Another issue of Knitscene, and another two new patterns to show for it!
The new Knitscene Accessories (premier accessories issue) is jam-packed with shawls, mitts, hats, and loads of technique info. In addition to my two pattern contributions, I even wrote an article on Dropped Stitches! So, like, I totally can’t believe I’ve authored an informative article on a knitting technique; what a great experience! I do enjoy writing, although I do very little these days. I tend to be tersely spoken in real life, and getting things out in words on a page is therapeutic.
So, for the patterns:
Sideways Argyle Beret is, you guessed it, worked sideways! It begins with a provisional cast on and is shaped with short-row segments. The best part about the flat knitting, as opposed to standard in-the-round hat construction, is the ability to do colorwork via the intarsia method! Many, if not most knitters seem to be put off by the technique. I hope this small project encourages some folks who haven’t yet tried intarsia to give ‘er a whirl.
Next we have Deconstructed Mitts. Also worked sideways, these fingerless wristers feature a single dropped stitch that serves as a thumbhole and just general edgy coolness. It’s a simple, quick project that is a great way to practice a provisional cast-on, grafting, and dropping stitches.
This is a great project for using up a small amount of leftover worsted weight yarn, too!
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I adore these deconstructed mitts! Do you just wake up every day and think ” how fabulous am I? ” anyway, huge fan of your work. Have also bookmarked the dark to light shawl for my next big project. Running out now to buy some Rowan Lima to make these mitts.
Aren’t you sweet! The Lima really is a great choice for the mitts; the lightness and complexity of the yarn and the alpaca halo really make the project, in my opinion. Happy Knitting!