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#REDIRECT [[Category Kake's Projects]] address='' edit_type='Normal edit' fax='' formatted_website_text='' host='217.147.80.147' hours_text='' major_change='1' map_link='' opening_hours_text='' phone='' postcode='' summary='' formatter='default'	=== Currently on the go === See also [[Kake's Yarn Stash]] and [[Kake's Wish List]]. * [[Kake's First Pair of Trousers\|Light purple linen trousers]] - At the cutting-out stage. * [[Kake's Big Shiny Purple Cushion\|Big shiny purple cushion]] - need to sew the zip in. === Stalled projects === * [[Kake's Badger Waistcoat for Jaffa\|Badger eyelash waistcoat]] - Nearly finished. Not sure where it is though. * [[Kake's Albany Summer Top\|Albany summer top]] - very nearly finished. Lost 4.5mm hook though, need another one. Also need to find it. * [[Kake's Linen Drape Top With Set-in Sleeves]] - Need to undo some as I forgot to make a v-neck. Also I think there's some broken glass in it since I dropped a pint glass on top of it and it smashed. * [[Kake's Noro Coat - The Sequel]] - need to start it over yet again, since it's still too big. summary='' * [[Kake's Knitted Armadillo\|Knitted Armadillo for Bob]] - Sarah still has the book with the pattern in. * [[Kake's mitred crochet baby jacket]] - Sort of lost interest a bit. I think I may just go for the adult size straight off. * [[Kake's Noro Scarf for Art]] - done but it needs to be bigger. Waiting for Art to send yarn. * [[Kake's Coiled Baskets\|Coiled basket]] - base is about 10cm diameter. I keep forgetting about this one. * [[Kake's Black Fishnet Crochet Jumper\|Black fishnet crochet jumper]] - two small seams left to do, but it's actually wearable now. Which has removed my motivation to finish it properly :) * [[Kake's Lilac Long Sleeve Top\|Lilac long-sleeved top]] - need to decide if I actually like this after all. I think I probably don't - the yarn is too heavy for the design. Try it on once more and then undo it. * [[Kake's Sonnet for Marna\|Marna's cardie]] - need to sew it up. * Purple crochet baby trousers for Katy - need to buy some poppers that actually work. Or velcro. * [[Kake's Sirdar Wow Jumper for doop\|Jumper for doop]] - black Sirdar Wow - started again with top-down pattern. But I hate the yarn. * Hemp [[mitred squares]] thing - still playing about with design. * [[Kake's jumper for Simon\|Simon's jumper]] - need to mail swatches. === Reasonably firm plans === * hem-up tunic top in [[Jaeger Albany]], 4 or 4.5mm needles. * http://ample-knitters.com/susan3.html jacket in the shiny yarn (crochet) * old plans - scarf in stimpspun mulberry, jumper for Nick, anthracite bead choker for doop === Patterns to try === * [http://www.indigirl.com/images/gallery/knits/db_silkgarden.jpg Sideways Silk Garden cardigan] (pattern from Debbie Bliss Noro book 1, Silk Garden shade 84, photo from http://www.indigirl.com/gallery.html) * http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/plassard-lace-arm-top.jpg from Plassard no. 36 * http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/gedifra-sweater.jpg from Gedifra Highlights 041 * [http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/greek-medley-pullover.jpg Greek medley pullover] from the Greece issue of [http://www.bonniefranz.com/Stranded.html Stranded newsletter]. * [http://pages.e-yarn.com/6030/PictPage/1920896621.html//6030/PictPage/1920896621.html?mall=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&itemKey=1920896621&store=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&catId=patterns-decorator&itemNo=860AD Falling leaves afghan] (downloadable pattern is $2.50) - better photo on [http://sarahsthreads.com/crafts/index.shtml?aranAfghan this page]. * [http://www.ample-knitters.com/mcgregor_madthing.jpg Striped sideways jumper] from Kaffe Fassett's "Glorious Knitting". * [http://justonemorerow.home.att.net/toesox.htm Toe-up short-row toe socks (knitting)] * [http://members.cts.com/crash/j/jgibson/knitting/putmeon.htm Toe-up plain knitted socks] * [http://queerjoe.blogspot.com/2003_05_01_queerjoe_archive.html#95031939 Yet another sock] * [http://www.knitlist.com/98gift/biggentspullover.htm Big gents' pullover (knitting)] - maybe in [http://www.ethknits.co.uk/images/wendy_velvet_touch_0702.jpg Velvet Touch] * [http://www.ample-knitters.com/jen_bob.html 'bob' sweater from knitty.com] * [http://www.ample-knitters.com/debbi3.html Sailing pullover (knitting, I don't have the pattern)] * [http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/PATTsonnet.html 'Sonnet' sweater from knitty.com] - side-to-side cardigan - I like the lower picture with fewer, larger buttons. * [http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-bigez.html Big Easy crochet sweater] * [[Lion Brand Crocheted Flattering Jacket]] * [http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cms-pullover.html Short-sleeve crochet pullover] ** But not in that colourscheme; I have taste. * [http://www.crochetandknitting.com/socks.htm crochet socks] === Long-term projects (no rush to finish) === * [[Kake and doop's blanket]] - one crochet square done. * [[Kake's Lace Adventures\|Various lace samplers]] === Completed === * [[Kake's Big Purple Sofa Throw\|Big Purple Sofa Throw]] (completed 29 September 2006) * [[Kake's Birch Shawl\|'Birch' shawl]] (completed 6 August 2004) * [[Kake's Technicolour Baby Cardigan\|Ow-my-eyes cardigan for Holly]] (completed April 2004) * [[Kake's Cashmerino Baby Hooded Top\|Debbie Bliss hooded top for Holly]] (completed some time in April 2004 after languishing in the sewing bag for EVER) * [[Kake's Rainbow Hemp Jumper\|Rainbow-coloured hemp jumper for me]] (completed Thursday 25 March 2004) * [[Kake's Purple Wow Scarf for Nick\|Scarf for Nick in Sirdar Wow]] (completed Monday 1 March 2004) * Purple Cash Iroha hat for Holly (completed Thursday 8 December 2003) * [[Kake's Cash Iroha Coronet\|Coronet hat in Cash Iroha]] (completed December 2003) * [[Adele's Scarf]] (completed Tuesday 16 December 2003) * Crocheted scarlet chenille baby blanket for Holly (completed Tuesday 16 December 2003) * [[Kake's Amazing Tomato Hat\|Tomato baby hat for Holly]] (completed Sunday 26 October 2003) * [[Kake's Eskimo Scarf for Liz\|Eskimo scarf for Liz]] (completed Monday 20 October 2003) * Bright pink baby jumper for Katy (completed Sunday 19 October 2003) * [[Kake's Red Crochet Socks\|Crochet socks]] (completed Sunday 19 October 2003) * [[Kake's Purple Shapely Tank Top\|Purple tank top with mosaic motif on back]] (completed Sunday 21 September 2003) * [[Kake's Travelcard Holder\|Beaded travelcard holder]] (completed Tuesday 16 September 2003) * [[Kake's ZigZag Beaded Bracelet\|Zigzag beaded bracelet]] (completed Tuesday 27 August 2003) * [[Kake's Yellow Baby Jacket for SmallClanger\|Yellow crochet baby jacket for imc]] * [[Kake's Purple Baby Jacket for Katy\|purple crochet baby jacket for Katy]] * purple crochet baby bootees for Katy * bright pink crochet baby bootees for Katy * green crochet baby blanket for Katy (double crochet) * blue and white crochet baby blanket for Katy (filet border) === Abandoned === * [[Kake's Noro Coat]] has become [[Kake's Noro Coat - the sequel]]. * [[Kake's Shiny Blanket]] has turned into some kind of jacket, but I don't really like it so I'll probably undo it. edit_type='Minor tidying' formatter='default'

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=== Currently on the go ===

See also [[Kake's Yarn Stash]] and [[Kake's Wish List]].

* [[Kake's First Pair of Trousers|Light purple linen trousers]] - At the cutting-out stage.
* [[Kake's Big Shiny Purple Cushion|Big shiny purple cushion]] - need to sew the zip in.

=== Stalled projects ===

* [[Kake's Badger Waistcoat for Jaffa|Badger eyelash waistcoat]] - Nearly finished. Not sure where it is though.
* [[Kake's Albany Summer Top|Albany summer top]] - very nearly finished. Lost 4.5mm hook though, need another one. Also need to find it.
* [[Kake's Linen Drape Top With Set-in Sleeves]] - Need to undo some as I forgot to make a v-neck. Also I think there's some broken glass in it since I dropped a pint glass on top of it and it smashed.
* [[Kake's Noro Coat - The Sequel]] - need to start it over yet again, since it's still too big.
summary='' * [[Kake's Knitted Armadillo|Knitted Armadillo for Bob]] - Sarah still has the book with the pattern in.
* [[Kake's mitred crochet baby jacket]] - Sort of lost interest a bit. I think I may just go for the adult size straight off.
* [[Kake's Noro Scarf for Art]] - done but it needs to be bigger. Waiting for Art to send yarn.
* [[Kake's Coiled Baskets|Coiled basket]] - base is about 10cm diameter. I keep forgetting about this one.
* [[Kake's Black Fishnet Crochet Jumper|Black fishnet crochet jumper]] - two small seams left to do, but it's actually wearable now. Which has removed my motivation to finish it properly :)
* [[Kake's Lilac Long Sleeve Top|Lilac long-sleeved top]] - need to decide if I actually like this after all. I think I probably don't - the yarn is too heavy for the design. Try it on once more and then undo it.
* [[Kake's Sonnet for Marna|Marna's cardie]] - need to sew it up.
* Purple crochet baby trousers for Katy - need to buy some poppers that actually work. Or velcro.
* [[Kake's Sirdar Wow Jumper for doop|Jumper for doop]] - black Sirdar Wow - started again with top-down pattern. But I hate the yarn.
* Hemp [[mitred squares]] thing - still playing about with design.
* [[Kake's jumper for Simon|Simon's jumper]] - need to mail swatches.

=== Reasonably firm plans ===

* hem-up tunic top in [[Jaeger Albany]], 4 or 4.5mm needles.
* http://ample-knitters.com/susan3.html jacket in the shiny yarn (crochet)
* old plans - scarf in stimpspun mulberry, jumper for Nick, anthracite bead choker for doop

=== Patterns to try ===

* [http://www.indigirl.com/images/gallery/knits/db_silkgarden.jpg Sideways Silk Garden cardigan] (pattern from Debbie Bliss Noro book 1, Silk Garden shade 84, photo from http://www.indigirl.com/gallery.html)
* http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/plassard-lace-arm-top.jpg from Plassard no. 36
* http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/gedifra-sweater.jpg from Gedifra Highlights 041
* [http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/greek-medley-pullover.jpg Greek medley pullover] from the Greece issue of [http://www.bonniefranz.com/Stranded.html Stranded newsletter].
* [http://pages.e-yarn.com/6030/PictPage/1920896621.html//6030/PictPage/1920896621.html?mall=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&itemKey=1920896621&store=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&catId=patterns-decorator&itemNo=860AD Falling leaves afghan] (downloadable pattern is $2.50) - better photo on [http://sarahsthreads.com/crafts/index.shtml?aranAfghan this page].
* [http://www.ample-knitters.com/mcgregor_madthing.jpg Striped sideways jumper] from Kaffe Fassett's "Glorious Knitting".
* [http://justonemorerow.home.att.net/toesox.htm Toe-up short-row toe socks (knitting)]
* [http://members.cts.com/crash/j/jgibson/knitting/putmeon.htm Toe-up plain knitted socks]
* [http://queerjoe.blogspot.com/2003_05_01_queerjoe_archive.html#95031939 Yet another sock]
* [http://www.knitlist.com/98gift/biggentspullover.htm Big gents' pullover (knitting)] - maybe in [http://www.ethknits.co.uk/images/wendy_velvet_touch_0702.jpg Velvet Touch]
* [http://www.ample-knitters.com/jen_bob.html 'bob' sweater from knitty.com]
* [http://www.ample-knitters.com/debbi3.html Sailing pullover (knitting, I don't have the pattern)]
* [http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/PATTsonnet.html 'Sonnet' sweater from knitty.com] - side-to-side cardigan - I like the lower picture with fewer, larger buttons.
* [http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-bigez.html Big Easy crochet sweater]
* [[Lion Brand Crocheted Flattering Jacket]]
* [http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cms-pullover.html Short-sleeve crochet pullover]
** But not in that colourscheme; I have taste.
* [http://www.crochetandknitting.com/socks.htm crochet socks]

=== Long-term projects (no rush to finish) ===

* [[Kake and doop's blanket]] - one crochet square done.
* [[Kake's Lace Adventures|Various lace samplers]]

=== Completed ===

* [[Kake's Big Purple Sofa Throw|Big Purple Sofa Throw]] (completed 29 September 2006)
* [[Kake's Birch Shawl|'Birch' shawl]] (completed 6 August 2004)
* [[Kake's Technicolour Baby Cardigan|Ow-my-eyes cardigan for Holly]] (completed April 2004)
* [[Kake's Cashmerino Baby Hooded Top|Debbie Bliss hooded top for Holly]] (completed some time in April 2004 after languishing in the sewing bag for EVER)
* [[Kake's Rainbow Hemp Jumper|Rainbow-coloured hemp jumper for me]] (completed Thursday 25 March 2004)
* [[Kake's Purple Wow Scarf for Nick|Scarf for Nick in Sirdar Wow]] (completed Monday 1 March 2004)
* Purple Cash Iroha hat for Holly (completed Thursday 8 December 2003)
* [[Kake's Cash Iroha Coronet|Coronet hat in Cash Iroha]] (completed December 2003)
* [[Adele's Scarf]] (completed Tuesday 16 December 2003)
* Crocheted scarlet chenille baby blanket for Holly (completed Tuesday 16 December 2003)
* [[Kake's Amazing Tomato Hat|Tomato baby hat for Holly]] (completed Sunday 26 October 2003)
* [[Kake's Eskimo Scarf for Liz|Eskimo scarf for Liz]] (completed Monday 20 October 2003)
* Bright pink baby jumper for Katy (completed Sunday 19 October 2003)
* [[Kake's Red Crochet Socks|Crochet socks]] (completed Sunday 19 October 2003)
* [[Kake's Purple Shapely Tank Top|Purple tank top with mosaic motif on back]] (completed Sunday 21 September 2003)
* [[Kake's Travelcard Holder|Beaded travelcard holder]] (completed Tuesday 16 September 2003)
* [[Kake's ZigZag Beaded Bracelet|Zigzag beaded bracelet]] (completed Tuesday 27 August 2003)
* [[Kake's Yellow Baby Jacket for SmallClanger|Yellow crochet baby jacket for imc]]
* [[Kake's Purple Baby Jacket for Katy|purple crochet baby jacket for Katy]]
* purple crochet baby bootees for Katy
* bright pink crochet baby bootees for Katy
* green crochet baby blanket for Katy (double crochet)
* blue and white crochet baby blanket for Katy (filet border)

=== Abandoned ===

* [[Kake's Noro Coat]] has become [[Kake's Noro Coat - the sequel]].
* [[Kake's Shiny Blanket]] has turned into some kind of jacket, but I don't really like it so I'll probably undo it.
edit_type='Minor tidying'
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Currently on the go

See also Kake's Yarn Stash and Kake's Wish List.

Light purple linen trousers - At the cutting-out stage.
Big shiny purple cushion - need to sew the zip in.

Stalled projects

Badger eyelash waistcoat - Nearly finished. Not sure where it is though.
Albany summer top - very nearly finished. Lost 4.5mm hook though, need another one. Also need to find it.
Kake's Linen Drape Top With Set-in Sleeves - Need to undo some as I forgot to make a v-neck. Also I think there's some broken glass in it since I dropped a pint glass on top of it and it smashed.
Kake's Noro Coat - The Sequel - need to start it over yet again, since it's still too big.
Knitted Armadillo for Bob - Sarah still has the book with the pattern in.
Kake's mitred crochet baby jacket - Sort of lost interest a bit. I think I may just go for the adult size straight off.
Kake's Noro Scarf for Art - done but it needs to be bigger. Waiting for Art to send yarn.
Coiled basket - base is about 10cm diameter. I keep forgetting about this one.
Black fishnet crochet jumper - two small seams left to do, but it's actually wearable now. Which has removed my motivation to finish it properly :)
Lilac long-sleeved top - need to decide if I actually like this after all. I think I probably don't - the yarn is too heavy for the design. Try it on once more and then undo it.
Marna's cardie - need to sew it up.
Purple crochet baby trousers for Katy - need to buy some poppers that actually work. Or velcro.
Jumper for doop - black Sirdar Wow - started again with top-down pattern. But I hate the yarn.
Hemp mitred squares thing - still playing about with design.
Simon's jumper - need to mail swatches.

Reasonably firm plans

hem-up tunic top in Jaeger Albany, 4 or 4.5mm needles.
http://ample-knitters.com/susan3.html jacket in the shiny yarn (crochet)
old plans - scarf in stimpspun mulberry, jumper for Nick, anthracite bead choker for doop

Patterns to try

Sideways Silk Garden cardigan (pattern from Debbie Bliss Noro book 1, Silk Garden shade 84, photo from http://www.indigirl.com/gallery.html)
http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/plassard-lace-arm-top.jpg from Plassard no. 36
http://the.earth.li/~kake/images/london.crafts/kake/gedifra-sweater.jpg from Gedifra Highlights 041
Greek medley pullover from the Greece issue of Stranded newsletter.
Falling leaves afghan (downloadable pattern is $2.50) - better photo on this page.
Striped sideways jumper from Kaffe Fassett's "Glorious Knitting".
Toe-up short-row toe socks (knitting)
Toe-up plain knitted socks
Yet another sock
Big gents' pullover (knitting) - maybe in Velvet Touch
'bob' sweater from knitty.com
Sailing pullover (knitting, I don't have the pattern)
'Sonnet' sweater from knitty.com - side-to-side cardigan - I like the lower picture with fewer, larger buttons.
Big Easy crochet sweater
Lion Brand Crocheted Flattering Jacket
Short-sleeve crochet pullover
- But not in that colourscheme; I have taste.
crochet socks

Long-term projects (no rush to finish)

Kake and doop's blanket - one crochet square done.
Various lace samplers

Completed

Big Purple Sofa Throw (completed 29 September 2006)
'Birch' shawl (completed 6 August 2004)
Ow-my-eyes cardigan for Holly (completed April 2004)
Debbie Bliss hooded top for Holly (completed some time in April 2004 after languishing in the sewing bag for EVER)
Rainbow-coloured hemp jumper for me (completed Thursday 25 March 2004)
Scarf for Nick in Sirdar Wow (completed Monday 1 March 2004)
Purple Cash Iroha hat for Holly (completed Thursday 8 December 2003)
Coronet hat in Cash Iroha (completed December 2003)
Adele's Scarf (completed Tuesday 16 December 2003)
Crocheted scarlet chenille baby blanket for Holly (completed Tuesday 16 December 2003)
Tomato baby hat for Holly (completed Sunday 26 October 2003)
Eskimo scarf for Liz (completed Monday 20 October 2003)
Bright pink baby jumper for Katy (completed Sunday 19 October 2003)
Crochet socks (completed Sunday 19 October 2003)
Purple tank top with mosaic motif on back (completed Sunday 21 September 2003)
Beaded travelcard holder (completed Tuesday 16 September 2003)
Zigzag beaded bracelet (completed Tuesday 27 August 2003)
Yellow crochet baby jacket for imc
purple crochet baby jacket for Katy
purple crochet baby bootees for Katy
bright pink crochet baby bootees for Katy
green crochet baby blanket for Katy (double crochet)
blue and white crochet baby blanket for Katy (filet border)

Abandoned

Kake's Noro Coat has become Kake's Noro Coat - the sequel.
Kake's Shiny Blanket has turned into some kind of jacket, but I don't really like it so I'll probably undo it.

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