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Tuesday 21 June 2011

See My Vest!


Here it is! I am so happy to have finished this baby since it wasn’t the most thrilling knitting project.  For a simple vest it was a little complicated. I am unhappy with the shoulder seams but they didn’t want to fix themselves.  Again with sizing…I did the extra small version of the Eartha vest (without of the ribbing pattern I stayed simple) in the Berrocco glint book and it came out a little bigger than expected, however I did get some cool sleeves out of it. I also didn’t use the Berrocco glint this time instead I opted for a Harmony 100% merino wool from Mary’s Yarn. I really love the wool! It doesn’t look too shabby… somewhat artsy.  I will also be taking a short break from blogging since I will be going to China tomorrowJ. However I do have a project for the plane… a blankie for baby Charlie!


Friday 10 June 2011

Sunday 5 June 2011

A Beanie of my OWN!

I found some great left over yarns to create my own Beanie.



Here is the pattern:

Using size 4 (6mm)  short circular needles- Follow these rounds
1.       CO 80 sts.
2.       Rib Pattern K1 P1 for 1 inch
3.       K- increase 120 sts= 200 sts
4.       K1 *Yarn forward, slip st, K, pass slip stich over* continue round from * to *
5.       K
6.       K
7.       **Yarn forward, slip st, K, pass slip stich over* continue from * to *
8.       K
9.       K
10.   Repeat Steps 4-9 until whole piece measures 3 inches
11.   *K18 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 190 sts
12.   K
13.   Step number 4
14.   *K17 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 180 sts
15.   *K16 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 170 sts
16.   Step number 7
17.   *K15 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 160 sts
18.   *K14 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 150 sts
19.   Step number 4
20.   *K13 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 140 sts
21.   *K12 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 130 sts
22.   Step number 7
23.   *K11 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 120 sts
24.   *K10 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 110 sts
25.   Step number 4
26.   *K9 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 100 sts
27.   *K8 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 90 sts
28.   Step number 7
29.   *K7 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 80 sts
30.   *K6 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 70 sts
31.   Step number 4
32.   *K5 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 60 sts
33.   *K4 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 50 sts
34.   Step number 7
35.   *K3 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 40 sts
36.   *K2 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 30 sts
37.   Step number 4
38.   *K17 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 180 sts
39.   *K17 Ktog* continue round from * to *= 180 sts
40.   Ktog whole round
41.   Ktog  whole round
42.   Use yarn needle to sew up the remaining sts.