The sock pattern is my usual regular sock (2.75mm needles, 60 sts, short row heel, star toe). The Waffle pattern is so easy: *K 4 rnds, K2 P2 2rnds*, repeat.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Sorta Wordless Birthday Socks
The sock pattern is my usual regular sock (2.75mm needles, 60 sts, short row heel, star toe). The Waffle pattern is so easy: *K 4 rnds, K2 P2 2rnds*, repeat.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
And she knits some more!
Once again, the pattern is Optical Delusion: Conflagration
These are the colors in regular daylight. Note how the blue nearly disappears.
I used larger needles than the pattern calls for, so I couldn't do the required 11 repeats of Chart #3. But it's plenty long enough, especially after blocking. The blues, which were quite visible in the skein, ended up being pale and very subtle in the finished scarf. This pattern is far too fiddly to let subtle colors blur the stitch detail, so.... I got out my blue sharpie and I traced over the lightest blue stitches.
Also note: The pattern calls for wrapped turns, which will not leave those holes in the fabric. I did a different kind of turn (I just turned, and then slipped the first stitch), which resulted in the holes. I like them, and did not mind the effect.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
She remembers how to knit!!!
Okay, so I haven't knitted much in the last 6 months, but I didn't actually forget how. I was just waiting for the right pattern to show up on my doorstep.
Or, more accurately, in my Facebook feed. This is it: Optical Delusion: Conflagration.
Why this one? Who knows, but it spoke to me, so I bought it.
Even from the pictures, I knew it would be fiddly. And that it would require focus and concentration. And that it was ALL short rows. But I thought it might be easier than Dreambird, which was something of a beautiful brain-breaker.
I was right. Optical Delusion: Conflagration is all short rows, and it does require focus (and no one else counting within earshot), but it is considerably easier than Dreambird. The pattern comes with charts, which are ingenious, but were too small for me to see well. So I made a list of the number of stitches to knit on each row before turning (and other assorted instructions) and started. The list made all the difference for me. Note: I do not make wrapped turns, and for this pattern, I did not do my usual short row turn. I just turned, which left some holes in the fabric, which was not the designer's intention, but which I like just fine.
So the knitting consists of working Charts 1-2 once, Chart 3- 11 times (and up to 14, if you have the yarn. I did not. And even if I did have enough yarn, 11 was plenty), and Chart 4 once. I got mixed up on Chart 4, so my scarf skinny end does not look quite like it's supposed to, but I don't care.
Oh, the yarn is Whose Socks- The War Doctor, dyed by Purls Yarn Emporium, in Asheville NC. It's perfect for this pattern because it has fairly short repeat color changes.
So, pics (this is about a week's worth of work):
Or, more accurately, in my Facebook feed. This is it: Optical Delusion: Conflagration.
Why this one? Who knows, but it spoke to me, so I bought it.
Even from the pictures, I knew it would be fiddly. And that it would require focus and concentration. And that it was ALL short rows. But I thought it might be easier than Dreambird, which was something of a beautiful brain-breaker.
I was right. Optical Delusion: Conflagration is all short rows, and it does require focus (and no one else counting within earshot), but it is considerably easier than Dreambird. The pattern comes with charts, which are ingenious, but were too small for me to see well. So I made a list of the number of stitches to knit on each row before turning (and other assorted instructions) and started. The list made all the difference for me. Note: I do not make wrapped turns, and for this pattern, I did not do my usual short row turn. I just turned, which left some holes in the fabric, which was not the designer's intention, but which I like just fine.
So the knitting consists of working Charts 1-2 once, Chart 3- 11 times (and up to 14, if you have the yarn. I did not. And even if I did have enough yarn, 11 was plenty), and Chart 4 once. I got mixed up on Chart 4, so my scarf skinny end does not look quite like it's supposed to, but I don't care.
Oh, the yarn is Whose Socks- The War Doctor, dyed by Purls Yarn Emporium, in Asheville NC. It's perfect for this pattern because it has fairly short repeat color changes.
So, pics (this is about a week's worth of work):
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Color Your Own Folk Art Santa Trinket Boxes
Just for fun!
As with the others, click to enlarge, save to your computer, print on card stock, color (with markers or pencils only- glue won't stick to crayon), and cut out. Assemble according to the instructions, and enjoy.Glue sticks work best for making the entire flap stick down properly. Be sure to spread glue evenly over the entire flap. For personal use only.
If you plan to put small treats or trinkets in the boxes, you may need to glue or tape the bottom flaps in.
This one wasn't inspired by a specific wood carving.
As with the others, click to enlarge, save to your computer, print on card stock, color (with markers or pencils only- glue won't stick to crayon), and cut out. Assemble according to the instructions, and enjoy.Glue sticks work best for making the entire flap stick down properly. Be sure to spread glue evenly over the entire flap. For personal use only.
If you plan to put small treats or trinkets in the boxes, you may need to glue or tape the bottom flaps in.
This one wasn't inspired by a specific wood carving.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Color Your Own Half Moon Santa
Fourth verse, same as the first.
Click, save, print on card stock, color, enjoy, for personal use only!
Here are the final images for downloading and coloring.
Click, save, print on card stock, color, enjoy, for personal use only!
Here are the final images for downloading and coloring.
