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I recently became obsessed with knitting leg warmers. It started with knitting a pair for Stephanie for Christmas, and then I kept making more.

I used this pattern for Electra Leg Warmers that I found on Ravelry. I cast on 40 stitches for myself and Steph, and if I were to make them again, I might even go 36-38. I have small ankles.

These are great stash-busters — they take about 2/3 a skein of worsted weight yarn (and could take less depending on how tall you want to make them). You could easily modify them to add stripes of color if you truly want to stash bust. They knit up in about an hour a piece.

I don’t have a picture of hers, but here are 2 pairs that I knit for myself …

[ in grey ]

[ and blue ]

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Hey, it’s Black Friday! If you’re getting ready to go out shopping, why not hit up Market Day in Des Moines at 9 AM today for some great deals?

In case you forgot, I’m doing a giveaway that ends at 5 AM on Monday. Be sure to check it out!

And if you’re going, you could buy me a present … here’s my local Christmas wishlist (click on the images to go to the etsy listing):

White topaz ring by Jen Lawler Designs

Hand-sewn tank by Hard Love Apparel

Vintage Lion Mug by TheSaraInitiave (BIG MUG … I realllly want this and it’s only $6!)

Milla Hand-knit cowl by HeyJenRenee

Champagne and Rhinestone Statement Necklace from Bean and the Sprout … out of your price range? I like this too …

Poppy and Blue necklace for only $40

Fabric covered button earrings by SRenee Design

Natural Cherry Cutting Board by KopperKitty

U Printed Card by YelleFont

Convertible Cowl/Sleeveless Shrug by LisforLiz

Expletive Hearts (custom made to order) by No Tengo Miedo Clay — I have one in mind that I just haveeeeeee to get made. For a friend.

Handspun yarn by MaraJane Creations

Classic Glam Peacock Earrings by DaniAwesome

Make your own long dog kit by JuneCraft — obviously I have been wanting this FOREVER.

Seaglass Elephant Pincushion by VeronicaMade

Audrey Vintage Lace Pouch by Florence Oliver

And the Super Amazing 100% Awesome Cat Calendar by Kate Funk

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It’s almost fall, which means it’s time to add some slightly warmer things to my wardrobe.  I absolutely adore this pattern by Kelly Maher of 10 Feet High.  It knits up super easy — enough to make them in multiple colors.  And it’s adaptable based on your size instead of coming in 3-4 predetermined sizes.

Newbie knitter? Never fear.  It’s actually a pretty easy pattern. This project was one of my first FO projects when I started knitting.  It’s basically a large rectangle that’s sewn together at the end.

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A while back I shared a link to my favorite knitting pattern — fetching wristwarmers. I made a modified version of these for Mark. I call them: MANWARMERS.

I’ve never written a pattern before, but here is an attempt.

chimes’s manwarmers

SIZE
one

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cuff circumference: 8 inches (unstretched)
Length: 9 inches

MATERIALS
Vanna’s Choice Worsted Weight Yarn in Barley1 set of US #8/4mm double-point needles
Approx. 12 inches smooth waste yarn in a contrasting color (mercerized cotton works well)
Tapestry needle

PATTERN NOTES
4×1 Rib (Worked in the round over a multiple of 5 sts):
Round 1: [K4, p1] to end.
Repeat this round for 4×1 Rib.

2×1 Rib (Worked in the round over a multiple of 5 sts):
Round 1: [K2, p1] to end.
Repeat this round for 2×1 Rib.
DIRECTIONS
CO 40 sts. Divide between needles, placing 15 sts on the first and 3rd needle and 10 on the middle needle. Join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work 10 rounds in 4×1 Rib.

Work 18 rounds in stockinette stitch .

Next Round: Using waste yarn, k9; slip these sts back to left needle and k them again using working yarn; work in stockinette as set to end.

Work 10 more rounds in 2×1 Rib.

Bind off in pattern.

Break yarn and draw through last st. Thread yarn tail on tapestry needle and sew yarn tail to beginning of BO round. Weave in end.

THUMB
Carefully remove waste yarn and place resulting live sts on two double-point needles; there will be 9 sts below the opening and 8 sts above. Attach yarn and k the 9 sts on lower needle; using a second needle, pick up and k 2 sts in space between upper and lower needle, k first 3 sts from upper needle; using a third needle, k remaining 5 sts from upper needle and pick up and k 2 sts in space between this needle and lower needle. 20 sts.

K 6 rounds. BO loosely.

Weave in ends.

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It’s not completely a finished object yet, but I’ve been making steady and fast progress on my Roseanne Afghan (ie. granny square blanket).

For those of you who don’t know, I love Roseanne. I own all 9 seasons of it on DVD. And I had to make myself an afghan like the one on their couch.

Mine is coming along swimmingly. Except I originally started it in 2007. It’s the project I work on when I’m not working on other projects. So really, this is the most I’ve worked on it.

I’m finished with all the squares and started piecing it together.

Wish me luck! I hope to post a REAL FO Friday for this in the near future.

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i caved and bought 2 kinds of yarn. i reallly need a need a new scarf though…

I bought from fluffalicious on etsy.com.

I got “Daydream” an “Aging Punk Rocker”.

suuuuuuper bullky

not as bulky but I love the color/texture.

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