Monthly Archives: August 2006

This is leftover yarn from the afghan in the Sampler Afghan post. This was an idea I had that I thought would be fun. The edgings at the sleeve, collar, front and bottom fill in to the diamonds so that the diamonds are all complete. The sleeves are raglan, with the edge being the join of the diamond edges. This was a lot of fun to make.

This is a new pattern that I got in a set of books I got by Barbara Walker that have become my favorite knitting companions. This very simple pattern works great for these bulky yarns. The top and bottom edge form a really nice subtle wave. It is also attactive on both sides. I will definitely use this pattern again.

This is the most fun I have had in a long time designing and knitting something. Each part of this baby blanket is made in a lace design from a different country. This is all sport weight soft baby yarn. The border was all sewn continuous on a very long round knitting needle. I give that credit to my Boye modular knitting needle set.

This is an English lace pattern. All the salmon and green stripes are made in an Italian lace pattern.

This is a Spanish lace pattern.

This is a French lace pattern.

This is a colonial American lace pattern that forms the edging.

This is a sport weight baby yarn, but the color was so good, I made a sweater for me.

Hobby Lobby’s store brand makes this fun two-toned hairy yarn. My only complaint is that it shed quite a bit when I was working with it, but the finished product looks great.

This little big sister/little sister ponchos epitomize girlieness.