Not too much new to report on my end. Still making Chemo hats. I'm very close to finishing my 8th hat in this bunch, so I'll be able to post the pics soon! While I just love the helix spiral pattern for its ease & use of smaller scraps, I've been doing a few different styles of hat for variety.
Currently, I'm making a Quaker rib hat. Another very simple concept, its 4-6 rounds of St. st, then 4-6 rounds of reverse St. st. - repeat to crown. I'm having a lot of fun with these, though, because it scrunches up like an accordian! You can't really see the St. st. parts until you stretch it out, so I'm using coordinating colors for that part. Its sort of like a surprise when you stretch it out & see a different color inside!
My mind is roaming for variations on this, maybe add another row of a third color on the St. st. parts, just a row or two. Use up some smaller scraps & add some interest & variety as well. I'm also contemplating a spiral rib hat. I have loads of cream & off white yarns just screaming for a textured pattern. It won't even matter if its just a solid color, because the stitch pattern will add the interest. I may even venture into some cables, but those take more time & thought, so I'll see how I feel about it!
On other news, Luv2knit63 (aka Lisa!) asked about the helix spiral hat pattern. I searched the web & couldn't find the pattern again, but I know its out there in many forms. If you want it, I"m sure if you search more diligently than I did, you'll find it! :)
Rhaman60 asked for the felted purse pattern. I sort of made it up as I knit along. Unfortunately, I did not write down instructions for what I did. Shame on me! But there are many very nice bag patterns out there, a google search should help with that! I hope you find something you like!
Someone else out there asked about knitted flowers. (I can't seem to find the post right now) I highly recommend Nicky Epstein's book Knitted Embellishments. It is rather pricey to buy ($30), but I found it at the library. There are loads of delicious flowers & other trims! The woman is a genious! I personally want this book, too, so maybe a Mother's Day gift or anniversary present?!
Thanks to everyone who take time from your busy days to read all my sillybabble!
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