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While wine-tasting last Thanksgiving, C had a nice handmade sweater on but a boring watch cap. So of course he got a new hat for Christmas.
The chart is taken from <a href="http://www.schoolhousepress.com/patterns.htm">Ron Schweitzer’s “Sacred Trees” pullover, SPP 23 from Schoolhouse Press</a>. The pattern information says it is “the second pattern in Ron Schweitzer’s Remembered Voices collection.” I used different colors.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-43750574706037532192012-04-17T13:18:00.000-07:002012-04-17T13:19:06.009-07:00Lunch break<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rQKZ1TL9iU8/T43QOrmaiiI/AAAAAAAAAiY/J-MSQC5ZKsI/s1600/photo-746010.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rQKZ1TL9iU8/T43QOrmaiiI/AAAAAAAAAiY/J-MSQC5ZKsI/s320/photo-746010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732466851353102882" /></a></p>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-44667770309692863542011-12-10T14:13:00.000-08:002011-12-10T14:31:27.781-08:00Studio, Finished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a long-term project. The rows and rows of garter stitch are perfect for long car rides and movie watching. I love <a href="http://knit.dk">Hanne Falkenberg</a>'s designs--her play with lines and construction is amazing, and fun to knit. Unfortunately, even though my Dacapo came out perfectly sized, for some reason I had a hard time getting the proper row gauge on this one. This sweater is knit in two halves. I knit the first half and found it would be too small, so I went up a needle size and knit the second half, thinking I'd then decide which half was the best one to keep, and I'd reknit a third, matching half accordingly. Interestingly, both first halves, while on different needle sizes, were nearly identical, so I finished the sweater using both and gave it to a petite friend. The coloring is perfect on her--I think it was meant to be hers from the start. Someday I’d like to reknit this in another colorway for myself (in a larger size!).Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-28205083451777671722011-07-18T18:08:00.001-07:002011-07-18T18:08:20.949-07:00Drying<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nZNcWNz0leg/TiTZBZgk45I/AAAAAAAAAhs/4tDGWA6DG1I/s1600/photo-700950.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nZNcWNz0leg/TiTZBZgk45I/AAAAAAAAAhs/4tDGWA6DG1I/s320/photo-700950.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630864052170580882" /></a></p>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-71537383733028654982011-07-04T11:50:00.000-07:002011-07-04T11:51:54.699-07:00Arch-Shaped Socks<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kk0lcbniD3o/ThILy-IRGII/AAAAAAAAAhk/LnzTWBMbvTA/s1600/photo-714700.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kk0lcbniD3o/ThILy-IRGII/AAAAAAAAAhk/LnzTWBMbvTA/s320/photo-714700.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625571854838208642" /></a></p>EZ's & Meg Swansen's pattern (Schoolhouse Press Pattern #2), 1.5 skeins of Wendy Guernsey 5ply, size 3.0mm metal dpns over 64 sts. The shaping of these is really wonderful--fun to knit and they hug the contours of the foot so well.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-50695834518462141532011-06-20T19:27:00.001-07:002011-06-20T19:27:47.993-07:00Drying<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pUiRyTv7hp4/TgABpI1YIjI/AAAAAAAAAhU/D1cu7XzQxlo/s1600/photo-767994.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pUiRyTv7hp4/TgABpI1YIjI/AAAAAAAAAhU/D1cu7XzQxlo/s320/photo-767994.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620494141216006706" /></a></p>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-41132856741864762472011-06-09T05:52:00.000-07:002011-06-09T05:57:40.172-07:00Two-Color, Reversible Baby BriocheMy friend <a href="http://www.bluegarter.org/">Sarah</a> has posted her notes for a <a href="http://www.bluegarter.org/2011/06/summer-swing/">two-color version of Baby Brioche</a>. Go look, if only to see how adorable her Ada is. Sarah's variation is ingenious as it allows one to knit a garment for either gender (if you care about such things) and/or allows for quick costume changes. Thanks for sharing your notes, Sarah!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-10561374437180003802011-03-31T18:38:00.000-07:002011-03-31T21:21:01.972-07:00Stained Glass Bubble MittensMeet the latest member of the Stained Glass Bubble family:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efIzGl9qZyA/TZVOWTE8cMI/AAAAAAAAAf4/HVe4NT1rRsU/s1600/sgbmittmain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efIzGl9qZyA/TZVOWTE8cMI/AAAAAAAAAf4/HVe4NT1rRsU/s320/sgbmittmain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590460657435439298" /></a><br />These colorful mittens, each wearable on either hand, are knit in the round cuff-to-tip and feature a doubled cuff for extra warmth and stretch. Like the other SGB patterns, the easy bubble stitch combines the look of two-color knitting with the ease and speed of only knitting one color per round. <br /><br />The pattern is written for a range of sizes from child to adult. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRtJEzLgbv0/TZVOePI1A2I/AAAAAAAAAgA/_jz_RTQIzbM/s1600/child%2Bmitten.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRtJEzLgbv0/TZVOePI1A2I/AAAAAAAAAgA/_jz_RTQIzbM/s320/child%2Bmitten.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590460793816941410" /></a><br />Notes for knitting a fingerless version are included.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uo0dS3xaEcA/TZVQTrNjPoI/AAAAAAAAAgw/1volzDFizMo/s1600/mitt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uo0dS3xaEcA/TZVQTrNjPoI/AAAAAAAAAgw/1volzDFizMo/s320/mitt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590462811397635714" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zom6QrmQM2Y/TZVPKzyk3QI/AAAAAAAAAgY/QI1iwZh85b0/s1600/extended%2Bmitts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zom6QrmQM2Y/TZVPKzyk3QI/AAAAAAAAAgY/QI1iwZh85b0/s320/extended%2Bmitts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590461559569964290" /></a><br />This pattern is best suited for intermediate or ambitious advanced beginner knitters.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DhHxExEdswY/TZVRG6CaPHI/AAAAAAAAAhA/EZBGGFCyH-A/s1600/dreamy%2Bmitts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DhHxExEdswY/TZVRG6CaPHI/AAAAAAAAAhA/EZBGGFCyH-A/s320/dreamy%2Bmitts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590463691550768242" /></a><br />The pattern is seven pages. The stitch pattern is written out (there are no charts) and the pattern includes links to on-line video and photo tutorials for certain techniques.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JXDxRXTGTFI/TZVPchoEKzI/AAAAAAAAAgg/tBdzDxMQlRY/s1600/friends%2Bmitts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JXDxRXTGTFI/TZVPchoEKzI/AAAAAAAAAgg/tBdzDxMQlRY/s320/friends%2Bmitts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590461863931685682" /></a><br />Yarns pictured are Noro Kureyon Sock and Louet Gems Super Fine fingering weight, 1 skein of each, both 14 wpi. Another variegated yarn could be used in place of the Kureyon, although it may not give the same finished look. Or pick your two favorite colors and go solid!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W5ku9KGsvDk/TZVRydCXbGI/AAAAAAAAAhI/UUm9VmPdBrg/s1600/fuzzy%2Bmittens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W5ku9KGsvDk/TZVRydCXbGI/AAAAAAAAAhI/UUm9VmPdBrg/s320/fuzzy%2Bmittens.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590464439680199778" /></a><br />Gauge: 30 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches in bubble stitch<br /><br />Suggested needles: US 1/1.5 (2.5mm)<br /><br />Sizes: Child S[Child M, Child L/Adult S, Adult M, Adult L]<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GmuZTf8xfbI/TZVPkDFMPpI/AAAAAAAAAgo/8tNtG1KWPRQ/s1600/four%2Bmittens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GmuZTf8xfbI/TZVPkDFMPpI/AAAAAAAAAgo/8tNtG1KWPRQ/s320/four%2Bmittens.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590461993171304082" /></a><br />At the above gauge,<br />~Length: 5.5 [6, 7, 7.5, 8] inches excluding cuff (or to desired length).<br />~Width: 3 [3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4] inches (unstretched; measured above thumb & below fingers; multiplyby two for circumference).<br />~Cuff & hand length are adjustable.<br /><br />The pattern sells for $6 US. If you are in Portland, Oregon you can pick up a paper version at Twisted on NE Broadway. Or, from the comfort of your own home, you can purchase the PDF either through Ravelry (search for "Stained Glass Bubble" or see my profile under sunnydayknitter) or here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/rainy-day-knits/62226"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0"/></a><br /><br />(Note: clicking the button above will take you to Ravelry's Paypal site. Ravelry will delivery the PDF to your email address. If you have any problems, please let me know! And I'd love to see photos of any Stained Glass Bubble Mittens, in progress or finished--please share!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gqsMYbvpoTQ/TZVQusrWKTI/AAAAAAAAAg4/D3ZNvJavaw8/s1600/seated%2Bmittens%2Bclose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gqsMYbvpoTQ/TZVQusrWKTI/AAAAAAAAAg4/D3ZNvJavaw8/s320/seated%2Bmittens%2Bclose.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590463275647510834" /></a><br />Huge thanks to my test knitters from the Free Pattern Testers group on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/account/login">Ravelry</a> and to <a href="http://www.sunsetcat.com/">Stephannie Tallent</a> (StephCat on RavelryTM) for tech editing the pattern. Many thanks to <a href="http://www.spindleshanksknits.blogspot.com">Vivian Aubrey</a> for her gorgeous photographs, all pictured here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uPvZcmQghec/TZVO9xxgO5I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/hO5w1u_J4RI/s1600/thumbs%2Bup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uPvZcmQghec/TZVO9xxgO5I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/hO5w1u_J4RI/s320/thumbs%2Bup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590461335690296210" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-46075398226946195172011-03-13T13:12:00.001-07:002011-03-31T21:29:23.633-07:00Finishing a Doubled CuffThese instructions are to supplement the <a href="http://rainydayknits.blogspot.com/2011/03/stained-glass-bubble-mittens.html">Stained Glass Bubble Mitten</a> pattern, although the method can be used in any case where you are finishing a doubled cuff (whether for a mitten, sock, sleeve, etc.).<br /><br />Begin with cuff worked to twice final length, with provisional CO sts at the bottom (in these photos, the waste yarn is dark brown and the provisional CO sts are light brown).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g0NSI2N5spU/TX0zoXo3t9I/AAAAAAAAAfI/9YjANpvO7TU/s1600/cuff%2Bprep.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g0NSI2N5spU/TX0zoXo3t9I/AAAAAAAAAfI/9YjANpvO7TU/s320/cuff%2Bprep.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583675881642506194" /></a><br />Fold cuff CO edge up into inside of the cuff and align the CO sts with those on the working ndl such that the ribbing is straight, not skewed. (Because you are looking at both ends of one ribbing, the CO edge as well as the sts currently on the working ndl, as well as both sides of one ribbing because it is folded in half, remember that a knit st at one end will have a corresponding purl st at the other end.) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1rLQgSpwQaI/TX00Mgd0-6I/AAAAAAAAAfQ/HMtmmaOr1WY/s1600/folded%2Bup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1rLQgSpwQaI/TX00Mgd0-6I/AAAAAAAAAfQ/HMtmmaOr1WY/s320/folded%2Bup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583676502487399330" /></a><br />Place a small number (10-25%) of CO sts (light brown) onto a provisional ndl and hold the provisional ndl behind and parallel to the working ndl, with both ndl tips pointing in the same direction.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtuDpJT_e6E/TX00S0da5_I/AAAAAAAAAfY/TuMyUyuVSc4/s1600/picked%2Bup%2BCO%2Bsts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtuDpJT_e6E/TX00S0da5_I/AAAAAAAAAfY/TuMyUyuVSc4/s320/picked%2Bup%2BCO%2Bsts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583676610933614578" /></a><br />You are now going to do what is akin to a three-needle bind-off, without binding off any sts: Working together one st from the front working ndl with its corresponding CO st on the back provisional ndl, *k2tog, k2tog, p2tog, p2tog* to the end of the round.<br /><br />k2tog:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDX2WJOjsPI/TX01D4RJcPI/AAAAAAAAAfg/wO3V8Om5vVg/s1600/k2tog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDX2WJOjsPI/TX01D4RJcPI/AAAAAAAAAfg/wO3V8Om5vVg/s320/k2tog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583677453769470194" /></a><br />p2tog:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k6XVdwk2uaY/TX01OE7wIoI/AAAAAAAAAfo/fSZ6jaSstpg/s1600/p2tog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k6XVdwk2uaY/TX01OE7wIoI/AAAAAAAAAfo/fSZ6jaSstpg/s320/p2tog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583677628968084098" /></a><br /><br />I prefer to leave the waste yarn in until I have finished joining the cuff edges. Removing it after the process is complete allows for the provisional CO sts to remain hooked to something; should something go awry in joining the two edges, the join can be easily undone with the provisional CO sts remaining safely on the waste yarn.<br /><br />Here is a photo of the back side of the join, with joined sts on the left and sts to be worked on the right:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DEnHGTWzsR0/TX02Rv5JqCI/AAAAAAAAAfw/XkI6aB7Tx90/s1600/leaving%2Bin%2Bprovisional%2Byarn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DEnHGTWzsR0/TX02Rv5JqCI/AAAAAAAAAfw/XkI6aB7Tx90/s320/leaving%2Bin%2Bprovisional%2Byarn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583678791551133730" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-1578057499157688812011-01-13T20:43:00.000-08:002011-01-13T20:51:55.850-08:00Cool PressAfter a rather too-busy week (and it's only Thursday), I was perked up this morning by an email from Sharon Watterson, who writes on all things knitting for the Providence, RI examiner.com. <a href="http://www.examiner.com/knitting-in-providence/baby-brioche-cardigan-cardy-top-down-knit-free-pattern-yoke-sweater-infant">Here</a>'s her article on my Baby Brioche pattern. Cool beans--thanks, Sharon! Hope you are staying warm and snug in the midst of all that snow (send some back this way!).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4lYc0U1ZI/AAAAAAAAAXA/L6upxCSK9ZY/s1600/parrot-front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4lYc0U1ZI/AAAAAAAAAXA/L6upxCSK9ZY/s320/parrot-front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493869697421333906" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-6939812424301602952010-12-30T00:01:00.000-08:002011-01-13T20:49:26.594-08:00Another Woolly ChristmasMy sister needed a new stocking for Christmas so I whipped up on large needles a long-favorited pattern of mine, the old Heart Crook which can be found in Anna Zilboorg's books Fancy Feet & Simply Socks: 45 Traditional Turkish Patterns to Knit. Given my sis's love of the Spanish language and Latin & South America, I tried to use bright colors although I kept to red & green for the braided cast-on and toe. The heel came out a bit big, but I figure all the better for holding extra loot!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo88l-zNtI/AAAAAAAAAes/G8U2S1d55U4/s1600/stocking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo88l-zNtI/AAAAAAAAAes/G8U2S1d55U4/s320/stocking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555820102000260818" /></a><br />I received several woolly gifts, two being a coin bank which is a hoot:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo9JE0M6iI/AAAAAAAAAe0/xBtLRRT5qu0/s1600/bank.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo9JE0M6iI/AAAAAAAAAe0/xBtLRRT5qu0/s320/bank.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555820316435737122" /></a><br />and a sticker for my laptop cover:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo9lpr6XMI/AAAAAAAAAe8/7JNujcBZRRc/s1600/knit%2Bhappy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo9lpr6XMI/AAAAAAAAAe8/7JNujcBZRRc/s320/knit%2Bhappy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555820807369415874" /></a><br />which can be found <a href="http://www.lewasdesigns.com/">here</a>. There are some really cool stickers out there, my favorites including the ones that incorporate the Apple logo such as <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64521942/snow-white-macbook-vinyl-decal-full?ref=sr_gallery_19&ga_search_query=laptop+vinyl+sticker&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title&filter[0]=handmade">this one</a>.<br /><br />And just for fun: <a href="http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Mittens/Hedgehog/">hedgehog mittens</a> (check out the sushi scarf while there), <a href="http://www.lostvalues.com/boutique/all/lflect-lacescarf.html">reflective woolen garments</a>, and my favorite <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pecan-cranberry-biscotti">biscotti recipe</a>.<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-67565325595789514412010-12-28T11:02:00.000-08:002010-12-28T11:16:09.577-08:00Swedish DubbelmossaFor a long while I've wanted to knit one of Meg Swansen's Swedish Dubbelmossas (which can be found in her book <span style="font-style:italic;">Handknitting with Meg Swansen</span>; her DVD on the pattern is also worth watching and knitting along to), so I made one for a Christmas gift this year. I used two total skeins of Icelandic Unpsun in the colors sumac and silver. I love working with unpsun--it is incredibly soft and I had it tear on me only twice throughout the entire project, both times because I wasn't paying attention and had the skein in a spot where it couldn't move (and with spit splicing, tears are easily fixed!). <br /><br />Here is the hat at its full length:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0kOdnbBI/AAAAAAAAAek/u9eTsRMIIs0/s1600/db%2Bfull.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0kOdnbBI/AAAAAAAAAek/u9eTsRMIIs0/s320/db%2Bfull.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555810887277177874" /></a><br />And then with the bottom "toe" pushed in to the top:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0gniBaZI/AAAAAAAAAec/XoEi4ub7LvM/s1600/db%2Bhalf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0gniBaZI/AAAAAAAAAec/XoEi4ub7LvM/s320/db%2Bhalf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555810825287068050" /></a><br />The hat can be worn like that, doubled, or with a quadrupled-brim:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0dI_JcPI/AAAAAAAAAeU/vSRBiUJYAV4/s1600/db%2Bback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0dI_JcPI/AAAAAAAAAeU/vSRBiUJYAV4/s320/db%2Bback.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555810765548122354" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0YyObnGI/AAAAAAAAAeM/7K7Nk4YEXNc/s1600/db%2B4x%2Bfront.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TRo0YyObnGI/AAAAAAAAAeM/7K7Nk4YEXNc/s320/db%2B4x%2Bfront.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555810690718735458" /></a><br />I used different motifs, mostly taken from Sheila McGregor's <span style="font-style:italic;">Traditional Scandinavian Knitting</span>: anchors, waves, trees, and snowflakes, as the recipient is a sailor and skier. The hat is super warm, and I definitely foresee making more in the future (hopefully one for me, too!).Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-39329707921900526732010-11-26T11:51:00.000-08:002010-11-26T12:59:03.377-08:00Holiday SaleFor the holidays, today through December 26, I am offering 10% off all new pattern sales through Ravelry. No coupon needed; the discount will apply when you check out through Rav.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TPAfbJhBEpI/AAAAAAAAAeA/Kv5lvUDsT9o/s1600/IMG_0695.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TPAfbJhBEpI/AAAAAAAAAeA/Kv5lvUDsT9o/s320/IMG_0695.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543965692564411026" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.sirenelisewilhelmsen.com/sirenwilhelmsenknittingclock.html">Knitting time</a>, <a href="http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662601/infographic-of-the-day-clock-knits-time-into-a-scarf">more info</a>.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-74252430694116480442010-11-25T06:44:00.001-08:002010-11-25T06:51:49.796-08:00Snowy WalkSome snowy photos from a walk in the woods with friends yesterday.<br /><br />Mt. Adams<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TO52cTiGsSI/AAAAAAAAAdY/nJpDs2hPFcQ/s1600/Adams.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TO52cTiGsSI/AAAAAAAAAdY/nJpDs2hPFcQ/s320/Adams.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543498419991392546" /></a><br />Overlooking the river valley<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TO53lAq5F9I/AAAAAAAAAd4/3YSLO4goqiY/s1600/snowy%2Bvalley.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TO53lAq5F9I/AAAAAAAAAd4/3YSLO4goqiY/s320/snowy%2Bvalley.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543499669058426834" /></a><br />A break on the long walk back<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TO52oksvYbI/AAAAAAAAAdo/hPPgOJt6zY4/s1600/snowy%2Blane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TO52oksvYbI/AAAAAAAAAdo/hPPgOJt6zY4/s320/snowy%2Blane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543498630757835186" /></a><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-86513816264436653322010-11-21T11:21:00.000-08:002010-11-21T11:32:13.213-08:00And the holidays beginNow that I have the <a href="http://rainydayknits.blogspot.com/2010/07/stained-glass-bubble-mittens.html">SG Bubble Mitten</a> pattern out to testers (still looking for a few more folk, particularly for the child sizes, if anyone is interested), it's time to work on holiday knitting. My super-secret-project-to-be-done-by-Xmas is needing to be started over, so I'm going to put that on hold and work on Meg Swansen's Swedish Dubbelmossa, with a few motif alterations. That, and SG Bubble Mitts for me (I plan to tack on notes for mitts to the mitten pattern, as well as a thumbless baby version, <a href="http://www.bluegarter.org/">Sarah</a>'s idea) should keep me busy this week. Temperatures are due to drop below freezing the next few nights so we're hoping for some snow here. Snow, snow, snow!<br /><br />Knitting pics later this week, so here's Jackson, looking stately in his hunting (aka I-look-like-a-deer-so-please-don't-shoot-me) vest:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TOlzW0_vP9I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/WkEJIcaFLdk/s1600/J.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TOlzW0_vP9I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/WkEJIcaFLdk/s320/J.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542087652476403666" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-79427241789756419602010-10-03T19:31:00.000-07:002010-10-03T19:55:17.750-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk-TS2eEYI/AAAAAAAAAdA/TlG373rz3wM/s1600/mitt+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk-TS2eEYI/AAAAAAAAAdA/TlG373rz3wM/s320/mitt+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524014919145361794" /></a><br />My good friend Betsy married her sweetheart last weekend in Maine. Both love to be outdoors and are animal lovers so when <a href="http://www.bluegarter.org/">Sarah</a> and I were figuring out what to make them for their wedding, it was decided that mittens would be good presents. <br /><br />We settled on the aptly named "Wedding Mittens" pattern in <a href="http://www.joridweb.com/butikk/shop.html">Jorid's Pattern Shop</a> and tweaked the motifs according to the future wearers. We also deviated from the pattern by including thumb gussets ala Beth Brown Reinsel. <br /><br />Sarah knit Betsy's mittens and I knit Jonathan's. Since he is a boat builder I settled on waves and anchors for his cuffs. I used charts in Sheila McGregor’s <span style="font-style:italic;">Traditional Fair Isle Knitting</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk-dTKbiII/AAAAAAAAAdI/W4nXdwysOFs/s1600/wedding+cuff.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk-dTKbiII/AAAAAAAAAdI/W4nXdwysOFs/s320/wedding+cuff.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524015091027773570" /></a><br />Betsy has a dog and Jonathan cats, so a little cat is facing the groom and a little dog the bride. The cat and dog charts are slight modifications of ones in McGregor’s <span style="font-style:italic;">Traditional Scandinavian Knitting</span>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk-DQpWW-I/AAAAAAAAAcw/WfG-xFzpIuA/s1600/mitt+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk-DQpWW-I/AAAAAAAAAcw/WfG-xFzpIuA/s320/mitt+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524014643675552738" /></a><br />Their initials happened to line up (both have last names that begin with “M,” even if she keeps her last name) and it’s hard to tell in the photo but there is another anchor topstitched in blue under “2010.”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk91SFvEcI/AAAAAAAAAcg/l92wFMcTmXc/s1600/mitt+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TKk91SFvEcI/AAAAAAAAAcg/l92wFMcTmXc/s320/mitt+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524014403544879554" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-77121504427178936942010-09-11T14:24:00.000-07:002010-09-11T14:35:46.239-07:00Baby Brioche to be taught by Amy DetjenI am so very excited that Amy Detjen, Meg Swansen's right-hand teaching partner, is going to teach my Baby Brioche pattern at the <a href="http://knitandsip.com">Sow's Ear</a> in December! Amy is one of my favorite teachers: not only an incredibly smart knitter, she is intelligent, kind, and one of the funniest people I know. And she's offering to teach my pattern! Go forth and sign up, people!<br /><br />Many thanks to Heather, co-owner of the <a href="http://knitandsip.com">Sow's Ear</a>, for asking about offering the class. Here's their <a href="http://knitandsip.com/media/fall2010classes.pdf">class schedule</a>. Wish I was in Wisconsin!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TIv1jEtJVxI/AAAAAAAAAcY/65wva4mMVR4/s1600/parrot-front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TIv1jEtJVxI/AAAAAAAAAcY/65wva4mMVR4/s320/parrot-front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515772151552628498" /></a><br />If you are a knitting store owner or teacher and would like to teach this pattern, please contact me at jen at rainydayknits dot com and let's talk!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-43682591932813454392010-07-28T11:04:00.000-07:002010-07-28T11:15:52.266-07:00Stained Glass Bubble MittensI've had a couple of requests for a bubble mitten, so here's the prototype:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TFBxdW3R_sI/AAAAAAAAAcI/-NdrJcamPZ8/s1600/SGB+mitten.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TFBxdW3R_sI/AAAAAAAAAcI/-NdrJcamPZ8/s400/SGB+mitten.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499019894186966722" /></a><br />I'm using Noro Kureyon Sock this time round and am really loving its long color changes. Such vivid colors!<br /><br />Hope to have this written up and out to test knitters by the end of next week. The pattern will include sizes baby (sans thumb) through adult and features a turned ribbed cuff, making it doubly warm and extra stretchy.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-48660870295429293072010-07-20T15:37:00.000-07:002011-12-28T07:59:44.129-08:00How to "make bar" in the Stained Glass Bubble patternsHere is a tutorial on how to execute the "make bar" step used in the Stained Glass Bubble <a href="http://rainydayknits.blogspot.com/2011/03/stained-glass-bubble-mittens.html">Mitten</a>, <a href="http://rainydayknits.blogspot.com/2009/10/stained-glass-bubble-socks.html">Sock,</a> and <a href="http://rainydayknits.blogspot.com/2009/06/stained-glass-bubble-hat-scarf.html">Hat/Scarf</a> patterns. <br /><br />The bars are made on the first round of CC after having knit four rounds of MC. As mentioned in the pattern, they occur at the point of the middle of the bubble below (think brickwork).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYolCphe9I/AAAAAAAAAao/5yjOrc0q7Bg/s1600/mb+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYolCphe9I/AAAAAAAAAao/5yjOrc0q7Bg/s320/mb+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496125012083571666" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The description of “make bar” in the pattern is</span>:<br />make bar: drop all 4 MC sts down to the top CC st, place the top CC st on the left ndl tip, dip the right ndl tip down under the 4 dropped sts (between the fabric and the dropped sts), pull the CC working yarn through and up onto the left ndl tip, with the right ndl tip lift the leftmost CC st on the left ndl tip over the rightmost CC st on the left ndl tip, move the resulting st to the right ndl tip and tug on the working yarn before working the next st<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Broken down step-by-step with photos</span>:<br />1. “drop all 4 MC sts down to the top CC st”: at the stitch where the make bar is to be made, drop the MC stitch off the needle and unravel the three other MC sts below it down to the topmost CC stitch. (You are dropping one stitch down vertically four rows.) That will leave four strands of MC yarn floating between the sts on either side.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYov8LTK7I/AAAAAAAAAaw/TkyO3qnOF94/s1600/mb+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYov8LTK7I/AAAAAAAAAaw/TkyO3qnOF94/s320/mb+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496125199324752818" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYo4qp9dsI/AAAAAAAAAa4/ZCNbHBX9S9w/s1600/mb+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYo4qp9dsI/AAAAAAAAAa4/ZCNbHBX9S9w/s320/mb+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496125349240338114" /></a><br />2. “place the top CC st on the left ndl tip”: slide purlwise the top CC st picked up on the right ndl tip to the left ndl tip<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpO_sDj7I/AAAAAAAAAbI/unWcvY1Jo2s/s1600/mb+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpO_sDj7I/AAAAAAAAAbI/unWcvY1Jo2s/s320/mb+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496125732843392946" /></a><br />3. “dip the right ndl tip down under the 4 dropped sts (between the fabric and the dropped sts)”: dip the right ndl tip down in front of the 4 dropped MC sts = between the fabric and the dropped sts = between you and the dropped sts <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpYcRZhuI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/_sw_r4LqsU0/s1600/mb+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpYcRZhuI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/_sw_r4LqsU0/s320/mb+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496125895135037154" /></a><br />4. “pull the CC working yarn through and up onto the left ndl tip”: think of this as a yarn over of the CC yarn onto the right ndl tip, then lift the right ndl tip back up from between the fabric and the dropped sts<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpiS4Gg_I/AAAAAAAAAbY/itBiBiHHkiY/s1600/mb+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpiS4Gg_I/AAAAAAAAAbY/itBiBiHHkiY/s320/mb+6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496126064411706354" /></a><br />You now have on the left needle tip, from left to right, the old CC st and the new CC st.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpyr_e74I/AAAAAAAAAbg/MLp0vsxOChs/s1600/mb+7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYpyr_e74I/AAAAAAAAAbg/MLp0vsxOChs/s320/mb+7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496126346031460226" /></a><br />5. “with the right ndl tip lift the leftmost CC st on the left ndl tip over the rightmost CC st on the left ndl tip”: with the right ndl tip lift the leftmost (old) CC st on the left ndl tip over the rightmost (new) CC st on the left ndl tip and drop the old CC st off the left ndl, essentially knitting the new CC st<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYp-Nh4REI/AAAAAAAAAbo/sVzQqQ8IBH4/s1600/mb+8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYp-Nh4REI/AAAAAAAAAbo/sVzQqQ8IBH4/s320/mb+8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496126544012657730" /></a><br />6. “move the resulting st to the right ndl tip and tug on the working yarn before knitting the next st”: Since the new CC st is already knit, move the new CC st over to the right needle. The make bar is complete.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYqGjka4iI/AAAAAAAAAbw/rA4wzKWcR6w/s1600/mb+9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYqGjka4iI/AAAAAAAAAbw/rA4wzKWcR6w/s320/mb+9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496126687367848482" /></a><br /><br />7. Tug on the CC yarn a bit to tighten the bar, then knit 3 sts with CC and repeat #1-7. Ready to make bar at the next st:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYqO2JwQhI/AAAAAAAAAb4/-4bAUN44uyQ/s1600/mb+10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYqO2JwQhI/AAAAAAAAAb4/-4bAUN44uyQ/s320/mb+10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496126829795230226" /></a><br />The resulting inside fabric, with no floats to catch upon:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYqXaDVOuI/AAAAAAAAAcA/8OcXdeOWXic/s1600/mb+11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYqXaDVOuI/AAAAAAAAAcA/8OcXdeOWXic/s320/mb+11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496126976870922978" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-33463976472960289182010-07-20T14:03:00.000-07:002010-07-21T14:13:23.089-07:00Camp LootI'm always looking to add to my library of knitting books. Here's what came home this trip:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTMy4KE5I/AAAAAAAAAZQ/8I4IpnVR_OU/s1600/new+books.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTMy4KE5I/AAAAAAAAAZQ/8I4IpnVR_OU/s320/new+books.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496101505788941202" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYS_dnwKKI/AAAAAAAAAZA/AODkovHfWwI/s1600/3cornered.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYS_dnwKKI/AAAAAAAAAZA/AODkovHfWwI/s320/3cornered.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496101276744689826" /></a><br />From which I hope to make this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTInknpHI/AAAAAAAAAZI/Ven6xrqYyhg/s1600/icelandic+shawl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTInknpHI/AAAAAAAAAZI/Ven6xrqYyhg/s320/icelandic+shawl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496101434034726002" /></a><br />Future Christmas present:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYSpCSxAzI/AAAAAAAAAYw/C_Ay0oKOnjo/s1600/dubbelmossa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYSpCSxAzI/AAAAAAAAAYw/C_Ay0oKOnjo/s320/dubbelmossa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496100891451786034" /></a><br />My friend <a href="http://www.caitlinhyde.com/">Caitlin Hyde</a> does amazing glasswork and as usual brought beads to share. This guy came home with me. His face, inspired by Buddhas, has a perfect look of contentment:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYGHF9lanI/AAAAAAAAAXg/uLogPa9mBVg/s1600/contentment.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYGHF9lanI/AAAAAAAAAXg/uLogPa9mBVg/s320/contentment.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496087114181601906" /></a><br />Buttons for another <a href="http://rainydayknits.blogspot.com/2010/07/baby-brioche.html">Baby Brioche</a> and a dear little bowl from the talented <a href="http://www.jenniethepotter.com/">Jennie the Potter</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYSjqC3MFI/AAAAAAAAAYo/_XmKTu5YQu8/s1600/jenniethepotter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYSjqC3MFI/AAAAAAAAAYo/_XmKTu5YQu8/s320/jenniethepotter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496100799043285074" /></a><br />Side-loot:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYSuM2S8KI/AAAAAAAAAY4/KbYmA_fTJj0/s1600/pediboo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYSuM2S8KI/AAAAAAAAAY4/KbYmA_fTJj0/s320/pediboo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496100980184510626" /></a><br />purchased at:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTQWFSKeI/AAAAAAAAAZY/POO9qhyd03E/s1600/yarnery.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTQWFSKeI/AAAAAAAAAZY/POO9qhyd03E/s320/yarnery.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496101566778845666" /></a><br />When I realized I'd have a couple of hours in St. Paul before needing to fly home, I asked Joyce where to go and she recommended <a href="http://www.yarnery.com/">The Yarnery</a>. Amy seconded that and knows the store well, having worked there for five years. <br /><br />So glad I stopped. What a charming yarn store! I've always felt the best location for a yarn store is within an old house. The staff were warm and welcoming. There were lovely displays and oodles of skeins in all nooks and crannies, including this Pediboo which I haven't yet tried and decided needed to come home, too:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYXZE8ubFI/AAAAAAAAAZw/Tt7Pydgohkk/s1600/pediboo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYXZE8ubFI/AAAAAAAAAZw/Tt7Pydgohkk/s320/pediboo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496106114844879954" /></a><br />Amy also recommended the egg salad sandwich at Cafe Latte:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTUhhqxeI/AAAAAAAAAZg/_NhxIaxuCrg/s1600/cafe.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTUhhqxeI/AAAAAAAAAZg/_NhxIaxuCrg/s320/cafe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496101638570165730" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTYQC0uYI/AAAAAAAAAZo/RIBIi0Amyi4/s1600/cafe+2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYTYQC0uYI/AAAAAAAAAZo/RIBIi0Amyi4/s320/cafe+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496101702596868482" /></a><br />You're right, Amy--it was delish!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-62179347619501826862010-07-20T12:16:00.001-07:002010-07-20T15:32:02.102-07:00What I Love about Knitting CampI was fortunate to attend another session of Schoolhouse Press's Knitting Camp this past weekend. This was my fifth camp in seven or eight years and may have been my most favorite one thus far. <br /><br />Here are a few of the reasons why I love Camp:<br /><br />~Seeing old friends and making new ones<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYHW0vW1dI/AAAAAAAAAXo/6YNtf8dnFY0/s1600/me+%26+D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYHW0vW1dI/AAAAAAAAAXo/6YNtf8dnFY0/s320/me+%26+D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496088483948058066" /></a><br />~Seeing the breadth of amazing work people are doing humbly and simply at home, publicly acknowledged and celebrated<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYHsPx7mrI/AAAAAAAAAX4/j9NHEDsOl-0/s1600/Devra+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYHsPx7mrI/AAAAAAAAAX4/j9NHEDsOl-0/s320/Devra+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496088851983866546" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYHfXV3_kI/AAAAAAAAAXw/5feYw68KShA/s1600/icelandic+shawl+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYHfXV3_kI/AAAAAAAAAXw/5feYw68KShA/s320/icelandic+shawl+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496088630675373634" /></a><br />~Meg's amazing warmth and ability to inspire confidence in all<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYJGkw3r4I/AAAAAAAAAYA/92eItcq9Mu0/s1600/L+%26+M.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYJGkw3r4I/AAAAAAAAAYA/92eItcq9Mu0/s320/L+%26+M.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496090403804786562" /></a><br />~Amy Detjen's amazing technical skills and unfailing humor (here, acting as Joyce's twin)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYhlArh3QI/AAAAAAAAAag/CHzRvEryt9w/s1600/amy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYhlArh3QI/AAAAAAAAAag/CHzRvEryt9w/s320/amy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496117314973719810" /></a><br />~the incomparable and beautiful Joyce Williams<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYJaPqYhrI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/Y4flEenEYvk/s1600/joyce+lily.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYJaPqYhrI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/Y4flEenEYvk/s320/joyce+lily.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496090741737817778" /><br /><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYJWGagGpI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ne5o6r1bWSI/s1600/joyce+new.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYJWGagGpI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ne5o6r1bWSI/s320/joyce+new.jpg" border="0"alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496090670535809682" /></a><br />~The easy (yet deadly) access to yarn:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYgbfEWdII/AAAAAAAAAaY/6Z-PfyfHqmg/s1600/shetland.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYgbfEWdII/AAAAAAAAAaY/6Z-PfyfHqmg/s320/shetland.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496116051820573826" /></a><br />~Hands-on access to garments knit by EZ and Meg:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYZnoc-YBI/AAAAAAAAAaI/8SBywqSiXC0/s1600/3in1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYZnoc-YBI/AAAAAAAAAaI/8SBywqSiXC0/s320/3in1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496108563916808210" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYZt7qbAKI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/qSjdhZvPnEE/s1600/twisted+cardigan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYZt7qbAKI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/qSjdhZvPnEE/s320/twisted+cardigan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496108672152699042" /></a><br />Thanks, all, for a wonderful weekend. Tomorrow, camp loot.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYZV_DGMqI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/uqXHNFOP0D8/s1600/guy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TEYZV_DGMqI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/uqXHNFOP0D8/s320/guy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496108260744639138" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-76852589217241618682010-07-14T13:54:00.000-07:002011-06-09T06:00:03.593-07:00Baby BriocheFriends are having babies this year! That fact in combination with a skein of <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/">Blue Moon Fiber Arts</a> <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=182_4_65">Socks That Rock heavyweight</a> has led to this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4lYc0U1ZI/AAAAAAAAAXA/L6upxCSK9ZY/s1600/parrot-front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4lYc0U1ZI/AAAAAAAAAXA/L6upxCSK9ZY/s320/parrot-front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493869697421333906" /></a><br /><a href="http://ravel.me/sunnydayknitter/bb">Baby Brioche</a> is a seamless baby cardigan knit in brioche stitch. The brioche stitch creates a lofty fabric that is squeezably soft and incredibly stretchy, good qualities for a garment made for a growing babe. The body is worked top-down and flat while the sleeves are worked circularly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4ls8bd9pI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/cPAF6Ufc0tg/s1600/bb+3+buttons.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4ls8bd9pI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/cPAF6Ufc0tg/s320/bb+3+buttons.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493870049504392850" /></a><br />Pattern features include a Channel Island cast on which rolls over into the brioche stitch ribs beautifully; a front opening with finished edges worked along with the body; and a combination of crocheted and I-cord button loops worked after the garment is finished, allowing button placement where wanted. Body increases are strategically placed and mirror-imaged, giving a sense of balance to the whole.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4lkGkgqJI/AAAAAAAAAXI/uWp1lFr_3cM/s1600/parrot-back.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/TD4lkGkgqJI/AAAAAAAAAXI/uWp1lFr_3cM/s320/parrot-back.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493869897607850130" /></a><br />This is a one-skein project with Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock heavyweight.<br /><br />You'll see it in the credits, but it can't be said enough: huge thanks to my testers from the Free Pattern Testers group on RavelryTM. You gals rock! <br /><br />I'm really excited about this one and hope you like it, too. I'd like to see this knit so much that I am offering the pattern for free. That being said, this pattern is for private use only. The pattern, images or products made from the pattern may not be sold without the express written consent of the designer (me). Thank you! <br /><br />Congrats and good luck to all my friends having babies this year—this pattern evolved because of you!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/dls/rainy-day-knits/40119?filename=Baby_Brioche_v1.2_reduced.pdf">download now</a><br /><br />ETA: <a href="http://www.bluegarter.org/">Sarah's</a> <a href="http://www.bluegarter.org/2011/06/summer-swing/">two-color version of Baby Brioche</a>, an ingenious variation as it allows one to knit a garment for either gender (if you care about such things) and/or allows for quick costume changes.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-84135925311535042472010-07-07T08:57:00.000-07:002010-07-07T08:59:37.692-07:00Knitters will appreciate this cool video. The singer is <a href="http://www.samamidon.com/">Sam Amidon</a>, son of friends of a friend.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WIIKHFN0svc&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WIIKHFN0svc&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-65252349639569385132010-05-01T10:53:00.000-07:002010-05-01T11:25:49.564-07:00Ladybug Bike Helmet Cover<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xq3H6rCZI/AAAAAAAAAWg/ccqMs2ugMj8/s1600/Melissa_top.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xq3H6rCZI/AAAAAAAAAWg/ccqMs2ugMj8/s320/Melissa_top.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466361542971427218" /></a><br />I started working on this pattern last summer, and am excited to finally have it out in the world to share with you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xrMeip0-I/AAAAAAAAAWo/1kEuOtop_6s/s1600/Melissa_back.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xrMeip0-I/AAAAAAAAAWo/1kEuOtop_6s/s320/Melissa_back.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466361909821952994" /></a><br />Looking for a little fun in the sun, or need to brighten<br />a cloudy day? This bike helmet cover will do the trick.<br /><br />While biking one of Portland’s many group bike rides<br />last summer I wondered:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What if there were a flock of ladybugs whizzing<br />down the road – would drivers be warmed by<br />the sight and be more apt to share the road?<br /><br />Might a child reluctant to wear his or her<br />helmet think differently with a spiffy cover?<br /><br />Would a cold-weather bike ride be more<br />comfortable (and cheerier) with a dressed-up<br />helmet?</span><br /><br />Definitely!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xvaoj8B4I/AAAAAAAAAWw/S_bdhSHtQR8/s1600/Melissa_side.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xvaoj8B4I/AAAAAAAAAWw/S_bdhSHtQR8/s320/Melissa_side.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466366551076374402" /></a><br />The ladybug head, body, and tail are worked flat, with two widths given to fit helmets sized kid and adult. Work the body length to fit your specific helmet. The tail is worked the same for both sizes, and fits most helmets whether they have a rounded or pointed back. <br /><br />Once the ladybug body is complete, stitches are picked up circularly to work the ribbed hem which hugs the helmet opening. <br /><br />The black stripe is worked in intarsia; the spots can be, too, or duplicate stitch them on afterward in order to place them where you want them. Instructions are written as well as charted. <br /><br />For young ones and the young at heart!<br /><br />Many thanks to <a href="http://www.sunsetcat.com/">Stephannie</a> (aka StephCat on Ravelry) for excellent tech editing and to friends Melissa & Dan for modeling!<br /><br />YARN: The pattern is written for Knit Picks' Swish Worsted and requires two 50g skeins of black and one 50g skein of red (or any color of your choosing--I'd personally love to see some purple or yellow ladybugs!). Cascade 220 is another possible yarn for this pattern and would require one 100g skein of red and one 100g skein of black.<br /><br />NEEDLES: <br />one 24" circular US 7/4.5mm<br />one 24" circular US 6/4.0mm<br />one 24" circular US 5/3.75mm<br /><br />GAUGE: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch<br /><br />COST: $1.99<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/rainy-day-knits/35427"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" border="0"/></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Note: clicking the button above will take you to Ravelry's Paypal site. Ravelry will delivery the pdf to your email address.</span><br /><br />This pattern is also available through Knit Pick's Independent Designer Program site <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Ladybug_Bike_Helmet_Cover__D10278220.html">here</a>, where you can also purchase a kit (pattern + yarn).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xw8-XGPiI/AAAAAAAAAW4/9MHm77ViibE/s1600/Dan_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S9xw8-XGPiI/AAAAAAAAAW4/9MHm77ViibE/s320/Dan_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466368240555277858" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10819371.post-85086676382037440152010-04-04T17:34:00.001-07:002010-04-04T17:42:16.210-07:00One-yarn Bubbles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S7kwJGIyiAI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/KV2mFTr1OU8/s1600/bubble+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S7kwJGIyiAI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/KV2mFTr1OU8/s320/bubble+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456445356360501250" /></a><br /><br />I've been wanting to knit some one-color <a href="http://rainydayknits.blogspot.com/2009/10/stained-glass-bubble-socks.html">bubble socks</a> and found this skein of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock 100% Superwash Merino Lightweight (in color Saffron Jungle), picked up at their booth at Madrona, to fit the bill. The bubbles in a semi-solid coloring are muted but still interesting. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S7kwOR_UoCI/AAAAAAAAAWY/IfVWMy1NOwY/s1600/bubble+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jt71MMLl2ds/S7kwOR_UoCI/AAAAAAAAAWY/IfVWMy1NOwY/s320/bubble+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456445445441364002" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18299548703480056525noreply@blogger.com1