Mini Mitten Christmas tree ornament

Posted on 11/30/2007 by Barb | Comments (1)
Filed under : Finished Objects, Knitting

I'm sort of between projects and needed something for my hands to do during the Green Bay-Dallas game last night. So I took a little bit of leftover sock yarn and did up Andrea's mini mitten ornament. They're so cute (that's them in her hand). Her pattern is in our DIY section (and Ravelry) if you'd like to try it. (She's such a clever girl!)

Finished Project! Tunnel Lace Scarf

Posted on 11/28/2007 by Andrea | Comments (3)
Filed under : Finished Objects, Knitting

I started this scarf in August or September, on one of those days when the weather was just cool enough that I was starting to think about fall being on its way. I finished knitting it very quickly, but of course it sat around for a long time with its ends unwoven.

The yarn is some Sirdar Tropicana I got on clearance many months ago (I see now that it's discontinued). I've set myself a goal to knit from my stash for a while, and this was attempt #1. I'm not usually a big fan of acrylic yarns, but I have to say I was really happy with this yarn.

The stitch pattern is the tunnel lace pattern from the Harmony Guides 450 Knitting Stitches (vol. 2). I like how it creates a lofty ribbing.

I knitted a short scarf, then divided the stitches in half and knitted each side separately, then grafted the ends of the two sides together to form a hole.

I was going to write up the pattern, but that's about all there is to it. It's always so nice to start off the winter with a new scarf.