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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Finish it or Frog It Friday

My Beaverslide came!

I see Totoros!!! Speaking of Totoros, thoughtful Chris took a photo of the this Totoro tree at Honolulu Hale for me.

Finished Objects


Pattern: Fischschwanz by Diana Harrison
Yarn: Lorna's Laces, colorway envy

This pattern is written in German. Here is the 8 stitch pattern (Fischschwanzmuster) in English.

Row 1: YO, K2 , Slip 1 K2tog pass slip stitch over, K2 ,YO, K1 , YO, K2, Slip 1 K2tog pass slip stitch over, K2 , YO, K1
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K1 , YO, K1 , Slip 1 K2tog pass slip stitch over, K1 , YO, K3, YO, K1 , Slip 1 K2tog pass slip stitch over, K1 , YO, K2
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: K2 , YO, Slip 1 K2tog pass slip stitch over, YO, K5, YO, Slip 1 K2tog pass slip stitch over, YO, K3
Row 6: Knit
For pattern. - Repeat 6 rows.

As I struggled to translate even the pattern stitch, I used the 8 stitch sock pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch, casting on 64 stitches and knitting 1.5 inches of K1P1 ribbing for my small woman's sock. I did my first eye of partridge heel and there was an acceptable amount of pooling. The Lorna's Laces was a joy to knit with. I drew it in the lucky number at the Christmas dinner. Lucky me!



Pattern: Habitat by Jared Flood
Yarn: Cascade Venezia in red

The yarn is wonderful to knit with. . The silk gives it a bit of a shine and softness. It is less sproingy then pure wool, but the pattern holds it shape well. I usually do not like to knit the same pattern twice but I have started a 3rd hat at the request of a friend in Knit Picks Andean Silk in Pitch, but alas 96 yards is not enough. The alpaca/wool/merino blend holding up well with nice cables. It is bit splitty to knit, but recovers well. Unless I can come up with another skein, this hat is doomed for the frog pond. I'm not desperate enough to order one from Knit Picks as they charge too much for shipping to Hawaii.

My friend finished a little less then half of her 100 miles...a *mere* 47.3 miles. After falling 3 times running over roots, in the mud up and down hill in the dark, she stopped at 3:30 am. When I picked her up she was covered in mud! Luckily she had not suffered any serious injury. Apparently limping, blisters and loosing toenails is normal!

We had a nice walk at Ala Moana Beach Park the next day and saw a turtle.



She flew off the next morning and is back to work and planning a ski trip this weekend. Whew!

I did my wimpy little walk around the block and took some photos.
(click to make the photo larger)






The jabong (citrus maxiums or Pomelo) are ripening all over the neighborhood. The household has lined them on the wall free for the taking! I didn't take any as my dad has a tree full. I did liberate the Macadamia nuts from the side walk where I believe they are in the public domain.

I stayed home from two knitting engagements to day as I have a sorethroat and feel contagious. My TV is officially bonkers now and everyone is fuzzy and orange, so I watched Netflix on my computer (Enchanted, Fido)and little TV (Black Book).

11 comments:

santos. said...

heh, you said beaverslide. i am twelve. seriously, though, it looks lovely, i may have to try it out.

kbrow said...

Your pix are lovely! I am inspired to stalk your neighborhood for free jabong. Are they pink ones?

I love the new socks. That pattern reminds me of your old shale or feather n' fan shawl...is it similar?

We missed you at Aloha Knitters, but it was crowded and a bit loud, too, so I really can't complain about anyone's decision to lay on the couch with the knitting and Netflix...

bockstark.knits said...

gah, i *still* haven't kntted up my totoros! :( and my sister's bday is next week! i'll have to bust it out soon.

debbie said...

love your envy socks and habitat - and i love the yarn you just got - my favorite colorways....

Opal said...

i love the totoros! your knits are beautiful! i especially love habitat.

i'm ono for some jabong. mmm.

smariek said...

Oooh, pretty socks! I'll eventually work up to something that fancy. I just learned how to knit socks and am still working on plain stockinette.

kb said...

I hope you're feeling better. Knitting and Netflix sounds perfect when you are under the weather. Those totoros are so cute!

Beverly said...

Great socks. Thanks for the pattern translation. Lovely pictures as always. I love macadamia nuts. I had one of my co-workers bring some back when she went to Hawaii a few years back.

Anonymous said...

Ooo...beautiful socks, I just queued them on Ravelry. The hat is lovely too, as are the Hawaii pics...oh how I want to go someday.

KnitPastis said...

Your socks! Wow they are so beautiful!

Love your Torotos too!

MRS MJW said...

Beautiful red hat and green socks.