Pints'n'Purls spring 2016 k-a-l and c-a-l
| From: | judy f. |
| Sent on: | Thursday, March 10, 2016, 12:22 PM |
Now that it looks as if spring has truly arrived, it is time to put away
colorwork and hats and focus on another type of project.
Shawls are fun to wear in warmer weather....and can be even more fun to knit or crochet.
You can work on a pattern that has been tempting you for a while (as Kristin and Evelyn were last night, and as others probably are)...or you can try one of these ultra tempting patterns
Renewal http://www.ravelry.co... by P'n'P member Jessica Miles.
I had this one in my queue before I even realized I knew its designer!
It's a gorgeous shawl with simple garter stitch and then fancier lace work.
Jessica explains in the directions, how the design evolved. I think the shawl will prove much easier to knit than it was to create.
There are instructions for lace or finger weight. Also, for one color or to make portions in each of two different colors. Instructions for the lacework portion are charted, and written out (on the same page). Use whichever format you prefer. And if you are looking to try charted instructions, and need a 'security blanket', here it is.
The pattern starts with a major garter stitch pattern, so if you are unfamiliar with the increase process, etc., for shawls, you will have a chance to get the hang of it.
Jessica has been responding to feedback 'fine tuning' the pattern since it was written, so it should be just about perfect now. If you/we have any questions, hopefully, she will be at more of our meetups, and able to answer questions in person. I also think she will enjoy watching us work on her creation.
Second knit shawl/scarf ...Clincher
http://www.ravelry.co...
Allie has been chomping at the bit since last fall to get started on this one. Go !!
This pattern is called a 'scarf'. However the edging etc make it more elaborate and easy to wear as a shawl. I call it a shawl, but what do I know ?
It also can be made exclusively in one color, or portions in each of two colors.
The major portion of the design appears to be unintimidating, straightforward stockinette. Pick a gorgeous yarn and show it off !
And, as a bonus, this pattern has been re-worked in a crochet version....
http://www.ravelry.co...
to date, only a handful of people have completed this version. It should be easy enough to get help from other crocheters in the group should you have any questions.
Melanie helped me (or actually selected for me) two crochet shawls, so that we can have a little ecumenical fair play. And this time, instead of my blindly picking some crochet patterns, and actual crocheter will have vetted them.
Both designs have been made by a large number of people, so that is another endorsement.
And the descriptions suggest you can use a variety of yarn weights. So flexible !!
I can't do much more of the selling for these , so check them out for yourself and try them....
cherche la Sauce http://www.ravelry.co...
and
Eva's shawl
http://www.ravelry.co...
Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful shawls at our next meetups, and to comparing notes.
Be sure to remember to post pictures of your finished projects on our site.
and, should you need to refer to this posting....or any other of our k-a-l's and c-a-l's check out the link to this topic
http://www.meetup.com/NYC-Pints-N-Purls/messages/boards/thread/49682062
and navigate to the others ....
Shawls are fun to wear in warmer weather....and can be even more fun to knit or crochet.
You can work on a pattern that has been tempting you for a while (as Kristin and Evelyn were last night, and as others probably are)...or you can try one of these ultra tempting patterns
Renewal http://www.ravelry.co... by P'n'P member Jessica Miles.
I had this one in my queue before I even realized I knew its designer!
It's a gorgeous shawl with simple garter stitch and then fancier lace work.
Jessica explains in the directions, how the design evolved. I think the shawl will prove much easier to knit than it was to create.
There are instructions for lace or finger weight. Also, for one color or to make portions in each of two different colors. Instructions for the lacework portion are charted, and written out (on the same page). Use whichever format you prefer. And if you are looking to try charted instructions, and need a 'security blanket', here it is.
The pattern starts with a major garter stitch pattern, so if you are unfamiliar with the increase process, etc., for shawls, you will have a chance to get the hang of it.
Jessica has been responding to feedback 'fine tuning' the pattern since it was written, so it should be just about perfect now. If you/we have any questions, hopefully, she will be at more of our meetups, and able to answer questions in person. I also think she will enjoy watching us work on her creation.
Second knit shawl/scarf ...Clincher
http://www.ravelry.co...
Allie has been chomping at the bit since last fall to get started on this one. Go !!
This pattern is called a 'scarf'. However the edging etc make it more elaborate and easy to wear as a shawl. I call it a shawl, but what do I know ?
It also can be made exclusively in one color, or portions in each of two colors.
The major portion of the design appears to be unintimidating, straightforward stockinette. Pick a gorgeous yarn and show it off !
And, as a bonus, this pattern has been re-worked in a crochet version....
http://www.ravelry.co...
to date, only a handful of people have completed this version. It should be easy enough to get help from other crocheters in the group should you have any questions.
Melanie helped me (or actually selected for me) two crochet shawls, so that we can have a little ecumenical fair play. And this time, instead of my blindly picking some crochet patterns, and actual crocheter will have vetted them.
Both designs have been made by a large number of people, so that is another endorsement.
And the descriptions suggest you can use a variety of yarn weights. So flexible !!
I can't do much more of the selling for these , so check them out for yourself and try them....
cherche la Sauce http://www.ravelry.co...
and
Eva's shawl
http://www.ravelry.co...
Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful shawls at our next meetups, and to comparing notes.
Be sure to remember to post pictures of your finished projects on our site.
and, should you need to refer to this posting....or any other of our k-a-l's and c-a-l's check out the link to this topic
http://www.meetup.com/NYC-Pints-N-Purls/messages/boards/thread/49682062
and navigate to the others ....
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