VERONA'S STRICKSTUBE
...dedicated to all of us kindred spirits...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Araucania hand spun II ...
This beret is made of Araucania Magallanes, Nature Wool is 100% wool yarn. The fiber is
kettle dyed which creates the beautiful blend of colors along the length of the
skein. It's thin/thick spinning has the look of hand-spun technique and gives a
beautiful texture for a pleasing look. I added rows of Sirdar Click chunky in light blue, and also couple of rows in dark blue using Plymouth Encore. These two colors are in the ribbing, to create an easy transition from the Araucania fiber.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
bye bye little craft tables .....
I am having my friend Karin from Germany here and we both thought my
knitting area is in desperate need of a remodeling. So we did, and here is the
proof that it looks so much better and I am having much more space to store all
my yarn and machine accessories I can't do without.
We bought two shelf's by Ikea, matching to the book cases I already had, and
at Home Depot, two large pine boards. I sanded the boards on both sites and
stained them with a red color wood stain oil. Mike, our very handy neighbor down
the street, came and mounted both boards, on the shelf's. I really am
loving the way my work area is presenting itself now. Before I had a little
crafts table where the standard knitter was mounted on, and a camping table for
the bulky knitter. Now I am having matching tables and the red is a very nice contrast to the dark brown bookshelf
wall.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Ella's Jumper....
Finally after almost two month with many interruptions, Ella's jumper is ready to be mailed. Instead of stitching little daisies, I thought daisy buttons look just as cute, if not cuter. The rat in the pocket is adorable, so Ella will get a kick out of it, I think. Ella is five ...... so rats are still adorable creatures when you're that age....
Designer: Veronika Delvaux
Strickstuben Design
Fiber: Wool/Acyclic mix
Designer: Veronika Delvaux
Strickstuben Design
Fiber: Wool/Acyclic mix
Friday, March 22, 2013
Shadow Dance
Not about knitting... about art in another dimension....
this is so incredibly amazing... shadow dancing... you never
seen before...
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sawtooth Scarf
Having digital subscriptions of your favorite magazines is really paying off in the realm that the new editions are available approximately two weeks before they hit the news stand. This scarf is from the April 2013 edition of Knit Simple, pictured on the front page of the magazine. Whereas the designer used Kersti Merino Crepe by Koigu Wool Designs in #K903 wintergreen multicolor (4 hanks 114 yards each), I went with Jelli Beenz from Plymouth Color 1256 a multicolor blue. The fiber is a mix of wool and Acrylic, I used a total of 4.1/4 skeins = 107 yards each. The scarf is rather long, a little too long for my likes. But that's me.... The pattern is easy to knit and easy to remember. Naturally having 360 stitches on a circular needle the needle should be long enough to hold all stitches. I used a 120cm addi circular needle in size 4.5 mm (7).
| Sawtooth Scarf Knit Simple April 2013 issue Cover Pattern |
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
CRAZY for Cowls
Check
this out….
by: Kathleen Cubley, the editor of Knitting Daily
by: Kathleen Cubley, the editor of Knitting Daily
I
think I've knit four cowls this winter. One was a slip-stitch pattern,
one a lace pattern, one a linen-stitch pattern, and one a plain
stockinette pattern.
Oddly, I think the stockinette cowl is my favorite. Probably because it's knit from a 100-percent cashmere yarn that I got for Christmas. It's a case of letting the yarn do the talking; it's so soft and beautiful that it doesn't need a stitch pattern to make it shine. And it's bright orange, which I love! There's one more cowl on the needles, and it's a good one: feather and fan pattern knit with Qiviuk yarn, which is muskox fur. It's the softest yarn I've ever felt, except for pure angora. I am truly blessed with beautiful yarn.
There are lots of reasons to knit cowls like crazy:
1. They're usually quick projects.
2. They're great for using up those special, single skeins of yarn.
3. They're a fun way to try new stitch patterns.
4. They're great gifts.
5. They're really useful!
So, since I only have one cowl on the needles, I need to cast on another one! I'm not sure which one to do, so I'm putting the decision in your hands. Here are the choices:
Oddly, I think the stockinette cowl is my favorite. Probably because it's knit from a 100-percent cashmere yarn that I got for Christmas. It's a case of letting the yarn do the talking; it's so soft and beautiful that it doesn't need a stitch pattern to make it shine. And it's bright orange, which I love! There's one more cowl on the needles, and it's a good one: feather and fan pattern knit with Qiviuk yarn, which is muskox fur. It's the softest yarn I've ever felt, except for pure angora. I am truly blessed with beautiful yarn.
There are lots of reasons to knit cowls like crazy:
1. They're usually quick projects.
2. They're great for using up those special, single skeins of yarn.
3. They're a fun way to try new stitch patterns.
4. They're great gifts.
5. They're really useful!
So, since I only have one cowl on the needles, I need to cast on another one! I'm not sure which one to do, so I'm putting the decision in your hands. Here are the choices:
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Striped Baby Beanie
This basic, easy to knit striped beanie with ear-flaps was originally designed by someone else. I found the picture on a knitting site. I liked it so much that I copied the pattern. I made two identical beanies for a very dear to my heart friend in Germany. She is expecting her second baby boy. I thought if the new baby is getting a beanie big brother Zeno would be thrilled to have one just like his baby brother. The beanie pictured is the larger of the two.
Easter Daisies...
Crochet Design: Easter Daisies
Designer: Veronika Delvaux for Strickstuben Design
Katia
Caribe Color # 5 - Green, Yellow
Fiber: 40% Cotton, 40%
Acrylic, 20% Polyester Yardage: 114 Stitches: 5.5
Needle size: 6
Daisies are made with Ella Ray Amity in white and yellow;
Beanie made with Fil Katia, a delightful Spanish collection of beautiful novelty yarns;Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Who doesn't like free pattern?
Who
doesn't love knitting baby projects? They're quick, adorable and
perfect for using up yarn scraps. If you haven't tried this Faceted Lace and Cables Baby Hat,
you need to. In this pattern sized for preemies to toddlers, cables
and lace join forces to create a unique, one-of-a-kind design. I hope
you enjoy making your own! For those of us (myself included) who can't
get enough of tiny baby knits, I've included even more baby hats below.
More Adorable Baby Hats
1. Snuggle Baby Hat
2. Easy Bell Top Baby Hat
3. Baby Bear Newborn Hat - So Cute!
4. Baby Bunny Newborn Hat
5. Very Violet Newborn Hat - NEW!
6. Candy Twist Ribbed Hat
7. Easy Beginner Hat
8. Knit One Below Baby Hat
9. Panda Hat
10. Pink Lemonade Hats
11. Reversible Baby Hat
12. Simple Lines Baby Hat
13. Baby Knits Hats & Booties
14. Beehive Baby Sport Yarn - Ombres-Hush-A-Bye Ombre
15. Boye Baby Hat Loom Set
16. Softee Baby Ombre Yarn - Baby Spring
17. Baby Beanies
More Adorable Baby Hats
1. Snuggle Baby Hat
2. Easy Bell Top Baby Hat
3. Baby Bear Newborn Hat - So Cute!
4. Baby Bunny Newborn Hat
5. Very Violet Newborn Hat - NEW!
6. Candy Twist Ribbed Hat
7. Easy Beginner Hat
8. Knit One Below Baby Hat
9. Panda Hat
10. Pink Lemonade Hats
11. Reversible Baby Hat
12. Simple Lines Baby Hat
13. Baby Knits Hats & Booties
14. Beehive Baby Sport Yarn - Ombres-Hush-A-Bye Ombre
15. Boye Baby Hat Loom Set
16. Softee Baby Ombre Yarn - Baby Spring
17. Baby Beanies
Monday, February 25, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Sirdar Peru Naturals - 555 Picco
Labels:
Zeno
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Debbie Bliss Rialto #23021
A simple yet sporty beanie for all seasons. The rim a so called MOCK CABLE has been knitting in the length and closed into the round with a three needle bind-off.
This pattern is for skill level: Intermediate .
Rim pattern:
cast on 14 stitches
1 st row (RS) Slip the first stitch as to knit, knit 13.
2nd, 4th, and 6th rows: Slip the first stitch as to knit, k 2, p 8, k 3.
3rd and 5th row AS FIRST ROW
7th row, Slip the first stitch as to knit, k 2, [insert needle in next stitch and wrap yarn 4 times around the needle, complete the knit st leaving all wraps on the needle] 8 times, k 3.
8th row Slip the first stitch as to knit, k 2, with yarn at the front sl 8 stitches dropping the extra wraps to form long stitches, insert left-hand needle into first 4 of these stitches and pass them over the second 4, return all stitches to the left-hand needle and p all 8 stitches in this order, k 3.
9th and 11th rows, AS FIRST ROW
10th and 12th row, AS SECOND ROW
Repeat rows 1 to 12 as many times as it takes to reach the length needed to wrap around head. Using a three needle bind-off bind off all stitches as they appear.
Lower edge: With right side facing pick up and knit into every space between the garter stitches, (94 stitches depending on how many repeats of the mock cable you knitted to reach desired circumvent (length) stitches knit 3 rows and bind off.
Body of beanie. With right side facing pick up and knit into every space between the garter stitches, 94 stitches, (depending on how many repeats of the mock cable you knitted to reach desired circumvent (length). close round and purl first row. Row 2 and all other knit until desired length of the beanie.
1t decrease row: knit two together throughout.
2nd row knit
3rd row, knit two together throughout (changing to double pointed needles)
4th row knit
5th row knit two together throughout
6th row knit two together throughout
when there are 8 or 10 stitches left, cut yarn and pull end of yarn through all stitches. Weave in ends.
This pattern is for skill level: Intermediate .
Rim pattern:
cast on 14 stitches
1 st row (RS) Slip the first stitch as to knit, knit 13.
2nd, 4th, and 6th rows: Slip the first stitch as to knit, k 2, p 8, k 3.
3rd and 5th row AS FIRST ROW
7th row, Slip the first stitch as to knit, k 2, [insert needle in next stitch and wrap yarn 4 times around the needle, complete the knit st leaving all wraps on the needle] 8 times, k 3.
8th row Slip the first stitch as to knit, k 2, with yarn at the front sl 8 stitches dropping the extra wraps to form long stitches, insert left-hand needle into first 4 of these stitches and pass them over the second 4, return all stitches to the left-hand needle and p all 8 stitches in this order, k 3.
9th and 11th rows, AS FIRST ROW
10th and 12th row, AS SECOND ROW
Repeat rows 1 to 12 as many times as it takes to reach the length needed to wrap around head. Using a three needle bind-off bind off all stitches as they appear.
Lower edge: With right side facing pick up and knit into every space between the garter stitches, (94 stitches depending on how many repeats of the mock cable you knitted to reach desired circumvent (length) stitches knit 3 rows and bind off.
Body of beanie. With right side facing pick up and knit into every space between the garter stitches, 94 stitches, (depending on how many repeats of the mock cable you knitted to reach desired circumvent (length). close round and purl first row. Row 2 and all other knit until desired length of the beanie.
1t decrease row: knit two together throughout.
2nd row knit
3rd row, knit two together throughout (changing to double pointed needles)
4th row knit
5th row knit two together throughout
6th row knit two together throughout
when there are 8 or 10 stitches left, cut yarn and pull end of yarn through all stitches. Weave in ends.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Araucania hand spun....
Design: MaryK is a beret made of Araucania Magallanes, Nature Wool is 100% wool yarn. It is kettle dyed
which creates the beautiful blend of colors along the length of the
skein. It's thin/thick spinning has the look of hand-spun technique and
gives a beautiful texture for a pleasing look. The yarn is hand dyed by a
women's cooperative in Chile using only vegetable dyes.
Magallanes Yarn 310 Green Mix
| Fiber Content: | 100% Wool. |
| Yardage: | Approx. 242 yds./ per 100gr. |
| Weight: | Worsted |
| Gauge: | 20 st. = 10cm/ 4" |
| Needle Size: | 6 US. / 4 mm |
| Washing: | Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry. |
Designer: Veronika Delvaux for Strickstuben Design
Labels:
Berets
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