...only to come back to this one.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
9 of 12: Adelei
This could very well be my new favorite. Shawl number 9 was the Adelei Shawl by Wendy Neal. I was drawn to this one by the irregular shape and the interesting center lines.
The pattern is basically six triangles - two large, two medium and two small. The yarn is a recycled blue silk. The pattern called for beading, but I didn't have a bead that worked well with the blue so I opted to keep it simple.
The color is a beautiful - almost an indigo. Looks great with jeans. I've gotten a ton of compliments on this one and I've only worn it out a few times.
The pattern is basically six triangles - two large, two medium and two small. The yarn is a recycled blue silk. The pattern called for beading, but I didn't have a bead that worked well with the blue so I opted to keep it simple.
The color is a beautiful - almost an indigo. Looks great with jeans. I've gotten a ton of compliments on this one and I've only worn it out a few times.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The accidental gift
As the first chill of winter hit, and before I started in earnest on my holiday knitting, I knit myself a pair of slippers. Except for my very first project, I've never been able to keep a pair of slippers. They seem to all be gifted away. These were no exception.
Nola's Slipper Pattern is a very quick knit - worsted yarn held double and knit flat. However, it creates a neat look, visually separating the body from the sole of the slipper.
After whipping these up in a few days, I tried them on with high hopes of finally having a pair of nice slippers. They were a touch too big, and Ben jokingly asked to try them on. Lo and behold, they fit his size 14 man feet perfectly. Apparently the pattern has a lot of stretch.
The next pair are for me!
Nola's Slipper Pattern is a very quick knit - worsted yarn held double and knit flat. However, it creates a neat look, visually separating the body from the sole of the slipper.
After whipping these up in a few days, I tried them on with high hopes of finally having a pair of nice slippers. They were a touch too big, and Ben jokingly asked to try them on. Lo and behold, they fit his size 14 man feet perfectly. Apparently the pattern has a lot of stretch.
The next pair are for me!
Monday, November 12, 2012
The belated birthday gift
Better late than never was the mantra of this project. The yarn was given to me in July with the purse request...which turned into a supposed birthday present in August...which languished knit-but-not-yet-lined in my pile of orphan projects until today. Sewing is not my strong suit, but the purse came out well overall.
The Sock Yarn Handbag was an interesting design. It is knit flat: four triangles, a rectangular middle section, and then four more triangles. Sewing it together, you get an interesting mitered square look which really shows off the yarn. The designer has a good step-by-step tutorial.
The lining included two pockets, which were held back when I unraveled the sweater for the grey yarn.
Per my gracious patron's request, I also added included a key loop.
I'd like to knit more purses in the future. I could definitely use the sewing practice!
The Sock Yarn Handbag was an interesting design. It is knit flat: four triangles, a rectangular middle section, and then four more triangles. Sewing it together, you get an interesting mitered square look which really shows off the yarn. The designer has a good step-by-step tutorial.
The lining included two pockets, which were held back when I unraveled the sweater for the grey yarn.
Per my gracious patron's request, I also added included a key loop.
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