Saturday, September 29, 2007

Getting Started.


This is my first time with cables and I can't believe how easy it is! I love this pattern. I'm already planning to use it (or variations) for plenty of gifts this fall/winter.

Another one.

Size 10.5US needles, Araucania Nature Wool Chunky. I only did two cable repeats, so it wouldn't be too wide. This is actually done and blocking right now -- the wool grew a *lot* when I blocked it. I really love this pattern

AnnaEA

Another Irish Hiking Scarf

Friday, September 28, 2007

IHS hat

Here is my first hat using the IHS pattern.

Here is a closeup of the cables.


I took the original IHS pattern and modified it to make only it two cables wide. Then I sewed it up to make the band and picked up stitches on one side for the top of the hat. 3 rows in between the decreases to make it pointed. It came out great and is going to be for my Niece. The yarn is 100 % wool and was purchased at a Reny's for only 99cents!

Marie in Maine


Tuesday, September 25, 2007


I've started and am happy so far. The cables have been a lot easier to work than I thought they would be. I'm using TLC worsted weight in Charcoal Heather. This is going to be for my husband. Good for bundling up with when he rides his motorcycle. :)

Monday, September 17, 2007

My First Completed IHS

Yarn: Lion Cashmere Blend
Needles: size 8 bamboo dpns and cable needle

I finished my first IHS over a month ago and have finally gotten around to taking pictures and posting it. It ended up about an inch or two shorter than the pattern because I ran out of yarn, but I'm happy enough with the length. The only thing I did differently from the pattern was that I ended on a row earlier than 7, maybe 4 or 5, so that the edge I finished on looked more similar to the beginning edge.



I really enjoyed this project. It went quickly and the pattern turned out nicely with the cashmere blend yarn. It's extremely soft and warm, and I can't wait to wear it this winter.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

New to this Knitalong

Hi everyone. This is my first time knitting this scarf but not my first time with cables. I'm using some Cascade Quattro. I'm doing this in conjunction with a Ravelry group. Knitters Love Nora Roberts is knitting this scarf and reading her "Born In..." Series for the month of September.Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
Come join us if you're on Ravelry!

2nd Irish Hiking Scarf

Made my 2nd one......Peanut our model this time ;o) Also made with Caron Simply Soft. I love the lustrous quality of it. More pics of Peanut (the ham!) on my blog.

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Monday, September 10, 2007

New to IHS Knit Along

Hello,

I am new to the IHS KAL and I am just starting my scarf now. Thanks for letting me join. I'll post a pick as soon as I have one.

These are the first cables I have knitted and so far everything is going great.

Take Care,
Kecia

New to IHS Knit Along

Hello,

I am new to the IHS KAL and I am just starting my scarf now. Thanks for letting me join. I'll post a pick as soon as I have one.

These are the first cables I have knitted and so far everything is going great.

Take Care,
Kecia

Thursday, September 06, 2007

My First Cabling Project - IHS scarf

Recently tried to pick up knitting again (learned the Garter stitch in my teenager's years) and this was my first attempt in making cables. Like the pattern a lot!

The yarn was Patons Classic in black. The scarf was much softened after an Eucalan wash. I gave this to Dad as a Father's Day gift!!

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