Drops photoshoot for the Spring-Summer 2011 Designs is done. Now, we need to vote on which designs to include in their collection.
The only problem, among all of these gorgeous, fun, flirty, trendy and unique designs, you can only vote for 10.
Patterns, projects and techniques
, by Terrye. 1 Comment
Drops photoshoot for the Spring-Summer 2011 Designs is done. Now, we need to vote on which designs to include in their collection.
The only problem, among all of these gorgeous, fun, flirty, trendy and unique designs, you can only vote for 10.
Click HERE to vote on Drops Spring and Summer 2011 Designs!
Earlier this year I designed a beginner’s sampler scarf knitting pattern that I thought would be a perfect first project for new knitters. It includes casting on, knitting, purling, changing between knit and purl in the same row, binding off, and options for increasing and decreasing stitches, all in one project.
I love this kind of sampler style project for a new knitter because you learn lots of skills and get to change things up before one stitch or pattern gets too boring.
Here’s another option for knitters new or seasoned who get a little bored by a project that’s worked in the same stitch throughout.
The Patons Texture Mix Knit Scarf is a wide scarf that uses garter stitch, diamond brocade, diagonal pattern and basketweave to give the scarf a rustic look. It is mostly made with basketweave with garter stitch edging, but there’s enough variety in these patterns to keep it interesting.
The pattern was originally worked in an alpaca blend yarn that’s been discontinued, but I think a plain wool would be a great option as it would show off the stitches and be extra warm. It’s a bulky yarn, but you could also use a worsted weight yarn for a narrower scarf (and/or a wool blend if you don’t want it to be quite as warm).
You can get the free pattern download from Yarnspirations.
Looking for more easy scarf knitting patterns? I’ve got a great collection here. Or you can find patterns specifically for using up yarn leftovers. Scarves are such great projects for learning new skills, and they make great gifts and charity projects. I think we often give up on scarves once we’ve learned how to make shawls and hats and other projects, but I think we should all keep making scarves throughout our knitting careers!
[Photo: Yarnspirations]
Twyla says
I often find that I cant’ get the drops website to work. Even today, a lot of the thumbnails would open up and the rollovers showed half off the screen. I had to go back to vote a couple of times before it did anything besides time out the page. And apparently my comments contain forbidden words (ie., if I left even one word in comments or address, I got the can’t submit because of forbidden words, message) Anyone else have this issue with their website?