Archive for the ‘Chunky (12-ply, 7wpi)’ 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 [...]
WIP-ping up a hat
Posted by: Steve on: March 28, 2011
As I had 300g of the Stylecraft Life Chunky (Mixtures Cranberry) yarn left over from making the belted tunic, Jenny asked for a Tam (or similar) to go with it. After some searching and reading, Jenny’s preferred design was Blackberry Surprise, by Thea Colman. I’ve started on it today, finally daring to knit a piece [...]
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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