I try to keep my
Ravelry project page as updated as I can, but I know that not
everyone is on my favorite knitting website. I've decided to do an occasional knitting update here on the Camp BaconAlien blog for my non-knitting friends out there.
First, I'll start with things I have finished, aka finished objects or FO's.
-Gnomie Hat -
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sHFm7pLkZ3Aq_heQGJfrCSdMnd2aFl5rPPMYTniFnVwKPIny3S5ohKFt_0DURetwMrQHVoMbDIKLL-NappADNRXzHgHKUnwvseeFKecVvYxMUwl8M8EFUMo0dXOGY31suUDRaCbJsxWURyvh6-01yGSVOw=s0-d)
This hat was made with yarn that I received in a Loopy Swap from Naomi (yardgnomes) called Mochi Plus in Rainbow Trout. I purchased the pattern from
TBFF Yarns and More, and it's the
Braided Swirl Tam. It was a little big on me so I set it aside. The next night when Kyle's parents came to visit, Ruth Ann tried it on and loved it. It was definitely a good match.
-Thanks for all the Fish-
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uIPbjoU8Qc0sBQ6F65cJ0c7ma9PNf609brx52zzIJPBJwAKApk4_6N6kZbtsFGOPSUQH9bcUI7ALFYdeKmRMhp4Cdzcw_TeB2rMS8FqjX_eByM69j6S7zqvHvkQ7H7DIa1wZ36wQNFAtlCbdsARMz8C4No=s0-d)
For these socks I used hand dyed superwash yarn in Woad that I dyed at a blue party at the True Blue Fiber Friends old location. I paired it with a self-striping Mini Mochi in 108 to make the pattern Swedish Fish Socks by SpilllyJane. I love how fast two color socks go! I made these in 12 days. I plan on taking better pictures outside with a sock model at a later date.
-Purple Twist Blankie -
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_txEJGGaXkHw2V_xOuExdkag_LTyb2FOJNA4dQpjfSieupbqvFTlzXQVz2QnnVmgzSapxoakudRC2_I-Xk9xd5n-Qx-r8UR5vofInRdWLtZqqIIOlglMwuiEstNS3N1bebn_5bSQ93ByX7At10M_oy4RAlC=s0-d)
This baby blanket was made out of one of the softest yarns out there, Malabrigo Twist. For this two color blanket I used Velvet Grapes and Plena. The pattern is the Carseat Blanket by Ruth Homrighaus, and this is the third one that I've made. They're simple, beautiful, and I will probably make more. I blocked this blanket today, so this is really just a preview pic.
-Tulip Cardigan -
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uZ8kHm4-K1ppuScpeAIbsRnmAMXjhlCMOpwgj3J_IcoIF4I6IJq0TFRsfAJY9fjAsIravxQRB2q0NXsrmufFk-MhrYCIuB7i8LPJNzLXW9F2_Yg48jgJr6Zmikc9gUubZg348Aa9QZya1wPIK1GJsGcV78=s0-d)
This is a great little sweater, but it might be a little too big for the newborn I had in mind. I used Dream in Color Classy in various colors that I received in a kit. The pattern is called Tulips, a Colorful Cardigan for Baby by Lindsay Pekny. It would be a great pattern for scrap yarn.
That's it for my finished objects. Now, for works in progress or WIPs. I have several Christmas projects that I'm working on and it would be silly for me to post them. I don't want to ruin the surprise! So I will post them once they are finished and gifted.
-Christmas socks -
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vxeaa90RGboUqYkosH5LrA02qgU81CZN5eNlV5u2-i5B93ar7JPH2r62hqoFurNeVMXFZHIPbDNKFubnGNEdVU5Sw7wUb32NUrx3HGVSh0JiJnVfFlY6rSKyMBWGzar3ZGUc8KPMHvTeMXp1R-TQzZzgVr=s0-d)
These sparkly Christmas socks are going to be for me. They're made with Dyabolical Bling Sock in the color "Closer than you Think." The pattern is CookieA's Wanida and I have modified it to make them two at a time. They're going very quickly and I love the colors.
-Evenstar -
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s2HUTlolYoxp5GENyzQZB0KMYviaSYdSW5oQnbQDZDrlHcylCjbLZTlveTW9KaGWESfodTY2Xu06oz83EqgR8yCvFrmD9HIkodFKTrApkNUD_6qjCwkd9lZ4k04JnqRo3FtLdWwXRkifMRkYW9gU50klvd=s0-d)
This project is also known as the "Lace Monstrosity." I'm not a big wearer of lace shawls, so I'm really just making this for the challenge. I started it in April 2011 and I hope to finish it in April 2012. The pattern is
Evenstar Shawl by Susan Pandorf and I am using Unique Sheep Marici in Midnight Forrest (which is a gradient colorway).
-Chemo Cap -
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sCMNZViEf1Wel8k4eKO18RcdjuHfkrnI_fimBZQKRwJGkBkbtxxuZs1CdPD380eX3TIM6ROY7EMislhjnaLGtqcAWdEd2qI3fc4pSMEPIuII7kV48dRM3_QZtMMttRHP-lABUcJr1by_saTQ0NqNrUcLM=s0-d)
For my charity knitting of the month I am making the Bow Tie Cloche/Chemo hat by Debbie Anne and Susan Ann with leftover Cascade Ultra Pima in Magenta and Pink Rose. I had a bunch of extra yarn from a baby blanket. The Ultra Pima is super soft and washes nicely.
Next is stash aquirements. I just happened to catch an update for the sought after
Dancing Dog Dyeworks etsy shop. They usually sell out in under 5 minutes, so you have to be quick. I purchased
-Twist Sock "In a Can"-
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vZIUH7wg7_EYON-pXelWCMhB7VBsd_p6TEd-vuBTvM-I0vv891gecFDoBrWX1p3yNHnak7N4t0gDwdc2-sT-Im6BJv7yHQ5Hay_BtMc1A_5OKumen8lDPC4ykpQSTIbJ2-8Pz4z410Xkjvq_g_YKK1i60=s0-d)
This yarn is self-striping and was inspired by Oscar the Grouch.
-Twist Sock "Sparkle"-
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vxelsx00tErUnV3GtW2E4xRfeI6kh0REqqEsewA0UvW4jgRSOGVtzvPK6LGavSfnZJj5SkAUC8jQDM0mP9WOc9HGdU1j1bucotEqyDOEU8Tqtaz8aAVTRQwIcqkM4OdNCYp5vvqbcIyZZdZam9Lx663yw=s0-d)
Another self-striping yarn that is crazy pinks and purples. It would be perfect for a pair of little girl's socks.
-Little Puppy Dk in "Cupcake"-
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_smqVQx89zy5vlCDN6L81QZ3AClErLz6SfkRbxYSnvVJksnM5AsYvf93dAlP7rmtX1hHT4eQcH4JR5X4G_SnxzITKNVcTgnn_SkzY6xJQa_nRg3FMFQgzwaurkf_djoSrRwGZBzXxa21DG0Kwnqfkm20Qi9=s0-d)
This yarn has all sorts of beautiful colors and I'm still not sure what I'm going to make with it. Possibly a
Rebecca Danger Monster, but we'll see what happens.