tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74973327789109538362024-03-05T03:19:12.288-05:00 Z_Knits Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-26187994471771649912011-05-19T15:38:00.000-04:002011-05-19T15:38:28.321-04:00I Know It's Been A While...but, I swear I have a good excuse! So, first, I finally released the pattern for Reesh, YAY! You can find it here for download!<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5713572291/" title="Reesh 1 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Reesh 1" height="500px" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/5713572291_8205e8cc17.jpg" width="328px" /></a> <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, I hae a new test right now for an item I'm calling the "Cotton Candy Tank" which I'm hoping will be available in June! As of right now, I'm working on a fall collection which I think you guys are really going to like, I'll keep you updated as I work!</div></center>Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-71087176827166781902011-04-15T18:10:00.000-04:002011-04-15T18:10:46.724-04:00Time Flies When You're Having Fun!So,<br />
I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Kirsten Kapur's <a href="http://www.throughtheloops.typepad.com/">Through The Loops</a> and she was celebrating her birthday (Happy Birthday Kirsten, if you read this) and her blogiversary and it hit me that I never really paid much mind to my blogiversary. So, I signed on to the blog and would you believe that I've been here for almost a year and a half! I can't believe it! It feels like it was started yesterday. My first blog post was about sock (my first pair to be exact) and now I'm designing and it feels fantastic to know that I can design my own knitting and I can't wait to get better and better. So, while I missed the last blogiversary, I will make sure not to miss this one and to note the new milestones that I hit at that time.Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-37812441326117507902011-04-01T21:26:00.000-04:002011-04-01T21:26:00.044-04:00Cap of a Different Caliper --- New Pattern!Hey All,<br />
So, I know I've been away for a while, but it's for a good reason: I've been creating new patterns and I'm happy to introduce you to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-cap-of-a-different-caliper">A Cap of a Different Caliper</a>. <br />
Here's the slouchy version<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5580851044/" title="Caliper 3 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Caliper 3" height="374" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5580851044_544fced5d5.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5580268445/" title="Caliper 4 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Caliper 4" height="358" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5580268445_7289def610.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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And the fitted version (thanks for the photo Jennette)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwknA29LzLDknOllGSFq4BCjZGBxS5Tjdg17KQRVSzu2w2vfRcfJt1qgXIRKZN4cb4net0IoAneXSXV1bmhltdEecHeVUlHrF68LSYyHsFgDxj82C6wDPe7AbLmdOnZUMCQ-FPiqy8xPH/s1600/Cap+fitted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwknA29LzLDknOllGSFq4BCjZGBxS5Tjdg17KQRVSzu2w2vfRcfJt1qgXIRKZN4cb4net0IoAneXSXV1bmhltdEecHeVUlHrF68LSYyHsFgDxj82C6wDPe7AbLmdOnZUMCQ-FPiqy8xPH/s320/Cap+fitted.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/zknits/62484"><img border="0" src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" /></a></div>This great cap is worked in the round with a twisted rib brim and lovely caliper cables. A special thanks to all of my test knitters for all of their help and invaluable input, you guys were great! Get this pattern and make your hat today!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-70506510883985141592011-03-11T16:37:00.000-05:002011-03-11T16:37:40.784-05:00Test Knitting!I love test knitters! They are so fantastic because they take on your project knowing full well that your pattern might be a mess, but still lovingly knit up your creation. I always get nervous and excited when a pattern is finished and ready to be test knit: nervous, because I always think the pattern makes no sense and excited because, honestly, there's nothing like seeing someone else's fabulous finished object and thinking that you have a successful pattern on your hands. I have two patterns being test knit right now and I have to say a great big thank you to all of my test knitters. You guys are a pleasure to work with and have made pattern writing so much easier! Without you, who knows where all the fabulous independent designers would do!<br />
If anyone reading this post is interested in test knitting, I have one open test knit for my Reesh Pullover that needs two more testers for sizes XS (32") and XL (46"), if you're interested, then pay us a visit in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/free-pattern-testers/1562839/1-25">Free Pattern Testers </a>group on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a>Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-31663582733028825242011-02-24T11:01:00.001-05:002011-02-24T11:02:12.975-05:00Dad... I love you!So, some of you might know that my dad has been having some health issues for the past year. He had bypass surgery in March of 2010 and a few other problems, but on Friday night he gave us the scare of a lifetime. My dad suffered from a stroke on Friday evening, right in front of my eyes. One minute we were speaking and he was fine, and within 10 seconds he stopped being able to speak clearly and his right side froze. Of course, I called 911 and he went straight to the hospital where he was given a very dangerous medication that has plenty of terrible side effects that could show up in the first 24 hours of administering said medication. So, my mother and I sat and waited to see how much damage this sad silent killer would cause. I'm very, very happy to report that my father, who on Friday night, could not speak, move his right side, or recall how to spell his own name, has made a full recovery with no damage done to his speech or limbs. I was almost positive that Friday night would have been the last time I saw my father and I am so thankful to have him back home with us, where he belongs. I know that this has nothing to do with knitting, but I really felt the need to share... :o). However, don't think that while sitting in the room with my father I didn't manage to get some knitting done...lol. You know I did and I even started a new design for a cute hat... look for it soon. Thank you all for reading and I'll talk to you all very soon!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-22797044988249591582011-02-14T11:24:00.000-05:002011-02-14T11:24:22.467-05:00HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!In honor of Valentine's Day, I'm happy to report that the Hugs and Kisses Pattern is now live and available as a free download through Ravelry!<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5445514544/" title="Hugs and Kisses by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Hugs and Kisses" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/5445514544_1a2e226645.jpg" width="411" /></a> </center><br />
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Happy Knitting!!!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-24366034204983498682011-02-12T01:15:00.000-05:002011-02-12T01:15:07.317-05:00Finding Old FavoritesSo, last week I decided to do some late winter cleaning. As I started to clean out my drawers and closets, I was amazed at how much junk one could accumulate. I mean seriously, I took out 7 bags of garbage! CRAZY! But, I also came across something very special that I had forgotten about, the very first hat I ever knit. It was <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flicker">Flicker </a>by Kim Hargraeves (LOVE HER WORK!). See, this hat is especially special because this pattern book was purchased during my very first visit to my LYS (Local Yarn Shop) and it was the first project I decided to undertake, so you can imagine my surprise when I came across it in the bowels of my drawer as I was tossing things away. A lot of things from that drawer didn't make it, but this hat is a definite keeper and perhaps a renewed favorite!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5437482933/" title="Picture 023 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Picture 023" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5437482933_5b5cc9293e_m.jpg" width="223" /></a><br />
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You can tell by the smile on my face that I'm in love with it!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-39187323185027549342011-02-09T00:35:00.000-05:002011-02-09T00:35:36.914-05:00Cables and LaceSo, as you all know I've been working on design number 2 and not that I like to toot my own horn, but I'm in love! The Reesh Pullover is definitely turning out to be a winner. Now, I'm not done knitting it, but since I'm so in love I wanted my readers to be in love too; so, I've decided to tease you with a couple of sneak peak photos. Now, these are not of the entire project, but rather just a couple of select photos of some of my favorite elements of this pullover.<br />
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Cables:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5430297296/" title="Reesh 2 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Reesh 2" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5430297296_5c48442fee.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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and Lace:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5429690123/" title="Reesh 1 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Reesh 1" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5429690123_8af16bf107.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Look for the test knit of this to pop up in the next couple of weeks and then for the pattern release in April. Also, leave your comments as I always love hearing your opinions. Now, back to knitting... time for sleeves!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-81626259033815355142011-01-27T22:48:00.000-05:002011-01-27T22:48:52.870-05:00Snow!Well, here on the East Coast, we've been slammed once more by some major snow. I mean MAJOR snow; 19 inches in NYC to be exact. So, I've gone ahead and taken some lovely pictures for you viewing pleasure.<br />
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Now, to the knitting. I know I said I was hoping to attend Vogue Knitting Live, but unfortunately on Sunday, I woke up with a raging case of bronchitis and I'm still not 100%. However, from what I've read, it was a great success and I can't wait to attend next year. I also heard that they'll be having another event in September in L.A. While I was sad that I was unable to attend, I was happy that I managed to get complete some of my knitting. The first is this striped sweater which was just something I knit on a whim. <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5339499815/" title="Ali's sweater by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Ali's sweater" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5339499815_be5eabebc1.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />
Now, I know there are knitting needles still present in this photo (look at the neckline), but I promised you that this is now finished and blocked. The second finished object is my mom's coat. I have to admit that I'm happy to be done with this one, not so much because the knitting was difficult, actually the knitting was not that hard at all. The seaming, however, is a different story. It just seemed that there were no clear directions on how this ought to be seamed and then when it came to the sleeves, it was really quite strange. I'm still happy to report that this was a great success and looks beautiful! Here's the Welted Coat from Vogue Knitting's Fall 2010 issue.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5373654738/" title="Knitting 005 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Knitting 005" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5373654738_ca4ef5b345.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />
I can't quite figure out why all my pictures come out slanted... lol. I alway think I'm holding the camera straight and then I upload them to my computer and they're always slanted. Who knows maybe one day I'll get it right. Oh well. Right now, I'm working on my newest design (finally!) and I have to say I love it! Finally, February is just around the corner, which means Hugs and Kisses will be available as a free download!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-68624495872630126982011-01-20T10:48:00.000-05:002011-01-20T10:48:38.100-05:00HELLLOOOO OUT THERE... DON'T WORRY I'M STILL HERE!Hi Everyone,<br />
I know it's been a while, but I've been busy knitting. I really have to figure out how to work that whole knitting and blogging at the same time thing figured out. I've been busy knitting my mom's coat and then there's been the pumpkin pie sweater, and another striped sweater which I finished, oh and let me not forget the socks and the new design I've been working on and cat on yesterday. OMG, I've become one of those people! You know the kind. The one who has 8,000 things on her needles all working at the same time, but not really finishing anything... NOOOOOO! Oh well, I better get used to it. Just to recap where I'm at, the coat is actuall almost done, just a few more seams and we'll have pics. The striped sweater is also done, yay! Pumpkin Pie is being worked on slowly as we have 3/4's of the first sleeve done and in terms of the new design, like I said, I just cast on. Finally, the socks... well, these socks have been a long running project, but I did manage to complete 1 sock and cast on and knit a little of the second sock, but I have to admit that it might take 6 months or so to complete...lol, we'll see what happens. Okay, so now that we've got that all out there I'm hoping I'll have some FO's up here soon. Oh and how could I forget; Vogue Knitting Live is this weekend (I know I'm so excited). I'll be going to the Market Place on Sunday hopefully, I can't wait to see how everything will turn out. FUN FUN!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-80640342502758474162011-01-07T02:05:00.000-05:002011-01-07T02:05:57.980-05:00So Much to Do...Since I've decided to take on designing my own pieces, there have been so many knitting project going on. For one, I have testers knitting up the first design, the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hugs-and-kisses-3">Hugs and Kisses Cardigan</a> (Rav. Link). There have been a few mistakes in the pattern, but for the first time, nothing too major I hope. Secondly, my mom actually asked me to knit her something. This was a shock to me because generally she hates when I knit in front of her. Not because she thinks I'm doing something unproductive, but she feels that it can be construed as rude when I'm sitting with her and knitting because I'm not giving her complete eye contact. It's not a big deal, but the request for a knit did come as a shock. So, when I asked her what she would like she, of course, picked the biggest garment I've knit to date... lol Go figure! So, what is this mystery knit. It's the #10 Welted Coat by Irina Shabayeva from the Fall 2010 issue of Vogue Knitting.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5332574848/" title="vkf10_10d_medium2 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="vkf10_10d_medium2" height="376" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5332574848_cf50464838.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
So, I've been knitting this in <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/cfyarns/yarn_display.cfm?ID=5420130">Knitpicks Suri Dream</a> in the natural color (her choice). The fabric is definitely lighter than that shown in the picture, but it's looking great and it's almost done! However, I don't think that's because I'm a speed knitter or anything, trust me I'm not, but rather I think it has to do with the fact that it's knit on size US 11 needles, which helps ever so slightly. <br />
Finally, I'm still designing away and will have some sneak peaks of a new pullover design soon. (yay!) Oh, and stay tuned for the Hugs and Kisses pattern to go live soon.Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-2595874419518127712011-01-01T09:24:00.000-05:002011-01-01T09:24:20.185-05:00Why, Hello 2011!So, 2010 was not a good year for me personally, but I'm not going to dwell it. Nope, not me! Instead, I'm going to say hello to 2011 and stay optimistic that it will be a fantastic year! Here's wishing you all a Very Happy New Year!<br />
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As the Christmas holiday grows nearer and nearer, NYC has decided to celebrate with some very, very cold weather. It's 24 degrees Farenheight outside and all I can say is BRRRRRRRRRR! On a brighter note, it is perfect knitting weather because all I want to do is surround myself with warm wool. Thankfully, that's exactly what I've been doing. Along with knitting up my own designs, I've actually started a project from someone else. I know, I must be crazy, but oh well I couldn't help myself. So, what am I knitting you ask. It's this:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5263637877/" title="PumpkinPie1_web-350x500 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="PumpkinPie1_web-350x500" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5263637877_80ecfdbcf4.jpg" width="350" /></a><br />
This is Pumpkin Pie which is designed by the lovely Heather Dixon. She created Army of Knitters (I love that name) and has plenty of fabulous designs to choose from. You can visit her site here: <a href="http://www.armyofknitters.com/Winter2010.html">Army of Knitters</a> or you can find her on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/heather-dixon">Ravelry</a>. Either way go and check her out! I can't wait to finish my fabulous Pumpkin Pie and wear it because Baby, it's not only cold outside, it's freeeezzzzinnnggg!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-41569311351093857062010-12-08T10:45:00.000-05:002010-12-08T10:45:41.009-05:00Test Knitting!Hi all,<br />
So I've finally finished writing the pattern for the Hugs and Kisses Cardigan and I'm happy to report that we have our first test knitter... YAY! Now, design #2 is taking a little longer to complete, but once it's done it's going to look great! Talk to you all soon, and don't forget to like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Z_Knits/129270633795350">Facebook</a>.... :o)Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-9867105731291370722010-11-22T22:54:00.000-05:002010-11-22T22:54:24.978-05:00Design # 2Well, now that you've seen Hugs and Kisses, I'm happy to report that I'm working on my second design, but this one is going to have to be a surprise; however, I will tell you the name: "Mondo's Skirt"! I'm so happy to be working on these designs and hearing the feedback about them even though the patterns have yet to be released. Also, since Hugs and Kisses is my first pattern, I'm happy to report that it will be Free on Ravelry! Well, back to work for now and we'll talk soon.....Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-22917176368187640502010-11-19T13:22:00.000-05:002010-11-19T13:22:52.327-05:00SNEAK PEAK!Heres the promised sneak peak of the first cardigan in the collection. It's fresh off the needles, but I couldn't wait so I had to show you all! <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/5189661465/" title="Hugs and Kisses 4 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Hugs and Kisses 4" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5189661465_2b57f5b651.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />
This was knit out of 2 strands of Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud in Iris Heather held together, perfect color for the spring and because it's 100% Alpaca and lace, it's warm enough for a chilly spring night but as light as a cloud!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-50077084700754142312010-11-16T02:15:00.000-05:002010-11-16T02:15:42.548-05:00Hugs and Kisses!So,<br />
I've been hard at work on my first design and I'm happy to report that I'm almost done knitting it up and writing up the pattern, YAY! I've decided to call the first design Hugs and Kisses, but I won't tell you why just yet. I'm hoping for a few sunny days this weeks so that I can take a great "sneak peak" picture to perhaps peak your interests. Then, it'll be off to be test knitted and then one step closer to ready for sale on Ravelry.... woohoo! Furthermore, I just want to wish my Muslim brothers and sisters, knitters and non-knitters a Happy Eid! Oh and a special Happy Eid to my friend alajnabiya and a Thank you for the welcome back comment in my last post! So, until next time, here's wishing you all the very best!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-42442149213779476122010-11-01T13:35:00.000-04:002010-11-01T13:35:40.588-04:00M.I.A and New HorizonsHi Everyone!<br />
I know, I know it's been a very long while, but I'm back and hopefully this time for a long time! Things have been super hectic but are finally slowing down a bit and I've had a bit of a revelation. Want to know what it is? Well, it's that I love to design and so with that I'm happy to announce that I'm working on my first knitwear collection for the spring. I will keep you updated with my work and I would love to hear what you all think! I can't wait for you guys to see what I'm working on and to hear your feedback. Okay so it's back to knitting work for now, talk to you all again really soon!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-34077366167926123352010-07-10T23:33:00.000-04:002010-07-10T23:33:35.295-04:00Some of the Things I've Been Working OnI know it's been a while since I've posted, so I figured it was only fair to give you a sneak peak at some of the knitting I've been working on this summer.<br />
I started off with this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zickzack-tunic">Zick Zack Tunic</a> (Ravelry Link), which you may remember because I did speak about it a while back. This lovely tunic with a ribbed bottom and cowl neck comes from the Spring 2009 issue of Interweave Knits and I've knitted it in Gloss Lace from <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">Knitpicks</a> (Oh how I love Knit Picks). So, I've completed the back and I'm almost finished with the front, so hopefully this will move into the Finished Objects pile soon.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/4780719716/" title="Zick Zack 1 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Zick Zack 1" height="375" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4780719716_b9407b5755.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Next on the list was a project that I started a long while back. It's the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/froot-loop">Froot Loop</a> (Ravelry Link) sock from <a href="http://www.knitty.com/">Knitty</a>. I have to say that I really love this sock, it's something calming and relaxing to work on when I get frustrated with a project or with anything actually. I'm knitting it in Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock, which is a dream to work with and the colors are... well, to me they're like sunshine and summer in a sock. What do you guys think?<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/4780083869/" title="Froot Loops by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Froot Loops" height="375" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4780083869_7e065cdeab.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Finally, there's this bad boy, which I only started a couple of days ago, but have been raving about since, well I think forever. It's the blasted <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/featherweight-cardigan">Featherweight Cardigan</a> (Ravelry Link) by Hannah Fettig over at <a href="http://knitbot.com/">Knitbot</a>. I was going to start off making this in Alpaca Cloud by Knitpicks, but then I had something roaming around in my stash that was calling out for a project. Some Stroll Tonal in the Queen Anne colorway from Knitpicks. So, of course I cast on and now, I'm in love. No, seriously, I'm not kidding, I'm totally in love with the fabric this yarn is making. I cannot wait for this particular cardigan to be finished so that I can wear it. Oh, and don't think I've forgotten about the Alpaca Cloud, I have a very distinct feeling it too will become a Featherweight cardigan. I kid you not, this picture makes me drool!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/4780712672/" title="Featherweight 1 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="Featherweight 1" height="375" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4780712672_21e2b914ca.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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So you see, I haven't not been knitting. I have been and now hopefully I can blog about it more!Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-88357490465789415892010-06-22T09:58:00.000-04:002010-06-22T09:58:10.495-04:00Summer is Here!Hi Everyone,<br />
Now that summer is here, I thought I would give the blog a little bit of a lighter look. It was getting a little dreary with all that black, don't you think? Anyway, I certainly like the new look and I hope everyone who visits the blog will like it too. Also, I would love to hear if you have any other comments or if there are any other changes you would like to see. Can't wait to hear from you, now back to my regularly scheduled knitting.Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-46321095848468645572010-06-16T18:47:00.000-04:002010-06-16T18:47:44.214-04:00Will This Ribbing Ever End?So, as you all know I'm making the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zickzack-tunic">ZickZack Tunic</a> (Ravelry Link) from the Spring 2009 issue of Interweave Knits. This tunic is knit from the bottom up and that means lots and lots of 2x2 ribbing, 5 and 1/2 inches worth to be exact and it took me forever to complete, but I did finally finish.... the ribbing that is! But, you know what the means right... yep, it means I now get to work on the lace which means I'm 1 step closer to having a finised object.... WOOHOO! Well that's it for now, back to the knitting. Talk to you all soon.... :o)Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-46895047094125342262010-06-10T21:29:00.001-04:002010-06-22T10:00:05.931-04:00Back in the Game!Wow, it's been a long time.... A really long time... Where has it all gone?! Oh wait, I know it's gone by in a hospital, but thankfully things are getting better. On Saturday, my father and I arrived in New York so he can finish his treatment. He's now in the hospital, has had one surgery, and on the road to recovery.. finally, thank God. So, guess what this means for me.... back to my knitting, which I have to be honest makes me a very happy camper. Now, I know there have been a few projects that were started... ahem (Said's Cabled Cardigan) but with this new mood I feel must come a new project. So, what's on the agenda you ask? It would be this:<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/4689739432/" title="zick by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="zick" height="500" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1300/4689739432_6521d5e863.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This, ladies and gentlemen, is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zickzack-tunic">ZickZack Tunic </a>(Ravelry Link) and I absolutely love it! I've loved it since the day I saw it and of course, since I had some <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-gloss-lace">Knitpicks Gloss lace</a> in a color they call Ultramarine on hand, I knew it was time to knit it. So far, I've completed the back and now I shall move forward to the front. Hopefully I'll have pictures of a finished object soon. Oh how fun that sounds, can't wait! Now, back to knitting...</div></center>Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-36989319576615383952010-04-30T08:37:00.000-04:002010-04-30T08:37:46.877-04:00All Quiet on the Eastern Front....Wow, it's been sooooooo long since I've posted I don't know where to begin. Well, I know I've been away for a long time, but trust me it was not by choice, but rather by emergency. I know I told you all that my dad had a successful open heart surgery; however, at that time what we did not know were all the complications said open heart surgery would cause to other body parts. My father is still in the hospital, still trying to recover though it has not been easy. I don't tell you this to scare you and make you think I take back what I said in my previous post. Quite the contrary, if my dad had gone and gotten regular check ups, if he had taken his insulin and been a good diabetic then he probably wouldn't be in this position. But now, there's not point in saying "if", we simply must roll with the punches.<br />
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However, you can imagine what said punches have done to my knitting... they've basically killed it! There's no time to knit, and when I do find a few windows of opportunity here or there I find myself getting sleepy, well because I'm tired! Oh boy, how I long for the days of Finished Objects and knitting while listening to my favorite podcasts. Oh well, what can I do, that's life. <br />
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For now, I only ask that my dad gets better and maybe, just maybe, that I have a Finished Object by the end of the year (is that greedy of me.... :op) Oh and one more thing, I said "on the Eastern Front" rather than "on the Western Front", which is the way the saying goes, because well, I'm living in the East right now (yes, it's the Middle East, but it's still East of the West... Okay I just confused myself... lol)Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-73066956828951183372010-03-25T12:01:00.000-04:002010-03-25T12:01:41.801-04:00Open Heart...Today, my father had open heart surgery. If you're shocked, join the club because if you ever saw my father, you would never guess that there was anything wrong with him. It began on Friday night, when my father had trouble breathing and had broken into a cold sweat. He, being a man, of course refused to go the hospital stating that he was fine. But on Saturday I insisted he go and on Sunday he was admitted. When he did a cath. it revealed what none of us would have at all expected, 5 blocked arteries 3 of which were closed 80% or more. After talking to the doctors, it was revealed to us that my father had been admitted to the hospital with acute heart failure and that he must have had at least 10 silent heart attacks, they were silent because the diabetes made them that way and that his operation was considered High Risk with a 25% chance of failure.<br />
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My father had open heart surgery today and it was successful, thank you God! I share my father's recent medical history because I wish that all of you out there take great care of yourselves and don't wait on yourselves. Get checked and make sure you are okay because what's more important than health? May you never be put in a position where you have to hear that you or a loved one may lose his or her life because they didn't take the time to check themselves out.Zaynabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465178850325047554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497332778910953836.post-76079210451411117032010-03-19T09:55:00.000-04:002010-03-19T09:55:52.106-04:00Cables.I promised you pictues of cables from my cable cardigan and I deliver pictures of cables. Hope you like them... :o)<br />
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Miles and Miles of Cables (Okay, not really):<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35552936@N05/4444749541/" title="IMG_2119 by Zaynab317, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2119" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4444749541_eb3d9b8f4a.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />
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Up Close and Personal with the Cables:<br />
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