April 16, 2011

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Merino, 100% Worsted Weight Merino Wool, in Old Gold

Needles: 4.5 mm / US 7

Gauge: 6 stitches x 8 rows per inch

Stitch Pattern: Trinity/Cluster/Bramble Stitch 

Source: VKB, p. 131.

Comments:  I love this stitch - its a classic in Aran sweaters, and I think it gives great texture to the knitted piece.  It would work great as a dishcloth or scrubbie too - all the little clusters would get your dishes clean in no time!  :)

April 11, 2011

Yarn: Lamb's Pride Bulky, 85% Wool/15% Mohair

Needles: 6 mm / US 10

Gauge: 3 stitches x 4.5 rows per inch

Stitch Pattern: Horizontal Dash Stitch 

Source: VKB, p. 119.

Comments:  Monday night knitting requires a pretty straight-forward stitch pattern...  ;)

January 23, 2011

Yarn: Sandes Garn Smart DK - 100% Superwash Wool

Needles: 4mm / US 6

Gauge: 5 stitches x 8 per inch

Stitch Pattern: Berry in a box

Source: BW2, p. 222 / VKB p. 133

Comments:  I have a plan for my swatches, and this is just the beginning...  (for future reference, this one is 31 stitches wide and has 26 garter ridges on the border).

January 9, 2011

Yarn: Elann Peruvian Baby Silk - 80% Alpaca/20% Silk, in Cedar

Needles: 3.25mm / US 3

Gauge: 7 stitches x 9 rows

Stitch Pattern: Diamond and lozenge pattern

Source: VKB, page 124

Comments: its amazing what you can do with just knit and purl stitches....

January 8, 2011

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Stella - 60% Silk/20% Cotton/20% Rayon, in teal

Needles: 5mm / US 8

Gauge: 4 stitches x 6 rows per inch

Stitch Pattern: Mock cable embossed stitch

Source: VKB, page 127

Comments:  In the photo, the cable effect of these knit and purl stitches really stands out... its not quite as clear in real life.