Thanks Rebecca

I want to thank Rebecca for sharing this picture of her newly knit Chain Link pillow sham. She knit it with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino wool. Is't it gorgeous?   Way to go!

Do you have pictures of your completed sham?  Send them my way.  I'd love to see your finished work.


Thanks again, Rebecca

Conquering Socks..

I have been working hard on my first pair of socks.  I scoured the internet for the perfect pattern and I found it!  Here it is -  

Lifestyle Toe Up Socks - No Swatch Needed by Charisa Martin.  

I love this pattern for a few reasons:

1) no swatching, Yes, that's right no swatching

2) It teaches you the technique rather than just a pattern

3) You can use this technique to make any pair of socks with any type of yarn.

So, I started these a few days ago and after frogging back 3 times I finally figured out how many sts I need make a sock that fits me.   You see my problem with socks was not the turning of the heel (A part I actually find easy) but getting my size right. I tried a few patterns casting on the amount of sts stated in the pattern for my size and gauge but every time  they turned out HUGE.  I mean HUGE.  I was so frustrated.  However, I was determined.   So, I kept plugging along and poof - a lovely sock!  YEAH!!!!  I did it! 


BUT......


I have to bind off now  :o


I needed a stretchy bind off.  After all, I didn't want to ruin my perfect sock!  Back to the internet I went and discovered  this bind off method .  Great website with pictures that clearly illustrate this fabulous bind off.  Ta da.. done.


Now the only thing that I have to do it make the other one :)


Back to work I go...

Georgian Wrap

The Olympics have started and I have been glued to the TV.  Those of you that know me are familiar with my Olympics addiction.   I watch it all - even the boring events.  So during my long hours of watching I have been busy with my latest creation - The Georgian Wrap!

I like the bold classic blue and the ripple pattern to its collar.  Yes, it is even reversible!  It measures 12" wide and 80" long.  Soft and warm.  Made of 100%wool.  I decided to use a stockinette stitch to make the ripple stand out.  I know you just have to have one too!   Well the pattern is coming.  I am making sure that there are NO ERRORS like my last debacle.  Enjoy!

It's a Wrap

I have been knitting like a busy bee!   I created my first wrap and I just love how it came out.  I knit this in Sirdar Snuggly which is a DK weight.  Soft, light and washable.  I just have to figure out what to name it.  I have to let it mull around in my head for a few days.

It was a joy to knit.  So versatile.  I can wear it as a wrap, a scarf, shawl, or cowl.  I am so excited!  I have to write down the pattern properly and I am thinking of listing it on Ravelry.   It is classic and will last many years to come through all the fashion changes the world can throw at it.  Everyone should have a piece like this in your closet.  Now for the pictures!

Acorn Ornament

What can I say about this ornament.  It has to be one of my all time favorites.  Made by yet another talented & lovely designer, Carmen Rigby, on Ravelry. (can you tell that I spend a lot of time on this site!)  Here is a link to her pattern.  It’s free!  Just click on the link below.

Acorn Ornament Pattern

   by Carmen Rigby

Knit Easter Eggs - Pattern

While the snow was falling yesterday I decided to get a jump on my Easter projects. Here is my pattern for Knit Easter eggs. I did not so much worry about the gauge or the yarn I used because you can vary this depending on what size you want to make your eggs.

Materials:

size 3 DPNs (four of them)
Yarn
Needle
Polyfil
Crochet hook (optional)

Directions:
Cast on 12 sts
divide evenly on 3 needles
knit 1 rnd
inc. into the f&b of the 1st and last sts on each needle (18sts)
knit into the f&b of the 1st and last sts on each needle (24sts)
knit 2 rounds
knit into the f&b of the first and last sts on each needle (30sts)
knit 7 rounds
k3, k2tog all the way around (24sts)
k2, rounds
k2, k2tog all the way around (18sts)
knit 2 rounds
k1, k2tog all the way around (12sts)

Cut yarn leaving enough to pull tightly at the end.

With needle thread through remaining sts. Fill with polyfil and pull tightly. Sew on a loop or you can chain this with the tail end of the yarn and then attach.