http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/ A Photo Journal of a Happy Hooker en lissakay@gmail.com Copyright 2008 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/132/ More Felted Clogs Finished - Knit Made these for dad for Christmas last year]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/115/ Yet another Jayne hat Finished - Knit Firefly, the TV series, episode: The Message

Jayne Cobb, mercenary, rebel, ultimate tough guy, receives a hand-knitted hat from his mother. He proudly dons it and wears it day and night.

Jayne: How's it sit? Pretty cunning, don't you think?
Kaylee: I think it's the sweetest hat ever.
Wash: A man walks down the street in that hat, people know he's not afraid of anything.
Jayne: Damn straight!

This is my version, in which I modified several patterns available around the 'net to my liking. I used Cascase 220 in X-red, Orange and Sun. It looks like I have enough yarn left to make two more.
]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/114/ Felted French Market bag Finished - Knit After felting. Note the catalog next to both pictures for perspective.

This project, while partly experimental, was a bitter-sweet one. Every knitter knows that not everyone is appreciative of knitted gifts. In fact, the vast majority of our recipients give less than enthusiastic responses. However, there are those who truly do appreciate the hard work, talent and creativity that goes into the making of a knitted item, even one as simple as this. I was fortunate to have made the aquaintence of such a person at my previous place of employment. Sandra would often come over while I knitted on my breaks or at lunch to inquire about my current project, to fondle and pet the yarn and oooh and aah appropriately. Such an ego stroke it was.

On January 31, we both were among a small group of employees that were given lay-off notice in the course of our company being sold to another. I was just finishing this up when we got this shocking and saddening news. Of course, this had to become Sandra's. And so it did. Of course, she gushed and mushed and was positively giddy when I gave it to her. Even if our paths never cross again, we will always have this yarn bonding us together.
]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/113/ French Market bag - before felting Finished - Knit This is the result of my experimenting with Koolaid dyeing. The yarn is Lion Brand Fisherman Wool. The pattern for the French Market bag can be found at Knitty.com. This is the bag before it went through the washer cycle.]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/112/ Blocking Backyard Leaves Finished - Knit Blocking it out ... this scarf needs a good steam blocking to keep it from curling up. Backyard Leaves can be found in Scarf Style, this was done in KnitPicks Merino Style, color is Dusk. ]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/111/ Backyard Leaves Finished - Knit This scarf was an absolute delight to knit. Backyard Leaves can be found in Scarf Style, this was done in KnitPicks Merino Style, color is Dusk. ]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/110/ Another Clapotis Finished - Knit Christmas is a 'comin ... and I finished the Clapotis for my mom. I made hers a solid color, which I believe suits her better, in Sangria ... a rich, warm burgundy ... Andean Silk from KnitPicks.com. Oh my goodness this yarn is soft as a kitten! Very easy to work with, I have not a single complaint. Mmmmm ... yummy. ]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/109/ A Clapotis for mom Finished - Knit Another view ... ]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/108/ Clapotis #1 Finished - Knit My first Clapotis is done! I say first because I plan to make several more ... for my mom, my daughter and perhaps some others. I used Noro Silk Garden colorway #232. It took almost exactly 5 balls to make it to the standard pattern. Me loves me Clappy! So cuddly and warm! ]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00 http://www.lissakay.com/index.php/institches/image_med/107/ Stitch 'n Bitch A Good Yarn Our local Stitch 'n Bitch group. If you're in the Knoxville, TN area and would like to join us, go to our Yahoo Group page and sign up to get email reminders and access to the group calendar. ]]> 2008-11-18T03:26:00-05:00