Wednesday, April 9

i'm a knitter

Before last week, I had knit only one thing. Now I've finished two things so I think I can call myself a proper knitter. Well, I haven't really purled yet, so maybe I just move up from one-knit-wonder to established novice.

Back in December, my talented friend Kathryn took me to the yarn store in Atlanta (Knitch) and got me started. I found this fantastic Manos del Uruguay yarn and she taught me to cast on and knit, continental style. I tried to purl, but at the time I thought I screwed it up, so I stuck with the knit. After Nicola taught me how to cast off, I figured out how to make tassels. Here is the final product, which I absolutely love.

lunch at the taco stand (excuse the *work* clothes)

My second project, a baby hat in Tech colors, was slightly more difficult - knitting in the round with double pointed needles, figuring out how to read a pattern, and topping it off with an i-cord (that was the hardest part). I got a Rowan cotton washable blend yarn at the Hilltop Yarn fire sale. I did a lot of ripping out on this one, but it turned out pretty well.

the beginning - knitting in the round with dpn

finished umbilical cord hat from Stitch 'n Bitch

Jenn & Charlie, proud parents of little Chase seem to like it, so I'm happy.

The next project is top secret for now, but hopefully I'll have it done on time!

posted by shelly @ 1:09 PM

2 Comments:

At 2:30 PM, Blogger Kathryn Byrnes said...

Those two projects are professional quality! I think they really demonstrate your attention to detail and your quick ability to master a skill. YOU ROCK!

 
At 7:27 PM, Blogger LRSS said...

As a craft binger myself, I am pretty impressed... go ahead and consider this my order for a tech hat for my next baby (I will let you know when it is on the way) ;) Laura

 

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