I finished my scarf and even made a hat to go with it. I was going to make a slouch hat but changed my mind once I got going. I knitted several rows to make a rolled brim. Then I was concerned it would be too loose so I did some ribbing. The body of the hat is seed stitch to go with the scarf. I got off track and made some wrong stitches which made a line. So I went with it. I deliberately made the same ridges at different points along the way to make that first error fit in. I like it. Foolish me, I thought that if I was using a circular needle I would be able to decrease right to the end. I got stuck and ended up buying some double point needles. It was the first time I've used double point needles and it was a bit awkward. I'm happy with the finished product.
They definitely keep me warm.
Hope you're having fun creating beauty.
Very cool! Congrats! Did you see this link up that started today?
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Could be a good fit. :)
Your hat and scarf are gorgeous! I find double pointed needles very awkward too - especially when it gets to only a few stitches. I'm hoping I'll get better with practice! Thank you for linking up with Wool on Sundays :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blog. I really liked the felted mittens you made for your daughter.
DeleteI was going to look for shorter double point needles. I think the big problem was they were so long. I needed the length at first, but it would be nice to switch to shorter ones when there were fewer stitches.
I've never seen a variegated yarn blend so subtly...just beautiful. Would you mind sharing the brand and weight of yarn? Cold weather would be more welcome if I made something as pretty as these. No fan of double-pointed needles here, either. They get the job done when necessary, but that's about all I can say for them. lol
ReplyDeleteIt's not a variegated yarn. Perhaps it's the seed stitch that creates the sense of variety. It does create depth. I bought this yarn 3 years ago to make a sweater which hasn't happened yet. It is a Lion Brand Baby Soft sportweight. It's very soft and cuddly and it is machine washable and dryable too.
DeleteI love the colours and the stitch!
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