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Don't you just love it when you finish a project? I get a similar pleasure each time I write that last page of a book and type, "The End."
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This isn’t a poncho in the traditional sense. It’s a lacy rectangle, fastened with a pretty shawl pin—one of many I knit over the winter while I was still in my Florida home. I love watching lace develop while I knit, and this pattern was a particular pleasure. The shawl and pin are a gift and will be given as a set.
Pattern: Lace Poncho, by Susan Sternlieb. Found in Interweave Knits, Accessories 2009 Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Needles: US size 8 |
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One of the most challenging projects I’ve ever done. I jumped right in, not having knitted anything Fair Isle before. I eventually did take a Fair Isle class in my own shop and mastered the art of knitting with a strand of yarn in each hand. I bought the yarn at The Wool Cabin in Utah when I saw a sample knit up and couldn’t resist making it.
Pattern: Fair Isle Vest from Knit Simple Magazine (it was a fall issue, but I don’t remember the year) Needles: US size 5 and 3 |
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My first knitted item for newest grandchild, Jaxon. The pattern called for bulky weight yarn, but the mother liked the feel of the Smooth DK, so I held one strand of blue and one of brown together. It turned out so pretty!
Pattern: Sleepy in Seattle, from Knit Along with Debbie Macomber, The Shop on Blossom Street, by Leisure Arts. Yarn: Smooth DK. Acrylic for easy wash and care. Needles: US size 10.5 |
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An easy project completed for my daughter Jody. I started it on our family Christmas cruise in 2009 and now Jody will have a lovely keepsake. It knit up beautifully.
Pattern: Lace Shawl from Knitting Pattern A Day Calendar-2009 (March 16) Yarn: Pastel pink cashmere yarn from my stash. The label was lost, but I think was Lion Brand Yarn. Needles: US size 10 |
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For Madison Jean, a baby in our church in Florida. I loved working on this pattern. It looks so fancy and it wasn’t difficult, taking less than a week! The little matching hat is next.
Pattern: Knit Lace & Leaves For Baby, Leisure Arts Pattern Booklet #4577 Yarn: Rowan Hand Knit Cotton Needles: US size 7 |
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A knitted hug for Hyacinth Eykelhof. Completed in 2009.
Pattern: Thinking of You, designed by Kay Meadors. Found in Knit Along with Debbie Macomber, Friendship Shawls Yarn: Smooth DK by King Cole in yellow, 4 skeins Needles: US size 8 |
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I took a Fair Isle class from Sheila Joynes, who teaches Fair Isle knitting classes at A Good Yarn Shop. I loved the history behind Fair Isle and learned how to knit two-handed, stranded knitting. Thank you, Sheila--I’m eager to knit more Fair Isle!
Pattern: J’s Fair Isle Hat designed by Sheila Joynes Yarn: Jamieson Spindrift Needles: US size 2 |
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A very quick, warm hat for Maddie during Pacific Northwest winters. And it’s machine washable!
Pattern: Classic Beanie Yarn: Polar Knit Needles: US size 11 |
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This was a quick knit and a fun pattern. I hope my daughter Jody will enjoy wearing it.
Pattern: Wavy Feather Qiviut Cap, designed by Caryll McConnell. March 19, 2009 page from Knitting Pattern A Day, 2009. Yarn: Omaka Heights Alpacas (80% alpaca and 20% wool) from my stash, purchased when I was in New Zealand. Needles: US size 6 circular and same size double-points |
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A great project that I knit for a friend at Christmas, 2009. It took just one skein and it is oh, so soft and lovely shade of pink.
Pattern: Jojoland Cashmere Scarf Yarn: Jojoland 100% Cashmere, 2 ply Needles: US size 4 |
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A terrific practice piece, completed in 2010 for me. I did it in such a bright color because I have a brown coat I thought would look nice with it, plus I won’t have any trouble finding it!
Pattern: Sampler Scarf from “I Can’t Believe I’m Lace Knitting” by Leisure Arts Yarn: Dale Garn Falk, 100% washable wool Needles: US size 7 straight |
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You know how many of our knitted projects are tied to events in our lives? The minute you see a particular project, you remember where you were or what was going on in your life at the time. And so it is with this shawl. I was knitting on Multnomah at the time of my knee replacement surgery and took it with me to knit on during recovery in the hospital. Have you already guessed what comes next? Yup, the pain management drugs I was taking also masked the fact that I was in no condition to be keeping track of a lace pattern! I had to rip a lot out and start over once the drugs were out of my system. But it still turned out lovely and I was proud to give it to Wanda, my office bookkeeper, at Christmas 2009.
Pattern: Multnomah, by Kate Flagg. Pattern available as a free download from Ravelry or helloknitty.net. Yarn: Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn, 1 skein Needles: US size 3 circular |
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A 2009 Christmas gift for my Uncle Les, who still lives in Yakima; my home town. The hat is knitted until it comes to a peak, and then folded down and tucked into the band. Ingenious!
Pattern: Corps of Discovery Fatigue Hat Designed by Jean Lampe Yarn: Imperial Stock Ranch 100% wool, 1 4-oz skein, 5 yards Needles: US size 8 circular and same size dpn. |
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A gorgeous scarf that is worked in two pieces and then grafted together with Kitchener stitch at the center. It is thinner in the center and gently curves out to a wider width at the ends. Also knitted for a friend for Christmas 2009.
Pattern: Ionic Column Scarf, by Patricia Kalthoff. Found in Interweave Knit Gifts, Holiday 2009. Yarn: One skein Artyarns hand painted silk mohair: 60% super kid mohair, 40% silk, 312 yards. Needles: US sizes 8 and 6 |
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This is the gift that keeps on giving. My editor, Paula Eykelhof, was in the Yukon. Knowing my love of knitting, she gifted me with this kit containing the pattern and yarn. It was pure pleasure to knit with this incredibly soft and lightweight luxury yarn. When it was finished, and the tag sewn in, there could be no other recipient than Paula! A gift at Christmas 2009.
Pattern: Chevron & Berry Scarf Kit from Folknits [ folknits.com ] Yarn: 100% Moskox Qiviuq, 1 25-gram skein, lace weight Needles: 4.5 mm straight |
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I loved working with all the bright colors for this sweater I made for my grandson, Isaiah.
Pattern: Dino the Dinosaur, designed by Mary Bonnette & JoLynne Murchland. Patter found in Knit /N Sytle magazien, December 1999 Yarn: Kertzer, Northern Worsted. 100% Acrylic Needles: US size 8 circular |
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A fun vest for my granddaughter, Bailey. Mostly acrylic for easy care for her mom!
Pattern: Plymouth Yarn, Child's Vest #P563 Yarn: Plymouth Yarns, Jelli Beenz, 75% acrylic, 25% wool, 2 skeins Needles: US size 8 |
