Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Basic Chevron Scarf

What started out as knitting practice turned into a full grown scarf!

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This project includes a few knitting “firsts” for me: increasing and decreasing stitches, following a pattern, joining two skeins of yarn mid-project, and a new way to cast on. I am very pleased with how this turned out.

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I began this as practice to get used to increases and decreases so I would eventually feel comfortable with knitting a sweater. I can’t say that I’m completely comfortable with the idea of knitting a sweater, but after this scarf I feel prepared to take the plunge. It even looks cool on the under side!

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Once I am finished with my knitted afghan, I’m going to get started on the Aidez sweater. I’m a little hesitant since I heard that some people have had sizing issues, but I’m going to try it out anyway. Wish me luck!

9 comments:

  1. Wow-good job! I am so impressed by knitting projects. I can't wait to see what you do next.

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    1. Thanks, Mary! I'm finishing up my knitted blanket this weekend!

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  2. Wow, this is lovely! Great job! You could TOTALLY knit a sweater!

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    1. Thanks for your confidence in me! I am picking up the needles that I need for the sweater today. Here goes nothing!

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  3. Cute blog you have here Lindsay and this scarf looks great, it makes me want to grab my needles again! I stumbled upon your blog because I was looking for reviews about Diane's book, Guide to Machine Quilting, and I wanted to ask you if you would recommend it for quilting on a home sewing machine. I've just started so I wanted to make sure it wasn't aimed for longarmed ones. Thanks! ~Melina

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Guide to Machine Quilting is for home sewing machines. It has a TON of information and exercises to improve your quilting, but regretfully I haven't used it that much, mostly because the quilting that I've done so far as been straight lines. I recommend it though, she takes you through machine quilting step by step in an easy way.

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    2. Thanks! That sounds what I'm looking for, now I'm sure what book buy next :). Thanks again, looking forward to hear from you soon, have a great weekend!-

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