For me, this is the year to learn new things and not spend a lot of money doing it. I figure that some of you may be in the same boat. So I am looking at small projects that can use a skein or less and still end up with wearable and, possibly, giftable item.
Since I am finishing the visor beanie for my mom and I loved the way the Cascade 220 Paint colors knitted up I decided to use the rest of the skein to try out a linen stitch scarflette. It is easy to knit and the variegate color gives it a lot of snap with this stitch technique. I think she will like it.
Another thing I have seen a lot about recently is mittens. They are the new socks, with portability, small amount of yarn, wearability and a great canvas to practice stitch or color techniques. A great way to show off your creativity and artistic endeavors.
This weekend I taught a class with an earflap hat as the project that incorporates the Channel Island Cast On and cables as techniques to learn. It is a really fun project and is made out of one skein of Cascade 220.
Another new technique that I am getting ready to delve into is twined knitting. I have the yarn set out for a cowl and hat from the new book, New Twists on Twined Knitting.
One skein knits are also a great way to budget your knitting while you learn new techniques and create fun gifts for family and friends.
Judith Durant and Leigh Radford's books are a wealth of ideas for those who want to pursue these type of projects.
I have several projects lined up to knit in Ravelympics this February to get a head start on learning new things and gifts for holidays.
Happy pursuits of the things that make you smile!
Since I am finishing the visor beanie for my mom and I loved the way the Cascade 220 Paint colors knitted up I decided to use the rest of the skein to try out a linen stitch scarflette. It is easy to knit and the variegate color gives it a lot of snap with this stitch technique. I think she will like it.
Another thing I have seen a lot about recently is mittens. They are the new socks, with portability, small amount of yarn, wearability and a great canvas to practice stitch or color techniques. A great way to show off your creativity and artistic endeavors.This weekend I taught a class with an earflap hat as the project that incorporates the Channel Island Cast On and cables as techniques to learn. It is a really fun project and is made out of one skein of Cascade 220.
Another new technique that I am getting ready to delve into is twined knitting. I have the yarn set out for a cowl and hat from the new book, New Twists on Twined Knitting.
One skein knits are also a great way to budget your knitting while you learn new techniques and create fun gifts for family and friends.
Judith Durant and Leigh Radford's books are a wealth of ideas for those who want to pursue these type of projects.I have several projects lined up to knit in Ravelympics this February to get a head start on learning new things and gifts for holidays.
Happy pursuits of the things that make you smile!
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