Recently went to Sustainable Fibers in Elgin, Texas and I must say they are a great group of fine artisans.
If you go further to Paige, Texas, you can also stop at Yarnorama and see all the new beautiful yarn that Susan has in store. The Yarn Crawl has started and the LYS from Austin to San Antonio have alot of great goodies for those who participate.
I have been reading many books on dyeing yarn, spinning, a little on weaving, and lately on rag rugs. Too cool. Been looking at the great economical thrift stores for recycling sweaters. Can't get enough.
The most important point I want to share is a motif taken from my mother's quilt that she gave me after I lost
all those quilts from a past hurricane. It's going to be her birthday soon and I wanted to give her something I made from the heart and to say thanks for her unconditional support. Let me just say that I went through many prototypes and finally came up with this one. I would love to share this pattern with you.
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| The white motif is from Baby sport on Size 6 needles. |
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| Both sizes to see the outcome. |
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| This motif is from worsted wool on Size 8 needles. Cookie's Bow Ties |
I will be making panels and merge together each panel.
In the swatch, I cast on 23 and slip stitched the first stitch and knit the 23 stitch for a smoother edge to put together for the panels. You may use his as a discloth, or a blanket, your call. Just be creative!
Cast On 21
Row 1 (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k7
Row 2 (WS): p8, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 3 (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k9
Row 4 (WS): p10, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 5 (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k11
Row 6 (WS): p10, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 7 (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, k9
Row 8 (WS): k1, p7, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 9 (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p7, k5, p1, k1
Row 10 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p3, k9, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 11 (RS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 12 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k9, p3, k1, p1, k1
Row 13 (RS): k1, p1, k5, p7, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 14 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k5, p7, k1
Row 15 (RS): k9, p3, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 16 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p10
Row 17 (RS): k11, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 18 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p10
Row 19 (RS): k9, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 20 (WS): k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p8
Row 21 (RS): k7, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1,k1Bind off. Block. Enjoy. Valis
