Seamless Slippers

I created these slippers earlier in the year when I still needed something to warm my feet-- not necessary now that its in the 90s here in Portland!  But, you can prepare for the cooler fall and winter with this quick pattern. I used Judy's magic cast on and knit in the round on two circulars to create a slipper that is completely seamless!  Crocheted edging at the top with a loop in the back that is a handy place to hold when you slip these puppies on.  Hope you like 'em!

Source: Seamless Slippers via FiberDawn on Craftsy

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Well, funny that the last blog post was titled "Reflections", because my newest design, which uses the Retroglo reflective yarn, is titled "The Reflection Scarf"

Source: Reflection Scarf via FiberDawn on Craftsy

We entered it into the fashion show at the Knit and Crochet Show in New Hampshire at the end of June and that was fun! The only trouble is, that the reflective qualities play havoc with the camera flash.  The photo shown here is done without the flash, so you really just see the Double Bambu yarn.

If you go to the Craftsy site for the pattern,  or go to my website or to ravelry-- any of them will also show the photo with flash, which shows off the reflective qualities.

I made two of these scarves. This one, in the cool blues and greens-- I was thinking of a reflective pool surrounded by trees--we raffled this off at the show.  The second one, done in brighter colors, was the one in the fashion show.  You can see it if you come to the Fall Knit and Crochet Show in Reno. I suppose I ought to take photos of that one as well!

Also of note-- I'm starting to establish several other pattern distribution methods-- and am trying out a Craftsy store.

Are you all using Craftsy?  other websites?  I'm all ears...

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Bamboo Cabled Gloves

Here are my Bamboo gloves. They have a trio of cables that move up into decorative stitching (looks like beads). Soft. You knit the fingers in little i-cord tubes and then knit the body/hand of the glove.

I don't have these any more since I donated them to the TKGA Auction last fall.

If I ever have a lull in projects, I'll make myself another pair.

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Snowflakes and Stars

This is a sweater that I wanted to show at the Kntting Guild conference last Fall. However, I really didn't have enough time to finish it myself. I ended up sending the pattern and yarn off to Ghost Knitters, and they did a wonderful job of knitting the pieces. I then did the steeking and finishing myself.

Made out of "Double Bambu" which used two strands of Silk City Fiber's Bambu 7, the sweater has wonderful drape and is cool feeling as well as warm.

I do offer this pattern for sale on our website.

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Stormy Sky Hat

Here's another hat! After finishing the Red and Black hat for my younger son, I told my older one I'd knit him one also. When we were picking out colors from all my stash of Bamboo, he pointed to my Stormy Sky bag and asked "Can you make one like that?" So the challenge was on.



This is my first attempt. I am going to make a few changes and knit him another one. I think it needs to be a bit longer. So consider this a sneek preview!

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Entrelac Jacket

I finished this one last fall. In time for the Knit and Crochet Conference in Portland. So I entered it into the Fashion show. Lots of fun. I've since worn it to my neice's bat mitvah and it was great!



Besides giving yourself the permission to lose control of the color (Noro is in charge of that here), I challenged myself to do this garment without any edge triangles! those of you who have done entrelac know what I'm talking about!

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Hats!

OK. I have to admit it. I have always thought that the real purpose for knitting was to make SWEATERS. Especially for color work. Don't get me wrong, I've knit plenty of hats. But its just recently that I've discovered the JOY of knitting hats. What a great forum for working out design ideas! But the real joy is in seeing them worn/enjoyed by the recipients....

I'm calling this the Red and Black hat, but of course someone could knit it in whatever colors they choose.

My son has barely taken it off since it was finished. The tassel didn't last though. The hat is knit from bamboo and its a bit slippery.

Now I'm almost done with another hat for my older son. Based on my Stormy Sky patterns. Just a bit o weaving in. Hope he likes it as much....

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Bamboo and Alpaca Chemo Cap

I took the same patterns from the "Just Bamboo" blouse, and added lace weight Alpaca to it and created this chemo cap. It's stretched a bit when I'm wearing it, because I've stuck my hair up inside. Its really, really soft.

Too bad, the photo doesn't really show off the Alpaca. But it adds some depth to the color of the Bamboo. It takes just over one skein of the Bamboo-- so I think I'll add a quick to knit scarf to the pattern. Might as well use up that yarn!

This pattern has been posted for FREE download at the Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design shopping site. You can get immediate download if its the only thing in the cart!

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Stormy Sky Bag update

Well, I have about 25 rows left in the main part of the bag. I don't have my camera, otherwise I'd post the WIP... I let my son take the camera to Germany with him. Hope he's making use of it!

Now I'm trying to decide if I really need a knitted liner. A liner is definitely in order to cover the steek, but maybe I just use a nice either knit or nylon lining fabric. So the pattern would be combination of knitting and sewing. Steeking requires a sewing machine anyway. Especially with the slippery bamboo.

OK. Now I'm having a vision of an internal pocket/divider that is really a ribbed cylinder that then gets sewn in place.... hmmm. Liking that idea. And ribbing can go pretty fast. And it could be done on larger needles too.

So... finish the main piece, steek and sew liner to match. Knit ribbed cylinder, sew in place.
Yeah...

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