Lamar. I'm ready to show & tell the finished gifts but Lamar gets its own post. I like it that much. LAMAR a reversible cabled chunky scarfDesigner: mePattern: free download here and in German here (ed 04/13--the german link disappeared but I'll leave it just in case someone replaces it)Yarn: Cascade 109 Tweed, a chunky yarn, 109 yards per skein, 3 skeins in walnutNeedles: size US 13The backstory: when bro-in-law said he'd like a scarf I was ready to jump on one of those stripedscarves. Except he added, "it has to be reeeaally soft so I can have it right on my neck.
" Now, I can call the Noro Silk Garden soft enough when blocked for me, the knitter, but in the real non-knitting world? Not so much on the bare neck. So, what to knit? I have Opinions on scarves. I usually get bored on the last quarter scarf, but not this time. Oh? Labels: cables, design, handcraft, hgandknit, instructions, knitting, lamar, location photographer, pattern, photography, scarf. Roll cowl. Yarn2 skeins Pickles Organic Hand Spun Cotton, bulky(We have used two colours, but you can of course make it in a single colour) NeedlesSmall circular neeldes US 15 GaugeNot important for a successful result Tips: To assemble the ends, we recommend that you cut the yarn and knit the end along with the yarn your knitting with.
Knit in the round. Cast on 46 stitches on a US 15 needle. Knit stockinette over the next 2.3" using the same colour, colour 1. From here on you will knit colour 2 every second row. Annekata | Looking at the red thread of creativity. : : o l g a j a z z y : : :: :: Cable Braided Necklace :: Yesterday, I have been deep in thought while sizing a pattern, deadlines all looming and sooo much to do before the year's end. I have thought to share a great little technique with you. Something last minute that you can make for either a gift of for yourself! It's been cool, so having that tiny bit of precious cashmere caressing your neck certainly felt cosy. So here is what you would need: Time: 1.5-2hr (excluding drying time). 15-20 grams of Fingering or Sport weight yarn. Make sure to choose something delectable, tiny bit of cashmere, royal alpaca, merino or qiviut. Needle: US 4 (3.5 mm) Crochet hook C or D.
Gauge: 6 sts and 7-8 rows in 1" over Stockinette stitch swatch Cabled Braids are made up by knitting 2 strips. 1st strip: Using needle and yarn CO 9 sts. 2nd strip: Using needle and yarn CO 9 sts. On next row (RS): K4, yo, k2tog, k3. If you wish to make strips longer - repeat the sequence from *. Wash your strips, make sure to use wool wash to help and fluff those fibers. From Norway with love - winter accessories. Materials, the whole kitFour balls Pickles Cashmerino Silk or Pickles Extra Fine Merino, base colourOne ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 1One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 2One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 3One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 4One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 5 SCARFMaterialsTwo balls Pickles Cashmerino Silk or Pickles Extra Fine Merino.
NeedlesUS 6 Gauge23 stitches= 4" Cast on 36 stitches. Repeat these 5 rows until the scarf is 47". Lue MaterialerOne ball Pickles Cashmerino Silk or Pickles Extra Fine Merino, base colourOne ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 1One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 2One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 3One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 4One ball Pickles Extra Fine Merino, colour 5 NeedlesSmall circular needles and double pointed needles US 6 Gauge20 stitches = 4" With the base colour, cast on 100 stitches on the circular needles. NeedlesDouble pointed needles, US 8. Knitting Crochet Sewing Crafts Patterns and Ideas!
Linocut Beret. Designer Quenna LeeFinished Size 17" brim circumference, 30¼" circumference at widest point. Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/50 g): cat’s claw (yellow), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens. Needles Ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Crochet Hair Accessories. Hey, Bloggers! Crazy #2 here! And THIS is what I made today and what I'll be sharing with you! So.... as a super girlie girl, I LOVE all things feminine. Interior design, jewelry, fashion, PINK and oh my stars... you should see my shoe closet (I think I lost count at 100 pairs...not kidding). And decided to take a stab at crocheting. Looks pretty pro eh?
Now, the first time I watched her video, I followed it exactly because I was still learning the basics of which stitches made what shapes. Sure, the small flower might be cuter for a baby or something, but for me, it's just way too super teenie weenie! If you follow the rest of her pattern, yours will turn out similar to mine. The yarn I used, I just bought it at Wal*Mart and was less than $2 for the ball. To finish the project, you'll also need and embroidery needle to stitch the slinky flower together. But normally, I'd hot glue a circle of felt to under side of the flower, then hot glue the alligator clip to the felt. Not bad right? Sweatshirt liposuction.
Knit, Shear Bliss!: Jyri Scarf. I first saw this scarf on the berroco website and fell in love with it. I just had to knit this. I decided to make it first for someone close to me (not mentioning any names, yet). I wanted a fun and funky yarn that was both wool for warmth and a bright colour. I went through my stash and searched eBay for Rowan, or Debbie Bliss yarn but nothing was doing it for me. I loved knitting this scarf. Details Jyri from Norah Gaughan, Volumn 1. Started: August 24th 2008 Completed: August 29th 2008 Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Shade: Lemongrass Amount of Yarn: 2 Skeins.