Thursday, June 25, 2009
3rd Quarter 2009 Nominations have begun on Ravelry!
Just a little announcement here for those of you who have not made the move over to The Official Sexy Knitter's Club on Ravelry yet, and those of you checking us out for perhaps the first time. Nominations are officially open but will be closing shortly (June 13, 2009 - June 26, 2009) to decide on projects for our third KAL this year. This quarter's theme is "Designers" and is our second time choosing a designer as our KAL theme. Get your nominations in quick - voting starts June 28th & lasts until June 30th, 2009.
We'll continue to use this blog for announcements, but will no longer be posting here. Come join us on Ravelry if you haven't already and put in your nomination for the next KAL. Look forward to meeting you there!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
2nd Quarter KAL 2009 - Karma Tank/Karma Skirt, Spring Vines & Juno Regina Stole
A few guidelines:
- Official KAL dates: April 4, 2009 - June 30, 2009.
- To participate, you may knit any of the agreed upon patterns in either the large or small categories, or both.
- Don't forget to tag your knits in Ravelry with SKC2009Q2 so people can easily find your related projects.
- Nominations for the third quarter KAL will begin June 15th.
We look forward to all of your lovely knits over at the Ravelry Group! Come join us! If you have any questions, you may contact either rchrispy or our new group moderator RobinM.
Happy Knitting!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
2009 First Quarter KAL - Cables & Twisted Stitches
A few guidelines:
- Official KAL dates: January 1, 2009 - March 17, 2009*
- A qualifying pattern will include at least 25% cables or twisted stitches
- You may knit any pattern that you feel is sexy and contains the technique we've elected to focus on this this quarter
Other announcements: Please welcome RobinM of Yarn Crawl as the newest member of our group leaders over on Ravelry. I'm (knittymuggins) taking a little time off from group responsibilities and Robin has kindly offered to step in and help rchrispy with the fun job of moderating our group and helping everything run smoothly. Thanks so much Robin & welcome! We'll also be welcoming Jeanie back soon to her leadership role at the group and are excited to have her joining us again - it's been a while and we've missed her!
We look forward to all of your lovely knits over at the Ravelry Group! Come join us! If you have any questions, you may contact either rchrispy or our new group moderator RobinM.
Happy Knitting!
*edited to change KAL dates
Saturday, December 27, 2008
2009 1st Quarter KAL Voting Has Begun!
- Garter Stitch
- Stockinette or Reverse Stockinette Stitches
- Textured Knit & Purl Combos e.g., Seed Stitch, Ribbing, Textured Rib
- Cables & Twisted Stitches i.e., any stitch sequence where stitches change position while they are being knit
- Lace i.e., decrease and open increase combos
- Colorwork (2 or more colors, fair isle, stranded, intarsia, mosaic or slip stitch color work; stripes do not count) e.g., Fair-Isle, Mosaic, or Slip Stitch patterns
- Traveling (decrease and increase stitch combos)
- Unusual (Bobbles & Leaves & Entrelac - 3-D shapes on a knitted surface & anything else that doesn’t fit traditional categories)
- Beaded (any item that is attached to the surface)
A few guidelines:
- Voting will run from December 27, 2008 - December 31, 2008
- Official KAL dates: January 1, 2009 - February 28, 2009
- A qualifying pattern will include at least 25% of the type of stitch pattern chosen by the group during the voting period.
We look forward to all of your lovely knits over at the Ravelry Group! Come join us! If you have any questions, you may contact either rchrispy or myself (knittymuggins).
Happy Knitting!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
2008 4th Quarter KAL - Category: Patterns
- Silken Scabbard by StitchDiva (also on Ravelry here)
- Snow White by Ysolda Teague (Raveled here)
- Baby Cables and Big Ones Too (Raveled here) by Suvi S.
A few guidelines:
- Official KAL dates: October 20 - December 17, 2008
- You may knit any or all of the 3 patterns chosen
We look forward to all of your lovely knits over at the Ravelry Group! Come join us! If you have any questions, you may contact either rchrispy or myself (knittymuggins).
Happy Knitting!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
2008 3rd Quarter KAL Winner - Designer Theme
- Official KAL dates: August 1 - September 30
- You may knit any pattern by this designer that you like, whether it’s from her book Knitting Lingerie Style, from a magazine or similar publication, or even a pattern purchased from her website White Lies Designs.
We look forward to all of your lovely knits over at the Ravelry Group! Come join us! If you have any questions, you may contact either rchrispy or myself (knittymuggins). Happy Knitting!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
3rd Quarter Final Voting
Voting has been taking place over on Ravelry on our group board between Kat Coyle, Joan McGowan-Michael, Stefanie Jafel, Wendy Bernard, and Connie Chang Chinchio. The Voting thread will be active till the morning of July 31st. No votes will count after it becomes archived.
One of the mods will announce the winner sometime during the 31st. The new KAL will run August 1st through September 30th.
Please direct all questions to Rchrispy or Knittymuggins
Friday, July 11, 2008
Nominations are open for the 2008 3rd Quarter KAL over on the Ravelry Group
Just a little announcement here for those of you who have not made the move over to The Official Sexy Knitter's Club on Ravelry yet. Nominations are officially open for the next 2 weeks (July 11, 2008 - July 25, 2008) to decide on projects for our next KAL. This quarter's theme is "Designers" and will be the first SKC KAL held entirely over at Ravelry. We'll continue to use this blog for announcements, but will no longer be posting here. Come join us on Ravelry if you haven't already and put in your nomination for the next KAL. Look forward to meeting you there!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
We're Moving!!!
I have asked rchrispy to join the SKC administrators and she has graciously agreed to come on board :-) Between KnittyMuggins, rchrispy, and I, here is where we've decided to go with the SKC....
First, in case any of you aren't aware, there has been quite a bit of discussion on Ravelry regarding moving the Sexy Knitters Club to Ravelry. After some discussion, the other admins and I feel that moving the SKC to Ravelry is a good idea admin-wise as well as for our members as it will eliminate the need for members to request posting privileges before each new knit along. For those of you who are not yet Ravelry members, don't panic! The transition from the current SKC site to Ravelry will be slow enough to allow all those SKC members who aren't yet on Ravelry a chance to get in/on/withit! I'm not sure what the approximate wait time is for a Ravelry invite but I hear it's much shorter than it was several months ago -- I'm guessing no more than a couple of weeks.
Second, in order to avoid aministrative chaos, we have decided to form an Official Sexy Knitters Club Ravelry group. This group will be the new home of the original Sexy Knitters Club where things will stay pretty much the same as they are now with the exception of a few changes regarding the way future knit alongs are conducted. We will keep everybody up to date regarding these changes on the Official SKC board so be sure to check there often.
Third, we would like to encourage all current SKCers who haven't yet signed up for Ravelry to do so now so that you can receive your invite before the next knit along begins -- with all the wonderful KAL suggestions, the next KAL promises to be a doozie!
Finally, rchrispy, KnittyMuggins, and I would like to thank each and every one of you who have contributed to the conversation over on Ravelry over the past several weeks. It's members like you who keep the SKC strong and very much alive :-)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
FO: Talia
Sunday, May 18, 2008
I'll be starting Labyrinth next week!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Saying hi and checking in with Aleita Shell
Hi. I've just joined the SKC and it's good to be in time for this summer's knitalong. I've decided to knit the Aleita Shell. I liked it the minute I got the Spring Interweave Knits magazine through my letterbox but waited until I finished the project I was working on (Sally Melville empire waist dress) before embarking on this one. I'm also delighted to be doing some stash-busting at the same time, as the yarn has been sitting in my cupboard for a while now and, having been pretty extravagant recently, I felt the need to reduce the size of said stash.
The yarn in question is Rowan DK Handknit cotton, shade 294 and is a beautiful shade of hyacinth blue. (And it's been in my stash for so long I wouldn't be surprised if Rowan no longer make that shade!) It's a matte finish and so far looks promising. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops. As you may be able to see from the (not very good) photo, I've done the welt and about 2 rows of the stocking stitch body, so there's some way to go.
Thanks for letting me join the fun. I look forward to seeing all your projects.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Let's KNIT Already!
The stitch gauge is right on, but the row gauge is a little off. But, row gauge is easy to work around, so it doesn't matter. This is my progress as of this morning:
Anybody else start yet?
Monday, May 12, 2008
Why Not?
As far as future knit alongs, we are looking at several different format changes -- we'll keep everybody posted.
For now, let's go ahead and get our supplies ready for this five-way KAL! Since we're running a bit behind, let's go ahead and officially declare this KAL started right now! I can't wait to see which patterns everyone is planning to knit and which yarns you'll be using!
ETA: The top five patterns are Labyrinth, Notorious, Aleita Shell, Printed Silk Cardigan, and Talia.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Three Way Tie?
Your opinion matters! Lemme know what you think!
There is some interesting dialogue going on over on the SKC Ravelry group. Hop on over and join in the conversation.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Let's Vote!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
I pre-empted the SKC!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Top 20 Nominations for the SKC Spring 2008 KAL
Hello Sexy Knitters! Today is a special day because it's time for the top 20 nominations for the spring SKC KAL! Hooray!
The top 20 nominations are determined by your nominations and how much positive feedback each nomination post receives in the form of comments left by members. Unfortunately, we can only accept 20 nominations at a time for voting purposes. We're very sorry if the pattern you nominated was not chosen this time. Please don't take this personally, and please, if you strongly believe in a certain pattern, definitely nominate it again next time!
Without further ado, the nominees are:
- Labyrinth from Wendy Bernard (Ravelry link here)
- Lacey-T from Kitman
- Lillian from Delicious Stitches
- Titania from A Mingled Yarn
- Dayflower Camisole from Knititude
- Sodera Socks from Sisainen villapaita
- Bell Curve from Knitty Winter 2007 (Ravelry link here)
- Printed Silk Cardigan from IK Spring 2008
- Aleita Shell from IK Spring 2008
- Jaden from Knitty Spring 2008
- Crisp Rectangle Tunic Top from Fitted Knits by Stefanie Japel (Ravelry link here)
- Fad-Classic from Wendy Bernard
- Colette from Melissa Wehrle (Ravelry link here)
- Daytrip Cardigan from Melissa Wehrle (Ravelry link here)
- Curves Bamboo Tank Top by Nikki Adams (Ravelry link here)
- Chinese Lace Pullover
- Ms. Marigold from Zephyrstyle (Ravelry link here)
- Goddess from Jennifer Hansen (Ravelry link here)
- Talia from Sweaterbabe (in Knitty Spring 2008)
- Notorious excerpt from Annie Modesitt's book "Romantic Handknits" (Ravelry link here)
So pick your favorite and be ready to vote when our poll is up, sometime in the next couple of weeks! Happy Perusing!
Nomination
the pattern is available on craftster now and the pictures aren't the best, but there are many beautiful examples on Ravelry.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=26874.00;
A nomination
This super sexy flirty tank from Annie's new book offers you a free sampling of her look and feel.
It ranges in size from 25" - 57". There are a beautiful example of an FO on Flickr. Here
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Spring Nominations
Labyrinth Nomination
(Photo borrowed from Stitchdiva's Flickr page, where other views and styles of the top are available)
Nomination: Lacey-T
The pattern sells for $5 and has a size range of 32-46 inches
Click here for more pictures and details.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Spring KAL Nominations
Friday, April 11, 2008
3 Nominations
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Nominations - Tank tops
Ravelry Page
Pattern Page
This pattern is clingy but not revealing. It allows you to wear your normal bra and there are instructions on how to create strap stays. Designer has optional short rows to allow for a smoother fit. This is a stunning simple tank that can go places. Pattern is priced at $5.50 and has a size range of 32-54 with 2" between each size.
Ravelry Page
Pattern Page
I love the subtle details of this tank which cause your eye to form curves or enhance those that you have. It can be worn from hot days alone to a tank under a suit jacket or sweater on cooler days. The pattern sells for $6 and has a size range of XS-2X (32-47 inches)
Ravelry Page
Pattern Page
This pattern my put you off by the stick thin model but it is striking. Look at these examples that I found on Ravelry (all are flickr links for you non-Ravelry members). There are three different body shapes. This is a top down design with short rows to create the drapy front. Price is $7 with a size range of XS - 3X (33.5 - 52 inches)
Ravelry page
Pattern page
We all love the Zephyr style patterns here on the Sexy Knitter's Club. Why not throw in another? This one has the option to be simple or a bit girly. The pattern is $5.50 for a PDF and the size range is XS-2X (32 - 44").
Ravelry Page
Pattern Page
This pattern is from last summer's Knitty. I love the look of it and the versatility you can have from putting different colored ribbons down the front. Size range is XS - 3X (27-51 inches).
Summer Leaves by Robin Dodge
Ravelry page
Pattern page
Had enough of cleavage and midriff-baring fashion? This summer top shows off a bit of skin in the back. And if you still like to show a little cleavage and midriff, it turns out this top is actually reversible, although pretty daring if the leaves are worn in front without a camisole! The construction is essentially like making a cardigan with no sleeves. But instead of the typical closure, knit leaves are sewn over the middle of the back (or front) to close the sweater. This creates daring little open areas in between. Perfect for warm summer days.
This pattern is free and has a size range of XS-2x (30-50 inches)
All Lined up by Robin Dodge
Ravelry page
Pattern page
This is a free pattern with a small bit of colorwork. Do you have one skein of pretty yarn that you want to knit with but don't know what to do with it? Well this pattern allows you to use 50yds of your special yarn. It is an easy to follow pattern with a wide size range XS-2X (30-50 inches) where the designer has sized the squares to be proportional to the body.
Nominations
Daytrip Cardigan by Melissa Wehrle
Ravelry link
Store link
Because geeky is the new sexy...
Nomination - Chinese Lace Pullover
I nominate the Chinese Lace Pullover. The pattern has sizes ranging from Small to 3X and includes instructions for working the project in flat pieces or in the round up to the armholes. It's available by download for $5.50
Sunday, April 06, 2008
A Lacy Nomination
...in case people are tired of knitting tops and want some sexy sock fun. It's a free pattern and would be very comfortable in a cotton yarn.
Nominations
My last nomination is for the Dayflower Camisole which is a paid download pattern.
This one is made from Classic Elite Premier (which I happen to have in my stash) and could easily be made of cotton fleece or any other dk weight cotton.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Knit Along Updates
As always, please send me pics of (or links to) your finished Giselles and Bellas in order to be entered into the knit along drawing. Please title your emails "Giselle/Bella KAL for easier email sorting. We will be giving away another Hip Chicks Knit tee shirt as well as a skein of one of my newest favorite yarns called Tatamy Tweed DK by Kraemer. Have y'all heard of this yarn? It's a cotton/acrylic blend (45% cotton, 55% acrylic) that knits up into a lightweight fabric with beautiful drape; perfect for spring! I recently discovered this yarn and am in love but am willing to part with a skein of it to our next winner.
Now, on to our next knit along! We will take nominations from now until the third week of April and will vote shortly after that. You will need to request membership and posting privileges if you haven't already done so in order to nominate patterns, and remember that feedback (both positive and negative) helps determine which nominations stay and which are weeded out come voting time.
Finally, a big shout out to Carissa who has done an amazing job of putting together Flickr groups for each of our knit alongs. If you haven't already done so, check out the groups and then show Carissa some SKC love!
Now, let the nominations begin, and remember THINK SPRING!!!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Giselle, ma belle...
I made it in size small (the first numbers in parentheses), using 8 skeins of Debbie Bliss Pure Silk in purple and 1 ball of Katia Gatsby in gold for the trim.
I am very happy with the fit and, despite the miles of stockinette hell, it was actually a pretty fun project. I particularly liked how the sleeve flares were shaped.
My Finished Bella Paquita
Keylimegirl's Bella Paquita Finished!
My Bella is done! And, I love it. It's probably my favorite thing I have ever knitted. Getting there, though, was kind of a process, and after I cast on I got so frustrated with charts and sizing that I may have accidentally knit 4 hats, a bag, an entire cardigan, and most of a Tubey while I was supposed to be making this. But, it's all done,and I'm in love. I didn't end up steeking it, as the silk/wool yarn drapes so nicely that I like the way it looks in the back with all the lace there, so all I did was tack it down in 5 places so that it would lie properly.
*Posted for keylimegirl by knittymuggins due to blogger issues
Thursday, March 27, 2008
In the nick of time!
Details:
Pattern: Giselle from Stitch Diva, cropped version, Size Small
Yarn: Handmaiden Double Sea Silk in Periwinkle--3 skeins
Handmaiden Sea Silk in Mahogany--1 skein (for crochet edging)
Ribbon: Hanna Silk Satin hand dyed in French Roast--3 yards
Needles: Addi turbo size 6, Crochet hook size E
Began Feb./ Finished March 27
I love this pattern but I'm disappointed that it didn't come in smaller sizes. The smallest is a 34 which is my actual bust measurement. This design needs to have negative ease. The back view shows that the sweater doesn't quite hug the body the way it should. In retrospect, I should have tightened it up when I put the crochet edging on. I was also a little rusty with my crochet skills. It's been years. There was a graph type thing with the stitch pattern which was somewhat unclear. I didn't get it quite right up the front and around the neck, but I figured it out for the rest! Overall, I'm pleased with the results and I'm sure I will wear it.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Flickr Group Updates!
We are trying to gather an extensive collection of all our KAL photos. If you participated in any of the KAL's, please show off your handiwork in our flickr groups!
The SKC has one flickr group for sexy but non-KAL knitting here: Sexy Knitters Club: http://www.flickr.com/groups
These groups are for the individual KALs (in order of occurence):
Bella Paquita: www.flickr.com/groups/skcbellapaquitakal/
Giselle: www.flickr.com/groups/skcgisellekal/
Juliet: http://www.flickr.com/groups/skcjulietkal/
Tree Jacket: http://www.flickr.com/groups/skctreejacketkal/
Fifi: www.flickr.com/groups/skcfifikal/
Red Carpet Convertible: www.flickr.com/groups/skcredcarpetconvertiblekal/
Sahara: http://www.flickr.com/groups/skcsaharakal/
Rusted Root: http://www.flickr.com/groups/skcrustedrootkal/
Wicked: http://www.flickr.com/groups
Eiffel: http://www.flickr.com/groups
Simple Knitted Bodice: http://www.flickr.com/groups
Sizzle: http://www.flickr.com/groups/skcsizzlekal/
Tempting II: http://www.flickr.com/groups
Orangina: http://www.flickr.com/groups/skcoranginakal/
Picovoli: http://www.flickr.com/groups/skcpicovolikal/