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2012-02-20T11:37:00.001-08:00

I love hats, and have made many in the past few years.

Just saw this today, with a video from Knitting Daily.

Russ's Cabled Scarf

2012-01-31T15:41:00.001-08:00

Russ's Cabled Scarf, originally uploaded by clellybobus.

This deep purple scarf is terrific. Gorgeous cable design at each end. Here's the note the knitter attached to her photo:

Via Flickr:
I love this cable pattern from Encyclopedia of Knitting.

Red Cable Scarf

2012-01-31T15:35:00.001-08:00

Red Cable Scarf, originally uploaded by ms_shelleybean.

Lovely in red:

Via Flickr:
Mulberry Merino Cable Knit Scarf

Cable-Knit Scarf

2012-01-31T15:33:00.001-08:00

Cable-Knit Scarf, originally uploaded by knitstina.

Here's another pretty scarf, again with cables and moss, seed, or double moss stitch inside the cable, and on the edges.

This knitter tell us:

Via Flickr:
Lion Brand Yarn Cable Knit Scarf knit in Thick & Quick in Fisherman

Cable Knit Scarf

2012-01-31T15:29:00.001-08:00

Cable Knit Scarf, originally uploaded by KnitStorm.

Here's another cable knit scarf, in a wonderful royal blue. This knitter tells us:

Via Flickr:
I am going to write up the pattern for this scarf soon for anyone that is interested. Favorite this photo and check back for a link to the free knitting pattern :)

I blogged about this scarf here: kateseyeview.com/?p=505

Fiona's scarf, showing both cabled sides

2012-01-31T15:26:00.001-08:00

Fiona's scarf, showing both cabled sides, originally uploaded by salmonbear7.

Here's another view, maybe with better detail~

Do you have a favorite cable knit scarf pattern? If you like to share, I'd love to see it, and feature it here.

It's Been a Long Long Time

2012-01-31T15:23:00.000-08:00

Wow. I have been away from my little blogs for quite some time. It's been a busy time for me~ I've been taking lots of photos, and really enjoying my relatively new camera. Been glad to have a "real" camera in hand again since my old film SLRs are now outdated. Happily, I can still use my old lenses on the new one.

I'll ease back into the swing of things with a new project I completed. My daughter is in her second year at the University, and she wanted a white cable-knit scarf. Visiting a yarn shop I used to work in years ago, I happened upon a scarf that looked just right. It is cabled on both sides, and simple to do. I added a 3" fringe to finish it off, as per my daughter's request. It is now mailed off, and being used!

Here are some photos:

Just getting started. Worsted weight yarn, 6 stitch cables every 10 rows, 6 purl stitches in between.

Don't you just love to stop every few inches and admire your progress?


One skein done!


This shows the cables on the other side. I staggered the cables on the other side, starting 5 rows after I cabled the first side. That way, every 5 rows I'm cabling. Make sense?

Finished!

Without fringe, the scarf measures 74".

A fun and easy project!

button

2011-07-31T14:38:00.001-07:00

button, originally uploaded by darktrico.

Gorgeous detail~

Photographer's note:

Via Flickr:
pattern from japanese book, with many modifications
yarn : bouton d'or Gaia (wool dyed with plants)

Pakucho Organic Cotton

2011-07-31T14:35:00.001-07:00

Pakucho Organic Cotton, originally uploaded by One_Morganic.

Beautiful colors~

Photographer's note:

Via Flickr:
Supersoft Naturally Coloured Cotton yarn
Approx 10 ply or worsted weight

Felt Hanging Vase

2011-07-31T14:34:00.001-07:00

Felt Hanging Vase, originally uploaded by natsuko.m.

Natural fiber as art~

natural

2011-07-31T13:51:00.001-07:00

natural, originally uploaded by carriestrine.

Definitely worth checking out. See note below:

Via Flickr:
Please see my profile for more info!

Gathered Cardi WIP

2011-07-31T13:49:00.001-07:00

Gathered Cardi WIP, originally uploaded by honeypoo.

This little cardigan is quite sweet~

Photo note:

Via Flickr:
Pattern: Gathered Cardi from Knit.1 Spring/Summer 2008
Yarn: 8 hanks of Plymouth Fantasy Naturale
Needles: US 7

I'm finally done with the body! The seed stitch bottom border felt like it took FOREVER! It looks cute so far, but I don't know if I could sit through that much seed stitch ever again.

Natural - cotton handknit scarf

2011-07-31T13:48:00.001-07:00

Natural - cotton handknit scarf, originally uploaded by hedgewitchUK.

Pretty. I love the photographic detail, each fiber called to attention.

Knitter's note:

Via Flickr:
A loose-knit cotton scarf in soft natural coloured yarn. Perfect for accessorising your summer outfits.. combines beautifully with white, khaki, neutrals, linens or denim.

Measurements: 15cm wide by 2m long(approx.)
Fibre Content: 56% cotton, 37% viscose, 7% polyester
Care Instructions: hand wash, do not iron

Hand Knit Wool Scarflette - Ribbed

2011-07-31T13:46:00.001-07:00

Hand Knit Wool Scarflette - Ribbed , originally uploaded by valeriesgallery1.

Thick and inviting - the natural knit scarf.

Knitting Project

2011-07-31T13:45:00.001-07:00

Knitting Project, originally uploaded by bloodroot.

This knitter tells us:

Via Flickr:
Here's what I've mostly been working on lately-- a houndstooth pattern scarf made from organic cotton. I ordered the pakucho stuff from elann and it's awesome! Though it's not as soft as I expected, it has a nice feel and I really like all the history behind it. Plus you can get really nice colors but they're all undyed! Whee!

Natural

2011-07-31T13:44:00.001-07:00

Natural, originally uploaded by ZanyShani.

There is nothing like a natural yarn. The possibilities are endless. . . and any pattern knit in a natural yarn seems to pop.

Photographer's note:

Via Flickr:
Malabrigo merino worsted purchased at Stitches East from Webs

natural knit

2011-07-31T13:43:00.001-07:00

natural knit, originally uploaded by sexyhandmade.

Today I'm looking for anything that qualifies as a "natural knit." Could be yarn, color, organic fibers. . .

Tri color Blue Red and White charms, July limited edition

2011-07-01T08:58:00.001-07:00

Tri color Blue Red and White charms, July limited edition, originally uploaded by YooLaDesign.

Very cool. Knitter's note:

Via Flickr:
A 1.6"(4cm) crocheted tri color flower to celebrate July's many events, amongst 4th of July and the tour de france.

When purchasing this charm please let me know which of the 3 you would like to have.

It comes on a sterling silver chain length is 12"(42cm), but can be adjusted to your preferences.

The sunflowers are made in a rare technique using a tiny crochet hook. Check my tutorials section if you want to learn how to create it yourself.

patriotic bracelet

2011-07-01T08:56:00.001-07:00

patriotic bracelet, originally uploaded by SevenSails.etsy.

What a fun idea! Knitted bracelet for the 4th of July. Braided icord~

Dave Cole - The Knitting Machine

2011-07-01T08:54:00.001-07:00

Dave Cole - The Knitting Machine, originally uploaded by confetti*snowstorm.

Love this! Photo note and link:

Via Flickr:
Dave Cole's "The Knitting Machine" presented at MASS MoCA on the 4th of July weekend, 2005. Courtesy of Dave Cole, photo by Arjen Noordeman.
Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting exhibit at the Museum of Art & Design

www.madmuseum.org/site/c.drKLI1PIIqE/b.1506945/k.3AD7/Rad...

Happy 4th of July Knit Flag

2011-07-01T08:52:00.001-07:00

Happy 4th of July Knit Flag, originally uploaded by pietrukb.

Fun knitted flag for the 4th of July~

Knitting Socks, a Poem

2011-04-05T08:22:00.000-07:00

I found this poem on a website called The Great War~

KNITTING SOCKS

The Boston Transcript reprinted the following poem in 1917, just as it appeared in that paper November 27, 1861.

CLICK, click! how the needles go

Through the busy fingers, to and fro--

With no bright colors of berlin wool,

Delicate hands today are full:

Only a yarn of deep, dull blue,

Socks for the feet of the brave and true.

Yet click, click, how the needles go,

'Tis a power within that nerves them so.

In the sunny hours of the bright spring day,

And still in the night time far away.

Maiden, mother, grandame sit

Earnest and thoughtful while they knit.

Many the silent prayers they pray,

Many the tear drops brushed away.

While busy on the needles go,

Widen and narrow, heel and toe.

The grandame thinks with a thrill of pride

How her mother knit and spun beside

For that patriot band in olden days

Who died the Stars and Stripes to raise--

Now she in turn knits for the brave

Who'd die that glorious flag to save.

She is glad, she says, ''the boys" have gone,

'Tis just as their grandfathers would have done.

But she heaves a sigh and the tears will start,

For "the boys" were the pride of grandame's heart.

The mother's look is calm and high,

God only hears her soul's deep cry--

In Freedom's name, at Freedom's call,

She gave her sons--in them her all.

The maiden's cheek wears a paler shade.

But the light in her eyes is undismayed.

Faith and hope give strength to her sight,

She sees a red dawn after the night.

Oh, soldiers brave, will it brighten the day,

And shorten the march on the weary way,

To know that at home the loving and true

Are knitting and hoping and praying for your

Soft are the voices when speaking your name,

Proud are their glories when hearing your fame.

And the gladdest hour in their lives will be

When they greet you after the victory.

Royal Roundup: Saturday Morning Cartoons

2011-04-05T08:06:00.001-07:00

A friend of mine shared this link on Facebook - what fun! Now, you don't have to mourn the fact that you're busy and can't attend the Royal wedding, and can knit your own. I love it!

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The Hero of Canton

2011-04-04T20:56:00.001-07:00

The Hero of Canton, originally uploaded by danregal.

Love this photo!

Featuring various knitted Jayne hats.

Title: Last of the Summer Hummocks; Artist: Kit Lane

2011-04-04T20:55:00.001-07:00

Title: Last of the Summer Hummocks; Artist: Kit Lane, originally uploaded by Bear and Bird.

Photo note:

Title: Last of the Summer Hummocks
Artist: Kit Lane
Size: 5.75”x4”
Medium: Wool, Beads, Mini Button, Embroidery Floss, Glass Eye, Pins

This tiniest of unsuspecting Jacabobs enjoys some last warm rays of summer sun perched atop a grassy green and mushroom clad Hummock of Strangeland.

On the surface a Hummock seems quite benign but lurking behind the pink and cheerful mushrooms is a deep and soulful eye. It might suggest that not everything is always as it first appears, that sometimes there’s more to a thing if one takes the time to really look, or we could make certain conclusions about a being that always prefers to look away from the world and gazing into dark corners while presenting a lovely flower laden smile to the audience. Or…it’s just a Jacabob and a strange eyeball. You choose :o)

This little world is quite sturdily made by the needle felting method which involves poking wispy wads of fleecy wool a bajillion times with a special barbed needle which tightens and knits the fibers together. With the exception of the Jacabob's little beady eyes and nose, nothing is sewn. Nested deeply in the heart of the Hummock, in the pit of its belly is a 100% wool chunklet from a world traveled and well loved sweater, felted and infused with a lifetime of stories from far away lands.

The whole kit-n-kaboodle measures 5.75" inches tall by 4" wide. (apx 14.6cm x 10.2cm)The 11 pink dress makers pins can be rearranged to suit your own design sense :o)

This artwork is part of Bear and Bird Gallery's "Small Stuff 3" Art exhibition in Lauderhill, Florida. Exhibition runs November 22, 2009 - January 9, 2010, for more information visit our website www.bearandbird.com