Not only does that require a very long needle when you're doing the scarf with 225 stitches, but it also makes it very difficult to move the yarn over the needle. The Koigu Cross Stitch scarf uses a pattern stitch that calls for wrapping the yarn 4 times around the needle. These are my own designs, which will hopefully be published in a book of men's sweaters, designed by men.įinally, Julie gave one of the best tips I've heard yet in all my knitting years. The moment I read Marcuses comment, it all came back to me, but it's clear my mind is leaving.Īnn asks whose designs are the Chock-a-Block patterns. For the life of me, I couldn't remember who had sent it. By the time I finally got around to remembering, the original e-mail was no longer in my AOL mail account. Marcus sent me the beautiful graphic a couple of weeks ago, and I kept meaning to include it in the blog. This entry won't make it any better, but I should at least explain myself. I still have lots of time, so I'm open to suggestions.įirst of all, let me apologize to Marcus (the self-identified "kind reader who sent me the Escher graphic). I'm thinking that the Moss (#3) might be very funky, but then again the Ivy (#9) would be very handsome. Probably on the cuff and on the collar, so I can go a little wild. I will only be using a very little of contrast color.
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Here are some of the areas where Sunrise mixes with other colors. One of the good things about the MCaB is that I am using the color Sunrise, and so I've gotten a sense about how some of the Jamieson colors work with Sunrise. Thanks everyone for their ideas on a contrast color for the new design. Overall, I'm happy with how it's coming out. So I had to modify the graphic, and rebalance the color and design patterning by adding the new row of blocks. I would have been done a little earlier, but realized that my design was one row of blocks short of the size I was shooting for. I've also got some family things going on (good things) and I'm trying to fit in various social activity before I fly off on Wednesday.ĭespite all that, I've been able to finish the back of MCaB. Getting ready for vacation has been a little hectic and keeping me very busy. just for a fun little kicker, I’m going to throw in another book featuring a popular gift item, hats! Hat Heads by Trond Afinnsen.Who would have thought that my time off could be busier than my days at work. What do you have to do to get this book? Tell me what your favorite, last minute, quick to knit idea is.Īnd.
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Designs include garments and accessories for the entire family as well as gifts for four-legged friends and the home. Knitted Gifts offers more than 30 projects for every gift-giving occasion. Embroidery, cables, lace, bobbles, and then it covers finishing techniques! Want to learn a new technique? This book features projects in fair isle, stranding and felting. You got a persnickity person to knit for? There’s a project in this book that will save the day. Mittens, gloves and wrist warmers, toys, blankets, hats and pillows, there’s no end to the versatility. Not because I don’t want it, but because it’s an awesome book (yes, it really does have a knitted hobby horse in it, as well as cat toys…).ģ0 projects all packed up in this book, everything from bags, baby buntings and bookmarks to socks, scarves and sleeves.ĭoes your coffee need a coaster because it’s hot, and a cozy to keep it that way? This book has it (as well as dishrags to wipe up that coffee that spilled). I recently came across a copy of this book that I’d like to giveaway. Or something like that! A Knitted Hobby Horse, that’s what it is!