So, it's finished! It feels great to complete something that's been sitting on needles for almost a year. I LOVE this scarf. I wound up not having to make it as long as I thought because it's so wide. It's so colorful and great and warm and sparks up this chilly, bleak weather we're having.
Off to fix myself some dinner and pick out a new project. Hmm...
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Entrelac scarf in progress
Almost done! I've been working on this entrelac scarf for what seems like an eternity. Though that's mostly due to my knitting project ADD and not anything to do with the pattern.
This pattern is from Scarf Style and is the Lady Eleanor stole. I don't have much use for "stoles" so I'm making it a giant scarf. I cast on fewer stitches (40 I think) so it is narrower than the pattern, but it will still be quite a scarf. I'm using Noro Silk Garden. I think I'll make it around 60" instead of the 70" the pattern calls for. We'll see. I'm at about 50" right now. SO close! I'd like to wear it this winter. I think I'll make it...
This pattern is from Scarf Style and is the Lady Eleanor stole. I don't have much use for "stoles" so I'm making it a giant scarf. I cast on fewer stitches (40 I think) so it is narrower than the pattern, but it will still be quite a scarf. I'm using Noro Silk Garden. I think I'll make it around 60" instead of the 70" the pattern calls for. We'll see. I'm at about 50" right now. SO close! I'd like to wear it this winter. I think I'll make it...
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Knit Fast, Die Warm
I saw this cute quote online the other day. So, being the products junkie I am I checked out CafePress. There was nothing with this quote on it, so I made a design and created some cool stuff for all the knitters out there in the crowd. Check them out here:
http://www.cafepress.com/elletrainknits
Happy Knitting!
http://www.cafepress.com/elletrainknits
Happy Knitting!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Finished hat & new knitting classes on the eastside!
So, January's here and apparently there's no time to sit around and reminisce about last year. Things are going strong already! I've had some time to finish a few projects I started last year. This is the first one, a lovely hat from Purl Bee. I used Koigu and Rowan Kidsilk Haze for mine. It fits great and looks fun, on that is. Looks funny just sitting there, huh?
Also, exciting news! I'm going to be teaching knitting classes at Pied Piper in East Nashville!! Jenny at Pied Piper replied on the listserve and is graciously letting us use the shop for classes. There's a ton of interest on this side of town, so I'm super excited about it! Hope it goes well. Here are the dates so far for the classes:
Basic Knitting Class - January 15 & 22, 6-8pm
Basic Crochet Class - February 5 & 12, 6-8pm
Basic Hat Class - February 11 & 18, 6-8pm
Not only do we get to expand the knitting community in the East, but we get to eat ice cream the whole time! Sweet! So much for any early year weight loss in '09...oh well! Happy Knitting :)
Also, exciting news! I'm going to be teaching knitting classes at Pied Piper in East Nashville!! Jenny at Pied Piper replied on the listserve and is graciously letting us use the shop for classes. There's a ton of interest on this side of town, so I'm super excited about it! Hope it goes well. Here are the dates so far for the classes:
Basic Knitting Class - January 15 & 22, 6-8pm
Basic Crochet Class - February 5 & 12, 6-8pm
Basic Hat Class - February 11 & 18, 6-8pm
Not only do we get to expand the knitting community in the East, but we get to eat ice cream the whole time! Sweet! So much for any early year weight loss in '09...oh well! Happy Knitting :)
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas cowls
So, I've been going to town making cowls this year for Christmas. It's a great quick project and I have loved wearing mine so much that I thought I'd share the gift with my family. It's nice to have a cowl because, unlike a scarf, it doesn't get in your way if you want to wear it around the house. It won't get in the cookie icing or hang in the dog food...but it will keep your neck nice and toasty!
In the pictured cowls, I have used the following yarns, from top right, clockwise: Rowan Big Wool (one skein plus a little), Crystal Palace Merino Frappe (1 skein), Classic Elite Desert (1.5 skeins), and again, Crystal Palace Merino Frappe (1 skein).
For the aran weight yarns I cast on about 80 stitches on a size 10 needle. For the Big Wool I cast on around 50 stitches on a size 19 needle. Just knit for about 8 inches or desired height. It's nice to have the ribbing on the larger yarns to bring it in around the neck some. This is a great way to use extra skeins and make a quick project that people will love!
In the pictured cowls, I have used the following yarns, from top right, clockwise: Rowan Big Wool (one skein plus a little), Crystal Palace Merino Frappe (1 skein), Classic Elite Desert (1.5 skeins), and again, Crystal Palace Merino Frappe (1 skein).
For the aran weight yarns I cast on about 80 stitches on a size 10 needle. For the Big Wool I cast on around 50 stitches on a size 19 needle. Just knit for about 8 inches or desired height. It's nice to have the ribbing on the larger yarns to bring it in around the neck some. This is a great way to use extra skeins and make a quick project that people will love!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
First sweater design done!!
Yay! I finished my first sweater design on Friday. It's amazing how well you can fit a top down construction. I think I'll call it the Everything Gold Cardi. It's 3/4 length sleeves and has a cable on one side. The collar is my favorite b/c it stands up. It's kind of a jacket construction meant to be worn over a long sleeve top. It's perfect for my southern, not-so-cold city of Nashville. The pattern will be written up soon, in preparation for a book I'm hoping to someday write. Stay tuned!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
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