The Toasty Tweedy Scarf Pattern has been available on Ravelry for a while now. And I’m finally getting around to putting the links here as well.
It uses a lovely, simple stitch pattern, easy enough for beginners.The yarn I’ve used is the lovely Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed. If you’re looking for a sophisticated scarf for a man in your life, or anyone else for that matter, this may be what you’re looking for.
Keeping track of my journey in developing and publishing new knitting patterns (and other stuff)
24 April, 2010
08 April, 2010
Tweedy Scarf Completed – Pattern Available Soon
I’ve finished my Tweedy Scarf. It’s lovely and cosy. The stitch pattern is a classic style, especially with this yarn. I love the simplicity of it. When time permits, I am writing up the pattern properly, bit by bit.
I’m now blocking the tension square for a vest design I’m working on. I’m using the Cleckheaton Kaleidiscope yarn. The square is worked in Crossed Rib, and boy am I glad I'm wet blocking it, because it's spread hugely. That would've been a nasty surprise when washing the garment for the first time. My daughters’ opinions on this yarn, when knitted up, were distilled as “awesome”. It seems like I’ll be using this yarn again soon. I’m glad to be getting a couple of requests. I don’t want to be knitting for myself only, but I’m the best guinea pig while I’m still at the early learning stage.
28 March, 2010
What, blog too?
Becoming a home schooling mum on top of my other duties, has seriously curtailed my Ravelry time to a quick look now and then, with no posting. And as for blogging, I have to fit that in too? How is it possible? Geez!! I’ll keep visualising it and it will happen.... occasionally.
Well, I’m still managing to knit. At the moment I’m working on a Tweedy Scarf in a simple knit and purl pattern. It’s showing off the yarn beautifully.
I’m using Jo Sharp Silk Road Aran Tweed in the Tartan colour way. I bought the yarn at Morris and Sons Melbourne store. It’s toasty warm yarn. If my knees are a bit cold or sore, I drape the completed parts over my knees while I knit. Lovely! There’s not too far to go with it now. This colour and stitch will be great for a men’s scarf. Or anyone!
Well, I’m still managing to knit. At the moment I’m working on a Tweedy Scarf in a simple knit and purl pattern. It’s showing off the yarn beautifully.
I’m using Jo Sharp Silk Road Aran Tweed in the Tartan colour way. I bought the yarn at Morris and Sons Melbourne store. It’s toasty warm yarn. If my knees are a bit cold or sore, I drape the completed parts over my knees while I knit. Lovely! There’s not too far to go with it now. This colour and stitch will be great for a men’s scarf. Or anyone!
17 March, 2010
New Cowl Pattern Available – Hearts and Crosses cowl
My new Hearts and Crosses Cowl pattern is now available.
It’s a great way to practice your Fair Isle skills without having to knit a whole pullover. The carried threads of the Fair Isle really add warmth. Just what we want! I was a bit rusty, so it took a bit of practice for me to carry the threads loosely enough, no matter how hard I tried. Lightly pressing under a damp cloth got rid of those little stubborn bumps, and it looks lovely and smooth now.
The yarn I’ve used for the Fair Isle pattern is variegated and so has sparked up the whole look.
This pattern is available to buy from Ravelry for $US 3.50
It’s a great way to practice your Fair Isle skills without having to knit a whole pullover. The carried threads of the Fair Isle really add warmth. Just what we want! I was a bit rusty, so it took a bit of practice for me to carry the threads loosely enough, no matter how hard I tried. Lightly pressing under a damp cloth got rid of those little stubborn bumps, and it looks lovely and smooth now.
The yarn I’ve used for the Fair Isle pattern is variegated and so has sparked up the whole look.
Knitting Pattern
Yarn suggested : Cleckheaton Country Naturals and Cleckheaton Country Prints or any other 8 ply/DK ply yarn
Gauge : 25 stitches = 4 inches in Fair Isle Stocking/Stockinette Stitch
Needle Size : 4mm circular needle 40cm (16 in)
Meterage : 140 mtrs / 155 yards Main Colour
65 mtrs / 70 yard Contrast Colour
This pattern is available to buy from Ravelry for $US 3.50
01 February, 2010
New Hat Pattern Available – Mirrors Hat
I’ve just released a new hat pattern – the Mirrors Hat. It’s very quick and easy, and looks really effective. It’s knitted in a bulky yarn, which makes it even faster, and so warm! I knitted up the sample while I was away on camp, and it went so fast, I wished I’d brought another project with me.
Mirrors Hat
Knitting Pattern
Yarn suggested : Heirloom Easy Care 12 ply or any other Bulky yarn
Gauge : 17.5 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches in Mirrors Stitch
Needle size : 5.5 mm / US 9
Meterage : 90 mtrs / 98 yards
Mirrors Hat
Knitting Pattern
Yarn suggested : Heirloom Easy Care 12 ply or any other Bulky yarn
Gauge : 17.5 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches in Mirrors Stitch
Needle size : 5.5 mm / US 9
Meterage : 90 mtrs / 98 yards
This pattern is available to buy from Ravelry for $US 3.50
15 January, 2010
Lace Ended Scarf Complete
My new Lace Ended Scarf is finished. So far, this is the design I love the most, out of the ones I’ve done so far. It’s really simple, and maybe that’s the key. To my eye, it looks elegant. It remains to be seen whether others see it that way too. The next thing to do is to write up the pattern, and perhaps have it test knitted. It’s so simple, I’m not sure whether test knitting is necessary, but it’s probably worth doing anyway.
My Lace Rib Vest is currently being test knitted. I can’t wait to see how my testers go with it. No problems so far.
Now, what to do next. I have ideas for a hat floating around in my mind. I’ll be consulting my stitch dictionary as soon as possible to see what I can find.
My Lace Rib Vest is currently being test knitted. I can’t wait to see how my testers go with it. No problems so far.
Now, what to do next. I have ideas for a hat floating around in my mind. I’ll be consulting my stitch dictionary as soon as possible to see what I can find.
Labels:
lace ended scarf,
test knitting,
trellis rib vest
08 January, 2010
Lace Ended Scarf under way
The sample for my new Lace Ended Scarf is fairly well under way. It’s a pretty easy knit. I never thought I’d say this, but it’s a relief to be doing some stocking stitch for a change. After all that lace in the vest, it’s great to have some concentration free knitting. There should be more done than this, but we're still in Summer Holiday mode. :)
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