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Whoops! FMK Christmas Season Celebration 2019

Posted in Celebrations, Christmas, Friendship, knitting, tagged , on August 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »

It has been an upside down year for sure – this 2020….but I find myself driven today to share the photos from our last FMK (Friday Morning Knitting Group) celebration in December 2019.  Our dear friend Jean is ill and I want to share these photos.

Sheri and Kimberly
Kimberly and Ellen
Sarah and Sheri
Merle and Cameron
Jean and Ellen
Jan and Connie
Kimberly and Ellen
Ellen, Carolyn and Merle
Ellen and Sarah
Ellen and Karen H
Debra and Jean
Connie, Ellen and Debra
Carolyn and Merle
Cameron, Janie and Jan
Cameron and Janie

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Nadia Crétin-Léchenne Mucha Shawl Kit

Posted in knitting, tagged , on July 24, 2018| Leave a Comment »

This shawl pattern caught my eye ….

“Mucha”, in reference to the artist Alfons Mucha, is a half-moon shawl, knitted from top to bottom. Most of the pattern is very easy to knit. The body of the shawl is in stocking stitch, interspersed by a few lines of garter stitch to give a rhythm to the
— Read on www.kitterly.com/nadia-cretin-lechenne-mucha-shawl-pattern-7475.html

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No worries….Marsha had 3 inches of yarn left.

Posted in knitting, tagged , on February 3, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Marsha was one happy knitter as she finished her cowl. She  creatively figured out how to add the yarn from her cast on tail to the cast off yarn. Without that cast on tail, she would have needed to unknit one round to have enough yarn for the cast off. Like many of us Marsha is on a mission to use the yarn in her stash….she was successful….all used and only 3 inches left.

Now she has unearthed knitting that is to be felted slipper socks. I helped her get reacquainted with her pattern and now she is knitting the gusset. Go Marsha!

 

 

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Pillows and more pillows

Posted in Family, Gift, knitting, Sewing, tagged , , , , , , , , , on January 31, 2018| 2 Comments »

 

Pillows (envelope style), pillow cases and one blanket…..the theme for this year’s (well past year) for belated wedding present and Christmas presents. My sewing machine was really stitching but as so often happens with me my creativity dreams do not match my available time.

My youngest sister LaBerta and Dustin celebrated their life together – they married on July 4, 2017 in Flager, Colorado. It was a joyous outdoor wedding that was a couple days after the annual Pugh Family Reunion in Stratton, Colorado. I love cowboy theme things….so the I found the perfect fabric to carry that theme from their wedding to a pillow and pillowcases.

LaBerta gave me some clues as to the themes/colors in each of the four kids rooms.

First up….here is Jade’s. Teal is her color so I think this compliments.

 

Abby coloring

Next up is Abby’s….each child got a “coloring” Christmas card and Abby shared hers. Wish my coloring was a good as hers.

 

 

I heard that Carson was resting on his pillow first thing….

 

Bella asked for a knitted blanket…..she got a gift certificate for this design. My needles are clicking….clicking!

 

It’s done!
A close up of the feather and fan pattern

These were and are fun projects.

 

 

 

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Humble Learnings

Posted in Knitted Gifts, knitting, knitting techniques, tagged , , , , on November 2, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Well, well! Even a seasoned knitter can blow it. I love this new cowl I am knitting…even though I do not love doing the cluster stitch which makes the Wildcat Canyon Cowl so appealing.  But the real issue issue is…..after completing the 8 rows of the edging I discovered the infamous not-wanted mobius. How could this have happened?? I have started this beauty now going to be the 4th time. Two of the times have been the mobius issue and one was ….oh who remembers? But I think this is a blessing as I kept thinking the fabric that my size 7 needle (called for in pattern) and my fingers was producing was too tight. Here’s a snapshot of what not to do…..now I start again. Glad I love the vision of this cowl and Rios Malabrigo yarn. At least I am getting my money’s worth in knitting this wool.

Rippppppppppppp! Hey! I think I will change color now. I love the teal but I am ready to try a color (in Rios) that will show the beauty of the stitch better. Oh, yes I can dream of another pattern for the teal. I think I just renamed this cowl….”The Never Ending Cowl”!

Note: the cluster stitch – P3tog, K3tog, P3tog into the same stitch before dropping them off the left needle and onto the right needle (designer’s instructions). I would change this to read…..P3tog, K3tog, P3tog into the same stitch before dropping them off the left needle. There will be 3 new stitches on the right needle when you drop the 3 being purled tog 3 times.

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The Rebozo Shawl Revisited

Posted in knitting, Shawls, Textiles, tagged , , , , on October 7, 2017| Leave a Comment »

diane-and-carolyn-rebozoSeveral years ago Diane and I knit the Rebozo Shawl. Since our original showing/sharing mine was lost a few years ago at a fashion show where I was modeling my shawl. I have hated the loss of that shawl which I knit in memory of knitting friend Sandy. I knew that I wanted to knit it again but knew it would make me too sad to knit in the same color but I did knit it again in a different colorway…. in the memory of Sandy and the original shawl.

 

The beginnings of my replacement Rebozo inspired fellow knitter Susan from Saturday knitting workshop to knit one. We both used Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool. Today we modeled the old and the new……Diane’s two renditions (modeled by Diane and Jan) and the latest from Susan and me. Susan is so happy with hers that she has already embarked on her second one. Note that each shawl has its own unique creativity…..besides colorway and yarn differences each shawl striping pattern is slightly different.

Summer shot of Carolyn, Diane, Susan and Jan

Even though there is/was a lot of knitting in these shawls…..each row on mine was 400 stitches on size 6 needle it is a pleasure to knit and so fun to have the finished results. I know you will see us about town in our shawls.

Below you can see from needles through blocking to finished garment. I generally do a wet block which means I wash (soak) on gentle cycle on my old washing machine in a non-detergent soap. I do not rinse but do spin it dry. Then the damp garment is taken to the studio table to be hand blocked….I literally use my hands to press the garment out. It is laid on towel(s) and covered with towel(s). Once dry….it’s done and looks so gently blocked. I love the results.

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Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece and Lamb Pride’s Superwash Spring Sale

Posted in baby sweater, Crafting, Creativity, knitting, Textiles, Treasures, tagged , , , , , , , on May 22, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Enjoy Spring Savings this week…..May 22 – May 29…..40% off Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (must be in stock) and 30% off Brown Sheep’s Lamb Pride’s Superwash …sales price reflected in price @ Skeinlane.com

Many projects have been knitted with these two lovely yarns. I am thinking that I will start another Moderne Blanket.

Lamb’s Pride
For the twins
Kimberly’s Cotton Fleece Blanket
Wash Cloth Pattern to Shawl
Cotton Fleece
Cotton Fleece
Reiko’s Round Shawl
Tower Cap with Lamb’s Pride for cousin Louise
Cotton Fleece
Purl 3tog detail
Baby gifts
The Prayer Shawl – Fanned
Phyllis – Cowl
Carson – “A natural model”!
Susanne and her gift of love – Moderne Blanket for her son and wife!
Nina and her granddaughter!
“Ribboned” Twirly Skirt
Marsha showing another glimpse at her latest afghan
Susanne and her latest Moderne Blanket
Jade’s skirt
The Three Twirly Skirts
The Girls are Dancing!
Maurie and the Rose Heart Afghan
Betsy – the side view
Diane has finished the baby blanket – notice I-cord edge
Another version of the log cabin and Natasha
Marsha’s Baby Gift
Joseph’s Blankie of Many Colors
Peg’s Log Cabin – Joseph’s Blankie of Many Colors

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Spring Creativity

Posted in baby sweater, Creativity, Family, Friendship, Knitted Gifts, knitting, tagged , , on May 13, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Even though the wonder of spring calls many of us outdoors, the knitting continues. This is a quick post to share some of the latest. Knit on!

A new grandbaby in our midst
From Helen’s Needles
From Helen’s Needles
Karen’s 80-row Poncho Shawletee
Mayra’s latest
Karen’s Big City Knit
Kimberly’s baby blanket
Carolyn – Another hat knit in Rios
Carolyn – Linen Stitch Cowl
Terry – Gift for her grandchild
Carolyn – Rios Hat
Top of Rios Hat
Carolyn – Another Rios Hat
Carolyn – Hats for young cousins

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Mayra has been at it again

Posted in knitting, tagged , , , on April 2, 2017| Leave a Comment »

IMG_0191 2Mayra (of our Friday Morning Knit Workshop) has really been clicking her needles. Here is her latest beautiful knit…..the Parish Toujours shawl designed by Isabel Kramer. Mayra chose to knit this beauty with Madeline Tosh DK in Grasshopper and Plymouth’s Baby Alpaka DK in Grey.

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Mayra – Tool Box Cowl

Posted in Celebrations, Friendship, knitting, tagged , , on March 21, 2017| 3 Comments »

It’s time to spring back into blogging…..it has been a busy 3+ months since our knitting community celebrated the season in December. Part of the celebrations was a toast (with margaritas….my first drink in 6 months and just a sip at that) to friendship, knitting and my clear PETscan.

Now what better way to spring back but with Mayra’s latest creation. It is the Tool Box Cowl. As Mayra often does she stepped up the colors….of course, I want to copy cat her….but oh when? My list of to-dos is huge….I can say I have a knit a lot  but….more about that later. Now check out what Mayra’s creation!

 

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