I returned to Reversible Knitting Stitches by Moira and Anna Ravenscroft this week and selected the Embossed Moss Stitch Rib pattern. I really enjoyed knitting this swatch. It’s a simple 12 stitch repeat and only 2 rows so it’s easy to memorize. I cast on 30 stitches for this piece and knit about 2 1/2 inches in… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
On Thanksgiving night with the planning, shopping, preparing, serving, enjoying, and cleaning up done, I need to knit. I need to knit to relax, unwind, and reflect on the holiday and the time with my family. Time to think about the family and friends that couldn’t be with me today. I don’t want to knit… Continue reading The Joy of Knitting Garter Stitch
Favors for any Party are always fun to create. I wanted these to be a representation of my style and of course, my love for all things that are knit. These heart shaped washcloths seemed ideal for a baby shower. Since we know that the baby is a girl, I chose to knit these in… Continue reading Knit Favors for a Baby Shower
This week’s stitch pattern is from the website http://knitpurlstitches.com called Blocks 2. It is a simple combination of stockinette and reverse garter stitch and I really enjoyed knitting it. I used U.S. size 7 knitting needles and worsted weight cotton yarn. The pattern is a multiple of 10 stitches plus 3 so for my swatch,… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
I visited Pittsburgh, Pa for the first time last week. It really is a beautiful city and the colors of Fall were outstanding. My hosts recently moved there and were excited to share the sights in the their new town. They know me so well and had already found a Yarn store for me. We… Continue reading Yarn Shop Visit in Pittsburgh
The stitch pattern this week is a different variation of the seed stitch checks that I posted on October 29, 2016. This is titled as a seed stitch basketweave and I like it much better than the seed stitch checks. As you can see, there is a good definition between the stockinette section and the… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday
On Saturday, I posted the swatch of the 2 color chevron pattern in Stitch Pattern Saturday. Today, I’d like to share the completed blanket and the knitting pattern for it. The finished blanket is made for a baby and measures 30 inches wide and 32 inches long. Here’s the pattern: Materials: Bernat Softee Baby Sport… Continue reading Knitting a Chevron Blanket
