Another one finished. And some updates

My sister's wedding present is finished. And it came out beautifully, IMHO.





And with a ruler for scale.



I also am doing two Mareley's Ghost Scarf. One will be a scarf for my friend. The other will actually be a belt for me.





Christmas Gift #1 is coming along well. I can't post pictures since it will give away who it's intended for. I'm ready to start #2 of 7 gifts. And that number will probably increase as I get inspired.

Rainbow Alien Illusion Scarf is finished

This was requested by a friend after I showed her an in progress picture of my green Alien Illusion Scarf.

More updates

I finished the ears. When I have a chance, I'll post a picture of me modeling them. Right now you'll just have to use your imagination. But here's what they look like.



I also have added more to the Metallicar Illusion Scarf. There are now 7 cars in it. I'm going to measure at 12 completed, and decide if it should be longer or not.





My cat Xena had to check out the quality of the work.



Don't worry, it passed inspection.

And I have started a scarf for my uncle. Actually, he's my mom's cousin, but for some reason, I was taught to call him uncle. It's based off the Mudflap Girl pattern that can be found in Stitch 'N Bitch Nation





All in all, not bad output for a week.

Projects updates

I have begun making a pair of Allete Wings yesterday. As of right now, I have one wing done. This pattern has been an exercise in frustration because I changed the yarn over to Lion Brand's Chenille Thick 'n Quick solid in black, but didn't change the size of the needles. So I've had to be super careful with accidentally adding and dropping stitches. But I like how the wings are coming out. The feathers have a velvety feel, and their pattern is subtle. I'm putting this project on high priority so I can have it done for Dragon*Con.

The ears and tail are coming along. The tail is folded in half and sewn, and just needs to be stuffed. I'm debating on adding an armature so it curves slightly instead of hanging straight. It would also add some support for the belt hook. The ears need to be sewn together and attached to the headband. I'm still determining the best way to do that.

The Alien Illusion Scarf I'm doing on commission now has two heads done. It's not as time critical at the moment, though I do want to finish it since I have two other scarves in the pipeline that need to be done. I will pick that one up as soon as I have the wings done.

And my Metallicar Illusion Scarf is also coming along. Two cars are done, and I'm trying to decide how long I want it to be. I have a feeling it's when I feel I've reached the end, I cast off and fringe it. Once I'm certain there's no changes I want to make to the pattern, I will be posting it here.

I have two other illusion scarves I'm working up a pattern for. One is for my mom's cousin based on the Mud Flap Girl Tank found in Stich 'n Bitch Nation. The other one is a cat pattern that I'm working up and have to test.

All in all, I've been productive.

Alien Illusion Scarf Updates

I still haven't blocked and fringed the green alien scarf. But I'm still putting pictures of it online

Green Alien Scarf

All six visible


All six hidden


I've also been comissioned to make one in rainbow colors.

Rainbow Alien Scarf

One head visible


One head hidden

Alien Illusion Scarf

I now have six heads done on the Alien Illusion Scarf I'm working on. Now all that remains is to block it and add the fringe. I'm happy with my progress on it. Pictures will be posted in the next day or so.

Gator Scarf

Pattern: Morehouse Farm's Alligator Scarf

This was made for my cousin's adopted daughter, who is two years old.  Her room is decorated in monkeys, and I figured she needed an alligator to keep them from taking over.  ;)

It was done on #5 needles and used 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in Banana Berry.  I wasn't sure how the variegated yarn would make up, but I think it's lovely.

Full view of the gator.

Another full view of the gator.  The battery is the only thing I had handy for a size reference.

Close up of the head.

Looking back towards the head.  You can see how the scales are made.