Spun yarn Turned into Something – Project
I have found a new ‘favourite thing to make’ recently 🙂 And I think its a good one to answer the FAQ ‘what do you make with that yarn?’ Because its simple and quick and I reckon that if I can do it, anyone can!
For this design I use a fine spun, energized single. I choose to use energized rather than plied for a reason, even though it can be a little tricky to handle because of the twist. What happens when you knit a very fine spun single (and I don’t wash and set it either) is that the energy in it actually opens up the stitches creating a really neat lacey look. I used size 25 needles for this, so I think the bigger the better. It also creates a really wonderfully stretchy fabric when knitted, just great for a scarf/shawl!
I also use a heavy lockspun yarn, with as much texture as I can get in it.
So the simple part is the pattern! All I did was cast on one, then add one stitch at the beginning and end of each row. Basically I just keep knitting (garter stitch) till I use up all my single.
Then I take my giant crochet hook and crochet the lockspun with a single crochet stitch all along the long edge. I pretty much have three times the length of that edge in lockspun yarn which seemed to be adequate.
Thats it, simple! And quick, and I love wearing these 🙂 And now I am going to inundate you with photos of them!
This is beautiful, do you spin mohair or wool for these ?
Fun, fun, fun!
Wow. Gorgeous!
The white one with the colored edging is a gorgeous contrast in colors. Sure dresses up the white!
so lovely! the colours are gorgeous!
Love it! I think I will try this too 🙂
Nice, I will try that.
I have loved these from the first time I saw one . They are just gorgeous.
Perfect timing with all of the dying going on. That model of yours is a cutie!!
I love them and I think I’m going to try. Thanks!
Oh my goodness, that last one is beautiful! I want one! 😀
Fun and funky!