Gosh, I’ve been having a lazy summer! Here it is almost mid-July and I’ve really just been coasting since May. It’s kind of pleasant, actually, but it can’t go on forever, can it?
I’m not going to answer that, but I’ve finally started a challenging project instead of hitting the easy button over and over again.
First easy project was this garter stitch scarf that I started on the spur of the moment when we got in a new Pop-up color from Dream in Color, and I just happened to have the perfect mohair to go with it. Resistance was futile:
Easy-peasy: Cast on 50 sets, size 6 needle. Work a few rows of K1, P1 rib in the non-fuzz, then *knit 2 rows in non-fuzz, knit 2 rows of fuzz; repeat from * forever or until the scarf is long enough, a few more rows of rib and bind off. Great travel project and a wonderfully soft and fluffy gift for anyone. Just remember to carry the colors very loosely up the side.
Another two-color project uses one of those giant Noro balls of Tsubame
and a nice soft background color. Mine took one ball of Tsubame and 3 Eco-Tweed (washable merino blend) for a 44″ x 50″ throw. The slip-stitch pattern is easy but keeps you engaged. You can, of course, change colors and use up scraps if you want to, but the Noro does the color changes automatically, and there are very few ends to weave in.
The pattern will be free with purchase.
I’ve finally got my brain in gear enough to start a challenging project. I think I’m far enough to say this would make an excellent class in the fall, and of course, I’m making a few modifications to make things neater or easier.
Fun, fun, fun! Details to come.
I haven’t seen a lot of finished projects lately – I suppose you all are having a lazy summer (knitting-wise) too. But here are a couple that are stellar:
Marilyn Denlinger made this adorable hoodie for one of her granddaughters, and instantly embarked on another for the second. It’s a big fuzzy project for this heat, but she’s determined they’ll have them for fall dance classes.
And Michelle Wheatley did a wonderful job on her Forest Weave tunic. She’s packing it up for a visit to her family in England. Are you traveling with your knits this summer? I want pictures!!
At least our yarn gets to go wonderful places!
