and the Fiber they Came From<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/5327696338/" title="2010 Spinning FOs by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5327696338_d006ed3b80_z.jpg" alt="2010 Spinning FOs" width="640" height="534" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3999443836/">Corduory and Flannel</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4354344643/">4 oz superfine merino</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3649361555/">Fangorn</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4355089370/">5 oz BFL</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4439019163/">Snobby Spinners</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4475671806/">Two-ply</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3791890952/">Superwash Merino</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4803388534/">Carolina Red</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3305002433/">Indigo-Dyed Fiber</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4803401798/">Indigo-Dyed Swirl</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4506622295/">Underworld</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4803401968/">Underworld Swirl</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3649361523/">Bonnie Lass</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4822293311/">Plump Three Ply</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3999443822/">Sticks and Stones</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4814121199/">Hand-Carded Rolags</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4822974916/">Gradient Skeins</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5105719144/">Fleece!</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5149076145/">Mini Navaho-Ply Skeins</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5063527084/">Gray Flannel</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5267532738/">Gray Flannel</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5267532696/">October 2010 High Society club</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5063527134/">FLUFF High Society</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5266926551/">Argyle</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2929734629/">Corriedale Top</a>, 26. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5053822556/">Dead Leaves</a>, 27. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3649361529/">Black Sea</a>, 28. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5084075399/">Fulled</a>, 29. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5149128079/">Humbug BFL</a>, 30. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5249952532/">325 yards</a><br /><br />My Knitted FOs<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/5327086239/" title="2010 Knitting FOs by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5327086239_55fa4b4e22_z.jpg" alt="2010 Knitting FOs" width="534" height="640" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4277864370/">Twisted</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4411887037/">Ruffled Scarf</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4396441638/">Shawlette/Scarf</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4439158089/">Charcoal Daybreak</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4520229122/">Mitts</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4506578719/">Twin Bibs</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4573174272/">Pretty Thing FO</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4586972757/">Pinned</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4617396293/">Mocha Darkside Cowl</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4648805879/">Abstract Leaves Cowl</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4765978867/">Ammonite</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4559418590/">Lil' Bit yet again</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4520229190/">Sunglasses Case</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4723876638/">Vertical Keyhole Scarf</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4723883308/">Vertical Keyhole Scarf</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4947373044/">Planetarium and Peapod</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4946783971/">Jalepeno and Blackberry</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5053202709/">Fedora for the Trim</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5149661772/">Ruffle</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5267561806/">Back</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5105719080/">Jojo Hat</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5232780345/">Orange and Red with Black</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5149055829/">Dane Shawl</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5267554420/">Pinned</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5294111623/">Multnomah-esque</a>, 26. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5293899307/">Irish Hiking Hat</a>, 27. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5293899423/">Buttonholes</a>, 28. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5293899565/">Trimmed</a>, 29. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5319459236/">Holiday Birds</a>, 30. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/5318858409/">On the Tree</a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-80014957599465816452010-07-19T12:24:00.000-07:002010-07-19T12:58:38.866-07:00I'm a JoinerWhen it comes to knitting, I am such a joiner. Right now, I am participating in five -alongs of one type or another:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/10-shawls-in-2010">10 Shawls in 2010</a>: A group trying to knit 10 shawls during the year. I have three completed (bending the rules a bit, I'll admit) and three on the needles, so I'm behind at the halfway point. But I'm almost done with grad school, so hopefully my record will improve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4439158089/" title="Charcoal Daybreak by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4439158089_2b399a017e_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Charcoal Daybreak" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4466587636/" title="Mara WIP Back by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4466587636_3b6b589670_m.jpg" width="192" height="240" alt="Mara WIP Back" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4396441638/" title="Shawlette/Scarf by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4396441638_457f710122_m.jpg" width="240" height="120" alt="Shawlette/Scarf" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4763309348/" title="Daybreak by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4763309348_53258d249e_m.jpg" width="240" height="169" alt="Daybreak" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4763334286/" title="Dane Shawl by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4763334286_847c91fe22_m.jpg" width="200" height="240" alt="Dane Shawl" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4762744133/" title="Multnomah-esque by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4762744133_65773ca80d_m.jpg" width="240" height="175" alt="Multnomah-esque" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/tour-de-fleece">Tour de Fleece</a>: A Spin-along during the time frame of the Tour de France, which is July 3 to 25 this year. I've completed a skein of two-ply and have three singles ready for my first ever three-ply. I'm hoping to get a gradient spin in, but I suspect I won't have enough time to finish it by the deadline.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4802772253/" title="Underworld by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4802772253_cddb8f648b_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Underworld" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4802491105/" title="Two-Thirds Done by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4802491105_076b76cfa4_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Two-Thirds Done" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/snobby-spinners/1183138/">3-ply Challenge</a>: The Snobby Spinners group on Ravelry is doing a three-ply challenge, and I'm spinning my first three ply (standard, not Navaho ply) for it. I have the singles ready and hope to ply tonight. This is part of Tour de Fleece too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/sundara-yarn-love/1157330">Sundara Summer Lace</a>: The Sundara Yarn Love Group on Ravelry is have a lace knit-and-crochet-along. I started a new lace shawl, one of the 10 shawls in 2010, but I'm working more on other shawl projects right now.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/yarn-snobs/1180803">Stashdown</a>: Trying to knit up more of my stash than I am adding to it, with support from the The Yarn Snobs group on Ravelry. I joined this effort in April. On a yardage basis, I was just barely was successful in the second quarter of the year, but only because of several destashes. This quarter, I'm not doing great so far - I've fallen in love with hand-dyed fiber for spinning, and I think I'm about to rip out about 500 yards in a shawl in progress to redo the color striping.<br /><br />And it's worth noting that <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2010/02/olympics-finish-line.html">my last post</a> was about my efforts for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/ravelympics-2010">Ravelmpics</a>/<a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2010/02/10/the_2010_knitting_olympics.html">Knitting Olympics</a>.<br /><br />Above all, what I've really done is join <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a>. And by doing so, I've found the online knitting presence I was looking for when I started this blog. I show my WIPs and FOs off there. I've made friends and found community - even some knitters I know in real life are on Rav too!<br /><br />The timing of joining Rav coincided fairly closely with starting grad school, which meant my knitting blog suffered doubly. And now that I am almost done with grad school (I'm in my last quarter, yo), I've been thinking about how I want to spend my time, and the answer is definitely less time in front of a screen. So I am considering ending my knitting blog, as many others have done, either accidentally or on purpose. If there is any feedback, please do leave it, otherwise <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/potentialofyarn">find me on Ravelry</a>. And my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/laura-treadway">free patterns are there</a> too.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-16817763437469881312010-02-28T20:17:00.000-08:002010-03-03T23:21:24.309-08:00Olympics Finish LineI had to abandon the Mara shawl when, after ripping out a week's worth of knitting (more on that in a future post), it became clear that I would not make the end-of-the Olympics deadline. Instead, I cast on the Lacy Baktus in some more of my handspun.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4396441702/" title="Lacy Baktus by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4396441702_8ef83b314d_o.jpg" alt="Lacy Baktus" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Lacy Baktus by Terhi Montonen<br />Yarn: my handspun from superwash BFL from Cloudlover in the Fangorn colorway<br />Needles: US 8 / 5.0 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/lacy-baktus">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />This is a pattern where you weigh your yarn, knit half of it with increases every four rows, and then decrease every four rows. Well, I'm still pretty new at spinning, and weighing apparently wasn't the best judge of whether or not I'd used up half of my yardage. So, with one day left in the Olympics, I used up my yarn and still had at least three repeats to knit (#2 below) ... and so I frogged it back to past the center point to start the decreases earlier (#3).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4396435908/" title="Baktus Take One by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4396435908_2cf2afefc4.jpg" alt="Baktus Take One" width="250" height="500" /></a><br /><br />I could have handled this with a bit more grace and a lot less stress if I wasn't knitting on a deadline. But I wanted the Ravelympics/Knitting Olympics medals, so here is the finished shawl/scarf (a little too big to fit in one frame):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4396441638/" title="Shawlette/Scarf by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4396441638_6ac135fd28_o.jpg" alt="Shawlette/Scarf" width="500" height="250" /></a><br /><br />It's a little shorter than I'd like, and I'm counting on the blocking (which certainly was not going to happen today too) to help stretch it out.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-21089503918985282312010-02-13T17:24:00.001-08:002010-02-13T17:40:48.988-08:00Winter OlympicsIn honor of the Winter Olympics, I am participating in the related <a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2010/02/10/the_2010_knitting_olympics.html">Knitting Olympics</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/ravelympics-2010">Ravelympics</a> knit-a-longs that began last night. I was originally thinking I'd do a series of small projects, and see what I could get done in 17 days, but the spirit of the Olympics is to challenge yourself, so I'm going big and going to attempt a full shawl. I may not finish, but I decided setting a big goal was success enough if need be.<br /><br />I'm knitting <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mara-v3.pdf">Mara</a>, a simple triangular garter stitch shawl with a ribbed and slightly ruffled edging. I'm planning on adding some shoulder shaping. Part of what makes this project medal-worthy is that I'm knitting it from my own handspun, Potentiality Handspun Falkland in a colorway I'm calling Blueberries and Chocolate. It's one pound and 1028 yards of fibery goodness.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4352557786/" title="Nine by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4352557786_8a7e2ac635_o.jpg" alt="Nine" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />I cast on last night. I planned to do this while watching the opening ceremonies, but as we don't have tv reception, I planned to watching the ceremonies via online streaming. I spent 40 minutes trying to find a feed that worked, and struck out multiple times and places. This was, let's say, extremely frustrating. In the end, I put a movie in the DVD player and cast on to a sweet and sappy coming of age story.<br /><br />I am loving watching the colors change as I knit. I rarely knit in garter stitch, so I am impressed by the thick squooshiness of the fabric I'm making. And I'm just starting to add the shoulder shaping, so it's coming along great so far!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/knittingolympics-1.jpg" border="0" /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4349069245_e831f919db_o.png" border="0" />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-23196098605141857382010-02-03T17:19:00.000-08:002010-02-03T17:46:06.598-08:002009 in ReviewIn 2009 I became a bad blogger. I can point to graduate school as the primary cause of this, but now that it's February, and I have 8 months of school left, I think I have to admit defeat. So, rather than try to bring anyone who may still be reading this (and thank you if you are!) up to date on each project, I'm just going to show you the year in review.<br /><br />Despite grad school, it was a productive year, although it looks like I concentrated on the accessories. More portable, and simple stitch patterns were definitely my friend this year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4287778505/" title="2009 Knits by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4287778505_02076ef020.jpg" alt="2009 Knits" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3160215967/">Mini Sweater Trio</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3202508324/">Dolores Park Cowl</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3201670401/">Cowl'd and Frosty Morning</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3202529648/">"Camel" Cowl</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3221682595/">Spiral Cowl</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3267728044/">Herringbone Cowl</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3289292867/">Lichen Cowl</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3294206050/">Two-One Cowl</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3202544506/">Turn A Square Try #3</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3226586597/">Turn A Square Try #4</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3290111396/">Maine Morning Mitts</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3410647046/">Lollipop Hats</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3511022231/">Cabled Sampler Baby Blanket</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3511833396/">Sampler Baby Blanket</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3489259025/">Verona Shawl</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3511087690/">Deciduous Lace Shawl</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3599361768/">Barn Raising Quilt</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3846297467/">Susan Shawl</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3843117565/">Mitered Hanging Towels</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3698417055/">I-Love-Stockinette Baby Bibs</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3843905926/">Baby Goth</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3880830894/">Cotton Stripes Hat Trio</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4060184736/">Lace Ribbon Scarf</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3965521960/">Thorpe!</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3982389879/">Camera Sock</a>, 26. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4033432816/">Crofter's Cowl #1</a>, 27. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4060149214/">Crofter's Cowl #2</a>, 28. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4121647428/">Pretty Thing Cowl</a>, 29. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4120891417/">Toasty Mitts!</a>, 30. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4154210716/">Purl's Cashmere Cowl</a>, 31. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4178394902/">Vancouver Fog Mitts</a>, 32. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4178394882/">Gathered Scarf</a>, 33. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4210016368/">Hello Kitty Hat</a>, 34. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4198290246/">Scrunchable Hat</a>, 35. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4212020066/">Earflap Hat</a>, 36. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4234995630/">Ribbed Hat</a><br /><br />I also had time for some spinning:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4287777491/" title="2009 Spinning by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4287777491_b328421954.jpg" alt="2009 Spinning" width="500" height="301" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3369654286/">Corriedale Sliver</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3381075081/">Three Skeins</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2669891265/">8 oz Eire Corriedale Pencil Roving</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3796626397/">Two Skeins of Eire</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3033614968/">4 oz Shetland Top</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3796666949/">My Winding Wheel</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3796626455/">Green Yarns</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2807358879/">4 oz BFL Top</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3797410050/">One Skein of Autumn Girl</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3796592361/">Hanspun</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3799248901/">Four Braids</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3964766741/">Falkland Fiber</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3976841286/">4 oz of strips</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4243506944/">And then there were nine</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4235069172/">Blueberries & Chocolate</a><br /><br />And I kept on accumulating yarn. The best:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/4288518670/" title="2009 Yarn by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4288518670_882ba495b3.jpg" alt="2009 Yarn" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3222537058/">Squoosh MCN in Brick</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3268739888/">Sundara Night Blossom</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3287555758/">CMF Wild Horses</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3305834774/">CMF Baby Camel/Merino</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3286740559/">Sweet Georgia Frozen</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3287560326/">Sweet Georgia Stillwater </a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3305004473/">Graphite</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3305013577/">Mysterious Night</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3322914075/">Antoinette</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3331378895/">Aurora Borealis</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3368765159/">Fjord</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3390987914/">A Step in Time and Roasted Java</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3452170249/">Black Cherry ASM</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3998657725/">MadTosh Van Dyke Brown and Plucky Augustus</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3556397904/">Deadly Nightshade</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3644028405/">Pigeonroof Charcoals</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3613439724/">Sundara Poppy</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3965485292/">Charcoal over Blue Lagoon</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3644748610/">Deep Spaces</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3751128958/">Seasons Collection</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3723202120/">Black over Violet</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3750308629/">End of the Day FSM</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3965485310/">Brambleberry</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3965488106/">RPoGP</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4032729723/">Cashmere</a>, 26. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4096015195/">Fiberphile Batwings</a>, 27. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4121713528/">Arabian Nights</a>, 28. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4153483143/">Huckleberries FSM</a>, 29. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4159933030/">Delphiniums</a>, 30. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4159943056/">Rocky Shore</a>, 31. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4159192959/">Copper Rose</a>, 32. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4159950012/">Plum Pudding</a>, 33. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4197499317/">Smoke</a>, 34. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4198270532/">Chocolate Chambord</a>, 35. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4197518015/">Taj Mahal FSM</a>, 36. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/4207178612/">Ember over Flame</a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-10661739537618783692009-07-21T15:27:00.000-07:002009-07-21T15:42:50.887-07:00Verona ShawlFor Project Spectrum Cardinal Directions North, and because a lot of stockinette stitch was very appealing to my grad-school-full brain, I knit up a Verona Shawl.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3489258885/" title="Texture by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3489258885_0449d0e0bc_m.jpg" alt="Texture" width="160" height="240" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3489259025/" title="Shoulder by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3489259025_c25ab33898_m.jpg" alt="Shoulder" width="160" height="240" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3489258979/" title="Curve by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3489258979_b6b04a2d83_m.jpg" alt="Curve" width="160" height="240" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Verona Shawl by Morehouse Merino Originals<br />Yarn: Morehouse Merino Lace in Hemlock colorway<br />Needles: US 9 / 5.5 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/verona-shawl">On Ravelry</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3490074104/" title="Verona Shawl by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3490074104_b63759465b_o.jpg" alt="Verona Shawl" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />It really was just what I needed. I could knit in class, while reading, when I was writing papers and needed and "thinking break." I've found stockinette is perfect for times like these.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3489258911/" title="Ripple by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3489258911_b0a122cb7d_o.jpg" alt="Ripple" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />This pattern is just a big stockinette rectangle. I had the yarn in my stash, more than is required (I used five balls, or 1100 yards) so I cast on 100 stitches. If I were to do it again, I might cast on even more - the rolling nature of stockinette means that it's not as wide as I'd like.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3368884583/" title="Morehouse Merino Lace yarn by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3368884583_6a36e37533_o.jpg" alt="Morehouse Merino Lace yarn" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />Given my desire to have it wider and the fact that I still have one ball of yarn left, I'm actually considering turning it into a L-shaped shawl. I'd do this by shortening what I have now, picking up stitches along one edge, and adding another rectangle at a right angle. This would be some more good grad school knitting. But I've got a few things on the needles to finish up first.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-14135284859199137302009-07-21T11:44:00.000-07:002009-07-21T11:56:06.066-07:00Candy Baby HatsI picked up some multi-colored, mostly cotton yarn to make a matching set of hats for a co-worker expecting twins.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3390217713/" title="Lollipop Hat by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3390217713_4eb3cc3b8c_o.jpg" alt="Lollipop Hat" width="375" height="500" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: One Skein Candy Baby Hat by Artful Yarns (on ball band of yarn)<br />Yarn: Artful Yarns Candy in the Lollipop colorway (9366)<br />Needles: US 6 / 4.0 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/one-skein-candy-baby-hat">On Ravelry</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3410647046/" title="Lollipop Hats by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3410647046_ffcfb165dc_o.jpg" alt="Lollipop Hats" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />Interestingly, the pattern is to knit it flat and then seam up the hat when done. I have to admit I didn't realize this - I mean, who would knit a stockinette hat flat? - and I thought it was just the little cord at the top that was knit flat. In any case, I knit it in the round, and finished with an i-cord rather than the nine-stitches-wide top flap per the pattern.<br /><br />My co-worker was very happy with them, and now has three-month-old twins, a girl and a boy, so I'd say it was a success all around.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-21710717196812689252009-07-19T16:42:00.000-07:002009-07-19T16:55:07.710-07:00FO: Road Not TakenI showed you this scarf first <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/08/two-new-cos.html">almost a year ago</a> when I cast it on for easy travel knitting. I finished it at the end of last September (right as grad school started), but it took me, um, 9 months to get around to taking pictures. So, finally, here is:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3612630143/" title="Road Not Taken by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3612630143_2c6a550b8b_o.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Road Not Taken" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Road Not Taken Scarf by Lisa Lloyd<br />Yarn: Sundara sock yarn in Burnt Cranberry<br />Needles: US size 6<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/road-not-taken">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />This was an easy, pleasant knit. I found that I loved having a little bit of color to wrap around my face and a little bit of warmth around my neck last fall and winter. I especially loved to wear it with brown and white.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3613447546/" title="Scarf by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3613447546_962bc01507_o.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Scarf" /></a><br /><br />My only complaint is that the scarf curls a little, given the stockinette base and the fact that the lace pattern is three joined columns that easily fold at the joins. A very pretty pattern, though, and the hand-dyed yarn is divine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2862268188/" title="Winding Road by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2862268188_8bd8db1945_o.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Winding Road" /></a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-28326563268152508332009-06-19T01:26:00.000-07:002009-06-19T01:36:16.077-07:00FO: Falling Leaves ShawlI finished this shawl many moons ago (July 2008, to be exact), although it took me a long time to block it. It was a holiday gift for my mother and so I waited until after December to post the FO, and then never did. So here it is:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3139751963/" title="Pinned by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3139751963_aa8875a22a_o.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Pinned" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Falling Leaves Shawl by Katy Wight<br />Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Oceanic<br />Needles: US size 7 / 4.5 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/falling-leaves-shawl">on Ravelry</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3139751901/" title="Full Shawl by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3139751901_b86c2d511f_m.jpg" width="144" height="240" alt="Full Shawl" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3139751929/" title="Draped by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3139751929_37f2e563eb_m.jpg" width="164" height="240" alt="Draped" /></a><br /><br />This shawl is a stole, but all the decreases are k2tog, so the resulting fabric leans to one side, making a parallelogram shape. I thought it made an exceptionally photogenic project, especially with the shawl pin by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=27758">Ruby Vegas</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3140582034/" title="Falling Leaves Shawl by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/3140582034_9fa8ba57bc_o.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Falling Leaves Shawl" /></a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-33034527892833073512009-06-07T13:47:00.000-07:002009-06-07T14:17:30.195-07:00A Slew of Sock HopWell, so much for getting caught up with my blogging in two weeks!<br /><br />Back when <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/09/rip-pacific-waves-shawl.html">I ripped my first try at the Pacific Waves Shawl</a>, I found myself with lots of unused Crown Mountain Farms <a href="http://www.crownmountainfarms.com/html/sockhop.html">Sock Hop</a> yarn. Since I had bought several of the skeins as remnants, and all the one I used were now in tiny little balls ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2977903140/" title="After by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2977903140_e6a97cf003_o.jpg" alt="After" width="500" height="400" /></a><br /><br />... I decided I would look for stash-busting patterns to use up the yarn. My first project was the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/turn-a-square">Turn-a-Square Hat</a> by Jared Flood. By holding two strands of Sock Hop together, I was able to achieve heavy worsted weight, and adjusted for gauge accordingly. I ended up knitting this hat three times with different colorways before I finally called it good. The first attempt may have been the most photogenic while knitting ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3093151381/" title="You Baby & San Francisco by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/3093151381_40c3a1c3fc_o.jpg" alt="You Baby & San Francisco" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />but I didn't like how I looked with white yarn right by my face. I tried a three-color combination, and finally settled on one colorway (San Francisco) where I let the striping in the handspun show off the square shape of the hat. It's much more subtle. My three attempts are the top row of this mosaic of Sock Hop projects:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3524993360/" title="Sock Hop Yarn Mosaic by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3524993360_09c6712330.jpg" alt="Sock Hop Yarn Mosaic" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />I then knit a set of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/maine-morning-mitts">Maine Morning Mitts</a> in the same Sock Hop colorway (though a different lot) to match (pictures #6 and #8). I love fingerless mitts, and expect this set will be the first of many. I wanted a cowl that would match the mitts, and couldn't find one on Ravelry that was just right, so I created my own easy-peasy pattern - the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/two-one-cowl">Two-One Cowl</a>, pattern available for free download <a href="http://www.lauratreadway.com/knitting/two-one-cowl.pdf">right here</a> (as well as on the sidebar). Pictures are the second row of the mosaic.<br /><br />I also knit a new <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/handspun-glasses-case">little sunglasses case</a> with leftovers - picture #9. Let me tell you, it's a joy to pull it out and use my handknitting on a regular basis! And last, but not least, I started a set of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/tee-tiny-raglan">mini sweaters</a> (picture #7) which will decorate my holiday tree this winter, and are a great way to use up tiny bits of yarn.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-67954579247526425102009-05-12T00:22:00.001-07:002009-05-12T00:37:50.682-07:00Crazy for CowlsI apologize for it being so long since my last post. Grad school means the blogging is just not happening much. I am keeping <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/potentialofyarn">my Ravelry</a> up-to-date, though. I'm going to try to get caught up with posting FOs over the next week or two - I confess that I feel the pressure of being out of date!<br /><br />Early in 2009, I knit a bunch of cowls in quick succession. Mostly as gifts, but I kept one, maybe two. I really enjoyed knitting cowls and foresee many of these in my future when the cold months roll around again.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3524185551/" title="Cowl Mosaic by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3524185551_fe2e7e2bca.jpg" alt="Cowl Mosaic" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/lichen-cowl">Lichen Cowl</a> by Lauren Weinhold in Crown Mountain Farms Sock Hop in the San Francisco colorway<br />2. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/spiral-cowl">Spiral Cowl</a> by Keri McKiernan in Madelinetosh Pastoral in Nocturne (my favorite - the combination of the yarn and pattern is wonderful to wear)<br />3. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/herringbone-cowl">Herringbone Cowl</a> by Lauren Osborne in Sundara Yarn Aran Silky Merino in Charcoal over Blue Lagoon<br />4. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/cowld-and-frosty-morning">Cowl'd and Frosty Morning</a> by Kelly Herdrich in Malabrigo Yarn Chunky in Paris Night colorway<br />5. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/baby-camel-cowl">Baby Camel Cowl</a> by Sonya Philip in Malabrigo Yarn Chunky in Tuareg colorway<br />6. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/dolores-park-cowl">Dolores Park Cowl</a> by Parikha Mehta in Malabrigo Yarn Chunky in BurgundyLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-73480156407961884262009-01-17T11:55:00.000-08:002009-01-17T12:02:48.394-08:00Lace Inspiration version 2Do you remember <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2007/06/lace-shawls-inspiration.html">this</a>? (My post from June 2007 about how much I wanted to knit lace, and the shawls knit by others that were inspiring me to take the plunge.)<br /><br />Welcome to January 2009:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3180368435/" title="Lace Inspiration v. 2 by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3180368435_5480df8444.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Lace Inspiration v. 2" /></a><br /><br />1.<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2419838865/">Lace & Rhodedendron</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2319250819/">Fade Away</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2850910469/">Tuscany Shawl Detail</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2839224004/">Lace Leaf</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2832005118/">Shetland Triangle Detail</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3140582034/">Falling Leaves Shawl</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2862268188/">Winding Road</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3154253361/">Folded</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2957761536/">Diamonds</a><br /><br />These are the shawls <span style="font-style: italic;">I've</span> knit since June 2007. (Okay, Juno Regina is still a WIP). Next month will mark three years since I started knitting, and I'm pretty pleased to see myself accomplishing what I set out to learn to do and to create.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-8209613362008791042009-01-01T12:30:00.000-08:002009-01-02T22:36:14.315-08:002008 in Review<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3156519639/" title="Knitting Projects 2008 by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3156519639_69865f0548.jpg" alt="Knitting Projects 2008" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />1.<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2202123333/">Strawberry Hat, adult size</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2420652896/">Finished Kimono Shawl</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2284145449/">In the Breeze</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2850892681/">Tuscany Back</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2838391339/">Lace Leaf Back</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2776484359/">Sampler Baby Blanket</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2831944678/">Shetland Tied</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3139751929/">Draped</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2692073694/">Hat from Above</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2692073756/">Scrunchable Scarf</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2692244680/">A Happy Pair</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2838372731/">Pro Bono Handspun Hat</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2692244646/">Sidekick Again</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2861441099/">Pacific Waves</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2862268188/">Winding Road</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2977903122/">Shower Gift</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2977045963/">Juno Regina - one end down</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3155094024/">Finis!</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3131115873/">Koolhaas Again</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3121398639/">Alpaca Silk Cowl</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3093987254/">Stockinette Cowl</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3131944754/">Turn a Square Again</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3131955772/">Green & Grey Turn a Square</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3131141525/">Ribbing</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3134604558/">Scarf & Hat Set</a><br /><br />It seems that the theme of my knitting year was lace and then some hats too. Looking back on <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2007/12/2007-knits.html">my knitting goals for 2008</a>, I'm happy to say that I have indeed knit lace triangles, designed and shared/published my first pattern, and did knit quite a bit from my stash.<br /><br />My other big first of 2008 was learning to spin. Sadly, I haven't really maintained it since taking the classes. I borrowed a wheel from my knitting mentor, but I'm having trouble getting it to work, and with my second quarter of grad school just a few days away, it'll be three months before I have time to give it a try again.<br /><br />As for my plans to knit from stash, I have also stashed quite a bit this year (but I am knitting from it, see?):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3156515585/" title="Yarn Review for 2008 by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3156515585_cdb9bc3e7e.jpg" alt="Yarn Review for 2008" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2205205650/">Burnt Cranberry</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458157175/">Three Skeins</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2469421403/">Delicious</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2404539624/">10 Skeins</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458981414/">Crown Mountain Sock Hop Handspun Yarn</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2276563750/">Indigo-Dyed Super Sock Yarn</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2421850090/">Stacked</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458988676/">Silky Wool</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2626818417/">Stonechat</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2627640736/">Indiecita</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2627636098/">Silk Lace</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2830938599/">Midnight Meadows</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3106534836/">Three Skeins</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3132004662/">Fingering Silky Merino</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2907250971/">Squoosh Dewberry</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3000420747/">Nocturne</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3057528987/">Silk Lace</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3032771575/">MadTosh Sock</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3132015410/">Lichen</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3154179633/">Norway Spruce</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3155017974/">Faubourg</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3106531476/">Gothic Rose</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3106533274/">Siren Two Sock Yarn</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3131162929/">Malabrigo</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/3131162979/">Paris Night</a><br /><br />On the yarn front, I've continued in the <a href="http://www.sundarayarn.com/store/home.php?cat=4071">Sundara Seasons Club</a> and have added the <a href="http://www.madelinetosh.com/magnolia-soc.html">Madelinetosh Magnolia Society Club</a>. I really enjoy the hand-dyed yarns and the surprise of packages in the mail. I also bought a bunch of handspun to knit with, and am finally get some projects finished with it. I stashed a bunch of Malabrigo Silky when the factory had a fire this summer, which I have yet to knit with.<br /><br />Knitting goals for 2009:<br /><ul><li>Knit a sweater (baby sweaters would count, but I have one in mind for me)</li><li>Get the wheel working and do some spinning</li><li>Stranded knitting (perhaps from some of that indie-dyed sock yarn)<br /></li><li>Share/publish another pattern or two</li><li>Mainly, find time to knit while tackling four quarters of graduate school</li></ul>I'm also looking forward to a class with Elsebeth Lavold at <a href="http://www.madronafiberarts.com/">Madrona Fiber Arts</a> in February and Nancy Bush at the <a href="http://www.nordicmuseum.org/index.php?t=events&c=full&e=416">Nordic Knitting Festival</a> in March. <br /><br />What are your knitting plans/dreams for 2009?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-8044988017747873872008-12-31T16:51:00.000-08:002009-05-11T23:28:33.736-07:00Great Feather & Fan Shawl Project of 2008Seeing as today is the last day of 2008, I decided I really needed to get this shawl photographed and posted to the blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3155094024/" title="Finis! by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3155094024_751f7d3e6f_o.jpg" alt="Finis!" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Pacific Waves Shawl by Danielle Miner<br />Yarn: Sundara Aran Silky Merino in Charcoal over Blue Lagoon<br />Needles: US size 10 / 6 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/pacific-waves-shawl-2">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />I originally started this shawl in Crown Mountain Sock Hop, but I didn't like how it knit up. Re-done in Sundara Aran Silky Merino in Charcoal over Blue Lagoon gave me pretty much exactly the shawl I wanted. The yarn is gorgeous, soft, and warm. And the color, totally delicious.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3154253361/" title="Folded by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/3154253361_92eccb1c37_o.jpg" alt="Folded" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />I was so delighted when I finished it that I started wearing it every where even though I hadn't blocked it. I think I've decided I like it as it is. I wouldn't mind if the scalloped edges would lay a little flatter, but I think blocking would stretch it out too much and make it much too large for me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3032771829/" title="Ripples by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3032771829_f8fbaa5d67_m.jpg" alt="Ripples" height="240" width="160" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3033615306/" title="Waves by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3033615306_cea3c56835_m.jpg" alt="Waves" height="240" width="160" /></a><br /><br />The other thing I really love about this pattern in the L-shape. There is a nice point that hangs down the back, but generous arms that lay across the front too. No slipping or bunching. I'm going to work on turning some of my favorite patterns into L-shaped shawls, I think.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3032771769/" title="Turbulence by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/3032771769_dbbbbd9b6a_m.jpg" alt="Turbulence" height="240" width="160" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3033615234/" title="Point by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3033615234_e77ff69885_m.jpg" alt="Point" height="240" width="160" /></a><br /><br />A big winner in my book.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-48966554681327062362008-12-26T20:36:00.000-08:002008-12-26T20:44:56.686-08:00Knitting CalendarAnd now for something completely different. I've turned some of my knitting photography into a calendar that is available on <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/lauratreadway.341534507">my CafePress store</a>. A few of my favorite shots:<br /><br /><img src="http://images7.cafepress.com/product/341534507v28_350x350_January.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://images7.cafepress.com/product/341534507v28_350x350_March.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://images7.cafepress.com/product/341534507v28_350x350_April.jpg" /><br /><br />I apologize that it is so close to the new year - typically I make my calendars by the beginning of November - but the demands of grad school meant that I couldn't get to it until my break started. I plan to make greeting cards with the same images, but it may be spring break before I can really get to them.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-25035306986335117062008-12-26T20:04:00.000-08:002009-06-07T14:18:06.042-07:00Xmas KnittingA series of snowstorms has swept through Seattle during the last two weeks. Since the city isn't well equipped in the ways of plows, and I have a lot of anxiety about driving in the snow (due to a near miss two years ago), I haven't been able to mail Xmas knitting packages yet. However, I have been able to finish a slew of small projects. I'm taking a risk that my family might see this before they get their mail, but I don't think they really read my blog. So, hats for three generations: my father, brother, and nephew.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3131147843/" title="Christmas Hats by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3131147843_5346dabfb2_o.jpg" alt="Christmas Hats" width="500" height="330" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Koolhaas by Jared Flood (pictured right)<br />Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Peat Mix<br />Needles: US size 6 & 8<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/koolhaas">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />I love how this hat looks, but found the knitting to be a little fiddly, with all of the cable crosses. I was not able to master knitting without a cable needle, and hope to if I knit this again.<br /><br />Pattern: Turn A Square by Jared Flood (pictured center)<br />Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Peat Mix and Charcoal Mix colorways, held doubled<br />Needles: US size 10 / 6.0 mm (9 / 5.5 mm for ribbing)<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/turn-a-square-2">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />I really like this pattern, as you'll see. I like knitting doubled; it goes very quickly and makes a warmer hat. The two colors are both dark and that makes the striping very subtle.<br /><br />Pattern: Pro Bono by Angelina Fagan (pictured left)<br />Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Peat Mix and Charcoal Mix colorways, held doubled<br />Needles: US size 9 / 5.5 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/pro-bono-2">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />Another Pro Bono, a simple and quick ribbed hat that can expand with a growing head. I like this pattern but think it's just too long. I'm hoping the hat can be warn with the brim turned up because I really don't feel like ripping out and shortening this hat before I can actually put it in the mail.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3121398653/" title="Darkside Cowl by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3121398653_a213156772_o.jpg" alt="Darkside Cowl" width="500" height="350" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Darkside Cowl by Sarah Fama<br />Yarn: Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk in Navy<br />Needles: US size 7 / 4.5 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/darkside-cowl">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />I knit a quick cowl for my SIL. This is a nice ribbed pattern which gives the cowl some structure. The yarn is soft, however, just like the Ultra Alpaca, I found it to be sheddy. Is all alpaca yarn like this? Because I'm not too fond of the shedding.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/3134604558/" title="Scarf & Hat Set by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3134604558_593c51b814_o.jpg" alt="Scarf & Hat Set" width="500" height="327" /></a><br /><br />Pattern: Kim's Hats by Kim Hamlin<br />Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa 127 Print in 33 - Dark Grey<br />Needles: US 6 & 7<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/kims-hats">on Ravelry</a><br /><br />I knit the hat to go with the garter-stitch scarf my partner knit for our friend Chris. The yarn struck me as a bit scratchy and I had a little trouble getting into the project (I wanted to make it warmer but did not have enough yarn), but once I finally got it going, I really like the project. It was really fun to have the splashes of color show up in seemingly random fashion as I knit - and no pooling! This took a little bit over one skein of yarn.<br /><br />I've been knitting somethings for myself, too, but I'll wait to finish before posting more.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-20021263750893553622008-12-26T19:57:00.000-08:002008-12-26T20:03:35.956-08:00A Baby Shower SetI'm hoping to get caught up on my knitblogging during my winter break from school and work, although a couple FOs still need photoshoots. In any case, a little set for a baby shower:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2977903122/" title="Shower Gift by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2977903122_72c6b058ac_o.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Shower Gift" /></a><br /><br />Hat Pattern: Baby Watchcap by Nikol Lohr<br />Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Mediumweight in Lagoon<br />Needles: US size 4 / 3.5 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/baby-watchcap">on Ravelry</a><br /><br />I knit with smaller yarn and needles than the pattern called for. I swatched in the 3x3 rib and found gauge based on an average of the swatch relaxed and stretched fully out. I cast on 90 stitches and added a few extra plain knit/purl rows during the early decrease rows to compensate for the thinner yarn.<br /><br />Mitten Pattern: Baby Mittens by Malin Nilsson<br />Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Mediumweight in Lagoon<br />Needles: US size 2.5 / 3.0 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/baby-mittens">on Ravelry</a><br /><br />My gauge was different from the pattern, so I CO 26 stitches for the ribbing and increased to 33 stitches for the hand.<br /><br />Both were quick to knit up and so very cute when done. The STR is a good yarn choice. I like the Baby Watchcap pattern, because the ribbing can expand with a growing baby head, making the hat longer wearing than many baby knits, and the Baby Mittens are very cute.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-85019648291821402482008-11-10T00:07:00.000-08:002008-11-10T00:14:24.579-08:00Project Spectrum - WaterOf all the elements, I connect most with Earth - but when it comes to Project Spectrum, Water blows the others away. First, clearly I like taking pictures of water:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2835692286/" title="PS Elements - Water #1 by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2835692286_5d2d03946c.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="PS Elements - Water #1" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/375102039/">Wahkeena Falls</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/375101815/">Bridal Veil River</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/263644791/">Crescent Beach</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/263644669/">Cannon Beach</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/263477224/">Sea Stacks</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/263477141/">Haystack Rock</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/439494388/">Rain</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/262058751/">River Reflection</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/262058706/">River & Rocks</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/209858607/">Tidepools</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/97865054/">Imbolc Sunset</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/124915033/">Sunset over Puget Sound</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/124322794/">Hanakapi'ai Beach</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/107413569/">Sunset</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/99487210/">Sol Duc River</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/99487205/">Sea Stacks</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/99485346/">Sea Stacks</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/99485345/">Sea Stars</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/595656593/">Beach</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/99483564/">Deception Pass</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/99483195/">Deception Pass Eastward</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90557634/">Kure Beach, NC</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90528498/">Mt. Rainier Reflection</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90455561/">Rainbow Falls</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90452380/">Lake Crescent</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2834855293/" title="PS Elements - Water #2 by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2834855293_e52efae3e3.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="PS Elements - Water #2" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2410734689/">Great Egret</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2411559802/">Clear Water</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2076548562/">520 Bridge Reflection</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1493439995/">From the Depths</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1494293104/">Swimming Upstream</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1229022386/">Straits of Juan de Fuca</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1229021216/">Straits of Juan de Fuca Panorama</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1228163289/">Tidal Flats</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1228160045/">Sea Scape</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1219760483/">Northwest Sunset</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1219759363/">Rising Tide</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1219758697/">Sun on Water</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1211479304/">Sea Stack at Sunset</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1211475090/">Sea Stack near Neah Bay</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1200405093/">Brilliant Sunset</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1201243348/">Washington State Ferry</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/902956844/">Canoe at Sunset</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/389951004/">Reflection</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/389960459/">Sunrise</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/389960449/">Sunrise</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/377600696/">Reflection</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/375102398/">After Sunset</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/375102281/">Multnomah Falls</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/375102137/">Horsetail Falls</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/375101607/">Columbia River Gorge</a><br /><br />And just as clearly, especially when it comes to knitting, I love the colors blue and purple:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2965802951/" title="PS Elements - Water #3 by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2965802951_28c83be8c5.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="PS Elements - Water #3" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458157273/">Charcoal over Blue Lagoon</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458157175/">Three Skeins</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458988676/">Silky Wool</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2319260689/">Yarn and Leaves</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2319260601/">Needles and Leaves</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2276564550/">Tactile Fiber Arts Handspun</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2276563750/">Indigo-Dyed Super Sock Yarn</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2234864821/">Falling Leaves Lace</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2134872154/">Blueberry Hat</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1662968585/">Chevron Scarf Detail</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1662897679/">Chevron Scarf Folded</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1512023437/">Three Strands</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1512044157/">Blue Yarn Cake</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1512043879/">Purple Yarn Cake</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1326899941/">Knitted Utility Bags</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1326730819/">Oceanic Detail #2</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/698747166/">Lagoon</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/698746598/">Nodding Violet</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/567597414/">Side View 2</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/533433567/">Swatching for Aran-Style Bag</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/420838670/">Noro Kochoran, color #1</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/627190559/">Lavendar Bib</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/628056576/">Blue Varigated Bib</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/502942725/">Donegal Tweed</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/364141414/">Leaf Vine Baby Blanket</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2965803039/" title="PS Elements - Water #4 by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2965803039_7b47b492e0.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="PS Elements - Water #4" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2953338110/">Furrows</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2907250971/">Squoosh Dewberry</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2956917473/">Juno Regina</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2889989455/">Juno Regina</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2691261137/">2x2 Ribbing</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2831944678/">Shetland Tied</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2832005118/">Shetland Triangle Detail</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2557340062/">Yarn Cake</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2421035513/">Pale Sky Over Sugared Violet</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2692244646/">Sidekick Again</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2838391339/">Lace Leaf Back</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2838391503/">Center Seam</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2839224036/">Lace Leaf</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2421863056/">Knit Picks Shadow, Doubled</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2626822843/">Malabrigo Delight</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2861440537/">Diving Deeper</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458981460/">Feather and Fan Lace</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2458981196/">River</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2399556487/">River</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2404539624/">10 Skeins</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2320087504/">Twisted</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2320087304/">Curves</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2421759682/">Sock Hop - In the Skies</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2420945495/">Sock Hop - San Francisco</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2421759450/">Sock Hop - A Hard Day's Night</a><br /><br />Water was the months of August and September, so I am quite behind in posting my pictures. But better late than never, say I.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-63395274477791305312008-10-23T01:08:00.000-07:002008-10-23T01:28:02.794-07:00Project Spectrum AirI realized that I've been delinquent about posting the second half of Project Spectrum Elements here on The Potential of Yarn. We've already seen <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/04/project-spectrum-fire.html">Fire</a> and <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/06/project-spectrum-earth.html">Earth</a>. June and July were dedicated to the element of Air.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2813022618/" title="PS Elements - Air by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2813022618_aacf634b43.jpg" alt="PS Elements - Air" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1803238738/">White Asters</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1219757151/">Seagull Riding the Thermals</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1201243848/">Rainbow at Sunset</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/1201243140/">Clouds</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/595870330/">Salal Blossoms with Bee</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/494455819/">Dogwood</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/262059056/">Storm Clouds and Sun Breaks</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/507240264/">Chestnut Flower</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/262059068/">Storm Clouds</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/471001731/">White Cherry Tree</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/219330802/">Sunset Cloud</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/219330150/">View of the Olympic Penninsula</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/470981980/">White Cherry Blossoms</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/209858402/">Waxing Crescent Moon</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/124546763/">Tree & Sky</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/439494219/">White Clematis</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/123116791/">Sun Rays</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/88844472/">Sun & Sky</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/124409619/">White Dahlia</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/124390107/">Washington State Ferry</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/124324725/">Pali Ke Kua Beach Sunset</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90559356/">White Dahlia</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90557632/">Seagull</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90556579/">White Rose</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/90452377/">Deception Pass</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2813022744/" title="PS Elements - Air (Knitting) by chavala, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2813022744_03cb150f30.jpg" alt="PS Elements - Air (Knitting)" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2776484359/">Sampler Baby Blanket</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/513076642/">20 Finished Squares</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2627636098/">Silk Lace</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2670710378/">Romney</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2609253917/">My First Handspun</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2609249369/">Two Singles</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2627535442/">More of My Handspun!</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2610084898/">My Handspun!</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2557340062/">Yarn Cake</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2421035513/">Pale Sky Over Sugared Violet</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2284938390/">Winter Sky</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2420945369/">Sock Hop - You Babe</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2320063226/">Ripples</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2320063156/">Ripples 2</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2319250819/">Fade Away</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2094175670/">Scarf Folded</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2094175560/">Stitch Detail</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/804188773/">Gift Yarn</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/420843450/">Celtic Plait Scarf</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/420843487/">Celtic Plait Scarf</a>, 21. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/444640199/">Schewe Baby Alpaca yarn</a>, 22. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/2556515441/">Embossed Twining Leaves Blanket Square</a>, 23. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/521196401/">Chain Links Cables</a>, 24. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/521166690/">Bjars Hitches Cables</a>, 25. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/15528709@N00/521166664/">St. Brigid Swatch</a><br /><br />One of the cool things that happened during PS Air was that I learned to spin, as I've already described <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/06/learning-to-spin.html">in detail</a> <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/07/beginning-spinner.html">here</a>. (Sadly, not much spinning since then, although I have stashed some lovely hand-dyed fibers). I'm happy to report that I did finish the <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/08/fo-sampler-baby-blanket.html">Sampler Baby Blanket</a> during PSE Air. I do still have a stack of 12 blanket squares left over, so there will eventually be a second baby blanket.<br /><br />And, in personal news, I started grad school a few weeks ago. I am now find my knitting time cut back rather severely, so this blog will probably be fairly quiet until June 2010. I'll still post as time allows.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-72117508219678208622008-09-26T16:09:00.001-07:002008-09-26T16:32:23.432-07:00CO: Juno ReginaThe <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sundara-yarn-love">Sundara Love Group</a> on Ravelry (where I spend far too much time) is hosting a Lace-along, also being called a Knit-and-crochet-along, or KACAL (pronounced cackle). I decided to take advantage of the community support to give knitting with Silk Lace a try.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2889989411_c96297bfc3.jpg" /><br /><br />Pattern: Juno Regina by Miriam Felton<br />Yarn: Sundara Silk Lace in Black over Fuchsia<br />Needles: Addi Lace Turbos in US size 3 / 3.25 mm<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/juno-regina-stole">On Ravelry</a><br /><br />I swatched both <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2866707892/">US size 4</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/2865877717">US size 3</a> needles. I thought the 3s were just a bit tighter and neater while still allowing for a light, lacy fabric. I've found the silk lace a challenge to knit with - so tiny, so little give - but am getting the hang of it and love to stroke the fabric I've created so far.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2889989427_62f5a1b249.jpg" /><br /><br />I've already made a couple of mods. First, I'm knitting a garter stitch border rather than a seed stitch one. The seed stitch was way too fiddly with silk lace! Second, since I want a wider stole (as opposed to a scarf), I've knit six repeats of Chart 2 rather than four. This is giving me an extra four lace diamonds in width. I'm now at the point where the diamond pattern starts moving inward and columns of yarnovers start appearing from the outside in.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2889989455_d5910d68f8.jpg" /><br /><br />This is my first Miriam Felton design. I have several of her shawls in my queue and am very excited to finally be knitting one!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-86087943654297409972008-09-17T16:38:00.000-07:002008-09-17T17:23:15.154-07:00RIP Pacific Waves ShawlI hate to do it, but I'm going to frog it.<br /><br />I was so excited about this project. I stashed each skein of yarn like it was a jewel. Casting the shawl on was a reward. I was so looking forward to wearing it. I knit on it mostly monogamously for over a month, 69 freakin' rows, 32,705 stitches in fact. That's a lot of knitting, and a lot of time, and time is precious to me.<br /><br />But I haven't liked it from the very beginning. (Why, oh why, did I not pay more attention to that?) <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/08/two-new-cos.html">One week after casting it on</a>, I was questioning how it was working out. I frogged 19 rows and tried to improve upon it, but still <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/08/pacific-waves-shawl-try-2.html">wasn't really happy with it</a>. The thing is, everyone else loves it. I've gotten compliments in person, on my blog, on Ravelry. I put it aside for a week and then looked at some of my pictures of it, and liked the pictures enough that I kept going, again.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2861441099_a09c12c3c3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2861440585_c9ab0a7165.jpg" /><br /><br />I was so in love with the idea of this project, with both the yarn and the pattern, that I couldn't admit for the longest time that the shawl itself doesn't work for me. The color changes of the handspun yarn, which would be so lovely and gradual in a scarf or in socks, are creating vee-shaped stripes of color as I knit, which I don't like (although they are fun to photograph in detail). I also just don’t think the colors are working together, and I thought I would get a mostly blue shawl, but it's mostly brown. Maybe these pictures will help give a better sense of the full shawl:<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2866704634_b959cecc8c.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2865876059_1ab15e9de9.jpg" /><br /><br />I thought about giving it away, or selling it. But I spent too much on the yarn, and I love it too much, to give it away. And I'd have to charge a lot for the shawl to recoup my costs. I still love the yarn, I just think it deserves different patterns - possibly the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/turn-a-square">Turn a Square Hat</a>, some <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/miniature-sweater-ornament">Mini Sweaters</a> for the tree this holiday season, a nice, basic <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gloria-cowl">cowl</a>, and a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-surprise-jacket">Baby Surprise Jacket</a> or two (all Ravelry links). I still love the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pacific-waves-shawl">Pacific Waves Shawl</a> pattern, and I want to try it again with different yarn. Perhaps my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/potentialofyarn/stash/aran-silky-merino">Sundara Aran Silky Merino</a> in Charcoal over Blue Lagoon - I think the slightly variegated colorway will produce a nice wavy effect but still create a shawl that is basically one color. In fact, I've already swatched it.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2865877685_226d758647.jpg" /><br /><br />What do you think of this swatch? Do you like it better with or without the purl ridge every fourth row?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-88442154579456685472008-09-12T13:06:00.000-07:002008-09-12T13:35:11.210-07:00FO: Tuscany ShawlHere's the last of the three shawls I knit earlier this year that just recently had their photo shoot.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2850910469_08dc7fd080.jpg" /><br /><br />Pattern: Tuscany Shawl by Amy R. Singer<br />Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss in Burgundy<br />Needles: Addi Lace Turbos in US Size 5 / 3.75 mm<br />Dates: March 19 - April 12, 2008<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/tuscany">On Ravelry</a><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2851743796_e21cd7e333.jpg" /><br /><br />This was another knit that I really enjoyed. (What can I say? I love knitting lace.) I used the same yarn as my <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/search/label/kimono%20shawl">Kimono Shawl</a> (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/kimono-shawl">on Ravelry</a>), as I had plenty left over. I really like the Knitpicks Gloss for lace - it's a fingering weight (although they now have a lace version) made of merino/silk, which is soft, warm, and lovely to knit with. It makes a shawl that is substantial without being heavy or too warm.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2850892681_3d62750247_m.jpg" /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2850892661_72424ddfdf_m.jpg" /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2851726066_65a88cb3e7_m.jpg" /><br /><br />The pattern starts at the point of the shawl and works upward. I really like the shape of the shawl - a yarnover increase at each edge on every row makes a narrower traingle than four increases every other row (such as the <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/09/fo-icy-shetland-triangle.html">Shetland Triangle</a> and <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/09/fo-lace-leaf-shawl.html">Lace Leaf Shawl</a> that I just posted) and longer arms or ties on the shawl, as you can knid of see in the pictures just above. I think this shape is better suited for wearing. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2851731270_a92e572d33.jpg" /><br /><br />It shape of the triangle - a broad canvas, rather than one split by a center column of yarnovers - also shows off the lace pattern quite nicely. I like how the columns of purls outline the shape of the leaves. I think the lace pattern is the same as the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/embossed-leaves">Embossed Leaves Socks</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-leaf-hat-2">Lace Leaf Hat & Scarf</a> (Ravelry links), although I haven't compared patterns to be sure.<br /><br />Another gift that I'm saving for the holidays, so no further talk of who the recipient might be.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-74816484345670282902008-09-10T00:01:00.000-07:002008-09-10T00:22:05.385-07:00FO: Lace Leaf ShawlI enjoyed knitting this shawl.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2839224036_d5479965cf.jpg" /><br /><br />Pattern: Lace Leaf Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark<br />Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow in Vineyard Heather, held doubled<br />Needles: Addi Lace Turbos in US Size 6 / 4.0 mm<br />Dates: April 14 to May 24 2008<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/leaf-lace-shawl-s-2010">On Ravelry</a><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2838391339_665a795e54.jpg" /><br /><br />First, I loved the yarn. It's a lovely soft heathered merino. The recipient loves the color, and so do I - I have another shawl planned in this same Vineyard Heather color. I knit the shawl with the yarn held doubled, because I like lace in fingering weight, and I am happy about how it turned out.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2838391503_99391e3703.jpg" /><br /><br />Second, the pattern is a wonderful knit. I prefer to wear a shawl with some shoulder shaping, but for <span style="font-style: italic;">knitting</span>, Evelyn A. Clark's triangular shawls are wonderful. I was able to memorize the pattern by about a third of the way through, so it became a very portable project.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2838391309_40f5cc266b_m.jpg" /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2838391271_3ffdc64aeb_m.jpg" /><br /><br />I wanted to knit until the yarn was gone, and I did exactly that. I was knitting with three skeins, or 660 yards when doubled, and I ran out of yarn half the way through the edging. Personally, I like the look of a straight rather than pointed edge, so I called it good. I got 14 repeats and half the edging out of the 660 yards.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2838391469_c71fd181ac_m.jpg" /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2839224096_7d4d16ba7d_m.jpg" /><br /><br />The shawl was a wedding gift for a friend of mine. I made her open the package at her reception so I could take a picture of her. (She's such a rock star, wearing black to her reception!)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2839224228_81313c8feb.jpg" /><br /><br />Apparently, I also really, really enjoyed my photo shoot. There are even more pictures on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chavala/tags/laceleafshawl/">my Flickr</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2838391601_224fbc3d02.jpg" />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-64733679248763150742008-09-06T11:06:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:34:52.459-07:00FO: Icy Shetland TriangleI finally had a photo shoot with the three shawls I knit earlier this year that I've blocked. So expect a few FO posts this week:<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2832005118_f930ceeb6a.jpg" /><br /><br />Pattern: Shetland Triangle by Evelyn A. Clark<br />Yarn: Sundara Sock Yarn in Pale Skies over Sugared Violet<br />Needles: US size 6 / 4.0 mm<br />Dates: May 4 to June 19 2008<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/shetland-triangle-2">On Ravelry</a><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2831944678_206279f465.jpg" /><br /><br />This shawl takes my breath away. I've loved the pattern from the moment I first saw it in print, and this is the <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/search/label/shetland%20triangle">second time</a> I've knit it. It's a fantastically easy lace shawl pattern - the only reason it took me six weeks is because I was working on several other patterns at the same time. I highly recommend the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shetland-triangle">Shetland Triangle</a> to all. My only complaint is that triangular shawls do not fit around the shoulders very well, so I am thinking I'll design my own L-shaped shawl using the same lace repeat someday.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2831120695_034e200ecc_m.jpg" /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2831120727_4334b3846f_m.jpg" /><br /><br />This yarn was a dream for lace. I really like fingering weight yarn for lace, and the superwash merino is soft and relaxed, not wiry like some other sock yarns I've knit with. Sundara dyes amazing semi-solid shades, with enough variation for some interest but not a multi-colored yarn that would overwhelm the lace.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2831944692_3c902fea20_m.jpg" /> <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2831944662_6d77b29358_m.jpg" /><br /><br />This shawl is a gift, but the holidays are far enough away that I could not wait until the end of December to post it. Hopefully, if the recipient sees this, it will be a distant memory by the time the package is opened.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2021797612074288927.post-88534330615209363652008-08-30T17:49:00.000-07:002008-08-30T18:34:43.315-07:00Pacific Waves Shawl Try #2<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2811870023_305a1e0027.jpg" /><br /><br />Two weeks ago, I decided that the <a href="http://potentialofyarn.blogspot.com/2008/08/two-new-cos.html">Pacific Waves Shawl</a> (aka my Great Feather & Fan Shawl Project of 2008) I was working on was just too busy for me. Handspun yarn with color flecks and variations, changing the color every four rows, a purl ridge as part of the lace pattern ... it was just too much. So I took a big breath and a drink and frogged back to row five.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2766537189_4fc468999c_m.jpg" /><br />This is how it looked before.<br /><br />Moving forward, this time I knit a stockinette-based version of the feather & fan lace pattern. (In general, I do prefer the version with the purl ridge, but the pattern is written stockinette, and as I said above, I didn't like how it was working out with the purl ridge.) I'm also knitting longer repeats of each color - at least 8, sometimes as many as 12 rows in one colorway before switching.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2811869981_64a98b23bb.jpg" /><br /><br />I prefer how it's looking now and it seems more cohesive to me. I'm still not quite certain about it though. I expected more blue overall - one of the colorways, San Francisco, is a lovely blue and brown combination which is knitting up more brown and less blue than I expected. I have some of the bright blue colorway called In the Skies, but those skeins are spun so much tighter than the other yarns, and the color is so much brighter, that I've decided not to use it.<br /><br />I've finished 38 rows and have knit about 6 inches. The shawl is supposed to be 18 inches, so I'm about 1/3 of the length and am aiming for 120 rows at this point. I've got 6.85 oz (195 g) of the yarn left, or 458 yards, and I calculate that I've used 508 yards. I'm glad there is a Sock Hop update coming up soon, because I think I'm going to need another skein or two to make it.<br /><br />Looking at these pictures has made me realize that I'd prefer more color similarity and don't really like all the stripes of color. Dang.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834181142086981320noreply@blogger.com2