Adventures with Lettuce Arm Warmers

This one of the more intricate pattern stitches that I've tried. The key to making sure that this pattern knits up right is counting.  A few times during the knitting of this project I got lazy with counting and it resulted in having to frog several rows to get back to a row that had the correct number of stitches.

I sewed them up and oops the are way too loose.  I checked notes on the internet from others that made this pattern and it seems to be a common problem especially at the hand and wrist where as you can see the fit is not right.

I've decided to soak them in hot water to see if they will shrink enough.

Pattern: Lettuce Knit Armwarmers

Hotness Top Update 3 - Just keep Knitting

The sweater is almost finished. I actually had to knit the front section two and a half times before I got it right. Maybe it's the time of year and all the distractions of the holiday season but I couldn't maintain my concentration, so mistakes kept happening.
I am working on the lace section right now so, I am taking my time. I only want to have to work it up once... knock on wood.

I Shrugged this!

I finished my socks and  decided to make something else before tackling another pair.  I came across this shrug pattern on Ravlery and just had to make it. Designer, Toni Kayser Weiner must have been truly been inspired to come up with such a simple and quick-to-knit pattern.  The item is worked top down and there is absolutely no sewing.  I would recommend this to any beginner looking for a simple yet classic looking garment to make.