This week I have completed the Ten Stitch, the tea cosy is still in the same position as last, and I have sampled some yarn for a cardigan for me.
So first off that Ten Stitch - fairly pleased with it though I ran out of some of the yarns so wasn't able to keep up the complete rounds, but at least I managed to scrape up enough to get to the size I wanted.
The yarn I'm using for the cardigan for me is Monte Carlo by Zettl which is a Bulky / 12 ply
74% Acrylic, 10% Wool, 10% Alpaca, 6% Rayon - it is lovely and soft but I really struggled to get the tension/gauge correct. The cardigan is short sleeved, 3 button, v neck from the Elle Knitting Book published in 1984, it specifies an aran weight yarn but with a gauge of 15 stitches to 21 rows on 5mm needles which is actually more like a bulky gauge. I finally achieved this gauge on 8mm!! So I'll have to see how it works out.
Thought I'd throw in a photo of my completed Ten Stitch Blankets - still think my favourite is the blue/grey
WOW Sue...fun to see all the 10 stitches together. Looking forward to seeing the cardigan.
ReplyDeleteYour (latest) 10 stitch looks wonderful - you've really inspired me to give one a go - well, after I finish my current blanket perhaps"
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket! I have to agree with you that the blue/grey one is the pretties - the colours harmony so good!
ReplyDeleteWow, look at all those blankets!! I also agree the blue is my favorite...but then, blue's my favorite color, so the others didn't really have a change! =)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the ten stitch blanket. but how does it work? How do you knit onto the side of the old work? I dont really get it. I'd love to try one. Is there a pattern or a link?
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Nicky
Loving your 10 stitch blankets! I think my favorite is the one in neutral colors.
ReplyDeleteThe blankets are simply awesome, I love all of them but the greys are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteExcellent Work.
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ReplyDeleteLove those ten stitch blankets. Beautiful! Have a great day!
Sherrie
Food for Thought
Your blankets are gorgeous! I love them all.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blankets! I think I agree about the blue/grey, but the neutral colors are fabulous, too. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI've been admiring these blankets as you've been making them, and I've finally decided to add one to my queue!
ReplyDeleteI live the ten stitch blankets! Can't pick a favourite!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blankets. They are all my favourites.
ReplyDeleteLovely blanket. Looks like the perfect place to sit and knit!
ReplyDeleteLove the blankets , I really couldn't pick a favourite ! I really should try my hand at one sometime ...
ReplyDeleteLOVE your 10 stitch!
ReplyDeleteYour blankets look great. I like the bottom two the best.
ReplyDeleteI love your 10 stitch blankets, but I think the colors on today's featured blanket are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAh, a ten stitch. I get it! I'm adding this to my queue!
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