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Experimentalism!
Posted by: Steve on: November 11, 2011
A little while ago I was asked to make a scarf for somebody I know through the internet. They want one that is in all black, which is murder on my poor old eyes. I agreed to have a go but had to think of some way to alleviate the problem of knitting with black [...]
Christmas Decor? Already?
Posted by: Steve on: October 8, 2011
- In: Christmas | Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Lace | Toys
- 9 Comments
Let’s Knitting magazine, Issue 47, includes a supplemental pattern booklet containing some delightful Christmas decorations. Scanning through it, I knew immediately that I just had to make the first item: a charming angel called Ariella (designed by Tina Barrett). She’s quite unusual, having no halo and purple, gauzy wings, and bright red dress and shoes. The [...]
New projects at last!
Posted by: Steve on: July 9, 2011
- In: Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Lace | Socks
- 6 Comments
Now that I’ve completed Jenny’s socks, I’m far more confident about sock knitting. That’s helped with the advent of my new iPod touch… I can now keep track of what I’m doing far more effectively. So, I’ve now started making a pair of lace socks for our younger son’s partner
The Scarf…
Posted by: Steve on: June 8, 2011
I’ve now got a photo of the feather and fan lace scarf mentioned in my last post. I’m happy to report that it was very well received Makes a nice stole too!
New Free Pattern
Posted by: Steve on: June 6, 2011
- In: Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Free Patterns | Knitting | Lace | Neckwear | Scarves
- 1 Comment
I’ve just released a new free pattern, for a feather and fan lace scarf, which can be found on the Free Patterns page. This makes a luxurious, soft, but light, scarf. I have completed one myself, though I modified it by including a personalised section spelling out the recipient’s name, using the stitch pattern technique [...]
Scarf Working
Posted by: Steve on: May 16, 2011
- In: Design | Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Lace | Neckwear | Patterns | Scarves | WIP | Yarn
- 7 Comments
In the midst of all the other projects I’ve got on the go, I started developing another new scarf on Saturday. It’s destined for our younger son’s partner so there’s definitely a desire to get it right! It’s based on the feather and fan lace pattern with one or two twists of my own. I’m using Cygnet DK, [...]
Sock It To Me… The Sequel : Part 2
Posted by: Steve on: May 13, 2011
- In: Cable | Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Sl 1 | Slipped Stitch | Socks | SSK | Terminology | WIP
- 6 Comments
I’ve completed the first of the classic cable socks for Jenny: Just have to knit the second one now!
Sock It To Me… The Sequel
Posted by: Steve on: May 10, 2011
- In: Cable | Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Sl 1 | Slipped Stitch | Socks | SSK | Terminology | WIP
- 3 Comments
I’m making progress on the classic cable socks for Jenny: Since starting these socks, I’ve learnt something new. Apparently, there’s a rule that the pattern instruction Sl 1 means Slip 1 stitch purlwise unless otherwise stated. Having encountered patterns where this is stipulated and those where some other action is dictated, plus several where no guidance is given, I [...]
Sock It To Me…
Posted by: Steve on: May 5, 2011
- In: Cable | Double Knit (8-ply, 11 wpi) | Knitting | Socks | WIP
- 8 Comments
Yes, I’ve finished my first ever pair of socks! I’m delighted with the result. And now I know how much more comfortable they are than bought socks, I’m going to be making more! In fact, I’ve already started making a pair for Jenny – Lion Brand’s Classic Cable Socks. A bigger challenge, using DPNs and [...]
Easter Knitting Mix
Posted by: Steve on: April 26, 2011
- In: 4-ply | Cloths | Cotton | Embellishments | Knitted Flowers | Knitting | Sweaters | Wash cloths
- 2 Comments
This Easter weekend has seen me behaving like a grasshopper, in knitting terms. Sunday saw some growth of the sweater, until my fingers started to hurt constantly, using 3mm metal needles. If only I could get a pair of bamboo needles in that size! As a gap filler, when resting from the sweater, I continued [...]
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