This headband is gorgeous! I love the cable pattern and the width. I feel that the width is great because it really keeps your ears warm!
I used Cascade Cash Vero with a Chic Knits: The Elisbeth Collection pattern. The pattern has four different accessories: headband, hat, shaped cowl, and tube cowl. I think that I will look for yarn that will make one of the cowls. This was a good pattern which Chic Knits recommends for the advanced beginner; sound advice. I have already started another headband in a dark grey. I have another Chic Knits pattern that my sister and I are going to use as a knit-along. I will post my progress on that project once it is started.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Zig Zag Socks
I just love the happy colors in this yarn! I made these socks using a Schaeffer Yarn and a Knitting Pure and Simple pattern. I was concerned that the yellow was pooling but as I progressed I was relieved to find that the yellow actually created a really cool zig zag! Of course, the socks have not left my son's feet since they were completed!
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Turn a Square Hat
This hat is simple and lovable. It is Jared Flood's "Turn a Square" hat pattern. The pattern is written for stripes but I have never actually used it for a striped hat. I am a believer in letting the yarn talk for itself. In this case, the yarn is a Tweed Cascade 220. The flecks of white, black, and tan would be lost in a complicated pattern, but the simplicity of this hat pattern is perfect.
I use this hat pattern when teaching beginning hat classes. It is a great way for students to learn the basics of hat construction. This pattern is worked from the ribbing at the brim up to the crown and can be tailored for any sized head.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Hat, Mittens, and Scarf Set
I finally finished the matching hat, mittens, and scarf set for my husband! All are made out of Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair in Alpine Shadow. He wanted a Marsan Watchcap for the hat; however, after getting the hat mostly done he did not like the way the hat folded at the brim. So, upon further questioning I discover the part he liked was the swirling top! "Oh, I can do that," I exclaimed. The swirling is caused by the decreases to the crown of the hat. So, I modified the pattern to have the knit 2, purl 2 ribbing he wanted and then did the decreases in order to create the swirl.
The mittens are a Knitting Pure and Simple pattern. The Scarf is just a knit 2, purl 2. I did not block the scarf as he wanted the stretchy look.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Lambs, Lambs, Everywhere!
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Lamb Resting Time |
However, it does mean that much of my time has been consumed by unpacking and LAMBING! These little lambs are so cute they will make your heart melt. I have a farm blog at dragonwoodranch.blogspot.com Please visit the blog to see the newest members of the flock and to see the upcoming fleeces. Happy Knitting!
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