It’s starting to look as if I only knit small things, doesn’t it? I don’t – I have a bunch of projects on the go. Some are secret, others just don’t look like much at the moment. Do you want to see a plain stockinette back? I didn’t think so.
For cold weather, I prefer a neck warmer to a scarf. It stays put, can be pulled up to cover the nose and is ideal for small children because it’s inherently safe. And it’s quick to knit. Mine’s little more than a swatch with buttonholes – I used a pattern from one of Barbara Walker’s treasuries(#1, Pinnacle Chevron on pg 26), cast on 113 sts(2 garter+(mult of 18+1)+2 garter sts). I added a first buttonhole after 6 rows, then 3 more every 10 rows. That’s it, that’s all.
The timing is pretty good – it is *chilly* here today with a temperature of -13 (-9 Fahrenheit) and ‘feels like -21(-6). Good thing the Ariadne girls have a fireplace!
13 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
Wow that’s gorgeous!
13 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
That is a beautiful neck warmer and I think you’ve inspired me to make one. My scarf just rolls up and lets the wind in. Well, any excuse to go through the Barbara Walker treasuries, right? i wish I was up in Montreal despite the cold- I’d love to come to that open house at Ariadne. They’re so funny. I’ll put them on my list to visit when I’m up there next.
13 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
Ohhhh, very nice.
13 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
Did my comment get eaten? It is lovely and I am wondering what the yarn is. Also, I would like to see a picture of a plain stockinette back, please.
14 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
Very rich looking.. I love it.. what yarn did you use, and how much?
14 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
This is just lovely. So simple and elegant.
14 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
What a wonderful idea! This is especially great for those of us in Northern California where we just need a little something in the winter evenings when the sun goes down. This is something that can be easily stuffed into a purse or backpack. I also love the idea of making it from swatches of stitch patterns I want to play with. Gosh, I love your work!! You are SOOO inspiring!
14 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
Is that Malabrigo? It looks lovely and squooshy! The buttons are a great contrast.
17 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
What a lovely gift this would make– is there time before the holidays?! You come up with these little objects of perfection… I am in admiration.
18 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
Beautiful! And so quick to make… very, very appealing.
29 Dec 07 %I:%M %p
This is wonderful! I really love it.
05 Jan 08 %I:%M %p
This is absolutely beautiful!!! I hate scarves, but because of the strong, cold winds, I am in need of having something around my neck. Unfortunately, I don’t knit well. Any suggestions on how to crochet something similar? I have very, very strong crocheting skills and very, very poor knitting skills (despite having taken a couple of classes). I also think this is good for both genders!!!
06 Jan 08 %I:%M %p
My crocheting skills are pretty poor, but this is just a rectangle with buttonholes at one end. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than I am at crocheting knows of a similar stitch pattern?
26 Jan 08 %I:%M %p
I am tryimg to knit the latvian mitts and gloves from your book. What technique did you use for jogless jog? I have completed one mitt and I used the technique of slipping the first stitch of the round when I complete the round before staring a new color. I probably did not do it very well since it mitt does not look good. Also,what can I do to prevent the top of the mitt from curling? he mitt is beautiful and I want to knit it successfully. I am ready to frog and reknit.
02 Dec 11 %I:%M %p
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