Hello lovely makers and creators of Hive!! I just finished my leg warmers and will post them tomorrow but I just wanted to share what I love to work on between projects.
It's All About the Process
Is it just me or do you feel like something just isn't right when you don't have a project to work on? I always would bring some sort of portable knitting project when my kids were in school and I would attend their various concerts and events. There was always some sort of down time before the event started, so I would get out my knitting and work. Since I am also somewhat shy, my knitting gave me something to do. People ALWAYS comment on my knitting, asking questions which is nice.
I first made this blanket pattern as a commission for a dear friend. After I memorized the pattern I just didn't want to stop! It's VERY easy:
- Row 1: K1, *yo, K3, [knit 2 tog] twice, K3, yo, K1. Repeat from * across.
- Row 2: Purl
- Row 3: Knit
Repeat Rows 1 - 3
I was given 3 colors, so I did a color blocking since I wasn't familiar with the pattern and wasn't sure about stripes. The wool is a lightly spun lopi yarn that is great for outer garments and is scratchy. I love it since I had worked with this type of yarn in the past when knitting socks.
Lopi spun yarn is from Icelandic sheep and is very lofty and super WARM! I am actually planning on knitting a vest from this lovely wool. I pretty much love the variety in the different breeds.
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The photo below is just my daughter's blanket shawl I made her a year or so ago. I find it interesting that the pattern is a little lost in the wool. I was thinking of making another with that yarn, but may choose a different route. We shall see.
My current comfort knitting is just bits of yarn from various projects. The blanket is long enough now that it keeps my legs warm while I am knitting. :-)
I have old handspun mixed in with this project which makes it extra special.
I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. It's cold but sunny where I live.
God bless and be well!! I look forward to seeing and hearing about your creations.
~ all photos are taken by me