Finished Objects!

I finished two scarves today. And by finished I mean that I had finished the actual knitting about a week or two ago. I had the chance to add the fringe today. So without further ado, I present -

The Alien Illusion Scarf in Green





The Metallicar Illusion Scarf (pattern to be posted soon)







And because didn't have time to post them earlier, my Dragon*con 2008 projects

Gift Card Pouch (pattern to be posted soon)


Wolf Ears and Tail

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.

Picture updates

And here are the promised picture updates.

Two aliens observing earthlings.


They realized they were being observed in turn and cloaked themselves.


Why did the aliens leave? Because Dean and Sam came by in the Metallicar.


And here's what the scarf looks like from the hidden angle.



One wing, so I can only fly around in circles. The pattern isn't really visible both due to the camera and the fact that it's harder to see using the chenille yarn.


And here's both wings. They still need to be blocked so they won't be so curly and have the armature added so they will be stiff on the shoulders.


My what big ears you have...


The better to hear you with, my dear.


No, this isn't a black, fuzzy banana. It's the completed wolf's tail. As soon as I can find a good set of mirrors or someone to take a picture, I'll post me wearing it.

Updates

I've been busy, and my fingers are feeling it.

I have four projects at the no longer knitting stage. The wolf ears need to be attached to a headband. I'm still looking for a suitable one (I wish the padded kind were still in style), but I think I'll have to make a trip to the craft store for one I saw designed to be decorated. The tail is stuffed, armature added, but I need to sew it off and get some sort of chain so it can connect to the belt loops of jeans. The wings are knitted, need to be blocked and the wire frame sewn in. And the green alien scarf needs to be blocked and fringed (still).

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.

Dragon*Con Costume - Wolf Ears and Tail

I bought a tail last year at Dragon*Con, but wasn't able to get a pair of ears. I've been looking at some online, but can't find the ones I like when I actually had some money to spend on them. Then two weekends ago I came to the brilliant realization that I can knit a set. I came across some funfur with a metallic glitter and started knitting.



Of course, if I'm making a set of ears, I need a matching tail. Or at least one that will match better than the one I bought.:)





The ears will be sewn together and slipped over a wire frame attached to a headband. The tail needs an additional few inches knitted on for the belt loop. It will be folded over, stuffed, and a wire inserted to give it a slight curve.