I've taken on another project! I've started, and am the moderator for, the group 'Knit 'n Style Lovers' on Raverly. I really like the Magazine and there wasn't a group for them yet so...what the heck.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
The first 26 rows!
Well, I've started, what is for me, a huge project; the Susie Hoodie from More Big Girl Knits. As you can see, the cabling is just a tad intricate...and I've never done cables before! And they're from a chart...which I've also NEVER done...double whammy!
I'll try to keep my progress updated, or check it out on Ravelry.
I'll try to keep my progress updated, or check it out on Ravelry.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Happy Birthday to Ava
It's official, our little Ava-Doodle is 1 today! Her party is Saturday but dinner was at our house tonight to celebrate. She seems to like the toy we got her, the clothes were a bigger hit with mom and dad!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Grocery Bag
This is the latest ...and favorite...of my grocery bag creations. They are easy to knit, hold a TON...and think of all the plastic trees I'm saving!
I've had a number of people ask me for my pattern so I've posted it here.
Easy String Bag
Written for worsted weight, ( ) is for thinner cotton.
Cast on 8 stitches. Transfer evenly to 4 size 10.5 (7) double points OR circular with a long cable.
round 1: *k1, yo* repeat to end of round. Mark the end of the round if you
have not already.
round 2 and every even round: k1 round
round 3: *k1,yo,k3,yo* repeat to end of round
round 5: *k1,yo,k5,yo* repeat to end of round
round 7: *k1,yo,k7,yo* repeat to end of round
Switch to size 10.5 (7) circular, if using DPs, when convenient.
Continue knitting 1 round on evens, and increasing on the odds, as in previous rounds until you have 120sts.
knit 3 rounds plain.
Switch to size 15 (11) circular needle
next round: *k2tog, yo* repeat to end of round
next round: knit 1 round.
Repeat these last two rows until bag is desired length (about 12 inches…remember…it’s STRETCHIE).
Switch to size 10.5 (7) circular needle
next round : *(k2tog) k9 * repeat to end of round (delete this step if you want a larger opening).
Work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have 4 ridges, ending with a purl round.
Select a handle option below.
Shoulder handle
Bind off LOOSLY all but 10 stitches.
I switch to double points here; work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have your handle the desired length (remember… it’s STRETCHIE). Attach to opposite side of bag top and you’re done.
Clutch handles
*k 15, bind of 24 VERY LOOSELY.* repeat to end of round.
next round: *p 15, cast on 24* repeat to end of round.
Work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have 4 ridges, ending with a purl round.
BO all sts loosely
I've had a number of people ask me for my pattern so I've posted it here.
Easy String Bag
Written for worsted weight, ( ) is for thinner cotton.
Cast on 8 stitches. Transfer evenly to 4 size 10.5 (7) double points OR circular with a long cable.
round 1: *k1, yo* repeat to end of round. Mark the end of the round if you
have not already.
round 2 and every even round: k1 round
round 3: *k1,yo,k3,yo* repeat to end of round
round 5: *k1,yo,k5,yo* repeat to end of round
round 7: *k1,yo,k7,yo* repeat to end of round
Switch to size 10.5 (7) circular, if using DPs, when convenient.
Continue knitting 1 round on evens, and increasing on the odds, as in previous rounds until you have 120sts.
knit 3 rounds plain.
Switch to size 15 (11) circular needle
next round: *k2tog, yo* repeat to end of round
next round: knit 1 round.
Repeat these last two rows until bag is desired length (about 12 inches…remember…it’s STRETCHIE).
Switch to size 10.5 (7) circular needle
next round : *(k2tog) k9 * repeat to end of round (delete this step if you want a larger opening).
Work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have 4 ridges, ending with a purl round.
Select a handle option below.
Shoulder handle
Bind off LOOSLY all but 10 stitches.
I switch to double points here; work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have your handle the desired length (remember… it’s STRETCHIE). Attach to opposite side of bag top and you’re done.
Clutch handles
*k 15, bind of 24 VERY LOOSELY.* repeat to end of round.
next round: *p 15, cast on 24* repeat to end of round.
Work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have 4 ridges, ending with a purl round.
BO all sts loosely
Chloe
So, this is my little girl Chloe. She's 4 months old and cute as a button, right. She thinks she's queen of the house...and she is, that is when my granddaughter Ava isn't here. Ava is the true light of my life!Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Hello...
OK...so I'm just getting started with this blog thing so don't expect too much right off the bat!
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