First there is my A-line Hoodie from our recent Knit Red Knit-A-Long.  The pattern is by Diane Soucy and can be found in Knit Red by Laura Zander.  I'm using Berroco Vintage in color 5150 Berries.

I'm using my new favorite needles, Knitter's Pride  Cubic circulars size US #8.

I'm knitting on this project just as fast as I can so I can wear it now the weather is getting cold!








 When I first saw the Wingspan Shawl by Maylin Tri'coterie Designs on Raverly I knew I had to make it.  I love the way bold, self striping yarns look in this pattern. I've chosen Schoppel Wolle Crazy Zauberball in color 1507 Herbstwind and Addi Lace circular needles.  This is a wonderfully soft yarn and the colors are so vibrant!


I have been trying to knit socks for myself for the past couple of years.  I have about five different pairs in different techniques started.  My problem is, they keep getting preempted by gifts for family and other projects.  I'm promising myself that I will finish them this winter so I have warm and toasty toes!

This pair is Never Not Knitting's Amelie Socks.  I'm working this pair according to the Magic Loop instructions. I love this pattern and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn each of the three main methods for knitting sock because the pattern has instructions for double points, 2 circulars and Magic Loop.

The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Tuscany on Addi Lace circular needle.

I often like to have several projects going of different skill levels.  Seems like I've been mostly needing mindless, cruising knitting lately so these wonderful socks have take a back seat.  This is quite a challenging pattern. It can be found for free on Ravelry at Neko Knits.  The pattern is Seriously Southwestern Socks.  Mary, the designer is a local customer and a great sock designer! She designed this sock specifically to use one of our Lorna's Laces Limited Edition colors.  Since that color was no longer available when I started my socks I chose Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Gold Hill and Charcoal.  To further complicate this mosaic knitting pattern I'm working them two at a time on two Addi Lace circular needles!  So this most definitely is a "need to concentrate" project.

 I've been working on this little sweater for my now 10 month old granddaughter.  It's Knitting Pure & Simple New Born Layette Pattern #121.  I'm knitting the 12 month size and I'm getting nervous that she'll have outgrown it before I finish!  The yarn is again Lorna's Laces Sock in one of our Limited Editions colors - Wonderstone.  I've been knitting this project on Knitter's Pride Cubics too.







This is lonely project is my Knitbots Featherweight Cardigan in MadelineTosh Prairie.  The color is Earl Grey.  I started this one last year and it has been laying around looking forlorn so I will get back to it after my holiday knitting so it will be done for next spring.
Now for my holiday knitting!  I'm working on a throw for my very special someone.  I'm making the Cabled Afghan, pattern #30 from the Holiday 2012 issue of KnitSimple Magazine. I'm using Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky in the discontinued color of 621 and again the Knitter's Pride Cubics US #11.

Dreamz Straight Needle Set

So earlier this week, I received an e-mail from the nice folks over at the Knitter's Pride and they are hosting a super video fun contest over the next few months to encourage us to share our pride for our Knitter's Pride needles! It sounded so cool that we HAD to share it with you!

Dreamz Interchangeable Deluxe Set

I am a HUGE Knitter's Pride needle fan so of course I am probably going to enter! I can't pass up a beautiful shawl pin! I actually have an older set of Knit Picks Harmony Wood interchangeable needles that are probably five years old. For those of you who don't know, Knitter's Pride has been making those Knit Picks needles for years so even though these needles are new to the market, they have lots of experience making awesome quality knitting products! As I said, I really LOVE my Harmony Wood needles and I was so thrilled to see that Knitter's Pride needles and cables are all compatible with my older set! Not only that, but Knitter's Pride also makes the shorter interchange tips that are compatible with 16" cables for making hats and smaller projects. I went a little crazy buying all of the sizes to fill out my set and have been happily knitting away ever since! Plus, the Dreamz are actually color coded so that each size is a different color making it easier to find in your needle case!

Nova Interchangeable Deluxe Set

Dreamz Crochet Set

The contest itself is pretty sweet! To see full details, be sure to check out the details page on the Knitter's Pride Website. Basically, everyone who submits a video will receive a free Shawl Pin (awesome, we all love free stuff), and then you'll be entered into a drawing to win a full set of needles of your choice! That means you can choose from Knitter's Pride Dreamz, Cubics or Novas! The Cubics are their square shaped needles and the Nova's are nickel plated--plenty of different options to choose from!

Oh yeah, and did I mention that each month has a theme? Yup! Here is the breakdown of each month of the contest:

July- Anything goes! Tell us why you love Knitter's Pride.

Cubics Interchangeable Deluxe Set

August- Most interesting filming location.
September- Best animal guest appearance.
October- Best use of costume or props.

I love that these guys have a sense of humor and with a theme each month, that gives you four opportunities to win a set of needles!

Thanks Knitter's Pride for making such a great product and for the awesome opportunity! I hope some of you will consider entering!

I hope you all have a super fun and crafty weekend!
Kristen