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The cardreader came so here are the pics I promised you last night.
First, the Crack Feather & Fan blanket.
I love, love, love this yarn. Malabrigo in Aqua. Fantastic!
Here is the brioche scarf that is for the next class I teach. I am using Lamb’s Pride Worsted in Auburgine and Victorian Pink on size 8 needles.
So, there you have what I am knitting on at the moment. It’s a fun pattern to knit and the colors are …
Single Crochet Beanie (as seen on my kids in dozens of previous photos)
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Size H or I hook
Chain 3, join with sl st
SC 6 in ring
Rnd 1: 2sc in each sc around, mark beginning of round with tail from chain cast on, 12 sts
Rnd 2: *1sc in first sc, 2sc in next sc; rep from * around
Rnd 3: *1sc in 2sc, 2sc in next sc; rep from * around
Rnd …
Beginning socks
Yarn: Nashua superwash creative focus or comparable yarn to match gauge
Needles: 6 US, 4 double point needles
Gauge: 6.5 sts/inch
Sizes: womens 8 (9)
Using long tail cast on, cast on very loosely 36 (40).
- Distribute sts as follows
Needle 1 (N1)- 9 (10), Needle 2 (N2) – 9 (10), Needle 3 (N3) – 18 (20)
- Join in the round being very careful not to twist.
- Start 2×2 rib for leg: k2, p2 …
2 Socks on 1 Circ
Taught by Chauntel
Materials needed:
Yarn: any sport weight yarn, approx. 300 yards wound into 2 separate balls
Needles: 32” or longer circular needle size 4 US
set of dpn’s size 4 US to be used as holders
Darning needle: for kitchener stitch
Gauge: 6 sts per inch
Sock sizes: womens 8”, (9”, 10”) leg circumference
if in doubt work one size smaller so it is snug & not falling down your leg
Instructions:…
2 Socks on 2 Circs
Taught by Chauntel
Materials needed:
Yarn: any sport weight yarn, approx. 300 yards wound into 2 separate balls
I am using Kathmandu DK, 2 balls
Needles: 2 24” circular needles in size 4 US
set of dpn’s size 4 US to be used as holders
Darning needle: for kitchener stitch
Gauge: 6 sts per inch
Sock sizes: womens 8”, (9”, 10”) leg circumference
if in doubt work one size smaller so it is snug …
Fair Isle Hat Pattern
Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Worsted in 3 colors; dark- MC, light- CC1, medium- CC2
Needles: size 8; either 40” for magic loop or 16” and dpn’s
Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch
Sizes: head circumference; childs- 17”, (womens- 21”, mens- 23”)
With MC cast on 70 (80, 90).
Separate the sts in half and pull needle cord through for magic loop.
Moving front sts down to needle tip, have back half with yarn tail & working yarn …
Magic Loop baby hat
Using size 8 US needle at least 32″ long and worsted weight yarn,
Cast on 44 sts, separate in half onto the 2 needle points.
Join in the round and start 2×2 rib or seed stitch.
Continue ribbing for 1 inch.
Start stockinette stitch, work until hat measures 3.5 inches.
Start decreasing cap as follows:
*k10, k2tog* rep from * to * around.
Knit next round.
*k9, k2tog* rep from *to* around.
Knit next round.
*k8, …
I do have stuff to post about but for tonight you just get a simple update.
Mom got her vest & wore it the day it came in the mail. I have heard from one of my sisters’ that she really does like it & it’s perfect (sometimes you can’t trust that the recipient isn’t just saying it’s perfect to make you feel good, I really want it to be perfect).
I started a Brioche Scarf project that I will …
I whipped up this thing for useful purposes only. Not the cutest, not the fanciest, just useful. As some knitting/crocheting should be.
I walk the kids to school everyday and hate to carry a bag with water, etc in it. I wear a down vest that has pockets for my phone, earbuds & tissues. My knitting sack has a d-ring I attach to the inside of my vest & it hangs right below the bottom of the vest so I can …
I posted a new photo to FinishedprojectsPhotos.
