Yarn and Downton Abbey

Today we went to church, came home and had lunch. Then I did something daring!

I went downstairs and grabbed a box of yarn from my stash.  I actually plan on spending some time putting my yarns in my Ravelry stash.  I am one of those people that try to be organized, but it doesn't usually work out too well.  Maybe this will help me when it comes time to decide what I should knit next.  A lot of time is spent on Ravelry and other sites looking at patterns, but when I'm not sure how much I have of something, it can be time not well spent.  Of course any time looking at beautiful yarn and garments is not in my opinion, wasted.  

 Here are my finished slippers.  I decided to knit up bows for them and I think they look pretty cute!  They are also nice to have for these chilly northwest days.  
                                                     
                                           





    Tonight I will be watching the Season 5 opener for Downton Abbey.  Of course I will be knitting and having a cup of tea.  My sweet hubby put this in my Christmas stocking.  Good thing it is decaf.  Tomorrow is a long day and I will need my sleep!

I hope you all have a lovely week.  I will be busy working, rehearsing (I'm in a production of Les Miserables), and trying to work on my Ravelry account.

Ciao!

Jeanne

My First Pattern!!

My First Pattern!!

The other day I started knitting a cute little pair of slippers for myself.  I posted a picture on Knit and Chat in Facebook and immediately had about a dozen requests for the pattern.  So as of now, I am a published pattern maker!  

It took a few days to complete the slippers and I am still knitting the finishing touch, so the only picture available right now is the one I originally posted on Facebook.  When I finish the adornment, I will post another picture.  

Jeanne’s Slippers

Supplies: Bulky yarn. I used Lion Brand Hometown USA in Portland Wine. I have a size 9 US foot and I almost used up the whole skein.  If you have a larger foot or want to make pom poms, I suggest you get two skeins or at least 100 yards of a comparable yarn.

Size 8 needles, yarn needle

Using the long tail cast on, put 20 stitches on your needle. Keep enough tail to sew up the back when you are done.

Row 1-10 knit

Row 11: knit 6, purl 8, knit 6

Row 12: knit across

Repeat rows 11 and 12 until you get to a length that comes up to your pinky toe.  End with row 12.

Next row “A”: k1, k2tog, keep to pattern for rest of the row.

Next row “B”: k1, k2tog, keep to pattern for rest of the row.

Keep knitting rows A and B until the knitting is the same length as your foot. End with row B.   At this point you will:

K2tog across and leaving a long tail for sewing, cut your yarn.

Thread your yarn into your needle and weave through the last row, pulling tight keeping the stockinette on the inside of the slipper.  Weave the top together for two inches, weave in ends.  Using your tail from the beginning, sew up the back of the slipper and weave in the ends.  Add a decoration of your choice and have cozy feet! Enjoy!