tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91744536594899590442024-03-12T17:53:07.634-04:00Posh KnitsMichele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-91323546740113400362017-06-27T08:57:00.002-04:002017-06-27T08:57:43.333-04:00Swatching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3pEN4P37wkDG5a_6BfhKHSFBlmB3A0UZPMFqYWbmeSNDXmXdctOvasqC9uj3E0jt5ILkW6iqRSDWyjQBlE1XyPfecdvhJNeln-zrVRNu2dC-zgFkApqqs63LtrnlJl4rZIAMQy1jwwM/s1600/DSC02795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3pEN4P37wkDG5a_6BfhKHSFBlmB3A0UZPMFqYWbmeSNDXmXdctOvasqC9uj3E0jt5ILkW6iqRSDWyjQBlE1XyPfecdvhJNeln-zrVRNu2dC-zgFkApqqs63LtrnlJl4rZIAMQy1jwwM/s640/DSC02795.JPG" width="640" height="426" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1064" /></a></div>
<p>I have quite a few projects lined up so I decided I would swatch for all of them at once, that way when I am ready to start a project I can just cast on assured that I got the correct gauge. As I was knitting all of the swatches I thought about how my swatching process has evolved since I was a newbie knitter and I also thought I would impart some of my experience and wisdom here on the blog.<p>
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<p>When I first started out knitting, I will admit, I didn't like to swatch - at all. It just took time away from me getting right to my project. It was just a waste of my time. I would make a swatch anyway - but not very well. This might account for the fact that some of my sweaters don't fit the way I would really want them to. I would cast on the exact number of stitches stated in the pattern and then knit for an inch or two, measure and if everything looked ok then that was the end of the swatch. I might have even frogged some of my swatches at that point to save yarn. I'm pretty sure that yarn amounts stated in patterns include yardage for a gauge swatch.<p>
<p>Over the years I've learned a thing or two - especially that a gauge swatch is very important. It is an absolutely essential part of the knitting process if you want something to fit accurately. Now I make sure to knit a correct swatch. I cast on the number of stitches stated in the pattern to four inches. Then I add four stitches on either side - two for a garter stitch border and then two for a little bit of wiggle room. The first and last four rows of the swatch are knit in garter stitch. I put a garter stitch border on the swatch for two reasons: First, so it won't curl up too much, and Second, it gives the swatch some structure, which I feel the stitches need, especially if you are going to be knitting a sweater. The next step is important: Block your swatch. I know this takes extra time but you are likely going to be blocking your finished knit and this will tell you the correct gauge. It will also tell you how the yarn will bloom and what it will look like after blocking.<p>
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<p>After the swatch is dry, I unpin it and let it rest for a little bit before I measure. I put t-pins in to mark the amount of stitches stated in the pattern. If it comes out correct then you can start your project. If not, then its back to the drawing board. If you have too many stitches, you need to go up a needle size. If you have too little stitches, you need to go down a needle size. Don't forget to measure the row gauge as well. Row gauge is important in patterns that specify how many rows need to be knit to get the correct length of your garment.<p>
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<p><b>Swatching in the Round</b><p>
<p>Some sweaters are knit in the round. Your gauge will be different for knitting in the round than knitting back and forth so you will need to swatch in the round. This is super simple. You will need a circular needle. Again, I cast on the number of stitches specified in the pattern to four inches and then add 4 stitches on to both sides. After knitting a row, slide your swatch back to the beginning of the needle so that you are ready to knit again. You will have to carry a length of yarn behind your work. I don't work any garter stitch borders on a swatch knit in the round. Just be aware that the end stitches will be loose and you will have to tug on them to keep them in shape. Your swatch will look something like this while knitting:<p>
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<p>(I apologize for the dark yarn but I am knitting a black sweater in the round so this is the only swatch I have to show for the time being. I hope it isn't too difficult to see.)<p>
<p>After finishing the swatch, I bind off and cut the floats in the back of the swatch up the middle and the block it. You can then cut the excess yarn on the sides to tidy it up. Then its time to measure.<p>
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<p>One last tip is to make sure your swatch is knit in the correct stitch pattern that the pattern states. If it is stockinette, then swatch in stockinette. If it is in a cable pattern or in a fair isle motif the you will need to swatch accordingly. I hope this helps and just remember that a gauge swatch is an integral part of your project. Don't skip it!Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-52302723963370938842017-06-06T15:42:00.000-04:002017-06-06T15:42:37.324-04:00My Summer of Basics PicksOver at <a href="https://fringeassociation.com">Fringe Association</a>, Karen Templer is holding a Summer of Basics Make-a-Long. I am never one to pass up the chance to make some good basic pieces so I am going to attempt to join in. I say "attempt" because you technically have to make 3 pieces - sewn, knitted, crocheted, etc. I am not much of a seamstress and I never crochet so that just leaves knitting to me. Seeing that I am a busy mom and all 3 of my kids are at home during the summer, I'm not really sure I can pull off knitting 3 things in 3 months - but we'll see how this goes. I do, however, have 3 things picked out - just in case. You never know!<p>
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<p>First up is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hyannis-port-pullover">Hyannis Port Pullover</a>. I NEED a black turtleneck sweater and I love this. I have been wanting to knit it since I saw it. I already have the yarn for it. It is worked in the round from the top down so I think the knitting would go pretty quickly with this. Plus, including this in my summer of basics will ensure that it is in my wardrobe for Fall/Winter.<p>
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<p>Next up is an oldie but a goodie. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/20-cowl-neck-sweater">This sweater</a> was featured in the January 2006 issue of Vogue Knitting, which I bought when I first started knitting. I know this sweater doesn't look great in this picture. The color isn't the best and let's not even talk about the styling (Ummm... that skirt?!? And that piece of straw for a belt! Whaaat?) But I have knit this sweater before back in what I call my "lost years" - roughly the time between when my twins were born and when they turned five. I never blogged about it or put it on Ravelry (huh? Maybe I should get on that!) but trust me when I tell you that I love this sweater. I knit it in a cream color yarn that has a slight halo and I wear it all the time when the weather is cold. It looks good and it fits great and for a long time I have said I want to knit it again in a different yarn and without the cowl neck. And I have big plans for this sweater, big plans.<p>
<p>Last up is a little sweater I have just started working on for one of my sons. I am designing it myself and it is a pretty basic style so it can be included in my Summer of Basics picks.<p>
<p>So there are my three. I am going to try my hardest to get to all of them - it would be great to start the Fall off with some fresh basic sweaters. I can't wait to see all of the basics everyone else is working on. If you visit here and you are joining in the Summer of Basics Make-a-Long, drop me a link in the comments - I would love to see what you are making!!<p>Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-60803961981737904242017-05-30T12:14:00.001-04:002017-05-30T12:14:32.452-04:00Hayden InspirationI never set out to become a designer or design a knitting pattern. My Ravelry queue is 6 pages long and I was more than content to knit the abundance of patterns I have lined up for myself. But something changed. I have 3 boys that are not babies or toddlers any longer. When they see me knitting things for myself they ask when I am going to knit them a sweater or a hat or a scarf. I kind of shied away from knitting things for them when they were very little because they just grew so fast that they would grow out of a sweater in a matter of weeks. But now that they are all of ages when they can wear my hand knits for at least a year I started searching for patterns for them. Problem is that there is an abundance of cute patterns for girls out there but for boys - not so much. I need knits that are going to be stylish, rough and tumble, and versatile because that is my boys in a nutshell. All three of them are into sports and they are hard playing, active kids. I need sweaters and accessories that are going to survive them!<p>
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<p>Enter Hayden. I couldn't find a pattern that I had in mind that I wanted to knit for one of my boys. I thought, I have been at this knitting thing for over 11 years now, why not just make your own pattern? I got this, right? I knew what I wanted - something classic and traditional yet something that a boy can wear out to play in and still maintain his cred on the playground. I have always loved a classic cable and rib crew neck so after knitting up a swatch and loving it, that's what I went for.<p>
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<p>My son loves it. He always asks to wear it when he is chilly. He has worn it a lot and so far it hasn't pilled and it still looks great. Truth be told, I am more than a little jealous of this sweater and I might just have to make a pattern for women too - so I can knit it in multiple colors for myself! This sweater would be just as great for girls knit up in pretty colors and I think it would work in a worsted weight cotton too for wear all year round.<p>
Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-60516467615978344092017-05-23T16:04:00.000-04:002017-05-23T16:04:22.688-04:00New Pattern: HaydenI am so very excited to announce the release of my first pattern, Hayden.<p>
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<p>Hayden is a classic cable and rib crew neck for children. This cozy pullover is worked flat with an all over cable and rib pattern. Each size has its own set of instructions to ensure that the 4 stitch rib is directly in the center of the front, back, and each of the sleeves. The neck band is picked up after seaming and worked in the round. I designed this sweater with my son in mind but it would work equally as well for a girl.<p>
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<p><b>Specifications:</b><p>
<p><b>Yarn:</b> Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Lake Ice Heather<p>
<p><b>Needles:</b> US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm)
<p><b>Gauge:</b> 23 stitches and 28 rows to 4inches/10 cm. in cable and rib pattern with US 7 needles after blocking<p>
<p><b>Notions:</b> Cable needle, stitch holders, stitch markers, blunt tapestry needle<p>
<p><b>Sizes:</b> To fit ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) years<p>
<p><b>Finished Measurements:</b> Chest: 24 (26, 28, 30, 32) inches<p>
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<p>You can purchase this pattern on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hayden-8">here</a>. Thanks so much!!
Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-70164720662312242082017-05-06T13:18:00.000-04:002017-05-06T13:18:30.649-04:00Finished: Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks<p>A few years ago, my oldest son gave me 2 skeins of a beautiful variegated blue sock yarn for Christmas. A few days later, I found both of those skeins on the floor in a jumble - they were a total mess. My mischievous dog got ahold of them, ripped off and chewed up the ball bands and left the yarn completely tangled up. I picked up the skeins-no-longer and put them away and my dog got a firm finger shaking with a "naughty dog!!" I was super upset about the yarn. Needless to say, I was looking through my stash recently and came across that messed up yarn and decided to untangle it, wind it up, and knit some socks. Surprisingly it didn't take too long to straighten out.<p>
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<p>The pattern is Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks by Ann Bud from the book Favorite Socks from Interweave. The Yarn is Koigu KPPPM but I have no idea what color it is because the ball bands were destroyed. I used size US 2 needles.<p>
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<p>I tried to choose a pattern that would offset the pooling with the variegated yarn and I think this does a pretty good job of that. I like how the socks feature different leaning stitches for a mirrored effect. The yarn is very soft and comfortable but I have to say that the socks stretch out of shape after one wear and then they are really loose. I like a nice tight fitting sock so this kind of annoys me. Other than that, the color is beautiful and my son did a great job picking it out. I'm so glad I finally got to use it.<p>
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Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-37085406062937286412017-04-25T10:05:00.000-04:002017-04-25T10:05:31.147-04:00Work In Progress: Lace Yoke Sweater<p>There has been a lot of knitting going on here at Posh Knits!! I started knitting a new, and hopefully better fitting, version of the Lace Yoke Sweater I posted about a little while ago. I just love that sweater so much and I want it to be perfect. After carefully testing gauge and doing a little math, I think I am on the right path.<p>
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<p>It has been a bit boring up to this point because it is just loads of stockinette stitch up until I get to the yoke where the fun stuff happens. I got the back done and finished up the front right in time to get a big project from Brooklyn Tweed. Needless to say, I had to put this down for about a month and a half so that I could meet my deadline.<p>
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<p>Deadline behind me, I am ready to pick this up again and finish it. All that's left to be done are the sleeves and the yoke. Not too bad.<p>
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<p>This was a fun sample to knit and I love how a fair isle yoked sweater comes together. The body is knit in the round to the underarms and then set aside while the arms are knit and then they are all knit together to form the yoke, which is where the fair isle knitting starts. The stranded knitting on this yoke is visually stunning but it can get complicated - some of the rounds require the use of three colors - but the end result is worth the work.<p>
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<p>I love the color combination that Jared chose for this sample, Hayloft, Old World, and Fossil, but it would be really fun to play with other colors to knit your own unique Atlas. This sweater was knit in Brooklyn Tweed's yarn Shelter, which has an array of beautiful colors.<p>
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All photos in this post are used courtesy of Brooklyn Tweed.
Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-27742782598756317572017-03-01T17:36:00.000-05:002017-03-01T17:36:03.397-05:00Finished: AidezCatching up here.... I realized I hadn't ever blogged about the Aidez sweater I knit - 5 years ago!!! I wouldn't have believed it had been that long if I didn't look up the information on my Ravelry page. I seem to have finished this in March of 2012 - when the twins were 5 months old - so that explains everything right there.<p>
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<p>I am glad I had enough sense to enter the details into Ravelry or I would not have remembered any of the information. The pattern is Aidez by Cirilia Rose. I knit this in Valley Yarns Northampton Bulky in the color Natural on size US 10 1/2 needles.<p>
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<p>I am pretty sure I started knitting this when I was pregnant. I thought it would be a good sweater to wear because it was open in the front. I think because I was so big and uncomfortable being pregnant with twins, I didn't get very much knitting done and scrapped it until after they were born. I know it was a relatively quick knit because of the bulky yarn.<p>
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<p>I really love the cables on this sweater - especially the seed wishbone cable and the ear of corn cable. They are very interesting and not your run-of-the-mill cables. I did switch out the two cables that ran on either side of the trellis cable on the back for the ear of corn cables. I felt like there were just too many different types of cables going on on this sweater. I also wanted to tie the front to the back so that the cables were consistent. Otherwise, it seemed like the front belonged to an entirely different sweater than the back.<p>
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<p>I really like this sweater but I don't 100% love this sweater. The sleeves are an inch or two too short and the front panels aren't wide enough so that they meet in the front - which I think is part of the design. It is nice and warm but it is way too bulky to fit under a coat. So if I am wearing it in the house and it is freezing cold outside and I need to go out, I have to take it off and find another sweater to wear. It is perfect to wear as an outerwear piece on chilly days. All in all it has been a good sweater and I have gotten a lot of wear out of it.<p>
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Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-80537237965776841902017-02-01T14:34:00.000-05:002017-02-01T14:34:20.401-05:00Because I Have to Knit Something...I just finished up a few projects and I have a few more I want to start next. The only problem is I didn't have the yarn for these projects and I didn't think to order any until I was sitting here empty handed. Sometimes I try to take a little break and maybe clean the house or organize a closet that got out of control but I can't go for too long without knitting anything. I know. It's just so hard. So while I am waiting for my new yarn to arrive, I cast on for the Sakura shawl because I have had the pattern and the yarn ready to go for some time now.<p>
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<p>I just finished chart A (there are 4 charts) and the easiest part of the shawl - because it starts with 7 stitches and grows on either side of a center stitch ending with 367 stitches. So far so good.<p>
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<p>I looked up the name "Sakura" and it means cherry blossom in Japanese. I think it is looking more like peacock feathers. Either way, the pattern is very pretty.<p>
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<p>The pattern is The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits. It is a free download. Yay! I added the stripes myself because I wanted some interest and not a boring solid black mitten. I used Paton's Classic Wool in colors black and white and I used sizes US 6 and 8 needles.<p>
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<p>I love these. They were super easy to make (hence the name) and knit up pretty quickly. Check mittens off my list of winter accessories to knit.<p>
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Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-15101208769426946612017-01-13T11:16:00.000-05:002017-01-13T11:16:35.907-05:00Happy New Year!This post comes a little bit late but I have been trying to play catch up from the holidays. Also, every member of our family has been sick at one point or another over the last three weeks. I must say, I am glad it is all behind me and things are back to normal around here. I completed zero of my end of year goals (from a couple of posts ago) but my knitting has moved into a new direction so I am not so upset about that. I always forget, too, that the month of December is always a wash as far as my knitting goes. I have so much else going on to get ready for Christmas that my knitting gets put on the back burner. I did complete a small project for myself so all was not lost.<p>
<p>It is always at this time of year that I look forward to the warmer weather and sunnier days and my knitting tends to follow suit. There is a particular sweater that I have had my eye on and that I have actually knit that I would love to re-knit.<p>
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<p>This is the Yoke Detail Sweater by Debbie Bliss and it was published in the Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine, Spring/Summer 2009. I knit this about three years ago. There were warnings on Ravelry on knitters' project pages that this was turning out on the large side. I did the math and figured I would knit the smallest size and it would give me a little bit of ease and it would turn out ok. It is way bigger than my math and my gauge swatch (and the dimensions given in the pattern) suggested. It kind of swallows me up.<p>
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<p>I still really love this sweater so I am thinking I will re-knit this in a smaller weight yarn on smaller needles and do the math to get the increases/decreases right and hopefully that will work.<p>
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<p>Another thing that really bothers me about this sweater that I knit is the fact that one of the lace leaves right on the front is completely messed up. As I was knitting this one evening on the couch, I got up for a few minutes and when I came back my cute little dog, that was then a puppy, decided to make a nest of my sweater. He was curled up right on top of it. Stitches had come off the needle and because I was knitting the lace part, stitches got dropped and it was just unfixable. I tried the best I could but I just couldn't repair it.<p>
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<p>All in all, I think this deserves a second go. If done right, I think it would be a great spring addition to my wardrobe. I better start soon!Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-22210991362252959272016-12-09T16:18:00.000-05:002016-12-09T16:18:36.099-05:00Sample Knit: Proof Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOH465BFPti-KSzO7_bZI42y0SWDeQQUppmbA1aJwSTkRM0CILlXCRvJYjYvgqab055MIDy1vdabK587R-cbqUgScqnom8KfmJXpM3Yiv5UWLuwasRPkrxsk6r64-QFoDvcwOy9UqOWic/s1600/IMG_0055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOH465BFPti-KSzO7_bZI42y0SWDeQQUppmbA1aJwSTkRM0CILlXCRvJYjYvgqab055MIDy1vdabK587R-cbqUgScqnom8KfmJXpM3Yiv5UWLuwasRPkrxsk6r64-QFoDvcwOy9UqOWic/s640/IMG_0055.JPG" width="427" height="640" /></a></div>
Exciting News! Brooklyn Tweed released its Winter 17 collection this week and all of the designs are stellar! I knit a sample for this collection - the beautiful <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/proof-scarf/">Proof Scarf</a>.
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Proof is designed by Jared Flood and it is worked up in Brooklyn Tweed's newest offering of yarn, Arbor, in the color Vintner. I was lucky enough to get a whole box full of this yarn to work up the scarf before it was even released. Arbor is a DK weight and it strays away from BT's signature type of tweedy yarn like Shelter and Loft. I loved knitting with this yarn. It is a wonderful wool that knits up a smooth fabric with crisp stitch definition. And this deep wine-colored red is lovely.
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This scarf has a lot going on - forked ribs, cables, and cartridge rib - but they all come together to make a harmonious design. The beginning and end have a tubular cast-on and cast-off which give it a professional look. It is really long as well. Great for bundling up on cold winter days.
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I really liked knitting this sample. It definitely kept my interest and I loved watching all of those cables get worked up!
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All photos in this post are used courtesy of Brooklyn Tweed.
Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-74700131945774928932016-11-22T13:33:00.000-05:002016-11-22T13:33:26.653-05:00Rethinking a SweaterLast week I had the good intentions of knitting sweaters for the twins. I thought I needed something easy and fast. When I have to knit 2 of the same thing, the quicker the better. What could be easier and faster than a top down sweater? Everything gets knit at the same time and there aren't and seams and the finishing touches are minimal. So I started the top down sweater and everything was going along fine. After I got past the armholes and started knitting the body, I tried it on one of the boys. It fit well but something about it just wasn't right. I looked at it and tried to put my finger on what wasn't right about it. It was just so... boring. Too easy and too quick maybe.
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It was then that I decided to scrap that project. I had a different idea for the yarn. Looking around Ravelry to see if I could find exactly what I was looking for, I came up with nothing. So now I'm designing something. Not so easy or so quick but I think I will be a lot happier with the results. I started swatching to get gauge. I am excited to see how this goes.
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I have been in desperate need of a navy cardigan. I wanted something simple and easy to throw on. I looked through a lot of patterns and I was going back and forth between the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/farmers-market-cardigan">Farmers Market Cardigan</a> and the Larch Cardigan. I ultimately chose Larch because it seemed more my style and a little bit more versatile. I am completely happy with my choice. I love it!
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The pattern is Larch Cardigan by Amy Christoffers. The yarn I used is Cloudborn Highland Sport in Navy which I stumbled upon while perusing the Craftsy site. It is a relatively new yarn and I thought I would try it out. I am so glad I did because it is really nice. I highly recommend it. It is 100% wool so even though it is a sport weight, it is nice and warm. The stitches are nicely defined and so far it is wearing well - very minimal pilling. My gauge came in slightly under what was recommended but I just went with it. The sweater has more of a fitted, tailored look. I didn't want it to turn out too big. I used a size US 5 needle.
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I really like the ribbed shawl collar and the one button closure. I also appreciate the small detail at the bottom ribbing and cuffs - after the ribbing is knit it is bound off and then the stitches are picked up from the wrong side. This sweater is easy to grab and throw on to walk the dog on a chilly morning or to head out to the store. I am glad I went with something so classic - it really goes with everything!
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Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-71323568511537751032016-11-04T13:48:00.001-04:002016-11-04T13:48:10.248-04:00Bake of the Week: Apple Cider DonutsI know this is a knitting blog but I LOVE to bake. I am an avid baker. I am in my kitchen almost every day whipping something up for me and my family. So I thought I would start this weekly blog post and share my bakes with you!
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<p>This week I am starting the series off with Apple Cider Donuts. Last weekend, we had a little Halloween party to attend and I thought "What would be more perfect to bring to the party than Apple Cider Donuts?" I have <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/williams-sonoma-nonstick-doughnut-pan/?cm_src=SEARCH_TOPPRODUCT">this donut pan</a> from Williams-Sonoma and I set about to find the perfect recipe.
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I had to test a few recipes before I found the perfect one. I needed to find the right donut texture and that awesome apple cider taste. One of the recipes I made tasted so awful that all of the donuts went directly into the trash. Finally I tried <a href="http://www.thefauxmartha.com/2014/10/09/baked-apple-cider-donuts/">this recipe</a> and it was "the one." I followed it almost exactly except that I didn't have any whole wheat flour so I just used all white all-purpose flour.
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These donuts were the hit of the party. I can't tell you how many people came up to me and raved about how great they were. They were gone in no time! Best of all is that I can make these now any time I get a craving! Enjoy!
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<p>Sweaters for the Twins:
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This is the Knit for Kids Top Down Pullover by Diane Soucy. I haven't knit my boys anything in the longest time. I decided on a top down raglan - with no stripes. Just a simple, quick knit. Nolan, especially, has been requesting a blue sweater.
<p>A Sweater for My Husband:
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This is Hugo by Veronik Avery for Brooklyn Tweed. My husband has also been requesting that I knit him another sweater and really liked this design. This might just be his Christmas present this year.
<p>My oldest son is at an age where I am not so sure he would wear a sweater if I knit one for him. He is really into sports and wears nothing but athletic pants and t-shirts. I bought him a pair of jeans recently and he looked at me and said "I am NOT wearing those." Kids - amiright? He will wear a hat/scarf/mittens if they are cool enough so I am throwing those on the list too.
<p>I'm hoping that this list isn't too much for the next two months. I was going to throw a sweater on there for me too but I'm thinking that would be over the top!Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-76181264469651608962016-10-27T14:46:00.000-04:002016-10-27T14:46:07.505-04:00What I'm Knitting Now: AccessoriesThe big thing I'm working on at the moment is another sample sweater for Brooklyn Tweed and I am on a deadline. Sometimes a sweater can be too big to carry around and I like little projects I can carry with me to knit while I am at my oldest son's soccer practices or I am watching the twins play at the playground together. I have two on the go at the moment.
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The first is a pair of socks. I haven't knit myself a pair of socks in forever and I thought it was high time. I also have a ridiculous amount of sock yarn that seems to have accumulated that I need to start working through.
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I also started a pair of mittens because I couldn't resist this yarn any longer - and I need a new pair of mittens! This yarn has been in my stash for years. I probably bought it very shortly after I learned how to knit. I love the different colors in the twist of the yarn and how it is knitting up into stripes. This is a departure for me because I usually knit with solid colors. I love how both of these accessories are looking so far!Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-19836681564094314152016-10-25T10:56:00.000-04:002016-10-25T10:56:25.773-04:00Sample Knit: SpearheadsBrooklyn Tweed has certainly kept me busy lately knitting samples for them. It seems they are quite prolific with their collections and new offerings of yarn so it is no wonder. Spearheads, in the women's version, is the wonderful sample I knit for BT's Fall 16 collection.
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This sweater was knit with one of their newer yarns, Quarry, which is chunky weight and spun in a roving style so that it doesn't have a tight twist to it. It is soft, light, and airy. The main color for the sweater used is Hematite, which I absolutely love. It is a mix between black and red with tweedy flecks of blue so that the color reads as a very dark magenta. The contrasting color for the spearheads on the yoke is knit in Gypsum which is a creamy white and a nice compliment to the Hematite.
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Because this sweater is worked in a chunky yarn, it really took no time to knit it up. It was a very quick knit so if you want a beautiful sweater in no time flat this is for you. Also it is easy if you are new to color work because there are only 2 colors to work with at the yoke and the chart and pattern are super easy to read. One of the only problems that I came across while knitting this was the tubular cast on and cast off due to the nature of the yarn. Because it is roving style, it did pull apart while doing those special techniques that put a little bit of strain on the yarn. Other than that, this has to be one of my favorite samples I have knit for Brooklyn Tweed.
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All of the pictures used in this post are used courtesy of Brooklyn Tweed.
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I started knitting eleven years ago and I instantly fell in love with it. It has become part of my daily life and also a job on the side. Shortly after I started knitting, I had a baby and shortly after I had a baby I started this little blog about my knitting. I used to blog a lot and I really enjoyed it. I often think about my blog because I am still knitting and there are a lot of things I want to show and say about my knitting. It all started to slow down after I had my twins. Having three kids and two of them being twins is a lot of work and completely time consuming. My twins recently turned five years old! I can't believe it! They are still completely time consuming but I am starting to get pockets of time back to myself. What I really want to do is get this little blog up and running again and not only that but revisit the blogs I used to read and start reading new blogs. I love seeing the work of other knitters and getting inspiration from all of the talented people out there. I have so missed being part of a community. I am completely out of the loop. Even if I have to schedule weekly blog posts and blog reading time, I will, because I don't want to be missing this any longer. I would absolutely love it if anyone reading this left me a comment with their blog info so I can check out your knitting too! Thanks and I hope to see you back here soon!Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-18008681121308919172016-04-11T13:00:00.000-04:002016-04-11T13:39:22.481-04:00Honeycomb Aran<div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMuBmTihcxeaPvjXtRv8O9VMDlCPnVxEyrxqD_5RBZMaK3ihI91gZLZCdVttQEd4tCPm3CHujVX7gW-XrGMxOJxSxmx7h9b4mVI3YbjHf2CEb_tzWDO2aRWsqdStcs5uOFkma2t48KjE/I/photo_90803.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let me just start out by saying that I LOVE this sweater. This might actually be my favorite sweater that have have knit yet. I went in search of a classic Aran sweater and this is definitely it. Last year it seemed that I was seeing different versions of these cable knit sweaters everywhere and after looking for the right pattern, this was the clear winner out of the choices I had.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLvof6L-XFxUXMWTiesNrEbGep7np5VyFYERu4-4OCJTq6UELkiOWaKMRxZ6jZm5orUwwnMM8JefOdtJJ6Yl_JmOMoTW-POeYRvBx3Jgg27WueMr3orozuwPXEGZ4R1StFgztC0iJoHU/I/photo_295706.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pattern: </b>Honeycomb Aran by Patons</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Yarn: </b>Patons Classic Wool Worsted in the color Aran</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Needles: </b>Size US 6 and US 8</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjeihTmV6UGEpDPoM1ithyphenhyphenXvGeIlDHbD9_wL9cxypMOCfpRfV0HET571AlyOpwY0dD7PvmLMEFSg7bOFqT7XH7pA6JprVgUwrB45tPnx3VF06tUQvL5UG759ds6mnbOmgq3LkSwdPmEJY/I/photo_257571.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">The elements and construction are very straightforward and typical of classic arans - there isn't any waist shaping, the sleeves are raglan, and the collar is doubled by folding it under and seamed. I love all of the cables but I did need to make one change. The front panel in the pattern has cables that cross to make it look like the honeycomb but I knit the actual honeycomb stitch pattern - no crossing cables.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2KaEyOVlEWd6-qCbuyT3hqxTgyWOP1ANYhT1L0B4WsPPJTBj-glZ8RoibV2uRUjxV-VCQCkUGlbvLq4w0zfS2nr1-c-iHR-laKriImqyBgBlEZvigOaQDQozVcEnwApR_XEYOrw3gSM/I/photo_923252.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lZqZKjkIZOIPNpchoObmDLpFlmVif9Cex3FKJSaT-3wJxt4x-CGRKpPZlnMNSMFp3yb2Z3VYD0f1I9pufWeoePid646QyLRh-2NRQWPWecSu31qbUwoRnaLWW5FvjKVodgWC0FdQ78Y/I/photo_448827.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">The fit is a bit oversized but I like it this way. The sleeves are the perfect length. I used the yarn that the pattern calls for and it is actually nice and soft. This sweater is warm and cozy and so classic. It took me quite a while to knit but I will be wearing this for years. I am so happy with it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSmYimE-8-Wr9GbOachwzvzrY7ydH-t9ur4e-cIQQuUtWBlqL3A4ussJAv3cL9M118i4K5cGrOE62jyfKzzxn_WO6Hsu2_vPM5hQAQhC36LhzyCkF7DhQcX1wazUfuC-R-0R00plfeFw/I/photo_919890.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div>Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-54715840112342582922016-03-28T13:24:00.000-04:002016-03-28T13:56:15.420-04:00Hats For A Good CauseBack in the fall, I got a call from my sister-in-law who lives in Texas. She told me about friends of hers who have a 4 year-old little girl that was in the hospital with cancer. Her name is Tatum and she was about to start chemo treatments. My sister-in-law was wondering if I would knit her a couple of hats that she could wear after she started losing her hair. Having two 4 year-olds myself, this really hit home. I put all my other knitting aside to work up some hats for this little girl.<div><br><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9nsMd6wmIxoqYcEzWEbLJFImBoKInSca7PwoBxoO9wopIjq1kaCnn2gNg5Y9-6cCIyMRrhk1QBmuKN0cCIcxDt_Xt9UjG6tdSU8kATCEvsvHWNdioSOUYUixDABQ6jzJk6ZwUsIR6aAU/I/photo_784605.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Tatum's favorite color is purple so I knit up a girlie hat in a super soft purple yarn. I decided to make a cute animal hat for the other one. I had my eye on that owl hat from a back issue of Debbie Bliss Magazine. My boys were more than a little upset that they didn't get to keep it. Here are the details:</div><div><b>Pattern:</b> Owl Hat from Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine Fall/Winter 2012</div><div><b>Yarn: </b>Berroco Vintage in Oats and Mocha and a tiny bit of Cascade 220 in Orange</div><div><b>Needles: </b>US size 7</div><div><br> <div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh0PEGE-kA8eTi4ey1n8q5ox_9cea4D3bgSyWe1Zo_ndeVEsWA1ZnuJcF18Lm45sCDnc7_t5L6HyuWZfjNivcwcKP5ZvxCM6RjeFSywLE2HRr3C4A1mam51QQ5XMspbc1OfaA8DCZcRE/I/photo_604837.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>I actually designed the purple hat myself. I love the way it came out but I think it still needs a few tweaks. As soon as I get around to that I will publish it. And, of course, it is called Tatum. It is knit with Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Brush in the color Mulberry. This yarn is so soft and knits up beautifully with a bit of a halo. I love it!</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfZu4q-aExidUaK1U3Cg910eL2wV-abehAkDsjiqO9lrdDZaxDVSXpBTcCeo68LZbLXN_rF8c3YCj5cvah3iLyXs3INZQXzqw5U3pr6RVNa_Z20IxEFVa1YWbsRO4Ev7NVGcJBFL0H4Y/I/photo_740009.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>If you would like more information on Tatum you can check this out: <a href="http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/children-s-hospital-heroes/112329646-story">http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/children-s-hospital-heroes/112329646-story</a><br> </div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYSJ6SZL1v50OzEwNS6Czs593XBO7-hPEnGaWXp904kB3oIOVNgCS4JBqNgvlt34fy2-cqMiZ9580vj8Ni5zVDltwSA7-lccvMRk3rUohc3REF4bgOAiKyI6m8eiusYljvPose-2yPP8/I/photo_971659.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><br> <br><div><br><br> <br></div></div></div>Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-14416580066150495342016-03-14T13:39:00.000-04:002016-03-14T15:33:51.628-04:00Taking Stock for 2016Here it is, March already, and I am just now looking at my yarns and knitting list for the year. That is what happens when I have a few projects on the go and deadlines to meet. Brooklyn Tweed must be getting very busy because I recently knit back-to-back samples for them and I am about to start another one any day now. I also recently finished the <a href="http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/honeycomb-aran.html">Honeycomb Aran</a> I was working on, which took me quite a while to knit. Longer than I had hoped it would take. So now with a somewhat open calendar in front of me I need to chose my project goals for the year.<div><br></div><div>One thing I really need is a navy cardigan. I spent a lot of time going through patterns on Ravelry trying to decide the best one for me. Although I love cables, I really just need a plain cardigan to throw on when it is cool. For that reason, I chose the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larch-cardigan">Larch Cardigan</a>. I also decided to try out a new yarn - Cloudborn Fibers Highland Sport, which is available on Craftsy.com.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyGJtr5LOOElahrzkrFh-XsZuxUCQzhyphenhyphenYKmhKmoKJEIaOawiwKcNUMw6S-ms2zpff6QmAX1F1t-JFtKGRtllC-zfUGpxUgX1EuGDKTPa1POCG5OGfr4lDnVAKiH-TdzpSMiyNypwB-Zo/I/photo_961397.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>I also really love the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/antler-cardigan">Antler Cardigan</a> but that one is going to have to wait.</div><div><br></div><div>I would also love to knit another shawl. I have my eye on <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/sakura/">Sakura</a> from Brooklyn Tweed and I have three lovely skeins of Loft in the color Foothills set aside for it.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYM3Bbg8gB-n2-4RlDG4Q1Bn07UQ5cejzB9Nv8AWaLnGjfzC7BNVMwON4mfttHQQhD870-qtNd79McnGc-M3LBUFeBMoTR9o26CFvOTISFXoZ5FxraJ7f0lOautAfzvRBDciHCoPF8LjI/I/photo_390640.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>My husband and three boys have all been asking me to knit sweaters for them so at some point I am going to have to choose patterns for them but honestly, I have been toying with the idea of designing and I've got some ideas running through my head. We'll see how productive I can be in 2016.<br> <br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-75276087119678302002015-12-03T13:56:00.000-05:002015-12-04T13:23:58.291-05:00Emery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchUeSbI-poI6Xp96Mi6nrczIGc6teVy7ZxB8CT2tLofQB6xuQiMHgKYXIUjZu3EOyeu967oJ5ZgGF1qzUig4PT7UnMHSd1e9RtBIQGVsFkehJyXTBo37cK0doDVt-5PLkKs-zSulK6PA/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchUeSbI-poI6Xp96Mi6nrczIGc6teVy7ZxB8CT2tLofQB6xuQiMHgKYXIUjZu3EOyeu967oJ5ZgGF1qzUig4PT7UnMHSd1e9RtBIQGVsFkehJyXTBo37cK0doDVt-5PLkKs-zSulK6PA/s640/image.jpg" /></a></div>
Emery caught my eye the first time I saw it. I am a total sucker for a classic cable knit sweater. I started knitting this back in the beginning of 2014 and put it down to knit other things. I picked it up again and actually finished this in the spring when it got too warm to wear it. Now that the weather is cooling down, this is the perfect cozy sweater to throw on.
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The pattern is Emery by Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed. The yarn I used is Cascade 220 in light gray and I knit it with size US 5 and US 7 needles.
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I knit this according to the pattern but I did need to make some mods because my row gauge was significantly off. I needed to do some math to make the waist decreases, the sleeve increases and sleeve caps work. Everything turned out great and I absolutely love it. One of my favorite details is the ribbing on the v-neck. It looks so professional! I also love all of the cables which make this sweater really cozy and warm. This sweater is so classic that I am sure I will be wearing it for years to come.
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Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-74945961397320996912015-11-22T14:31:00.001-05:002015-11-22T14:31:56.843-05:00What I'm Knitting Now: Honeycomb AranIt seems that everywhere I look these days I keep seeing cable Aran sweaters. They are popping up everywhere from blogs to fashion magazines and have become popular again. I found a great pattern to knit one up for myself.
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I have had this pattern in my queue since last year and decided that it was going to be the first sweater I was going to knit this fall. I love it so far and can't wait to finish it. It is taking quite a while to knit - all of those cables take some time. So far I have the back done and a little bit of the front. I am aiming to have it done in time for when the really cold weather sets in.
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Michele Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948344537530871501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174453659489959044.post-84975643261632671252015-11-12T12:44:00.000-05:002015-11-12T12:44:56.230-05:00Sempervivum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKJG6MpNALFKp3gShOp9yYJZEy6ygn383em6rwEwcw5WPTmCjZPRNa9RCde2tCMTBV4LhyphenhyphenaayaY3z06xGjtBkhoUt0ps9JW5E2cfMlz7uNkCp_34MWNxPWe0BXEJLqF02GBCtIctSf9g/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKJG6MpNALFKp3gShOp9yYJZEy6ygn383em6rwEwcw5WPTmCjZPRNa9RCde2tCMTBV4LhyphenhyphenaayaY3z06xGjtBkhoUt0ps9JW5E2cfMlz7uNkCp_34MWNxPWe0BXEJLqF02GBCtIctSf9g/s400/image.jpg" /></a></div>
Back in the spring, I was working on this shawl as a gift for someone. It was for my mom for her birthday. The pattern is Sempervivum. It is a Brooklyn Tweed pattern, designed by Jared Flood. The yarn I used is Cascade 220 Fingering in the color Mystic Purple. I used size US 4 needles.
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I am not really a shawl person so this is the first time I have ever knit one up. I wanted to give my mom something special, pretty and intricate for her birthday and this checked all the boxes. I had a lot of fun knitting this and it definitely held my interest. With so many stitches on the needle, I messed up more than a few times and had to tink back a bit. I definitely had to pay close attention but I enjoyed knitting it so much that more shawls are in my future. I think I might be a shawl person now.
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I have used this yarn before and it is a perfect substitute for Brooklyn Tweed Loft if you are looking for something that isn't too pricey. I love the color - it is a beautiful heathered purple that is great for any season. I'm so happy my mom loved it!
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