FO Friday - 3 FOs checked off the list!

I go through phases of casting on projects, and setting them aside when it comes to finishing.  Let's face it, finishing is not knitting.  I love knitting . . . but sewing seams and sewing on buttons . . not so much.  If you saw my last post, you know that I let the sheer number of WIPs get a little out of hand recently.  But gift-giving season is approaching, and the weather is finally cooling off here in Northern California, so I am motivated to get back to those languishing UFOs.

Participating in these WIP Wednesdays and the FO Fridays is really helping me along.  So if you are in a finishing funk, go over to Tami's Amis and join in!

1) Ana Bandana: This one is going into the holiday gift box. I had my mother-in-law in mind when I cast on for this scarf-like hat. She wears scarves instead of hats for warmth during the winter. I think she will like this color, as well as the silky feel of the yarn.

 Pattern:  Ana by Perl Grey
Source:  pdf download from the Perl Grey website, where you can also find beautiful pewter stickpins and brooches
Materials: 1 skein of Handmaiden Fine Yarn Silk Maiden in "Stardust", and US 6 needles


2) Next up:   Another one for the gift box, even though I'm not sure who it is for yet.  I think just about anyone would like this scarf.  It is light, but still adds warmth.  I will probably make a few more as gifts, as one scarf only takes 1/2 of a ball of Kidsilk Haze.

Pattern:  Airy Scarf by Brenda Overstrom
Source:  Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson - This scarf is from the "Two-To-Four-Hour Gifts" chapter, and it truly does knit up quickly.

Materials:  Rowan Kidsilk Haze, and US 10 needles

3) And finally . . . Emily:  A cardigan for me, knit out of yarn purchased at Stitches 2010.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pattern:  Emily by Jenny Watson
Source:  Auracania Collection,  Book 1
Materials:  8 skeins of Malabrigo Yarn Twist in "Velvet Grapes", and US 6 needles
My Modifications:  I basically followed the directions except for the fact that I was knitting at a different gauge than the pattern required.  The Twist yarn is a little bulkier than the original yarn called for in the pattern.  I just adjusted for this by following the directions for one size smaller than I really needed.  I also avoided some seaming by using a 3-needle bind off on the shoulders, and knitting the sleeves top-down on circular needles.  I still had to sew side seams, which why this sweater has been stalled for awhile.  But it's finally done, and it is warm and comfortable.
 
Happy Friday everyone!