Baaaaaa
Yup. I’m a sheep. Why this time? Well, I got a message on Ravelry that someone had linked to my profile in a post. Specifically, Cristi linked to me to ask me if I wanted to join in on the Leyburn Socks KAL in the Socks That Rawk! group. Basically, they are taking this lovely pattern and seeing how many colorways of Socks that Rock they can use for it. So, I took at look at the colors I have and I decided on Iolite – it was one of the four not already in use, and when I looked at the options, it just seemed like the best choice. And Kris agreed. I cast on last night, and so far, I have two toes. LOL
I also finished up a SUPER quick project yesterday – the Om Eye Pillow. I spotted it on Glitty Knitty Kitty on Friday, and I knew I needed to make one for my uber-fabulous yoga teacher Joan. We start back to class this Thursday for the winter session, so I’ll give it to her then.
Unstuffed:
Stuffed (I made an inner pillow of cotton and filled it with flax seeds):
I used Patons Organic Cotton in “Hemp”, and I really liked working with it. The label calls for US7′s, but I used US3′s, and it came out as a nice soft fabric with plenty of drape for the pillow. I hope she likes it!
January 5th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Your oooooooooooohhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm turned out great. I was thinking of making one into an headband with a place to insert an icebag.
January 5th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Awww what a cute little sheeple! Lol just teasing. The socks are gonna be beautiful.
January 5th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I’m so glad you joined!
January 5th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Yeah, she sucked me in on that KAL too. And I just over-knit my toe without starting my arch increases. Time to visit Tink Town!
January 5th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Hehe..yay you joined! Nice toes there! Love the pillow too!
January 6th, 2009 at 3:07 am
Yay!!! So glad you joined too!!! You know you wanted to… hehehhe! Love the color you picked too! And hey, looked like picking out a color inspired you to upload some of that pretty STR to your rav stash! Go you!
January 6th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Love the Om pillow!
January 6th, 2009 at 8:34 am
She will love it. Those socks are goign to turn out great. I love the color you picked.
January 6th, 2009 at 8:39 am
She’ll love it.
I think I’m coming down with something, so I didn’t cast on Leyburn last night. I’m ready to go!!
I DO love that Iolite…mmmmm.
January 6th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Cool pillow!!! I love the bobble-part of the character, very clever use of a bobble in a non-sweater nipple way!
January 6th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Oh, I got sucked in, too! I’m awaiting the arrival of STR’s Ravenclaw “Valkyrie” for my Leyburns. Your Iolite looks lovely. Neat colors. To Mag: I love the idea of a headband/icepack holder!
January 7th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
i love this! years ago i painted this for an ex and wish i had gotten back every since – really cool in fiber! – meg
January 10th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Great eye pillow! The “om” symbol for some reason always reminds me of a bicycle. I don’t know why. Guess that means I need to center myself.