Sensu

Sensu, originally uploaded by spinayarnforewe.

Here is my latest pattern! It is a cowl that has a slightly asymmetrical ripple to it. The purl rows help to really show it off. This pattern would be great worked in any hand dyed yarn or even a great handspun. It only takes 225 yards so one skein of DK should work! The pattern is for sale here!

Melted

Melted, originally uploaded by spinayarnforewe.

I just released a new pattern on Ravelry. This is a hat using the other half of the skein from the Melting Pot mitts. It can be worn back, slightly slouchy or it can be pulled down over your ears.  It is a quick knit and a great way to make sure all of those great sock yarn skeins are used up.

Melting Pot

I am so excited that I can finally talk about my newest pattern. I have been working with Dani of Sunshine Yarns for a while now to come up with a pattern that uses one skein of yarn and that would be perfect for the hoilday season. It is called Melting Pot.


Melting Pot, originally uploaded by spinayarnforewe.

I came up with the name since a melting pot is about combining different elements and “melting them together” into a harmonious whole. These mitts use lace, ribbing and stockinette together to make a fun new look. There is even a little detail at the top of the thumb.

 

They are going to be offered in a kit with pattern and yarn at Sunshine Yarns starting tomorrow.  The yarn that is used in them is a very luscious merino/cashmere blend that is heaven to work with.

New Design

I have been wanting to knit something for fall that would be fun to wear. I searched through lots of fall fashion collections and noticed that capes are really going to be the hot new thing. I knew I could come up with something that would be simple and elegant and go with everything. Here it is...Spinel! (It is now available on Ravely!)

It is made with a drapey fingering weight yarn with tonal "stripes at the bottom for interest. I think it is a fun, easy to wear piece that everyone will want to add to their wardrobe. The pattern should be out soon!

Transformation

If you have seen my work before it is no surprise that I love lace. Once I worked my first lace piece I knew I would be hooked. My favorite part about it is the incredible transformation that takes place after it is done. Here is a before shot of my latest piece.



Close up.



It is knitting but really the design is totally lost in what looks like a pile of yarn.

After a good soaking and A LOT of pins, since each little scallop had to be pinned separately, you have a shot of it drying.



Totally different. Also if you take a close look you can see how much the piece grew in size from the blocking as it started out on only 2 mats but needed 5 for the final. You can now see the leaves and all the detail work that is lace knitting. The blocking on this piece took me a full hour but after knitting on and off on it for almost 6 weeks it was worth doing right.





Love it! The yarn is a magical blend of alpaca and silk and the finished piece weighs less then 3.5oz. It also has a fabulous sheen from the silk and halo from the alpaca. Truly magical! The yarn came from Germany and the color turned out to be perfect for the lace.

Finally a FO!

Thursday was the final "clue" for the Wendy Knits mystery shawlette. Since it was only 20 rows long with each row getting shorter it was easy to finish up. I quickly knit it and put it right into soak for the blocking. I used lace yarn even though the pattern called for fingering as I have a good size stash of lace. I did add extra repeats to make it larger as I find small shawls to be rather useless.



The plan is to give it away, I find this to be much more fun then selling anything. I know someone who is very appreciative of hand knit pieces so it should be well received.

Great or Crazy!?

Okay...I need some help. I have been thinking about this idea since I started on the other granny squares. I have a TON of handspun yarn that is sitting around. A lot of it goes together well as I tend to gravitate towards a certain color palette.



The plan is to take all of these yarns, crochet granny squares, in a different pattern then I am doing now and make a blanket. The handspun will stripe slightly on its own due to the way it is spun so each square will be done with just one color. This will also maximize my yarn as there will be less ends to weave in. I would do a plain yarn on the last round of each to bring it all together.

Am I crazy or does it sound like fun?! Any ideas, suggestions...throw them out there.