1 I finished a new project today, using a new technique I learned while with my Sister-in Law in Atlanta, Georgia. I had to revise cable stitch and learn three needle cast-off – all very satisfying and I put the little hat in the post today for Grand-baby B.
Owl hat
2 My SIL taught me how to knit in the round – previously I had changed all patterns to flat knitting – and she lent me her interchangeable needles to get me started on the little pants that I made for my Grand-nephew and which I posted about here. While we were away in Hawai’i, a set of interchangeable needles with brass connectors was delivered for me on my return.
Interchangeable needle set in a pouch
3 In Truro this afternoon, in my favourite shop, Truro Fabrics, I had the usual friendly and professional help and now have some beautiful cashmere merino yarn for a very special secret project which I shall start tonight. You’ll see it when it’s done! I am a very happy bunny with a new project to work on!
Beautifully soft new yarn
djdfr
November 4, 2014 at 5:51 pm
The three needle bind-off is my favorite for shoulders. All the stitches line up. 🙂
mybeautfulthings
November 4, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Thank you for that – I shall try it. From the inside of the garment or the outside? 🙂
djdfr
November 5, 2014 at 8:20 pm
That depends on the desired effect. The first time I did it, the pattern called for wrong sides together which put the seam on the outside, giving a decorative line along the shoulder. With right sides together, the seam is on the inside and gives a very smooth finish on the outside.
mybeautfulthings
November 5, 2014 at 10:17 pm
Thank you very much for that. I shall try it each way on different garments in due course. Thanks again 🙂
Shelagh
November 4, 2014 at 8:40 am
This will revolutionize your knitting life, Sally! can’t tell you how many sets of interchangeables I have in my tool collection. Haven’t used those unwieldy single points in YEARS. Not only that but I alter flat patterns for round needles…. Hooray for your SIL.
mybeautfulthings
November 4, 2014 at 10:34 am
You are right! No more sewing up (or much less anyhow) and that’s the bit I hate the most!
I shall turn to you too for encouragement when I need it. At the moment I am finding the circulars a bit unwieldy but am determined to get to grips with it. 🙂
utesmile
November 4, 2014 at 8:06 am
I always use round needles and that set looks brilliant. Change when needed. I just finished my snoot, for myself. The owl looks great!
mybeautfulthings
November 4, 2014 at 10:35 am
It’s a big discovery for me and I think it will be a brilliant one – so much less sewing up! Bet your snood is beautiful too. 🙂
The Twisted Yarn
November 3, 2014 at 10:32 pm
My goodness, that hat is beautiful! Love the owl!
mybeautfulthings
November 3, 2014 at 10:43 pm
That’s what I thought whe I saw the pattern and I just had to have a go. I think if you are familiar with the techniques, it would probably only take an evening. It took me two on this first attempt. 🙂