Category Archives: Knit & Crochet

Scarf

I knit this scarf to use up the last of the Coton Supra yarn that didn’t go into the shawl. I made up the pattern myself but I’m sure, subconsciencely, the idea was from something else I’ve made. It is done on a 3-row repeat and I had to be sure I knew where I was in the row count as taking this very textured yarn back wouldn’t have been easy. The scarf is very soft and will feel good around the neck.

It will be a donation.

Two shawls

Two more knitting projects finished. I tried to sell the yarn that these are made from but had no luck – twice. So I decided I’d knit up something myself.

This one is made from Astrakhan yarn – 91% wool and 9% nylon

I love the texture in both of these shawls; they will be donations to someone.

This one is from “Coton Supra” – 63% acrylique; 31% cotton; 6% polyester

Scarves

I don’t know where that yellow shade comes from – my ceiling light maybe?

I had six skeins of yarn left from Taylor’s blanket. The yarn is very thick so my choice of patterns was limited. It would have made a soft blanket but I didn’t think the yarn would be good to have around babies; it shed a lot while I was knitting and I’m not sure if it was just from where I cut it.

I used a simple K1, P1 pattern with just nine stitches so each one took only one evening to knit up. The scarves may not be as long as I would normally make but it is hard to join the yarn when it was so thick so one skein made one scarf.

These will be donated but when the winter weather arrives I may pull one out for myself; I think it will go nicely with my winter coat.

Blue Blanket

This is the same crochet pattern that I’ve used before and, since it is a pattern that is easy to remember, I’m sure I’ll use it many more times.

This will be a donation to BOND.