My friend, Myra, who took my Triple "S" Shawl workshop at the Bernards Township Library in the spring, entered her shawl into the Hunterdon County 4H Fair craft contest. She received third place! Way to go Myra! The Pattern is from The Knitting Fairy, and the yarn is Solo (wool/silk blend) from Brooks Farms.
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| Myra's version of Triple "S" Shawl |
Two projects from the new "Knit Noro" book - a felted hat, and a modular vest. I used the exact color/type yarn as in the book for the felted hat - Noro Kureyon. However, even though the modular vest called for Noro Taiyo, I used Noro Aya just because I liked the color. Aya is slightly lighter weight than Taiyo and I thought I matched the gauge. Well, the garment came out much smaller than intended, so my gauge must have changed. Also, the garment is knitted on the bias, so that may have had something to do with it. Oh well, it was a fun project, and I may just try it again with thicker yarn. Bought these yarns at The Woolly Lamb in Pennington NJ, using my "birthday discount". Each year (if you are on their mailing list) they send you a postcard in the month of your birthday for 20% off your one purchase during your birthday month!
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| Noro Modular Vest |
Stephen West Knit-a-long Earth and Sky scarf pattern. Some friends told me about this project, and I decided to use up some stash yarn to do it. Used some Jojoland Melody, and some Possum Merino blend yarn from New Zealand that was a gift from my mother-in-law from her trip to Australia. Although I didn't find the project particularly interesting, I was satisfied with the end result. Not sure what I'll do wit h it - maybe a gift, or maybe just for me!
Berroco Gamut Hat - found this hat at The Knitter's Edge in Bethlehem PA. My first trip there! Quite a store. It's made with Berroco Jasper (2 skeins). Very easy and quick. The pattern is free on the Berroco website.
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| Earth & Sky Scarf |
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| Gamut Hat |
