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Wrap/Scarf time

Summer is ending and it’s time to look toward autumn and, dare I say it, winter.

An autumn essential for me is a good sized scarf. That’s what I’m knitting now.

Would you like to join me? I’ll be knitting this for a month or so. I’ve published the pattern with an interim photo, because obviously it’s not done yet LOL, in case you want to knit along with me. It’s Gauge-Free and modular, oh, and the pattern is free.

Reversible Ribbon

As you know, if you’ve been following me, I’m stuck on sleeve island (where did this term come from???) on a couple of sweaters, so for relief I’ve started this new idea for a Wrap/Scarf.

So far I have 2 triangles made and a tiny bit of Triangle 3 up on the top right of the photo.

It’s a two colour wrap made with triangles that join-as-you-go. Triangle 1 begins on the left of the photo, in the Main Colour, with increases worked along the top edge. Work as far as you wish then change to the Contrast Colour for the bottom section of Triangle 1.

An Eyelet Row is worked when changing colours which makes it reversible!

The depth of Triangle 1 determines the depth of the wrap/scarf.

Triangle 2 begins again with the Main Colour and joins to the Triangle 1 stitches.

Then count the number of ridges of CC colour in Triangle 1. I have 35 ridges in green. Count 35 sts from the far end and put in a removable marker. Join up Triangle 2 to Triangle 1 until you reach that removable marker and then change to CC. This is going to give you a zigzag of the CC colour.

I’ve added some modifications, of course! I’m doing Modification 1 which is to vary the width of the CC sections. I’m knitting each CC section 5 sts narrower with each triangle. Then I think I will either add in a different CC colour or just widen them out again. I’ll decide when I get there. I like to mix it up as I go along. You’re surprised, right?!

I’ve posted this pattern on my debgemmellmods ravelry group if you want to join me. I’d love to see some other colour versions.

Cheers, Deb

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Small Amount of Progress but the best.

Yes, the prototype of the Twelve-Point Circular is done. Yahoo, sleeves are finished. Phew.

Why are sleeves such a slog? Anyone?

I have set myself up to knit 6 sleeves. Yikes, that’s bad news. The good news is that the first two are done! I’m celebrating 🍾.

Everything else is stuck in the middle. I have the ribbing to do on my Lunenburg and then 2 more sleeves.

The cotton/Hemp Twelve-Point Circular is on hold for the moment. I want to show you how I added extra width on the Front. Coming up soon.

Because 2 sweaters is not enough, I’ve started a Puzzle-Pillow Blanket by Meg Swansen.

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It’s all mitred corners which keeps me interested and is lots of fun. It’s from this book.

I’m using up all my odds and ends, working them doubled up on a 5.0mm. The pattern is a bit obscured, ok, a lot obscured, but I’m using each ball until it runs out. Otherwise, I’ll end up with even more tiny balls. I need to move all these bits of yarn into something I can use.

Since it’s garter stitch, and is getting larger, I am also practicing my Purling Back Backwards so I don’t have to flip it over every row.

That’s me, up to date on my projects which are all stuck in the middle. I hope your knitting is moving along. Cheers, Deb

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6×6 Cardigan is published

I’ve decided to put my future patterns out for free. I am finding that as soon as I’ve finished the knitting and writing, I really want to get it out to you. The time involved in the publication of a properly priced pattern puts this off for many, many months. It’s more than I want to be involved in right now that I am more or less retired. My friend, Dana, has knit this and given me a couple of much needed corrections. Thanks Dana.

Here is a video tour of the Any Gauge 6×6 Cardigan pattern.

Download your pattern at my ravelry store. I hope you enjoy knitting it. I’m here if you have any questions: debgemmellmods@gmail.com. I knit mine, the purple one, in Shelridge DK and the gold one, for my daughter, is in Estelle Worsted.

It’s time to tidy up before Christmas. So here is where I’m at. Look at this. The Contiguous Drop Shoulder is almost done. I’m so excited. Only the cuffs to go. Watch for the pattern on my ravelry site because it should be up for free as soon as I can get a proper photo.

The sweater colours are a little brighter than this. At 7am,there is not much choice in lighting. I have to leave at 8 to go to curling. But I wanted to show you that the sleeves are almost done. Yahoo. Did I already say I was excited? I’m excited!

I also finished my christmas knitting. One pair of double mittens (one pair stuffed inside the other) of my Any Gauge Mittens. (discount MITTENS is still in effect).

That’s a wrap. Have a wonderful Holiday Season. See you on the other side. I am already planning my next sweater. How about you?

Cheers, Deb

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