Someday...

Maybe someday, I will know the thrill of actually COMPLETING a project!

That's the goal for the weekend.  Complete a Wonder Woman-esque backless halter.  If I had a bit more time for when I needed it, I'd knit some Lady Gwendolyn gauntlets, as well, but, alas.  I do not not.  I may go and get some spiff accessories, though, to make this look awesome.

I'm working for the Cleo pattern on knitty.com, for those interested.  I'm debating making it a full halter, but I don't know.  Depends on my mood, my time, and my yarn yardage.  I got enough for the backless version; dunno if I'll have enough for a full halter.  We'll see.

Back to knitting!

Pet Sweaters - Round 1

So... this is so flipping cute!  The Flash on a sweater for a cat!  Rocky will love it.  He may look grumpy and mean and say he hates it, but deep down, I know he'll love it.

The claws are claws of love.

Speaking of Rocky, he loves my yarn.  He will grab a ball and drag it onto the bed and cuddle with  it.  This makes me think of knitting him a teddy bear or something.  I just think it would be adorable!  Maybe I'll knit him a tribble.....

I made a small mistake on the back in cutting the threads so it would stretch, so there may be some holes, but this is the first time I've attempted a design in a knitting pattern, so cut me some slack!  If I do it right, these only take about 8 hours to make, start to finish.  There's not much left to go on it, but I wanted to show you progress! 

I'm thinking of making a few to auction off at an upcoming Charity event.  What others would you suggest?

Knit All the Things!

I *really* need to stop coming up with brilliant ideas for projects.  I need to finish this Velma sweater.  I must be wearing it next weekend (HOLY COW!).  But, am I working on it?  Noooooo

I have a halter I'm working on...a pair of socks....a pair of fingerless mits...another pair of socks... plots for some totally epic sweaters/hoodies....ideas for some pet sweaters...

Really?  Can't I just focus for one more week on the color orange?  I'm so close to finished....at least I tell myself that.  Half way to decreases on the front piece and then two sleeves... SO CLOSE!

...and naturally, I'll take knitting to the convention with me.  I want to start on some pieces for in my etsy store so it's not all bare and lonely.

Here's a list of projects for this year:

Sweaters
Velma Cosplay sweater (almost done!)
Minion sweater (me...due by June 2)
Backless Halter (me...due by July 13)
Over-sweater for mom (Christmas present)
Super secret Sweater Project x2 [for now] (Epicness)
Super secret hoodie project x2 [for now] (Total win)
Pet sweaters (I have some ideas based on my cats...who will never wear these, I'm sure)

Gloves
Fingerless mits for Ken (already started)
Convertible mits x3 (Ken, Dave, and myself...just in case I land in Edmonton)
TSW-esque fingerless gloves (Templar, Illuminati, and Dragons)
Hand warmers x2 (one pair for Christine J and one for me)

Socks
House socks for someone secret (Not the Potter ones, though I do wanna do those, too)
Yoga socks (it's an experiment)
Work socks (Dave)
Doggie booties (Snoopy...he may get a sweater, too; as well as Lambeau & Lombardi)

Scarves
Yoda-ish scarf (for Kara)
Packer-colored striped scarf (for Kara)

Super Secret Gifty Things
House Scarf (likely Gryffandor...maybe Huffelpuff)
Stripy Socks (I have particular colors, but the person for whom they are may read this blog)
Toque

Miscellaneous Projects
...like the cell phone cases
iPad/Tablet cozies
Tea cup cozies
Cabled Jumper (this is for me.  I fell in love with the look and pattern when I saw it and really want to do it...I may make a few...first one straight from the pattern and the subsequent ones super geeky).

Think this will keep me busy this year?

Original Pattern: Coming Soon!

As I sit here, furiously knitting my Velma sweater, I was struck by an idea for a men's sweater that I will most certainly have to plot out and knit.  I have a few men in my life would would probably appreciate this sweater, so it works perfectly for modeling (as I have no dress form or mannequin).

As you've probably guessed, Bait 'n' Stitch isn't your "normal" knitting shop.  I'm geeky and nerdy and like to do geeky and nerdy things.  So, when I see great patterns for things, I like to try them.  If they work, I start to alter them and make them into my kinda things.

Like the one sweater I want to have done by June 2... It's a very cute sleeveless sweater and it's beautiful as it is...but, I'm a geek.  And I love Despicable Me...and Despicable Me 2 comes out on June 2.  I'm going to rock this sweater....but, it's going to be less beautiful and more geeky in that people will look at it and automatically just say, "BANANA?"

You'll get pictures, don't worry.  Sadly, though, I'm only making one of those, so it won't be for sale; but you can find those pictures and more at my site on Ravelry.com!  I look forward to seeing you there--and stay tuned for the men's sweaters!!