knittedyarns Sunset on a Knitting-filled Fire Island Vacation
The end of vacations is always bitter sweet, especially summer ones on Fair Harbor’s car-free beach. While the weather wasn’t sunny and bright every day, it allowed us space to re-charge our batteries and get away from the everyday routine. One great advantage of vacation knitting is that you have a tangible reminder of your […]
knittedyarns Black Malabrigo Fountain Pen Shawl Begun
Based on the recommendation of Alyssa, the manager at The Point, I decided to use the two skeins of black Malabrigo merino sock yarn for the Fountain Pen Shawl in the Spring 2009 Interweave Knits magazine. The yarn is scrumptious. It’s a delight to touch and pet! After the Shetland Scarf that I made for […]
knittedyarns Planning Vacation Knitting
This year, we’re going to Fire Island for a beach vacation where we both get to indulge in our hobbies. My husband wind surfs in the bay and I knit on the ocean beach. In preparation, I plan out my knitting, especially since there aren’t any yarn stores on Fire Island in case I run […]
knittedyarns Knitting Math for Wedding Present Sweater (aka Klimt Vest)
For those of you interested in understanding how to modify a pattern to fit your measurements or swatch, here’s what I do.
knittedyarns E is for Estonian Lace
Before my wedding, I had planned to make the Lily of the Valley Shawl in wedding white from Interweave’s Lace Style book. It’s based on a popular Estonian Lace pattern lily of the valley. The stitch requires nupps which are an Estonian version of bobbles. In the lily of the valley pattern, they look a lot […]
knittedyarns New Spring Sweater in the Works!
Spring brings with it a sense of renewal. From a knitting perspective, that means time to start a new sweater project. While I have been testing some of the new summery yarns that I got at a recent yarn swap to see what the fibers want to be, I am going to make a […]
knittedyarns Lace Collar – Free One Ball Knitting Pattern
To coordinate with the grey mohair lace cuffs, I decided to make a lace collar. Using the cuffs as a measuring guide, I determined that the collar was just under three times the size of a cuff. I realized that this collar makes a great one skien wonder. It’s a quick knit […]
knittedyarns The Point About Cuffs-Lace edging modified
To sex up the Thermal Scoop Neck Pullover, I decided to add removable lace cuffs. I took my inspiration from Vicki Square’s The Point About Cuffs in Lace Style. Vicki Square’s pattern is meant to be worn under a blazer. When I checked on Ravelry, there were a mere 13 photos and most knitters […]
knittedyarns Origami Cardi Progress
The Origami Cardi has been a challenge due to the unusual shape. While I’m adept at modifying knitting instructions for yarn and needle size, this project requires more faith since it doesn’t conform to routine sweater shapes. Despite this, I’ve really enjoyed working on the sweater. Here are some initial shots of it now that I’ve finished […]
knittedyarns Origami Cardi Recalculated and Re-swatched
As a post-conference treat, I took my Origami Cardi to Caribou Coffee, a Starbucks competitor which has a northern feel to the interior and very friendly, helpful staff. While imbibing a large caffinated cappuccino to mitigate my throbbing headache, I sat and recalculated the stitches required for my gauge. My calculations showed that I could […]