Monday, March 24, 2008

SpinKnit

I began SpinKnit last month by spinning some Columbia/Dorset roving into a two-ply bulky yarn.

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This month I finished up SpinKnit by knitting the cream colored yarn I spun and some black brown handspun from my stash.

Cookies 'n Cream Pillow


Two-tone Interpretation

Pattern: Wovenflame's Free Cushion Pattern
Yarn: My Handspun, Two-Ply Bulky Weight
Fiber: Columbia/Dorset and Mystery Wool
Color: Cream and Black Brown
Needles: US 10.5 (6.5 mm)
Size: Fits a 14" Square Pillow Form


Garter Stitch Button Band

Changes Made to Accommodate a Bulky Weight Yarn:

~Larger needles - US10.5 (6.5 mm)

~Cast on 40 stitches

~Pattern Stitch (changes in red):
Row 1: K1, *K6, P2. Repeat from * across to last 7 sts. K7
Row 2: Purl across

~Single yarn-over buttonhole instead of double yarn-over buttonhole


Back View

Knitted pillows are a great way to enjoy wool year round, especially if you live in a warm climate like I do. And, I think they are good projects for showing off hand spun yarn.


Front View

Spin, knit...enjoy!

12 comments:

  1. Tracy, that pillow is so nice. The yarn looks cushy and soft. I've been wanting to knit a pillow with the button band. In fact, I think I have a Debbie Bliss with a similar pattern in it, but I like the one you've used better.

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  2. Anonymous9:30 AM

    Looks nice and soft! Just the thing for a favorite chair and a good book ;o)

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  3. What a great idea for handspun! I love the natural colors :-)

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  4. Turned out nicely! I love the two colors. Your spinning is coming right along!

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  5. Oh WoW! I am so impressed. Your spinning knits up wonderfuly. How cool is that.

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  6. Anonymous10:55 AM

    Looks great! Love the pattern. I must knit with more of my handspun.

    ryc: Thanks! I still have 4 more to assemble, but the beading and wire twisting for the legs has been terrible for my carpel tunnel.

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  7. You've done a lovely job with your two colour version of my pattern! Thanks for the linkback.

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  8. I love the pillow. The colors complement each other so well. What a nice project for your handspun.

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  9. Your blog is so inspiring. Love the pillow and the cookies and cream name, too cute. Your clapotis looks beautiful on you from a couple of posts back. I only wear mine for warmth as a scarf but it looks great as a wrap, too. Great work. Those baby cable socks are wonderful. That yarn sounds like Fixation with the springy quality.

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  10. Your pillow turned out really well! It looks nice and soft, and I like the use of color too!

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  11. The pillow is fabulous! Any "designer" would be very happy to sale it to a client. It's very chic. Good job!

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  12. This is a perfect marriage of yarn and pattern! It looks so nice and soft and I love the contrast of the chocolatey brown with the cream color.

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~Tracy

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