The pattern I'm test knitting calls for DK weight yarn, something that's 50% non-stretchy/bouncy yarn. Laura Aylor, the designer, suggested 50% plant fiber. I'm using a yarn that's 50% wool, 25% cotton, 15% linen and 10% silk. When knitting anything that has to fit, gauge is so important. For something like a shawl, gauge isn't horribly important as far as fit. It is important as far as knowing ...
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Yarn for Test Knit
The yarn arrived yesterday for the test knit I'm doing for Laura Aylor. I had hoped to finish the second Undulance sock before starting this project but since it's a test knit and has a deadline, I need to get on it. I put the sock aside and did the swatch. This is pretty close to the actual color. After soaking it and putting it down to block, I went back to the socks. I only have a ...
Two Laura Aylor Projects
Through the years, I've done a good bit of test knitting for Laura Aylor/Fogbound Knits -- probably half a dozen or more sweaters and a few shawls. Back in May of last year, I purchased a new shawl pattern she had out, Even Cowgirls. It has fringe and looks a bit "cowgirly". Hers is done in Miss Babs' Yowza and the color is Dark Parchment. I kept looking through my stash of DK weight yarn and ...
Undulance Socks Update
Last night I finished the first sock of my second pair of Undulance socks. Everything looks funny before it's blocked. The foot looks huge and, of course, this pattern creates those lumps in the sock. These were lightly blocked. I hurriedly soaked them and spread them out to dry last night just to see how they would look. I'm happy with them. When I finish the second sock, I'll block ...
Undulance Socks
You may remember back last fall when I made Undulance socks. I am breaking my rule and sharing a link to a pattern because (1) I want to support Suzanne Bryan because I think she is the most amazing knitter I know and she's also generous and helpful and (2) the pattern is free TODAY ONLY. When I made my socks, they were only available through The Knitting Guild Association, as a pattern in their ...
First Socks
Yesterday while looking for something else, I came across the picture of the first socks I made . . back in 2006. I still wear these socks - 13 years later. This is yarn that can be machine washed and dried and sometimes they do go into the washer/dryer so they're a bit lighter in color but show no signs of wear. My preference is to hand wash all my socks and wool items. There are some ...