My favourite supplier is Loopy Ewe. They're now based in Colorado and had the timing been right I would definitely have gone to visit them in Fort Collins.
They're helpful when I have queries and being a grey nomad they happily send my yarn anywhere in the world and there has never been a problem or missed parcel. My delivery addresses probably now total about 10-15!!
I've recently tried these square needles which are shipped free worldwide from Bob and Nancy's Services they also have yarn and Addi Needles too.
Ursala
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Daffodil Yellow
I have found good homes for the purple and green socks and the red ones too... So it looks like these toe ups will stay with me. I'm delighted.... The yellow is actually brighter.
The dragon skin pattern is based on an 18 stitch panel rather than 25 stitch as described by Barbara Walker. See my blog post February 2012. Note that I reduced the two knit stitches each side to one knit stitch, making the panel 18 stitches.
I also used my half linen stitch on the toe.... I keep meaning to make the heels similarly but keep forgetting.
The yarn is quite fine and fabulous to knit and is quite soft when knitted up.
Ursala
19 January 2013
The dragon skin pattern is based on an 18 stitch panel rather than 25 stitch as described by Barbara Walker. See my blog post February 2012. Note that I reduced the two knit stitches each side to one knit stitch, making the panel 18 stitches.
I also used my half linen stitch on the toe.... I keep meaning to make the heels similarly but keep forgetting.
The yarn is quite fine and fabulous to knit and is quite soft when knitted up.
Ursala
19 January 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Oak Flats in a heat wave. Today is expected to go over the 40°C
The yarn when worked is a bit "splotchy" but it certainly ain't boring!
The panel has worked out very nicely with this two colour yarn
The panel is something I invented myself ...although with knitting I guess it's already been done in some form...it has much in common with Barbara Walker's Gull Wing Stitch.
The panel - On this occasion uses two purl stitches on each side of the six knit stitches that make the panel. It will work with minimum four knit stitches and one purl on each side...it's flexible...whatever works for you and the number of stitches you need for your socks.
Row 1
P2, Skip first stitch and Ktbl (knit into the back of the stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K4, P2.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
P2, K6, P2.
Row 3
P2, K1, skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K3, P2.
Row 5
P2, K2, skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the next stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K2, P2.
Row 7
P2, K3, Skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the next stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K1, P2.
Row 9
P2, K4, Skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the next stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; P2.
These 10 rows make up the pattern.
Now they're looking for a suitable loving home!
The panel has worked out very nicely with this two colour yarn
The panel is something I invented myself ...although with knitting I guess it's already been done in some form...it has much in common with Barbara Walker's Gull Wing Stitch.
The panel - On this occasion uses two purl stitches on each side of the six knit stitches that make the panel. It will work with minimum four knit stitches and one purl on each side...it's flexible...whatever works for you and the number of stitches you need for your socks.
Row 1
P2, Skip first stitch and Ktbl (knit into the back of the stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K4, P2.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
P2, K6, P2.
Row 3
P2, K1, skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K3, P2.
Row 5
P2, K2, skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the next stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K2, P2.
Row 7
P2, K3, Skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the next stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; K1, P2.
Row 9
P2, K4, Skip next stitch (leave it on the needle) and Ktbl (knit into the back of the next stitch) leaving the stitch on the RH needle; then slip RH needle into the front loop of the skipped stitch purl wise and slip it and the knit stitch off. So now the slipped stitch is AFTER the ktbl; P2.
These 10 rows make up the pattern.
Now they're looking for a suitable loving home!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Christmas Socks
These socks were started and then interrupted by the previous 'posted' pair. From my favorite supplier - The Loopy Ewe with their own yarn solid series in Cardinal Red... Now, again another pair needing a home.Ursala
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Socks in a hurry
These are for an adult child of our friends... yes it gets like that...
I had made socks for her mother and she was very interested in having a pair of 100% wool socks.
Finished on Christmas Eve, just six days to find a yarn shop and knit them up and ready for delivery!
I had made socks for her mother and she was very interested in having a pair of 100% wool socks.
Finished on Christmas Eve, just six days to find a yarn shop and knit them up and ready for delivery!
Friday, December 14, 2012
In Memory of Miss Loopy
Miss Loopy went missing at a gas station stop in Queensland...so in memory of her I knitted this pair of 100% wool socks. I forgot to add them to the blog at the time and I have since worn them out.
I hope Miss Loopy found a good home!
Ursala
14 Dec
Monday, December 3, 2012
Last pair made in Mildura
Yarn from The Loopy Ewe
I haven't tried this brand and type before. The variegations are subtle and the yarn is 'firm' which is quite nice for socks. It's 90% superwash wool and 10% nylon. Hoping the tiny bit of nylon will help them wear longer without losing too much of the fabulous qualities of pure wool.
Having tried the Teal Goo pattern as a side panel I thought it might be nice as an overall lacy leg.
Again I used this Miraculous Elastic Bind Off .... Yeah a fantastic result and no sewing needle required!
I'm satisfied with the results.
Now all they need is a good home!
Ursala
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