Showing posts with label unknown yarn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label unknown yarn. Show all posts

Tuesday, 29 December 2009

My very first shawl; free pattern.



Finally, this shawl is done as well. It was a big fun to knit and I'm very happy with the way it came out. Someone on Ravelry asked me about the pattern. Well, I didn't have a proper pattern for this shawl but I felt highly inspired by few photos I saw on Ravelry. It is my very first shawl and it was a good exercise for me. Here is what I did (it's more "my projects notes" than a proper pattern but I hope I can help someone)

I casted on 5 sts.
First row (RS): k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1. 9 sts
Second and every row on WR: purl

Then I just kept increasing number of sts on RS by YO: k2, yo, knit to the centre, yo, k1, yo, knit to the last 2 sts, yo, k2

Because knitting in stocking stitch sometimes gets boring, every six or seven rows I knit on WR instead of purling. This way the shawl looks more interesting.

Knit the last 3 rows. Bind off. Block and enjoy.



My very first shawl.
Pattern: my head
Yarn: unknown
Needles:US7/ 4.5mm

Friday, 27 November 2009

New additions to my stash.

My yarn has finally arrived :) Three skeins of Sirdar (not pictured) that I need to finish C.'s sweater and supply of Rowan Scottish Tweed for my Paper Dolls pullover.

Rowan Scottish Tweed 4ply
100% new wool
Gauge: 26-28sts/38-40 rows
Needles: US2-3/2.75mm- 3.25mm

8 skeins in Grey Mist (001)
1 skein in Wine (012)
1 skein in Midnight (023)


Few days ago I visited LYS and found this yarn in sale basket. There were only three skeins left with no label on them so I have no idea waht kind of yarn it is. I couldn't resist... I'm going to knit a shawl with it.