Archive for the ‘Tunics’ Category
WIP-ping up a hat – Episode 4
Posted by: Steve on: April 13, 2011
- In: Chunky (12-ply, 7wpi) | Hats | Headwear | Knitting | Smocking | Tunics | WIP | Women's
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After a delay to obtain a small cable-length 6mm circular needle and 6mm DPNs (double pointed needles), I’ve finally finished the smocked tam for Jenny: Jenny’s thrilled! I must admit that, though perhaps I shouldn’t say so myself, it looks really good. The smocking process was very simple and gives a very nice effect It [...]
Belted Tunic : Finalé
Posted by: Steve on: March 27, 2011
- In: Knitting | Lace | Tunics | WIP
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At around 4 this morning I finished the belted tunic! Sewing on the collar was challenging but ample pinning saw me through it. Jenny is thrilled with it and has worn it all day today Despite her aversion to cameras, I was able to get a photo of her modelling the tunic: I’m happy to [...]
Belted Tunic : Part 4
Posted by: Steve on: March 26, 2011
- In: Knitting | Lace | Tunics | WIP
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Well, I’ve got to the last part: the belt. Of course, it was inevitable that something would mean adapting the pattern! We were unable to find a big buckle. Jenny, actually, prefers a smaller buckle anyway so I’ve had to adapt the pattern, to accommodate a narrower buckle. So, keeping to the style of the belt in [...]
Belted Tunic : Part 3
Posted by: Steve on: March 24, 2011
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The front and back of the tunic now completed, I’m now working on the collar, which is made in two sections. This is in a ribbed lace effect, which proved challenging at the outset. It’s also one of those patterns where you have to knit a fair amount before you get the satisfaction of seeing [...]
Belted Tunic : Part 2
Posted by: Steve on: March 17, 2011
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The front is nearing completion: Belted Tunic – 02 – Front The neckline is now established and I’m nearing the shoulder shaping. This is such an easy pattern to follow! At current rate, it will be completed in no time. If you’re interested, the details of the pattern source can be found here, on Ravelry. [...]
Belted Tunic : Part 1
Posted by: Steve on: March 15, 2011
- In: Chunky (12-ply, 7wpi) | Knitting | Lace | Tunics | WIP
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At the weekend, I started making a belted tunic for Jenny. The pattern is titled Lime Queen in Simply Chunky Knits, a supplement in Simply Knitting magazine. Jenny chose the yarn herself: Stylecraft Life Chunky, Shade 2319 Mixtures Cranberry, which is 75% Acrylic/25% Wool. The tunic features a “skirt” of lacework and a top of [...]
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