Saturday, February 23, 2013

Class Assignment

Definitely not as impressive as my hat, this is my first scarf.

We were given size 15 needles and taught basic stitches: Knit, purl, stockinette and garter. I used that to create this pattern. I cast on 15 and knit 3 rows. Then on the right side I knit across. On the wrong side I knit 3, purled 9 and knit 3. This was repeated for 4 rows where I switched a purl for a knit. This created the textured stripe. Finally, I knit the last three rows then bound off.

It's a good first effort that will make a lovely Christmas gift.

Friday, February 22, 2013

My First Hat

This is not my first knitting project, but it was the most difficult to date. It is also my very first hat.

This is the 3am Hat pattern I found on Ravelry. I used Encore yarn. It taught me to knit in the round, decrease, and cable. I'm pretty proud of it! I finished it just in time to wear out for today's snow!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Oops!

Yeah. So I suck at blogging. Sorry kids. But there's hope, I may decide to video blog. No promises, just an idea I'm toying with (ain't technology grand?).

A new feature, which will be boring to many of you will be to post pictures of stuff I have knit and instructions on how to knit that item (or a link to instructions, depending on copy write). My 2013 resolution is to learn to knit. Unlike last year's pledge to blog, it's going quite well. I've completed one scarf, am half way through a second scarf and started a hat. It's mostly so I remember how I did stuff and what I used to make it, but at least it's something. These items may be gifts, so if you receive a homemade present, please act enthusiastic and pretend to like it. Even if you only wear it in front of me as not to hurt my feelings. 😉 Thanks!

That's about all for now... Later!