Still, you can't study all the time, and so I have used this last couple of weeks to get on with the projects included in the Knit Camp 2014 kit I got at Christmas.
My latest project was a two toned hat which was worked flat. I have never worked with more than one colour, and have also never had to join in another ball of yearn, so this did scare me quite a lot. Thankfully, the tutorial provided here gave me the method to add in my bright pink yarn easily.
I also needed to add in another ball of yarn as I had just carried on with the ball I started for some mittens, and found a method on YouTube which suggested that in an inconspicuous area, you hold the new and old yarns together and knit (or purl) three stitches with both yarns. Then you just drop the old yarn and carry on with the new ball. Once I worked out which way to hold the yarn so that it came from the ball rather than going in the other direction (far more confusing than it should have been) the result was great and very hard to see.
The pattern was designed by Joanne Scrace Aka Not So Granny and gave a great product using easy techniques. In fact, all that was needed was knit and purl stitches, knit2tog and SSK (a new one for me, but easy once you get the hang of it.) I will be looking out for more of her designs in future.
So, the finished result...
My next knitting project is a big one, a summery shawl in a bamboo tape. I have never tried lace knitting, and now realise this is much harder than I expected. Fortunately I'm heading to the Aberdeen S 'n' B group this week, so someone will be able to get me started.
This is my pattern
Hopefully my next blog will have my finished circle skirt, I just need to join the lining in and add the waistband. If this weather keeps up, I'll be needing it.
What summer projects do you have planned?
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