Category: design

  • almost off the needles

    left front

    My red cabley cardigan! It’s been motoring along despite by lack of faithfulness to the project. Irritatingly, it appears that the first skein I picked up (to knit the left front) was the least variegated and darkest red of the skeins. Clearly I should’ve paid more attention, because it was a bit difficult to pick the skein for the second front! I know I should’ve alternated skeins – I did on the back – but well, I got lazy. The sweater still got made, though!

    In fact…

    pile o' pieces

    That front is the last piece! And it’s actually off the needles now. I’m just about to start sewing it up, then come the bands and collar. Almost done, almost done.

  • of bells and gloves

    So back in September, after I moved, a girl I knew from high school posted that her musical group was looking for another member. I thought hey! that sounds fun! and emailed her back. Of course, being just after I’d moved, it turned out that the rehearsals are back near my parents’ house. D’oh.

    It’s a handbell group – yep, like church handbells. We do rehearse in a church (although I’m not a member) once a week, and we’ve got a gig coming up! I’m a little thin on the details, but all I know is that it’s nerd-themed, and we’ll be playing Star Wars (the Imperial March and the opening theme), and the themes to the original Legend of Zelda and Super Mario!

    Not exactly what you think of when you think handbell choir, eh? I love that.

    Rather than the usual white gloves, we’re a little more into black gloves. I didn’t have any around (I use other gloves for rehearsal), so –

    boring black gloves

    Too bad black gloves are rather boring to photograph. I’m using St. Denis, which is lovely, and I’d better work on these a little more or they won’t be done in time!

    Oh, and a sneak peek for my next new pattern, which will be released later this week – the dipped infinity scarf.

    dipped infinity scarf

  • Attabi Wrap and Cowl

    The woven stitch wrap and cowl now have a name!

    Attabi Wrap

    ATTABI WRAP
    An easy to knit rectangular wrap with an intruiging woven stitch and contrast border. Little pops of colour perk up a stockinette stitch wrap. The Attabi wrap is knit with DK weight yarn at a loose gauge, giving you a drapey, open fabric. Surprisingly quick to knit up and perfect for solid or handdyed yarns.

    SIZE
    Finished Measurements: 62 inches / 158 cm long, 14 inches / 35.5 cm wide

    MATERIALS
    colour A: 250 yards / 228m DK weight yarn colour B: 500 yards / 460m DK weight yarn
    Shown in Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK weight (100% superwash merino; 260 yds / 238m per 4 oz / 115 g skein) in Plum and Fleece Artist Woolie Silk 3ply (65% wool, 35% silk; 250 yds / 230m per 3.5 oz / 100g skein) in silver
    US 8 / 5mm circular needle, 32 inches / 80cm or longer tapestry needle

    GAUGE
    17 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square in Stockinette Stitch

    Attabi Wrap

    Attabi Cowl

    ATTABI COWL

    An easy to knit, cozy cowl with an intriguing woven stitch. Little pops of colour perk up a stockinette stitch background. The Attabi Cowl is knit with small amounts of soft, luxurious worsted weight yarn. Super quick to knit up and perfect for solid or handdyed yarns.

    SIZE
    Finished Measurements: 18 inches / 46cm in circumference, 9.5 inches / 24cm long
    For a larger cowl, you can cast on any even number – make sure you have more yarn if you want to make it bigger!

    MATERIALS
    colour A: 65 yds / 60m worsted weight yarn colour B: 88 yds / 80 m worsted weight yarn
    Shown in Bijou Basin Bijou Spun (50% yak down, 50% cormo; 150 yds / 136m per 2 oz / 57g skein) and Devon Fine Fibres DK Cashmere (100% cashmere; 110 yards / 100 m per 1.75 oz / 50g skein)
    US 8 / 5mm circular needle, 16 inches / 40cm long or double pointed needles tapestry needle

    GAUGE
    16 sts and 24 rounds = 4 inches / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch

    Attabi Cowl

    HOW TO BUY
    Each pattern is a 2 page PDF. They’re available separately for $5 CAD each, or together for $7.50 – save 25%!
    Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

    ATTABI WRAP ONLY – $5 CAD

    ATTABI COWL ONLY – $5 CAD

    ATTABI SET – BOTH PATTERNS TOGETHER FOR $7.50 CAD

    Note: As of July 5, 2010, sales tax will be added to this price for all Canadian residents only. The rates are: British Columbia 12%; Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador 13%; Nova Scotia 15%; and everywhere else in Canada 5% GST. Tax will be added in the Paypal payment process.