22 June 2018

I'm still plugging along, as time allows, on the sweater that I'm knitting for my brother. The pattern looks difficult but really isn't if you've ever knitted a cable.

Now that I've corrected the chart that Berroco made for Nora Gaughan's pattern it is much easier to knit and follow the pattern. I will say the hardest part of knitting this sweater is maintaining the stitch pattern while decreasing or increasing the stitches.

I've finished the back and the arm scye wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I just followed the recommended decreases figuring if I follow the decreases for the arm cap they will match. So here goes ......

I will warn that the length of the sleeve recommended in the pattern will be too long. Just look up any sleeve length in a similar pattern. I will be working to 17" and in order to have the correct number of stitches I'm increasing each side every right side row.

If anyone is interested in knitting this pattern you are welcome to a copy of my modified chart, but you need to come to the shop to get it.

Questions about the sweater or my sanity, stop by and ask questions.

This sweater is being knit from coned JaggerSpun Heathers, color Smoke. The yarn gauge is 6 sts/inch. My gauge, over pattern, is 9.2 sts/inch. It will take more than one cone for a man's 42". It's so nice to knit with not having to worry about running out of yarn in the middle of a row.

17 May 2018

I decided to knit a sweater for my brother but nothing I do can be simple. I found a great stitch pattern for a sweater designed by Nora Gaughan. The sweater that Nora designed is called John's Sweater and it is a Ravelry pattern.

I decided the yarn used is too heavy for my brother so I went from a aran weight to sport weight yarn. After working a sample my gauge (over pattern) was 9.2 sts/inch. Just a bit of adjusting is necessary to make this work with the JaggerSpun Heathers yarn that I want to use. To make my life easier, I'm knitting from a cone of Heathers. I just get to knit and not worry about having to work in ends.

When you have a moment, stop by and I will show you the progress and explain how I'm making this work.

Nora's design works up from the 'ribbing' right into the cable pattern. It is a well thought out approach.

Now if I can just get this done by Christmas......

17 May 2018

I have busy knitting the Mentolat Shawl kit designed by Jocelyn Tunney. This shawl is knit using Manos Del Uruguay using their soft hand-dyed Silk Wool. Simple to knit and doesn't require concentration. I'm knitting the largest size (85" long and 17" wide) but there are two other lengths (41" and 69") if you would like a shorter shawl.

The picture is a bit distorted because I didn't have a ladder to stand on. I'm finishing the last partial triangle that will square off the end on the left-hand side. Hard to see but the last color is magenta.

There are eight colorways to choose from. I should be finished with this model soon. Stop by and try  it on. It is cuddly soft.

26 February 2018

IT'S

PORCH PARTY TIME!

The weather looks like it will cooperate and we'll be providing treats (Johnny Cake too) with tea to drink.

AND

The shop has

FOUR TRUNK SHOWS

This way if you don't have time to go to Maryland Sheep and Wool it's here at the shop. 

See you Saturday April 28.

21 April 2018

We have another short term

TRUNK SHOW

Mountain Colors has sent a nice package of products. We have:

BFL Top

Targhee Top

Crazyfoot

Twizzlefoot

Bearfoot

Winter Lace

and

16 oz. Weaver's Wool Hanks

All of this will be going to Maryland Sheep and Wool. Stop by and get first pick! 

28 March 2018

TRUNK SHOW!

We've gotten in a trunk show of

JAGGER SPUN:

Zephyr Lace Weight (100 gm hanks)

Heather Sport Weight (100 gm hanks)

Don't miss out on the opportunity to get the colors you want!

1 February 2018

We're ready for 

Super Bowl Sunday

We have the yarn and needles for your Super Bowl knitting project. Don't start the game unprepared.

We'll be open from 11 am to 5 pm on  Sunday, February 4.