Sock Diagram

At times you need to see a diagram of a sock pattern. 

I decided to post one here for easy reference.

The sock shown was knit by Kathy Green.

The pattern is Joann Socks on Ravelry.

Picot Bind Off

I have designed several shawls with a Picot Bind Off.

So I decided it was time to assist others in using the Picot Bind Off.

I always use the next larger needle for the bind off.

For this example I am using the Audrey's Shawl.

It is a worsted shawl designed for a child.

The shawl is knit with a US8 (5 mm) and I used a US9 (5.5 mm) for the bind off.

Even when knitting a shawl with fingering weight yarn, 

I use one size larger needle for the bind off.

First you bind off 2 stitches as you normally would.

Then you slide the stitch from right hand needle to the left hand needle.

Insert the needle between the two right most stitches on your left needle. 

Pull the yarn through.

Place on the left hand needle, without twisting. 

Repeat to add the second cast on stitch. 

Should have 3 loops separated from the other stitches on the left hand needle.

Bind off 5 stitches. 

I give the picot a tug. 

Place the remaining stitch on the left hand needle,

repeat the process until you bind off all the stitches.

When I am sitting I am knitting.
I hope you will join me in the Ravelry Heirloom Goods
knitting group.

Sea the Waves Shawl

The inspiration for this shawl came from the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico.  For my second knit of the shawl I used Three Irish Girls Congdon Merino Silk yarn, in the exclusive colorway of Gulf of Mexico only available at A Good Yarn - Sarasota; in Sarasota, Florida.  This colorway really is the color of the water on the Florida Gulf of Mexico coast.

(Modeled by Lindsey Harrell)

The bottom border is representative of the waves and the intricate lace section

is representative of the palm trees and shells along the shore.

My first knit of the shawl I used Peppino by Rhichard Devrieze.  With the color (Fondly) of this yarn the intricate lace portion of the shawl really reminds me of my favorite seashell (Vanhyning's Cockle), found along the shores of St Pete Beach.  Which, by the way, is my very favorite place to vacation.

Modeled by me.

Kelly Ramsey also was nice enough to model the shawl for me.

This shawl is now the store sample at A Good Yarn - Sarasota.

This is my 19 design to release in my Ravelry store.
Sea the Waves pattern is available  to purchase, and is
also available in my ETSY store. 

Celebration Shawl

I designed Celebration while going for daily radiation treatments for breast cancer. The name came about because I am celebrating my freedom to move beyond the daily radiation treatments and just celebrate my life as a cancer free, breast cancer survivor. This shawl, with it’s touch of beads is ‘just enough’ to make me feel very feminine again. Which all breast cancer survivors need to feel.

Materials: 

Fingering Weight Yarn 

(201) Beads Size 6/0- optional 

Stitch Markers 

Darning Needle

  I designed this shawl a little different.  The bottom border begins with just 13 stitches, and the border is totally knit, then you pick up the stitches along one side and begin the lace design.  After the lace design is completed then the top is garter stitch short rows. 

Small Shawl

Measurements:

Center back 14 1/2 inches.

Tip to tip is 56 inches.

Fingering Weight Yarn:  750 - 875 yards
Needles Used:
• US 6 (4mm) circular 32"
Optional Needles:• US 6 (4mm) double point set - for bottom border• US 7 (4.5mm) double point - only for bind off
Gauge:• 2 inches, stockinette = Approximately 12 stitches and 16 rows

This is the store sample at Smoky Mountain Spinnery
in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Large Shawl 

Measurements: 

Center back 21 inches. 

Tip to tip is 69 inches. 

Fingering Weight Yarn: 850 - 950 yards 

Needles Used: 

• US 8 (5mm) circular 32” 

Optional Needles: 

• US 8 (5mm) double point set – for bottom border 

• US 9 (5.5mm) double point – only for bind off 

Gauge: 

• 2 inches, stockinette = Approximately 10 stitches and 14 rows

The pattern is available on Ravelry, or Etsy.

Smoky Mountain Spinnery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee also has printed copies of the pattern available for purchase in their yarn shop.

Diamonds Cowl

My most recent design is the Diamonds Cowl, 

modeled here by Lindsey (my daughter-in-law).  

As with all my patterns, it is available through Ravelry.  

My new knit designs

I have been designing this summer, while at home getting the repairs completed from all the damage caused during the storms 4/27/11.
Audrey modeling her suntop and then her sundress. The sundress pattern is with a test knitter right now in hopes of selling this pattern.

I have also been designing lace gloves. The teal pair has a ruffle at the cuff.
Not sure I am going to publish this pattern, but it is also
with a test knitter right now.

The cream colored lace gloves, is a different pattern.
The stitch is called drooping dayflower, which instantly caught my eye.
I took the drooping dayflower stitch and designed a glove around it.
This pattern has already been with the test knitter,
and the pattern has been added to Ravelry for purchase.
And I sold my first pattern within 24 hours.
If you are a Ravelry member click here for the link to the pattern.
Ravelry does require a login, if you are a knitter and don't
belong you should join, it is free.