Category: Knitting

Off to the Races – A Double Knit Scarf

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My niece loves horses!  I stumbled across this pattern a few years back and had been putting it off because it was double knit.  Last year, I bit the bullet and tackled a new skill.  I am happy the holiday’s are over and I can now share the project with you.

The double knitting did take a little while to wrap my brain around, but once I got the hang of it, the scarf moved along.  I do admit that double knitting takes longer than knitting two separate scarves, but I love how it turned out. As you can see in the photo above, one side is teal green sparkly yarn with brown horses, the other is brown with teal horses.  Double knitting did create a super warm scarf that will be great in cold weather. The scarf became the foundation piece for an entire set.
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Entrelac Blanket

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Do you remember my post last summer when I shared my first Entrelac project (here)? I hinted at a much larger project to come, and I can finally share it with you.

For my cousins recent wedding, I created this gorgeous, cream colored blanket. This was a massive project.  In the early stages, I was able to carry it with me when I went out, but in the end it was too big to take most places.

I did get the opportunity to “test” it on a drizzly Sunday afternoon, after working on it for several hours.  The soft texture of the slightly bulky yarn was a great plus.

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Wine Bottle Gift Sack

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Now that Christmas is over, I can start sharing my holiday knitting.  For my aunt I made this wine bottle gift sack. This year I wanted to get her something a little different, so I found a nice bottle of wine from a local winery.  Then I made this wine sack to go with it.

It was a huge hit.  Everyone loved it, and one person (who will remain nameless) threatened to steal it, so I had to promise to make her one.

I began with a free pattern by Emily Stumpf found on Ravelry (here)  This pattern is knitted in the round and features cabled stripes to add a little bit of character.

Happy Knitting

Tutti Fruiti Hat

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I had enough yarn left from my recent hat to create another hat.

I began with a free pattern by Miriam Pike.  The pattern features a mock cable brim and a classic hat crown.  I promise it does fit my head better than it does my foam head.

The original pattern is available in two different sizes (small and large).  I opted for the larger size.  I did follow the pattern instructions for the brim and body of the hat, but changed the crown.

The original crown is a bit “boxy” for my taste, so changed it up.

Round 1: (K14, k2tog) repeat to end of row
Round 2 and all even rounds: knit
Round 3: (K13, k2tog) repeat to end of row
Round 5: (K12, K2tog) repeat to end of row
Round 7: (K11, K2tog) repeat to end of row
… Continue in this manner until only 6 stitches remain.
Cut yarn, using a yarn needle, run the yarn through the remaining 6 stitches and weave in end.

If you are wanting to create your own hat the pattern can be found here.

Happy Knitting.

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