Knitscene Fall 2009

I have a pattern in the Fall issue of Knitscene. It is the Valentine Cables Hat. This pattern was a lot of fun to create- I love designing cables into new shapes. It is a quick knit that uses only one ball of yarn.

FO: Swallowtail Shawl

My first real lace project is finished!! I am so happy with how it turned out. It is currently drying on the floor, with the blocking wires and pins. I excited to try it on when it is dry. The pattern is the Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark. The yarn is some of my handspun in laceweight. I purchased the roving on Etsy from Copperpot Woolies on Etsy, the colorway is called Peas in a Pod.

Athena Headband

After several attempts, I finally decided that I simply do not enjoy knitting socks. There are so many beautiful socks yarns in the marketplace, I had to find some project to use them. At the same time, I was searching for a headband that was pretty, fashionable, but also comfortable. The answer came in this design.

The Athena headband is a three strand headband worked in I-cord with a base of stockinette. The bottom of the headband is sewn to an elastic hair band that prevents an unsightly bump of hair and also ensures a snug fit that won’t stretch out or cause a headache. Both sizes use less than 50 yards, so this headband is also a good project for using up leftover sock yarns.

Zoey Star Beret

My new pattern is up for sale! Zoey Star Beret is a slouchy beret worked in concentric stars. The beret is worked in the round from the center out on double point needles. Using a self striping yarn with long color changes and adding purl ridges create bold stars.

Skills needed: m1 increase and double decrease, both techniques explained in pattern

KFB: knit into the front and back of the stitch

Ability to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles

Ability to read a chart

Greta pattern on Popknits

The preview is up for the Spring 2009 issue of Popknits, here. My pattern is Greta, a cloche style hat inspired by the silver screen sirens of the 1920's. The issue will be launched on March 4th, I can't wait!

Knotions Spring 2009 Preview is up!

The Knotions Spring 2009 Preview is up! Check it out here.

I am so excited to have another pattern of mine published in Knotions. It is the Printemps Cowl, worked in Berger Du Nord Belle, a variegated silk yarn.

There are some really beautiful projects in this issue! I am excited to have some bright spring colors and warm sunshine back in my life.

The issue will go live on February 23rd.

New Yarn, New Project

A couple weeks ago, I rented The Other Boleyn Girl from the library. The story was interesting, but I really fell in love with the costumes. Near the end of the movie, Anne wears a beautiful yellow snood; as soon as I saw it, I decided that it was time for me to knit myself a slouchy yellow hat.

I really liked the fern glade pattern from the new issue of Knitty, and thought it would be a perfect match. So began my search for yellow yarn. After a few unfruitful searches, it dawned on me that I could just knit it in white yarn and dye the finished hat. I quickly (and happily!) ordered two balls of Rowan Silk Wool DK in Milk, a nice white color.

The weather has turned cold again after a two week heat wave, so I will be ready for a warm hat. I'm thinking this will be a good project to keep me occupied during the Super Bowl and something to work on when my wrists need a break from knitting with cotton.