I think I mentioned having started a new mitered square project for my demonstration at the Mall of America during the Knit-Out last month. I wanted a different kind of project altogether from the blankie, to show what else can be done with the technique.
So I chose a big, fluffy yarn – Geologie from Nashua – knit loosely with big needles – size 10 – and a smaller project, a scarf, with straight edges instead of zig-zags. Well, the thing is done now, but still in need of a blocking. I tried to get Daisy to pose with it – she sure enough wanted to sit on it constantly while I was knitting it.
Yeah, not so much.
So then I went and asked Joe for a little help. He really is a patient, long-suffering guy.
It’s alright, I guess. I chose the colorway for its lighter colors for demonstration purposes. This is the picture Joe took of me with it a week or so ago before it was done. Totally unflattering backside shot. That’s why I made Joe pose with the thing.
Anyway, that’s the update. I do have a session of the mitered square class at the Yarnery set up for two Thursday evenings in April – the 9th and the 23rd; and if those dates don’t work for you, I’ll be teaching a version of the class at Shepherd’s Harvest festival on Saturday, May 9.
I’ll leave you with a bit of Julie’s recent artwork…
Those are Fraggles, ala Fraggle Rock from the DVD we picked up at the library. The girls loved it, and Fraggles have been a big topic of conversation around here for several weeks now.
Hi Shelly,
The scarf is lovely as per usual!
I was wondering where you got that amazing looking robot stained glass thingy in the background? I know someone who must have one!
(there is a distinct possibility that that someone is me)
Joe is such a good sport! The scarf is lovely. I really like the subtle colors you chose. Very nice.
Fraggle Rock? My sister’s favorite show back in the day. I think my dad taped every episode so we’d never be without. I love the drawing – the drawn Fraggles do resemble the puppets and reminds me of home.
Totally awesome. And Joe is a good sport. My husband would have found something to do, like clean the downspouts.