Test Pattern #3: Argyle

My testing of patterns for gloves is continuing and this time I finished up the argyle pattern I've been thinking about for some time.  I originally tried a 3-color pattern but will admit that I just didn't like the way the pattern looked (it looked less like argyle when it was in glove form than it did in my knitting chart!).  So I took away a color, tweaked the pattern and came up with this:

This one is definitely a keeper, though I've already had requests for different color combinations (gladly!).  I think I'll do something darker (maybe a black and red?) or something more monochromatic (black and grey?).  I'm always open to suggestions!

Current Works in Progress & Test Patterns

I'm finally getting the chance to try out some test patterns for designs that I've seen and wanted to replicate in gloves.  So far this week I've already completed 2 test patterns: hearts and a pattern called pueblo.  I'm hoping to add even more!  If you have suggestions for designs or even just color suggestions, please feel free to let me know.  I'm always open to constructive feedback!

Here are the test gloves for both items:

New Space - Newly Organized - Ready to Knit!

Yours Truly has been busy moving from one space to another so things have been a bit crazy. But things are finally settling down nicely and the new space has a special crafting corner, so I'm organized and ready to go!  Time to get down to some serious knitting as summer begins to wane and fall approaches (I'll admit it - knitting in the summer is tough when its hot like it has been lately).

Projects on the Horizon:

• A UT themed baby blanket (I have Alabama, need to compliment with UT!)
• Four new hat designs - some lace patterns this time.
• A new shawl design.
• A Dr. Who scarf (sorry folks, this one is a special commission and won't be for sale in the shop, but I'm planning some other Dr. Who themed items since my friends are begging for them).
• Super hero fingerless gloves collection - first up will be Wonder Woman!
• Socks!  Lots of socks!!!  I made my first pair - a trial pair of orange and white UT themed ones. Not bad for a first try but I'll be working to perfect my technique before these appear in the shop. 

And of course, anything else that others can dream up to challenge me with.  I'm looking forward to it!  Don't forget to let me know if you have special needs.

Buses are for knitting

I know, I've been very quiet on here lately.  Being a full-time PhD student will do that to a person (no time for fun...little time for knitting).  But, I've been finding some knitting time, mostly while I ride the buses to and from school.  I've found that I can't knit everything on the bus (anything with a complicated pattern or anything that requires multiple skeins of yarn are a no-no).  But there is the slouchie ribbed hat that I've been making in multiple colors.  Come to find out, it is the perfect bus knit!  In just 8 bus rides I can complete one hat.  Here are the 3 I've completed so far:

I've got about 6 more colors to go - maybe I'll get them all done by the end of the quarter!