Summer Sock

Pattern Design: My own
Yarn: ?? Cotton/Acrylic Blend
Needles: Bamboo DP's, #2

Always fascinated by stitch patterns involving drastic increases or decreases, I continue to look for new ways to balance out my patterns without the use of the dreaded YO and resulting lace-look.

I'm working through this stitch pattern for use in a sock, which utlizes a double-decrease in the center of each pattern repeat and if offset by K1, P1 in same ST (or a P1, K1 in same ST). I've also been working through offsetting the double-decrease by using the YO, then working the YO through the back loop (twisting the stitch) on the return row (or round), all still with some loosey goosey lace effect.

Mosaic Cardigan Underway

Pattern Design: My own
Yarn: Elann's Denim Cotton (100% cotton)
Needles: Boye Circs, #6

While mulling over exactly how to use up my stash of Elann's Denim Cotton (in three shades of blue, though not enough of any one shade to finish a whole sweater), I came upon an intriguing Mosaic, or Slip Stitch, pattern on Knitty (found here).

After much swatching, modifying, ripping and sketching, I settled on a design for my cardigan and am proceeding.

Published!

Look for "Cool Crocheted Hats" from Lark Books, with seven Hatternique.com designs included. My editor, Linda Kopp, did a brilliant job with this book (the photos are amazing) and she made designing these hats & caps a real pleasure. Kudos!

Covered Up

Pattern Design: My own & stitch pattern found on Knitty
Yarn: Moby Baby Aran (wool/acrylic blend)
Needles: Denise Circs, #7

Here's one corner of an afghan I've started now as a gift for Christmas. Because I'm knitting this all in one piece, and I get bored so easily (so who doesn't, right), I've started it now.

The recipient will appreciate this afghan, and many thanks to Little Knits for having such a great sale on this yarn.

Lie Like A Bathroom Rug

Pattern Design: My own
Yarn: Lily's Sugar & Cream (100% cotton)
Needles: Denise Circs, #10

I've been wanting to try my KnitWeave stitch on a bathroom rug and this photo shows my progress. This stitch was made popular in England in the 1600's, I believe, to knit outterwear and vests for men, and used for its durability. With Lily's Sugar & Cream in white, I'm using double-strands for added weight, and believe I'll get a substantial rug perfect for my bathroom. Here's the details:

• My rug is about 18" wide (54 sts), worked with a double-strand on #10 ndls.
• I used an I-cord cast-on (and will use an I-cord cast-off).
• The edges have 3 sts on each side in double-knitting to continue the border, and with 2 extra sts inside the double-knitting worked in garter stitch.

The KnitWeave stitch works as follows:

Rows 1 & 2 - *K1, bring yarn to front, SL1, take yarn to back,* Rep * to end.
Rows 3 & 4 - *P1, take yarn to back, SL1, bring yarn to front,* Rep * to end.
Rep rows 1 - 4 to completion.

Tweeds Socks

Pattern: My own
Yarn: Elann's Esprit Sock It To Me Collection
Needles: 1 set US #6/4.25mm double-point needles

My pattern for Tweed's Socks is now available in the current issue of MagKnits. These unisex socks were designed using Elann's Esprit Sock It To Me yarn and Cascade's Fixation can be substituted. I've used other yarns, including finer wools and heavier cottons, and enjoy them all.

You can find my pattern here.