Made with ColourMart yarns

electric skein reel machine

2008年 5月 21日 水曜日 8:26:11 pm

Here is a close-up of the thread-tightening rollers.

Design time for Beverley

2008年 5月 21日 水曜日 4:41:43 pm

After spending the past 6 - 9 months on charity knitting or making babywear for pregnant friends - I thought it was about time I made something for myself. Flicking through the Spring 2008 issue of Spin-Off (an excellent American publication geared towards spinners & weavers) I came across an article/images on the making of Traditional Danish Tie-Shawls.

My photograph shows the beginning of the design on my circular needles (Size 7/ 4.5mm needles) I wanted to use differerent shades of grey and was lucky to see that the Bargain Set obtained by Colourmart had quite a few of the different yarns in that colour. To finish off I intend to have a crochet edging using 2 different coloured yarns (as yet not sure which - maybe fuschia pink/white?)

Will send an update next month.

Beverley (with 4 different Colourmart projects on the go!!!)

Yak swatch

2008年 5月 10日 土曜日 6:03:59 pm

I was very excited when I heard about YAK yarn. I made a swatch right away, using #4 needle. After washing the swatch, it came out very fluffy and soft. I decided to use a bigger needle for more lacier look.

Borie

poupee

2008年 5月 10日 土曜日 5:20:43 pm

Dear Marie Helen,

Its a lovely doll. Can be a great present. Can you tell me where I can can the instruction(in English) to make it?

4/10NM 100% linen dk weight cone ecru OR NOT!!! Step 3 or 3

2008年 5月 09日 金曜日 1:39:41 pm

I forgot to mention that I started this dyeing yarn last Sunday and with the excellent weather it took just over 3 hours for the dyed hanks to dry. It was a lovely sight seeing them hung on my washing line blowing in the breeze.

With this image, if you look closely you can see some of the other colours from the 4 hanks been rolled up into a rough ball. As each of the hanks were untied and with the aid of my wool winder I created a large ball of wool - starting with the pale yellow colour.

The baby pram throw will be made in one strip with my Addi Turbo needles (8/4mm). I'll cast on 150 stitches and with both cones (2 rows per cone) I will start by knitting 10 rows of garter stitch. I then intend to create a large panel of stocking stitch using 134 stitches. With the remaining 16 stitches (8 on each side) I will then create panels of moss stitch. To complete I will finish off by knitting 10 rows of garter stitch.

Following Richard's email this a.m. about the Linen or Silk/Wool yarn - I'll need to check the spare cone to see if I have indeed been sent the Linen yarn. In any case, I'm **VERY** pleased with the yarn and the results and can't wait to finish it. Photos will follow mid end June (if not earlier!!)

4/10NM 100% linen dk weight cone ecru OR NOT!!! Step 1 or 3

2008年 5月 09日 金曜日 12:59:22 pm

Yet another friend is expecting her 1st baby in October. Following my offer to make her a throw, she requested her delight at this gift but requested it being made in pastel colours. Having seen Richard's recent email about the linen dk weight (I've yet to make a garment using this fibre) I thought I would try my hand with this yarn and therefore purchased 2 cones.

This photo shows one cone (unused). The other cone - with the aid of my niddy noddy has been divided into 4 hanks - each of which will be dyed in a different colour.

Shawl in the Spring Yarn Forward magazine

2008年 5月 07日 水曜日 7:18:30 pm

This shawl was made for Yarn Forward. I used 3 strands of the silver grey lace weight. It knitted up very easily, and I did not get any splitting of the strands. Kerrie asked me to do a big triangular shawl!! Liz

Multiwound 12/28

2008年 5月 07日 水曜日 12:44:17 pm

This is the Cloud Bolero by Ysolda Teague. It took less than a cone of 12/28 cashmere for size large and was knitted with size 7 mm needles to obtain gauge of 12sts and 16 rows on 4 inches.

Peach silk pattern.

2008年 5月 04日 日曜日 2:46:12 pm

This is a close-up of the pattern, which I describe as almost a smocked effect. The diamonds are formed by ties of yarn, rather than crossing.

Lesley

Cotton Cashmere

2008年 5月 02日 金曜日 9:32:11 am

I have recently completed this adaptation of Marion Foale's Emily. I changed the neckline and the sleeves. It was knitted with Baby Mazda, which is a fingering weight yarn, plus one strand of white cashmere/lycra to ensure it held its shape. The whole thing weighs 437g for size 42. Try as we might, we couldn't come up with a photograph that shows clearly Marion Foale's ribs and diamonds pattern, but those of you who are familiar with her "Classic Knitwear" will recognise the pattern. On size 3.5mm needles, I achieved 6.5sts and 9.84 rows per inch. The decimals are there because I used Sweater Wizard to redesign the pattern. I am very pleased with both the drape and feel of this sweater, which will be ideal for warmer weather (if we ever have any).

Lesley