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Questions and topic for discussion welcome.The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-62914542711382963792021-03-10T11:21:00.000-08:002021-03-10T11:21:10.097-08:00Stash Buster and Left Over yarn Project<p> While we have been at home we all have probably started many projects and hopefully even finished some.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQbZzTxXWOGKG89KBT-ocNSU0I9wWiRnJBBFcIoKh_nwaxJ8ZzSvLYcoeeedf2jc-Eb1SOaWHIB7u292Qj0h-3L4gmjQl3cHm-yU6jAuhvOQFc96g-ZsdIAe7eVPxcBDw70-XeGGSAdw//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="442" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQbZzTxXWOGKG89KBT-ocNSU0I9wWiRnJBBFcIoKh_nwaxJ8ZzSvLYcoeeedf2jc-Eb1SOaWHIB7u292Qj0h-3L4gmjQl3cHm-yU6jAuhvOQFc96g-ZsdIAe7eVPxcBDw70-XeGGSAdw//" width="201" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>If you are like me you now have a bag of extra yarn left over from many projects. I was looking for something to do with all this yarn and this morning found a pattern on Revelry what looks like it will be my "clean up my left over stash" project since I can use up as many colors of yarn that I choose as long as they are about the same weight.</p><p>The Radiant Rays shawl from Caron https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/radiant-rays-knit-wrap</p><p>is shown in in Aran weight yarn knit on a #8 needle. This will produce a heavier shawl. If your stash is DK weight you could double the yarn or you could knit your DK weight on a #8 which will give you a lighter fabric.</p><p>If you have a lot of sock yarn left over that could be doubled as well.</p><p>If you are looking for more drape and you want to use DK weight try working on a # 6 needle..</p><p>Swatching is important here to find the right needle size for the yarns you will use. If your gauge is more stitches to the inch then what the pattern call for this will be okay but your shawl will be smaller. You might want to consider adding additional rows but be certain that you have enough of your main yarn.</p><p>For this project you will need one main color yarn that will anchor the shawl and then as many other colors as you have n your stash that are all the same weight. </p><p>If you want to combine yarns to make a thicker yarn you might like to check out how to turn your fingering weight yarn into chunky yarn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbQEKbB2zfM</p><p>and because you are making a lot of yarn changes you will want to watch Weavin Steven on You tube for a simple way to weave in the yarn ends as you knit to avoid all the finishing at the end of the project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz292NAjH2M</p><p>Happy Knitting</p><p>from The Patchwork Frog</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-3017502433668453662018-12-04T17:37:00.000-08:002018-12-04T21:29:13.613-08:00HOW TO KNIT AN ACCURATE GAUGE SWATCH<br />
<b>Swatching! </b><br />
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The dreaded word. This is the part of a knitting project that no one ever wants to do. However, swatching is essential especially if you’re knitting a garment that needs to fit correctly.<br />
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Rarely if ever does any knitter get the exact gauge shown in a pattern. We all knit differently and even though you may use the same needle size your knitting will probably not be the same as on the pattern<br />
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If your gauge is off, your garment will most likely not match the pattern’s finished measurements and will probably not fit as you expect it to fit. Also, in order to insure proper fit you should know your body measurements and understand the ease built into the garment. Some have very little ease and your finished project might be too tight others have a lot of ease and might be looser than you like.<br />
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Be sure to use the same yarn and the same needles for your swatch as you will for your project. Most needles of the same size are not exactly the same and even the needle material can change your gauge. Steel needles are more slippery than Bamboo or wood and that will also make a difference in your gauge<br />
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<b>Bigger is Better</b><br />
I repeat no one likes to swatch. You do it just because you know you should but you want to get it done and move on. Often knitters make their swatches too small. This leads to inaccurate gauge readings. In order to measure your knitting gauge correctly your swatches should be about an 8 inch square.<br />
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Always add 4 stitches of garter stitch on both sides and the top and bottom of your swatch. Just doing stockinette stitch will produce a swatch that will not lay flat when bound off and therefore will not will not read your gauge correctly.<br />
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To decide how many stitches to cast on for your swatch look at the gauge recommenced in the pattern. So for example, if the pattern tells you that 20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches. Cast on<br />
1 ½ times that amount (30 stitches in my example) and then add 8 stitches to that number for the garter edging for a total of 38 stitches. The larger the swatch the more accurate your gauge will be.<br />
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<b>Blocking</b><br />
We all know that very often blocking is important especially if your piece will have any lace. Blocking will allow for any changes that may happen when you wash your garment. Sometimes you<br />
might plan to block to stretch a project. This is almost always true with Shawls but is often also true for a sweater. If you are planning on stretching your finished work you should also do this with your swatch to determine the amount of stretch which again will give you a more accurate gauge.<br />
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If you are planning to stretch block your project, you should wet it and pin it out stretched to dry. Otherwise, If your garment will not need to be stretched leave your swatch in its relaxed, unpinned, state to dry. You may also just want to steam block your swatch if it will be dry cleaned. It won’t look as neat and straight as a pinned out swatch, but you will get a more accurate reading for what you will be making.<br />
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One more consideration is if you will be knitting flat or in the round. For most knitters the gauge will differ if your swatch is flat but you will be knitting in the round. The reason for this is that most often our purl stitches are looser than our knit stitches and when you knit in the round you are usually only doing knit stitches.<br />
Here is a Craftsy link to making a swatch for knitting in the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/knitting/article/gauge-swatch-round/">www.craftsy.com/knitting/article/gauge-swatch-round/</a><br />
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To swatch for knitting in the round cast on the required number of stitches you have determined you need for your swatch using a circular needle and work the first 4 rows, knitting every row for a garter stitch border . Now begin your mock knitting in the round. Keeping the first and last 4 stitches of each row in garter stitch<br />
Do not turn your work, slide the stitches with the right side facing you to the other end of the needle. Your yarn will be attached on the other side. <u>VERY</u> loosely carry your yarn in the back of your work and work row 2. You will be always be knitting on the right side remembering to work your edge stitches.<br />
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Keep repeating this, always working with the right side facing you and be sure that your floats on the back are extra loose so that when you bind off you will be able to make your swatch flat. If when you are finished your floats are too tight you will need to cut them. When you have completed the swatch work 4 rows of garter stitch.<br />
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Bind off and block if necessary before measuring. You will measure the stitches inside the border. Divide the number of stitches you have between the borders by the number of inches you measured. If you have 20 stitches and your swatch measured inside the edges 4 inches you will divide 20 (the number of stitches) by 4 (the number of inches) and get a gauge of 5 stitches to the inch.<br />
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If you are knitting a pattern or a cable you need to do this on your swatch as well.<br />
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Your gauge may come out to be a fraction. Do not ignore this. If your gauge is 5.25 it will be very different over a large amount of stitches than a gauge of 5 stitches to the inch. Never round up or down.<br />
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<b>Am I finished Now?</b><br />
If your swatch is spot on great. You can safely cast on. But what if it is not?<br />
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If your swatch is too small (your stitches are tighter) you have more stitches to the inch than you wanted. This will produce a smaller garment. Go up to one needle size larger <u>and make a new swatch.</u><br />
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If your swatch is too big.( Your stitches are looser) go down a needle size <u>and make a new swatch</u>.<br />
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How about row gauge? Row gauge is important in patterns with repeats but for pain knitting I do not usually worry too much about it. You will knit to the desired length as either given in the pattern or to meet your measurements. You might want the body or the sleeve length different from what the pattern calls for.<br />
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<b>Conclusion</b><br />
While Swatching might not be something you love doing it will be worth it in the end when you have produced exactly what you wanted and expected. So many knitters just pick out a size on a pattern and get to work only to be disappointed in the end with something that doesn’t fit. By knowing your correct gauge you also also might find that you can knit a different size in that pattern. You might think that you are a Large but the pattern could be designed with a lot of ease making the sweater much wider than what you want and you might be able to go down one size or go up one size if the fit is tighter than you want. Having correct gauge information before you knit will be worth the time you took swatching.<br />
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Happy Knitting<br />
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<a href="http://www.patchworkfrog.com/">www.patchworkfrog.com</a>The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-77734475593171254342017-04-05T19:42:00.003-07:002017-04-05T19:43:07.015-07:00Keeping up with Changing times<br />
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In reading some of my early posts I found one where I was talking about making copies of my patterns, which I still do, and never carry the original The advantages of doing that are I can write on the pattern without messing up my original and I have a back up copy if I loose the original.<br />
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The other problem with writing on the original is that should you ever want to knit this again and maybe not in the same size you have all these notes and circles on your pattern that make it difficult to read especially if you now want new notes and want to knit a different size. The pattern becomes a mess.<br />
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I like to take notes. I almost never knit the pattern as written. I might make it longer, do a different rib stitch, almost always adjust the sleeve length and I especially like to save notes on the yarn I used and the needle size and gauge for reference.<br />
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I am a yarn snob and have, I admit favorites. I am also not ashamed to admit that I probably do as much ripping as knitting. As I often point out to people I work with helping them through knitting projects, I don't knit becasue I need something to wear. I knit becasue it is my passion and my hobby but in the end I want to have something that I love and not something that gets finished and shoved away never to be seen again. To that end I often choose the same yarn for a new project in a different color and I find it helpful to remember what needle size I used, and my personal gauge which often is exactly what is recommended on the band since all knitters do not knit the same. <br />
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As I read this old post two other things came to mind. One is the improvement of our smart phones and while I can't address the Android phones on my iPhone i have something called iBooks. I can scan and save my pattern as a PDF and save it in iBooks, and I can then read my pattern on my phone so no need to carry a pattern at all. I can make notes regarding my WIP in the notes section. Form this I can also transfer my notes to my computer. I know this may sound as if I am a bit compulsive but I really do not want to "swatch" again if I want to use the same yarn. Swatching is necessary but let's face it no one like doing it. Any not matter how many years you have been knitting and at what level you would put your knitting skills you still have to make that swatch.<br />
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<br />The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-31963635955321255262017-03-30T13:00:00.000-07:002017-03-30T20:55:20.419-07:00WIP Button Side Sweater Using German Short RowsAs I follow up on my button side sweater I am coming to close to finishing. Not so easy since I started three projects at the same time.<br />
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First of all I just love the yarn. I am knitting the sweater with Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool <br />
45%Wool, 35%Silk, 20%Nylon
Yardage: 192, Stitches: 5.5 = 1 inch<br />
So naturally I am a happy camper. This is one of my favorite yarns. The wool gives it stability, the silk gives it drape and the bit of nylon helps it hold it's shape. It feels soft and squishy to the touch and my hands are so happy holding it. I also love the color range. I need to go down a needle size with this and many yarns because I am a loose knitter and in order to get the fabric I want that is not to tight, not too loose, but just right I often need to use a smaller needle than stated.<br />
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I love the color I choose. I went out of my comfort zone and picked a Cinnamon color that I don;t often choose for my wardrobe and I like it a lot. A bit of orange and a bit of brown but very neutral and a departure from my usual grey and black.<br />
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The sweater construction is interesting because you knit the curved band bottom together with the body. The sweater uses German Short Rows which are no my favorite. I have always don the wrap and turn and not matter how I tried I could always see the small hole from the turn. For what ever reason this method seems to give a totally invisible turn. From knitting this sweater I now feel quite proficient in this method.<br />
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I did, as I always do deviate from the pattern a bit. I decided even though I am not tall that I wanted a longer body so I knit about 16 extra rows which also resulted in one more button on each side.. The pattern calls for a Kitchener Stitch join where the band meets but after doing this I wan;t happy and instead did a three needle bind off which some what matched the pattern on the band and I felt looked better.<br />
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And I changed the sleeve. I did not like the few rows of garter stitch for the cuff. To me it did not go with the sweater so I did the modified rib patter that is used on the shoulder saddle and I personally like it better for me. I think it adds a nice detail.<br />
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<br />The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-19527081966240354372017-03-29T08:57:00.001-07:002017-03-30T20:54:14.063-07:00What's On Your NeedlesAs the weather gets warmer and I start to think about outdoor concerts, days at the pool and travel I start to think about what my knitting projects will be.<br />
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I always like to have knitting with me and small projects that are light and easy to carry work well for this purpose. Socks naturally and my favorite one skein shawls.<br />
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Checking on Ravelry.com there are wonderful people who have designed and shared their pattern for free. If you are like me I try to take advantage of their generosity.<br />
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If you check on Revelry frequently and click on "Patterns" a small box drops down with the most looked at patterns for that day. This is constantly changing although several will keep appearing.<br />
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Down at the bottom it will offer the top 20 and if you click on that you will get small thumbnails of the patterns. You can also do an advanced sort and then put in specific detail for your search like how many yards (put in 450 for a one skein as a starting point), what type of project (shawl) sort by free.<br />
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My recent search gave me <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reyna">Reyna </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">a triangle shawl with some open work areas that looked like a good choice for a carry along project because there was some detail but looked like it would be easily memorized and therefore okay to work on if there were other people around . </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I remember that I had started a shawl (KAL) knit along back in December and the design became too tedious for me since it required watching every row. I need to go back to my abandoned project and I think the yarn may just want to be a Reyna shawl.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy Knitting </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span>The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-19379330122481098102017-02-16T13:02:00.001-08:002017-02-16T13:05:00.342-08:00Just Couldn't Wait to StartEvery once in a while, well okay really often, I come across something I can't wait to cast on my needles. The minute I saw the book Knitting Short Rows I knew I needle to knit the cover sweater called Buttonside Sweater.<br />
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The book interested me because it has patterns that use different techniques for knitting short rows. If you have ever knit short rows you may or may not know that each technique gives you a slightly different look. Often I look at books and there is only one sweater that I want to knit and in that case I check out Ravelry.com to see if I can purchase an individual pattern but when I looked at this book there were several patterns I loved so I knew I needed the book.<br />
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I was also happy to see that the sweater was knit in one of my personal favorite yarns, <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/elsebethlavold.html">Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool</a>. The yarn has a particular twist that gives a crape appearance to the knit fabric. Since I tend to knit loose I went down a size needle and I am working on a #4 instead of the size called for in the pattern but I am right on gauge<br />
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In checking the pattern size I decided that I was happy with the width but I think I want my sweater longer. I added a few rows to the armhole and I think I will add some rows to the body before I start the curved shaping to give me more lengths by added multiple of the 4 rows that make up the button bands. I am using locking marker to keep exact count of the rows I am knitting to that when I pick up for the front it will match the back.<br />
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The sweater construction is interesting since it starts with should saddles and then stitches are pick up and knit down. I read ahead and the side panels curve around and meet in the middle with an interesting join. It is a really fun knit. <br />
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To make this more fun I decided to challenge a friend to knit along with me. It is an inspiration to keep knitting and will ensure that we will both finish.<br />
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Here are some more pictures of my progress<br />
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Does anyone else want to join us? Would love to see a bunch of these WIP's up on the Patchwork Frog Facebook page.<br />
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Happy Knitting!The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-60984182875048105522016-12-02T18:47:00.006-08:002017-02-16T12:06:54.543-08:00Popchino<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love shawls and ponchos and sweaters that are easy to wear and fold into my lap when we are at the theater. I decided to design an oversized poncho that would be fun to knit and easy to wear. One size fits all and it really does. I knit this in Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop because it is light weight and a cotton blend that will be easy to travel with as well as wear most of the year here in southern California. I designed this in two pieces but I am always worried that if my measurements are off the front and back might not match. I solved this by writing the pattern in sections with each section being a fixed amount of rows. It has a bit of this and a bit of that for interest both in kitting and wearing. A bit of ribbing, a bit of lace (just enough for interest but not so much that it is tedious and some patterns both double and single moss stitch. This could be knit in any DK yarn so if you want something a bit warmer a wool would work and it would be fun in a larger repeat dyed yarn that would self stripe.http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/popchino<br />
<br />The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-25147093047733005462015-04-02T11:08:00.001-07:002015-04-02T11:10:46.498-07:00Fan ShawlI know I keep saying the same things but I love knitting shawls and I love working in modular knitting.<br />
I think I like modules because it gives me a sense of completion . there is a certain satisfaction and good feeling when you finish a module even though the project is far from completed. I also find that it keeps my attention more because it isn't just knitting back and forth. I knit this shawl using <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/universalyarns.html#petalssock">Petals Sock</a> yarn color Blueberry which is a a combinations of shades of blue denim <br />
I have posted more information about some changes that I made to this free pattern on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/PatchworkFrog/fan-shawl">Ravelry </a>page <br />
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your project bag. The strong and stretchy stocking material fits small, medium,
large and very large cakes or balls of yarn. Open on both ends for double
stranded work. As you use your yarn the stocking hugs the yarn keeping it from
tangling or knotting up. Small enough to throw in your project bag ready for
your next project. Strong enough to use over and over again. Perfect for color
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just about anywhere. Lasts well over 120 hours on 3 AAA batteries. Lightweight
enough to wear around your neck for hours and hours of uninterrupted crafting,
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The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-80784746201999004032013-06-23T21:56:00.002-07:002013-06-23T21:56:13.407-07:00Fun New Tools - Try your hand at a LucetWe welcome summer buy adding some new products to our Patchwork Frog family.<br />
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We are now carrying hand crafted Wool Tree Mills products. We have stocked two items. Lucets and Wool tree wool stands.<br />
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A Lucet is a medieval wool fork that was used to make a square cording that can be used for trim, ties, belts laces and bracelets. Easy to use and easy to learn this is even a fun tool to teach your children, The best part is that it is small and easy to carry and requires no counting stiches or reading a pattern<br />
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The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-328555307760778962013-02-06T20:40:00.001-08:002013-02-06T20:40:50.293-08:00Reports Reviews and What is new for Spring in the world of yarnThe winter TNNA (National Needle Art) show has ended. I took classes and was able to see all the new items, yarn and patterns available for Spring and Summer and I will be sharing information and new arrivals as quickly as I am able to get things sorted and unpacked.<br />
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If you haven’t tired Tunisian Crochet because you thought it was only for blankets you will be very surprised. Several new books are available with easy and interesting patterns. I snagged a preview copy of Sheryl Theis latest book "Tunisian Crochet Encore" and I have already started to make the poncho on page 31 the book will be available in March<br />
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Includes 14 pairs of knitting needles (US5/3.75mm_ US19/15mm including a second pair of US5/3.75mm needles and 7mm needles), plus12 crochet hooks (from F5/3.75mm to 19/15mm), and 9 cords (2 each of 3" & 5", 1 each of 9", 12", 14", 16" and 19") (8, 13, 23, 30, 36, 41 and 48 cm), along with 4 end buttons, and 2 extenders. All in a specially adapted della Q case of poly/silk, with needle pockets labeled in US and metric sizes. Measurements: 3 ¾" x 7 ½" x 2 ½" (9.5 cm x 19 cm x 6.3 cm) when closed, 14 ½" x 13 ½" (37 cm x 34.5 cm) open. Available in four colors. $114.95 <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/deniseneedles.html"><u><span style="color: blue;">http://patchworkfrog.com/deniseneedles.html</span></u><span style="color: blue;"></span></a> The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-5222315046492648522012-09-27T11:41:00.000-07:002012-09-27T11:47:02.642-07:00<div>
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googly-eye monster ready to shout his love from the mountain tops. Or maybe the
back of a dark cave, you decide where Alfo lives.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 14pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://media.knittingfever.com/kfi/catalog/pattern/pdf/120925/Alfo.pdf" target="_blank" title="Alfo free pattern">Download the pattern here</a></span><span style="text-underline: none;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial; text-decoration: none;"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">. You’ll need the main color,
small amounts of two contrasting colors, and plastic eyes (if
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pictures of the various steps to let you know you’re on the right
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The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-78387156134205200232012-05-22T11:29:00.001-07:002012-05-22T12:12:18.055-07:00Summer Shawls - Part 1We enjoyed a wonderful two week vacation in Mexico and I finally had time to knit and read.<br />
I actually read 4 books and finished 3 shawls so I get to cross off some things on my “To Do” list. I will be posting pictures of each one separately.<br />
Spring and summer are a wonderful time to wear shawls and there were several on Ravelry that I had stored in my library hoping to find the time to knit them. For those of you who are looking for alternative projects using the wonderful ruffling yarns you should consider making this shawl.<br />
Using Marina Glitz <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/rozettiyarns.html#glitz">http://patchworkfrog.com/rozettiyarns.html#glitz</a> I made the circular shawl on Ravelry called kelp-forest-shawlette, a free pattern, and before you knit do watch the video it helps. I started mine a few times before I got it the way I wanted it. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelp-forest-shawlette">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelp-forest-shawlette</a> the pattern called for using two balls of yarn but when i finished the first ball I realized that it was big enough so here is a great idea for another one bal project. I have tried this shawl on several people and it is wonderful. Since you fold it over doubling the lace you can control how low the back drapes. No matter if you wear it with jeans, a sun dress or a sexy black dress for dinner out it will certainly be a favorite and what a wonderful special gift for some lucky person if you don’t want to make it for yourself. You can knit this one in an afternoon and it is light and the perfect carry along project. I used #9 needles. You can use a larger needle but it doesn’t change the gauge as it is determined by the holes in the yarn and I found that working with a smaller needle was actually better. About every 12 inches a gentle tug on the yarn to pull down the lace is advisable<br />
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<br /></div>The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-11727101087816141522012-01-29T13:05:00.000-08:002012-01-29T13:05:15.140-08:00FEBRUARY DISCOUNTSValentines Day is just around the corner and as our gift to you we will have started something new. We will be featuring items that will be offered at a 10% discount. A notice will go out announcing the featured discount and it will be available for a short time only. The discounts will keep changing so get yours while they are active. This month we will be picking items that are red or pink. Some of these items will be new arrivals including yarn so check back often to get your discount before it is gone.<br />
Please check the What’s new Page to see which item is featured if you missed our announcement on Facebook or our Yahoo group page.<br />
The first item offered at a discount is Fix A Stitch. A wonderful tool to have in your knitting bag.<br />
<a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/notions.html">http://patchworkfrog.com/notions.html</a> and remember orders of $65 and over qualify for free shipping.The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-57086438909554922382012-01-29T13:04:00.000-08:002012-01-29T13:04:43.582-08:00The Patchwork Frog Knitting Blog: Preview "FEBRUARY DISCOUNTS"<a href="http://patchworkfrogblog.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=1lb_LDUBAAA.8W0RtzagRXDlWpywHZi4xA.sUGI6IEzAygGHsKzVlavkg&postId=1172710108781614152&type=POST">The Patchwork Frog Knitting Blog: Preview "FEBRUARY DISCOUNTS"</a>The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-6412000882304325392011-12-30T15:29:00.000-08:002011-12-30T15:29:59.548-08:00Dreamz Interchangeable Knitting Needles - my evaluation<span style="font-family: Arial;">Dreamz Interchangeable Knitting Needles<br />
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Do you Dreamz in color? I finally had the time to try the new Dreamz wooden interchangeable needles and I found that I like them very much.<br />
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A bit of background first. The first interchangeable needles that I can remember were offered by Boye. The needles were steel, each size being a different color. The man designed the needles for his wife, he then designed a hard resin set where the needles snapped into the cords and he named this set after his wife, Denise. The Denise company was sold a while back to a family who has taken this set and made many changes. The Denise set has been one of my personal favorites, and the standard by which I measure other needles because I find them comfortable to use. The one complaint that I have is it is sometimes hard to read the needle size especially on the older sets and i have to admit that since I owned several (4 ) from before I started my business I often am working with the older sets although I did buy myself one of the Pink sets that supports breast cancer and the markings on the newer needle are much easier to read .<br />
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The Dreamz design is similar the Boye set and the same as the Knit Picks set but at a better price. The needles are colored wood with each size a different color. This means you can easily match up the pairs. Unlike the Boye set the cable is soft and flexible and the join to the needle is amazingly smooth. The needle tips are just pointed enough to make them easy to work with but not so pointed that they will split the yarn. Each cord comes with a small tool that can be inserted into a small hole to help you tighten the connection.<br />
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The set comes in a zippered plastic pouch with sleeves to hold the needle points and a removable pouch to hold the cables. End buttons and tightening tools are in small zip lock bags.<br />
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The basic set offers needle sizes 4 though 11. Also included are needle markers so if you transfer your work to a holder you just slip on a marker to let you know what size needle you were using.<br />
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All of this is priced at $82.00 </span><a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/dreamz.html."><u><span style="color: blue;">http://patchworkfrog.com/dreamz.html.</span></u><span style="color: blue;"></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> You can add to the basic set the chunky set which has needles US 13, 15, and 17 tips plus two cords, 24" and 32 " four end caps, two keys, and a flat envelope style carrying case that you can put into the larger case that holds the delux set.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-59982439427979772012011-11-13T17:44:00.000-08:002011-11-13T18:01:42.454-08:00New From The Patchwork FrogWhat is new at The Patchwork Frog<br /><br />The <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/blockingBoards.html">Knitter’s Blocks from Coco Knits </a>are back in stock We were only able to get the small set with 9 blocks right now as the company is having problems getting the larger set of 12 manufactured.<br /><br />We also have our <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/blockingBoards.html">sweater weight blocking wires from Fiber Dreams </a>back in stock. Another manufacturing problem caused these to be unavailable for a few months but we are happy that we now have them again. These wires are made by hand and packaged in long tubes. They can’t be shipped with many of our other products since they ship in a mailing tube so if you order several items the wires will ship separately.<br /><br />We are now carrying a new line of yarn hand dyed in Canada by Tradewind Knits. We have <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/TradwindKnits.html">Cat’s Pajamas and Celestial Merino</a>. Both fingering weight. The yarns are so soft that you will looked forward to knitting just to hold the yarn. Check out the Sea lettuce Scarf pattern for either of these yarns. This is a pattern suitable for even the advanced beginner and it is a wonderful project to take along when you are traveling.<br /><br />We have added lots of new patterns to our pattern page. <a href="http://patchworkfrog.com/twoOldBags.htmlby Two Old bags is an easy knit scarf or shawl with two versions, either a ruffle or Picot edge<br /><br />Thea <br />The Patchwork Frog<br />www.patchworkFrog.comThe Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-34790957301788580532011-10-04T11:34:00.000-07:002011-10-04T11:36:01.070-07:00Cottage Creations PatternsI was sad to learn that Carol Anderson of Cottage creations is going to phase out some of her Creative Cottage patterns. Many of you may not know her name but have knit at one time or another “The Wonderful Wallaby” or one of her afghan patterns. Carol has decided that she would like to get to more of her own knitting as well as find time for some of her other interests.<br /><br />The Creative Cottage patterns come in a small booklet format with a story line that reads through the various parts as you knit. They are not only easy to read and simple patterns but are fun to read as well.<br /><br />One of the patterns that will not be re-printed once her supply is gone is the Log Cabin Afghan, which is one of my favorites. This is a great pattern for using up your stash and also a wonderful pattern to carry along since the motifs are knit one square at a time and then later knit together with a three needle bind off. <br /><br />She is offering one new pattern called Celia’s Blankie that is a cousin to the Rambling Rows Afghan. This is another seamless pattern that can be knit with almost any weight yarn and can be made in a child sized version and also a dolly sized. This pattern will be in stock in about a week.<br /><br />Priced at just $6.50 each, get your copy of your favorite patterns before the supply is gone.<br />http://patchworkfrog.com/cottage-creation-patterns-s.htmlThe Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-34491683918248254222011-09-14T15:28:00.001-07:002011-09-14T15:28:51.326-07:00What’s New at The Patchwork Frog<br />
If you are looking for a quick fun project consider the kntted necklace and bracelet kit from Swallow Hill. There are enough beads to complete one project , but enough rayon to make several. Addtional<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_302180711"></span><span id="goog_302180712"></span> bead soup may be purchased. I am certain that you will want to make more than one, I know I will.<br />
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Even though I do have some lovely jewelry there are times when I want something with sparkel but not so serious and more fun. I chose the crystal bead kit because Caribbean trip next month and I decided this would be the most neutral since I do not know what I am going to pack. <br />
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The pattern calls for casting on 90 stitches and tells you that you will end up with a necklace of approximately 15 inches that will stretch a bit longer from the weight when you wear it.. I knew that I wanted something longer so I cast on 110 stitches. My finished piece measures about 21 inches ( see the picture). When I cast off all the stitches according to the pattern instruction I made a tiny knot at the end of my work and I left a long tail of rayon, twice the length of my finished piece that I am going to use to whip stitch the two long ends together to form a rope. I will then twist the rope to coil it so that the rows swirl.The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-48180526039655248862011-07-17T09:31:00.000-07:002011-07-17T09:39:49.268-07:00Review of Knit Swirl by Sandra McIverI drove for an hour to a yarn shop that was hosting Sandra McIver author of Knit Swirl. She had most of the coats and jackets from the book available to try on. It was fascinating and wonderful to be able to see how each one fit and figure out which one was your own personal choice as a “first knit” since I can see that after knitting one you will want to knit more. I had a hard time choosing but I finally picked two and maybe three that I plan to make. Five years of work went into the development of creating the concept of the rounded jacket structured as Sandra McIver pictured it in her mind. Knit from the outside in and creating the shaping by decreases.<br /><br />My dilemma is that I have two baby blankets, two shawls a coat and a Kimono and an almost finsih jacket on my needles right now and I really need to finish all of them before starting anything else. I wish I could knit faster and nothing else to do all day. So many projects and so little time, Sadly I won’t be starting my swirl just yet although I have picked out my yarn.<br /><br />If you have been following my blog I made a similar type jacket a few years ago. That one was knit in two pieces, a circle and rectangle and then put together. This also had very little seaming but I have to admit that after trying on the Knit Swirl I think the fit and shaping is nicer. My original pattern came from a Korean company Zaol that is now out of business and the pattern was offered for free on the internet but is no longer available. The circle was knit using short rows which I find fun and easy but it took a while to knit the whole circle and the rectangle was simple and straight but a bit boring. I wasn’t entirely happy with the sleeves as the cuffs were a bit wide but after looking at the Swirls I have an idea of what to do to fix the problem.<br /><br />The Swirl is knit all in one piece and has one seam to sew when you are finished. You cast on an enormous amount of stitches and work from the outside in. The beginning of the swirl is slow knitting because of all the stitches but as you decrease it goes faster and faster and then you get to the center where you bind off part of the circle leaving a center section knit the back and sleeves flat. The book diagrams and explains everything so that even a beginning knitter can handle this if they are okay with working so many stitches. The patterns are knit in a series of welts that you keep track of by just counting. You mark the beginning and end of the circle with a colored marker.<br /><br />There are two basic shapes, a circle and an oval which are either centered or off center centered which means the opening is in the center which creates a larger collar and or off center (more near the top) which makes the collar and lapels more narrow. The off center oval makes a longer back and there is even a very short bolero style perfect for a summer jacket. The patterns are offered in 3 sizes, small medium and large. According to my measurements I would be a small but as I tried on the samples I quickly decided that I liked the slightly larger jackets with more overlap room so I will be knitting a size two. With each pattern she tells you what yarns were used for the samples and how much yardage. All are knit in worsted weight yarn on #8 needles but you will need a cord length of at least 40 inches to start in order to accommodate all the cast on stitches, over 600. She explains how to use two balls of yarn for your cast on. There were lots of women in the store all trying on the jackets and it was interesting to see that they looked good on everyone, short, tall, thin, heavy with large bust or small.<br /><br />After trying them all I decided that I would either knit a longer coat called Silken Dreams, knit in Tilli Tomas yarn with beads that is a bit more dressy since the alternating welts are knit with a beaded yarn. or Copper Collage. I have some red merino/silk in my stash if I decide to make this one. The third one that I thought I might like called Silhouette In the Sun. I will be anxious to learn which ones you like the best.<br /><br />I hope some of you get the book and knit a Swirl for yourself . http://patchworkfrog.com/books.html<br />TheaThe Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-89452994694689950242011-07-11T17:03:00.000-07:002011-07-11T17:04:45.340-07:00Finding the best Basic YarnIn Search of the Perfect Basic Yarn<br /><br />We all love the speicaly yarns that our eye is drawn to when we are looking at yarn but often they sit in your stash because after purchasing them you aen’t sure what to make using them. It seems that mot of the time I find a pattern with some interest and what I need is basic yarn in solid colors. Every company seems to have them but many are expensive, put up in small balls and require lots of balls which equals lots of money.<br /><br />I have been searching for the perfect all around yarn. The go to yarn when you want something basic. I looked for something that would have a good feel, nice memory and easy care. My final vote is Ella Rae Classic and Ella Rae Amity. <br /><br />Classic is a wonderful basic wool yarn that will meet your every need. Both knit at about the same gauge.<br /><br />Amity has a touch of wool , 25% but is mostly acrylic, 75%. Has great yardage at 200 yards per skein and knits up on a # 8 or #9 US needle. It is great for sweaters for the whole family babies included, scarves, afghans and blankets, hats , gloves and just about anything you can think of. <br />It knits up with a really good look and feel and doesn’t pill. <br /><br />The yarn comes in both sold and heathers and at $5.00 a skein is a real bargain. A baby blanket will take about 3 or 4 if you are making it bigger and adult sized afghan will take 8-10 depending on the finished In my opinion this yarn is wonderful for all your basic sweaters especially if you want to show off our stitch pattern and for everyone in your family. <br /><br />http://patchworkfrog.com/ellarea.html<br /><br />AMITY<br /><br />Fiber: 75% Acrylic, 25% Wool <br />Yardage: 200 <br />5 Stitches = 1 inch Needle size: 8 US<br />$5.00The Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603104936058193843.post-46092361725645411572011-07-01T12:23:00.000-07:002011-07-01T12:33:29.929-07:00Summer ShawlsI had shoulder surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff injury that I suffered with for about a year after stupidly tripping in my kitchen. While I have been able to knit getting dressed is entirely another story.<br />It is difficult to get most things on and not much that goes over my head. My left arm is in a sling and since I am only able to use one arm getting a sweater on or off becomes a real workout. I quickly realized that a light weight shawl was the most practical piece of clothing in my closet but I wanted to have many different ones that would co-ordinate with my clothes and cover up my sling. After making several like the first one on this blog I was ready to design my own. Each one that I made was really nice but I wanted a top down with more or a natural drape over the shoulders and one that stay there becuse again it putting it on is still a bit of a challenge. I set to work designing exactly what I wanted and the result is the <a href="http://www.patchworkfrog.com/JuneCloudsShawl.html">June Clouds Shawl</a> which I have uploaded to Ravelry. It knits up with about 450 yards of light weight fingering or sock yarn and the interesting ribbed ruffle finishes the edge nicely. I have been experimenting with a variety of yarns and I am about to mke one using Tillie Tomas Sock yarn. Many of the sock yarns come in multicors and while that makes up in a very interesting pattern I also found that I needed solids. I will be casting a new one during the holiday weekend with the Tillie Tomas yarn and will post pictures as soon as i have enogh on my needles to show off my work.<br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/june-clouds-shawlThe Patchwork Frog Knitting Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715266097317338354noreply@blogger.com1