NiseyKnits

So this is not a very well thought out pattern or anything. I had just a few yards of yarn left over from a blanket I made for some friends, Kwasi and Irene, and I wanted to get the yarn out of the stash. Thus, the Long Way Scarf was born.















Long Way Scarf
Yarn: Sirdar Bonus Chunky, (not sure of yardage)
Dark Brown Bulky Yarn from India (about 10-2o yards)
Needles: US #11
Notions: Crochet needle E/4-3.50mm

Finished Measurements: 60in x 5in

Cast on 110 sts or more depending on how long you want the scarf. Knit about 20-30 rows in garter stitch and bind off loosely. With the crochet needle, and using the dark brown (or darker colored) yarn, use the single crochet stitch to crochet one row. Switching to the regular (lighter colored) yarn, crochet two rows and end. With remaining darker colored yarn (or with a mix of both yarns if you'd prefer), cut 10 inch strips of yarn, and with the crochet hook, make loops with three of the strips along the shorter edge to creat the fringe. Block scarf based on content of the yarn.

Note: My yarn was acrylic, so I steam blocked my scarf using a wet towel and a hot iron. This scarf is very easy, and you can finish it in a day if you so choose.

Enjoy!

Posted in: on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at at 10:32 PM 0 comments Links to this post    

Lace pattern

Row 1: Edge sts, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to edge sts, edge sts

Row 2 & 4: Edge sts, *purl to edge sts, edge sts

Row 3: Edge sts, k2, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to edge sts, edge sts

Shawl pattern

Cast on 60sts with the size 11 needle.

Work 4 border rows in garter stitch with the size 11 needle.

Main body

A: Work 3 repeats of lace pattern with size 10 needle, keeping 4 edge sts in garter stitch at each end.

B: Now work 12 rows in garter stitch with size 11 needle.

Repeat sections A and B until shawl is desired length, ending with a lace pattern section.

Then work 4 rows in garter stitch, bind off loosely with size 11 needle, and block the shawl.

PS: My shawl had 7 repeats of the lace pattern, and 6 repeats of the garter stitch.

Posted in: on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at at 2:18 PM 0 comments Links to this post    

I made myself a little shawlette, from the pattern "Storm Cloud Shawlette" by Hanna Breetz. I called mine "Red Storm Cloud" (teeheehee) because it was red. :) I just realized I never posted about it, so here it is.




And here are "artistic" shots of the shawlette.

Posted in: on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at at 1:04 PM 0 comments Links to this post    

I wanted to give you a preview of some of the things I've been working on.

1. Red Falling Water: My third Falling Water scarf. Here are some pictures of the Work in Progress (WIP).

2. Luscious Lisa - The pattern is from Knitting Pixie, and it's called "Luscious Lace Scarf", but I'm making it for Lisa D, hence the name.

3. Lemony Melony - A simple baby blanket that I'm designing. The name was inspired by the yarn. :)

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I've been working on this baby blanket for a hot minute, for Audrey. Yes, Nana Elise arrived a few months ago, I know, but I'm almost done. It's just that picking up stitches on the edge of the baby blanket to knit is soooooo darn hard!

I reckon it takes me about three hours just to finish one edge, and that's one whole evening of knitting! Can you blame me if I take a prolonged break before tackling the next edge? Oh well, here are some pics to whet your appetite. :)

Posted in: on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at at 12:10 AM 0 comments Links to this post    

I ordered these clothing tags for my knitting from JennifersJewels on www.etsy.com.



They are gorgeous, and I love using them. I don't like sewing them on as much because I am horrible with a sewing needle and thread.

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