Wednesday, January 23, 2013

One Hundred Posts: WIPW

Holy Smokes! I didn't imagine 100 posts when I started this blog, so I think this calls for a little party. If I was to do this in true Molly fashion I would be excited about the 111th post. But I like nice round numbers too (look out post #222!).

I would like to have a little giveaway, as a thanks to you guys, my readers.

The winner can choose. Either they can have a $10 giftcard to Mr. Yarn, or $10 of Ravelry pattern(s). If you aren't a knitter I think we can work something else out.

How can you win? You comment on this blog post before Wednesday January 30th at 5 PM EST, and I will use the random number generator to pick a winner. Anyone can enter, because I am emailing you the prize. The prompt is pretty simple. Include a link to the coolest thing you have made, and say why it is so awesome.

I have been busy with sweater knitting and spinning. I even got a little sock done too. Well, I got enough sock done to mention it here, basically these socks are only pulled out when I am watching a movie and the sweater needs something done on it that requires reading directions.


I am about 1/2 an inch from dropping a toe on that sock, and I am maybe 1/4 of the way through the second half of the merino silk braid. I am just starting to get to the more purple red.

I am magic looping a sleeve.Magic looping isn't that bad. Certainly better than whipping out the DPN's on moss stitch, and way better than working the sleeve tube flat. Because I finished a sweater body.


 There is the majestic whip stitched side.


















For some reason I could not for the life of my take a good picture of this sweater. It was either too dark or decapitated me or flashed in the mirror. These are the best I could do.

Hopefully I can pound out way more sleeve, because my deadline is the 31st.

I hope you also check out the other WIPW bloggers too.

That's all for now, take care guys.

Molly : )

19 comments:

  1. aww what a lovely giveaway, I think I would prefer $10 of ravelry patterns as I'm international (ooh that sounds posh!!). your socks are super cute, have a knitty wednesday and congratulations on your 100th post!!

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    1. Good point, I totally forgot that many online yarn stores don't have international shipping.

      Posh is such an awesome word!

      Molly : )

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  2. I think your sweater looks fantastic, beautiful pattern!
    x

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    1. Thanks Natalie. I'm excited that I am almost there!

      Molly : )

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  3. The best thing I ever created, is currently on my blog: my Little Man. :) http://www.angelfire212.blogspot.com

    Can't argue with that! :) Congrats on the 100th post!

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  4. Well, your pictures aren't so great of you, but they do show the sweater nicely! That's quite an awesome intricate pattern down the front :)

    My coolest project? Probably my Christmas snowball ornaments. Until I came up with them I was completely at a loss about what to do with leftover novelty yarn:)

    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/lynnw63/deck-the-balls

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  5. Your post made me finally post about an awesome blanket I made for some friends a couple of years ago. It's a huge Sierpinski Carpet labor of love, and it's here: http://unfrogged.blogspot.com/ It is probably the most awesome blanket I've made, though this one might win depending on your criteria: http://unfrogged.blogspot.com/2011/11/blanket-of-awesome.html

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    1. They are both very epic indeed! I am so happy I could be an inspiration, I seem to only be able to scrape together one post a week, but that is due to a lack of free and alone time.

      Molly : (

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  6. Congrats on the 100th post!

    I think the sweater looks fantastic! I'm eager to see it come together.

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  7. Congrats on ypur 100th post!

    Lovely projects.

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    1. I won't say love, but I can agree with useful, especially for this application.

      Molly : )

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  9. The most awesome thing I've made so far would have to be the first pair of socks I made. I followed a free drops pattern with this awesome stranded color work that used black with a rainbow-colored yarn. They're super cozy and keep my feet work!

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    1. Wow! That does sound awesome. I did colorwork first on hats before I moved on to socks and then sweaters. That is very impressive.

      Molly : )

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  10. The best thing I've made is - my son! Haha! Seriously, I would have to say his birthday sweater. It actually fits him well. I made a couple of pairs of socks, a couple of sweaters for me, but his sweater has turned out the best. Congrats on the 100th post!

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    1. Thanks Laura! I think a lot of parents feel that way too.

      Molly : )

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  11. Especially that center panel of your sweater looks interesting. And with the cables on either side it really sets it off. Nice job!

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    1. Thank you, it is the most complicated cable I have ever tried.

      Molly : )

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