But we have been knitting, every 2nd and 4th Thursday! Our dates for July will be the 9th and 23rd. Special thanks to Linda, who helped us learn about toe-up socks; I haven't tackled them yet, but am anxious to try while on vacation.
From now on, this will also serve as the blog for Crochet Night (held on the third Thursday of the month), as well, and Becky, Linda and Kathi will all be posting here from time to time. (Hopefully, more times than I have lately!)
Peace,
Georgiann
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 22
We had a nice evening with 14 knitters -- 3 newbies -- welcome to Camille, Sam and Julie!
Lots of good stuff being worked on, lots of good talk. Melissa showed many of the Christmas gifts she had knit for her family -- the woman is prolific!
I didn't give a pattern out this week -- I was working on one, but couldn't make it come out right. I'll give it another try for February 12.
Take care, stay warm and see you in February.
Peace.
Lots of good stuff being worked on, lots of good talk. Melissa showed many of the Christmas gifts she had knit for her family -- the woman is prolific!
I didn't give a pattern out this week -- I was working on one, but couldn't make it come out right. I'll give it another try for February 12.
Take care, stay warm and see you in February.
Peace.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Oops - It's A New Year Already!
When I opened today's paper and read the Knit Night notice, I saw that Becky had printed the address for the blog and I wondered, "Just when was the last time I posted at the Knit Night blog?"
Sort of embarrassing to realize it was over 3 months ago. Sorry.
But here we are in a new year, and tonight is the first of another great year of Knit Nights! This begins our 4th year of this fun group.
I am expecting new knitters tonight, so nothing spectacular planned -- just introductions, show and tell and lots of time to talk and teach the newbies.
Dates for the first half of 2009 Knit Nights:
January 8 and 22
February 12 and 26
March March 12 and 26
April 9 and 23 (I probably won't be there on the 9th -- Holy Thursday)
May 14 and 28
June 11 and 25
Peace.
Georgiann
Sort of embarrassing to realize it was over 3 months ago. Sorry.
But here we are in a new year, and tonight is the first of another great year of Knit Nights! This begins our 4th year of this fun group.
I am expecting new knitters tonight, so nothing spectacular planned -- just introductions, show and tell and lots of time to talk and teach the newbies.
Dates for the first half of 2009 Knit Nights:
January 8 and 22
February 12 and 26
March March 12 and 26
April 9 and 23 (I probably won't be there on the 9th -- Holy Thursday)
May 14 and 28
June 11 and 25
Peace.
Georgiann
Friday, September 12, 2008
September 11 - Scarves, Redux
Since scarves are such a popular item to knit, I gave out a few patterns last night. We had 14, if we count the babies. We were glad to see Sue again; she asked me if I had been canning. Ha! How can you knit and can at the same time? Mrs. M was with us again, too, (but I caught her and Kathy crocheting) and we were glad to welcome Nancy. And I musn't forget Amber, who joined us last time (but I didn't post then, did I?) -- sorry, Amber!
So here are the patterns I talked about; I have, or am going to try to knit up each one, and will post pictures as I do.
Easiest Garter Stitch Scarf
Any yarn, any needles. Cast on as many stitches as you desire, knit until it is as long as you like. Easy!
(This is nice with a highly textured yarn, like the Homespun)
Ribbed Scarf
Any yarn, any needles
Cast on a multiple of 4.
Row 1: *k4, p4* repeat
Row 2: Same as above -- knit the knits, purl the purls
Feather & Fan Scarf
Pattern here
Irish Hiking Scarf
Pattern here from http://www.helloyarn.com/
Yarn Harlot One Row Scarf
Pattern here from (http://www.yarnharlot.ca/)
Drop Stitch Scarf
Pattern here
Multi directional Diagonal Scarf
Pattern here
(Especially beautiful in Noro)
I am working with Ashley on cables next Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 at Starbucks, if anyone is interested (and, if Starbucks is still open!)
Peace.
Georgiann
So here are the patterns I talked about; I have, or am going to try to knit up each one, and will post pictures as I do.
Easiest Garter Stitch Scarf
Any yarn, any needles. Cast on as many stitches as you desire, knit until it is as long as you like. Easy!
(This is nice with a highly textured yarn, like the Homespun)
Ribbed Scarf
Any yarn, any needles
Cast on a multiple of 4.
Row 1: *k4, p4* repeat
Row 2: Same as above -- knit the knits, purl the purls
Feather & Fan Scarf
Pattern here
Irish Hiking Scarf
Pattern here from http://www.helloyarn.com/
Yarn Harlot One Row Scarf
Pattern here from (http://www.yarnharlot.ca/)
Drop Stitch Scarf
Pattern here
Multi directional Diagonal Scarf
Pattern here
(Especially beautiful in Noro)
I am working with Ashley on cables next Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 at Starbucks, if anyone is interested (and, if Starbucks is still open!)
Peace.
Georgiann
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Log Cabin
Of course, I forgot to post after our last meeting (and we meet again tonight!) And, I have not worked up the log cabin washcloth as I said I would. Can you forgive me? But here is a picture, and I promise that soon I will post some directions. In the meantime, if you are curious about the log cabin technique, please look in Mason-Dixon Knitting, which is available at our library.
(There is exciting news for MDKnitting lovers -- their new book, Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines is available on 9/16.)
Peace.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Mitered Squares
We met on August 14, and we were so glad to have Sharon with us again! A couple of newbies (welcome!) and some old regulars like me!
Here is the pattern I gave out:
Mitered Squares
The mitered square is a handy pattern not only for dishcloths, but for small blankets and afghan squares, as well.
The square on the right was worked from the long side toward the point, casting on 72 stitches, and decreasing; this pattern can be found on page 108 of Mason-Dixon Knitting, which is available at our library. (There are also several free patterns for this type square on the internet, but I really love the way the decreases are planned in the MD square, so try that one first.)
The square on the left is worked from the short side up, increasing as you go. The best thing about this is that you don’t have to worry about how much yarn you have – you can just finish your square any size you want – this square could go on forever, into a blanket, if you use circular needles to holdall your stitches.
Here is the simple plan for the mitered square:
Any yarn, any size needles.
Cast on 3.
Row 1: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1
Row 2 and all even rows: knit (or, you could purl back, giving the square a stockinette look as opposed to the garter look you will get from all knits)
Row 3: k2, yo, k1, yo, k2
Row 5: k3, yo, k1, yo, k3
Row 7: k4, yo, k1, yo, k4
Row 9: k5 yo, k1, yo, k5
Row 11: k6, yo, k1, yo, k6
Row 13: k7, yo, k1, yo, k7
Continue in this same manner, binding off when you are happy with the square size. (for the cloth I have pictured here, I finished with a knit 24, yo, k1, yo, k24 row.)
The square on the right was worked from the long side toward the point, casting on 72 stitches, and decreasing; this pattern can be found on page 108 of Mason-Dixon Knitting, which is available at our library. (There are also several free patterns for this type square on the internet, but I really love the way the decreases are planned in the MD square, so try that one first.)
The square on the left is worked from the short side up, increasing as you go. The best thing about this is that you don’t have to worry about how much yarn you have – you can just finish your square any size you want – this square could go on forever, into a blanket, if you use circular needles to holdall your stitches.
Here is the simple plan for the mitered square:
Any yarn, any size needles.
Cast on 3.
Row 1: k1, yo, k1, yo, k1
Row 2 and all even rows: knit (or, you could purl back, giving the square a stockinette look as opposed to the garter look you will get from all knits)
Row 3: k2, yo, k1, yo, k2
Row 5: k3, yo, k1, yo, k3
Row 7: k4, yo, k1, yo, k4
Row 9: k5 yo, k1, yo, k5
Row 11: k6, yo, k1, yo, k6
Row 13: k7, yo, k1, yo, k7
Continue in this same manner, binding off when you are happy with the square size. (for the cloth I have pictured here, I finished with a knit 24, yo, k1, yo, k24 row.)
We will meet again on Thursday, August 28 at 6:30 -- hope to see you there!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
July - Easy Triangle Shawl
First off, let me remind you that we will not meet on July 24 because of the fair, but we will meet on August 14 and 28.
We had 8 knitters on July 10 -- two new knitters! Several of our knitters are considering taking things to the fair, so be sure to check in the Family Arts building for our friends' work.
Our pattern this week is the simple triangle shawl. I did mine in Alp Premier yarn held together with a pale green mohair; I bought both at Two Be Weavers in Salem, one of my favorite shops. The Alp was an impulse buy -- lots of novelty yarns tied together. I had made a vow, after countless fun fur scarves, ponchos, etc., never to buy novelty yarns again. But Julie convinced me that this would make a quick and easy shawl, and I thought my friend, Ruby, deserved a dazzling piece like that. I will post a picture when I get it back from the fair. I'm pretty sure it won't win anything, as it is a simple garter stitch shawl, but it looks pretty fancy with the Alp.
I also took my bright pinwheel baby blanket. I took it in to Knit Night last time and showed how it curled on the edges. I had used an applied I-cord edging -- it looked nice and neat, but curled. So I ripped that all off and knit around 5 rows of garter stitch. Which wanted to curl as well. I have a poor history of scorching things with my iron, but I used a pressing cloth and tried to steam the curl out. It worked OK, I guess. Really, the baby won't care, will he?
Here is the pattern for the easy triangle shawl I passed out last week -- it's a pretty basic pattern you can find all over the Internet, but I tried to clear it up a bit for you.
Make this lovely little shawl for yourself, or as a great gift for someone. You are making a triangle from the point upward, and going as far as you like. Basically, you start each right side row with a knit and a yo, then proceed to the middle of the shawl – there you will have a yo, a knit and a yo to mark the center. Then, you knit to the end of the row, where you add a yarn over before the last knit stitch. (So, you are adding 4 stitches on each right side row.) On each wrong side row, you knit the first and last stitches of the row, and purl between them. See? Easy!
Abbreviations: yo – yarn over; pm – place marker
Materials: Any fiber, any size needles you like
Pattern: Cast on 3 stitches
Row 1: (right side): k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (5 stitches)
Row 2 : k1, p 3, k1
Row 3: k1, yo, k1, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k1, yo, k1 (9 stitches)
Row 4: k1, p7, k1
Row 5: k1, yo, k3, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k3, yo, k1 (13 stitches)
Row 6: k1, p11, k1
Row 7: k1, yo, k5, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k5, yo, k1 (17 stitches)
Continue in this same manner always beginning your right-side rows with k1 and YO, knitting to the first marker and working a YO before slipping the marker, knitting the central stitch, slipping the second marker, working a YO, knitting across and working a YO before the final stitch. (Remember that the markers should always have only one stitch between them, and that this center stitch can be traced in a visual line all the way back to your very first row.)
Bind off, using the flexible bind off: *k2, pass the first stitch worked (that is, the farthest from your right needle tip) over the most recent stitch worked (that is, the one closest to your right needle tip) and off the right needle, and slip the remaining stitch back onto the left needle. Repeat from * across until last stitch, pull tail through that stitch and weave in ends.
Now you can rinse and block your shawl into a nice triangle shape. You could add a border if you like, or a fringe.
Most of all, have fun with this easy little project.
Peace.
We had 8 knitters on July 10 -- two new knitters! Several of our knitters are considering taking things to the fair, so be sure to check in the Family Arts building for our friends' work.
Our pattern this week is the simple triangle shawl. I did mine in Alp Premier yarn held together with a pale green mohair; I bought both at Two Be Weavers in Salem, one of my favorite shops. The Alp was an impulse buy -- lots of novelty yarns tied together. I had made a vow, after countless fun fur scarves, ponchos, etc., never to buy novelty yarns again. But Julie convinced me that this would make a quick and easy shawl, and I thought my friend, Ruby, deserved a dazzling piece like that. I will post a picture when I get it back from the fair. I'm pretty sure it won't win anything, as it is a simple garter stitch shawl, but it looks pretty fancy with the Alp.
I also took my bright pinwheel baby blanket. I took it in to Knit Night last time and showed how it curled on the edges. I had used an applied I-cord edging -- it looked nice and neat, but curled. So I ripped that all off and knit around 5 rows of garter stitch. Which wanted to curl as well. I have a poor history of scorching things with my iron, but I used a pressing cloth and tried to steam the curl out. It worked OK, I guess. Really, the baby won't care, will he?
Here is the pattern for the easy triangle shawl I passed out last week -- it's a pretty basic pattern you can find all over the Internet, but I tried to clear it up a bit for you.
Easiest Triangle Shawl
Make this lovely little shawl for yourself, or as a great gift for someone. You are making a triangle from the point upward, and going as far as you like. Basically, you start each right side row with a knit and a yo, then proceed to the middle of the shawl – there you will have a yo, a knit and a yo to mark the center. Then, you knit to the end of the row, where you add a yarn over before the last knit stitch. (So, you are adding 4 stitches on each right side row.) On each wrong side row, you knit the first and last stitches of the row, and purl between them. See? Easy!
Abbreviations: yo – yarn over; pm – place marker
Materials: Any fiber, any size needles you like
Pattern: Cast on 3 stitches
Row 1: (right side): k1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (5 stitches)
Row 2 : k1, p 3, k1
Row 3: k1, yo, k1, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k1, yo, k1 (9 stitches)
Row 4: k1, p7, k1
Row 5: k1, yo, k3, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k3, yo, k1 (13 stitches)
Row 6: k1, p11, k1
Row 7: k1, yo, k5, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k5, yo, k1 (17 stitches)
Continue in this same manner always beginning your right-side rows with k1 and YO, knitting to the first marker and working a YO before slipping the marker, knitting the central stitch, slipping the second marker, working a YO, knitting across and working a YO before the final stitch. (Remember that the markers should always have only one stitch between them, and that this center stitch can be traced in a visual line all the way back to your very first row.)
Bind off, using the flexible bind off: *k2, pass the first stitch worked (that is, the farthest from your right needle tip) over the most recent stitch worked (that is, the one closest to your right needle tip) and off the right needle, and slip the remaining stitch back onto the left needle. Repeat from * across until last stitch, pull tail through that stitch and weave in ends.
Now you can rinse and block your shawl into a nice triangle shape. You could add a border if you like, or a fringe.
Most of all, have fun with this easy little project.
Peace.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
