So rather a long time ago (September 2012!!!), I was brought back 2 lovely skeins of Americo Original Cotton Alpaca 4ply yarn from Toronto, Canada. With it came a pattern for the Ariel Bias Scarf. A really simple pattern using 5mm needles.
I duly cast on my 67 stitches and did 2 purl rows. You then start the 2 row stitch pattern of Knit 3 stitches, then repeat YO (Yarn over), K2tog (Knit two together) to the last 2 stitches, Knit 2.
Turn the work, Knit 2 stitches, Purl to the last 2 stitches, Knit 2. And so forth.
Except I only got a few rows in and then the scarf got cast aside for a new pair of socks....... and then another!
But 2015 is all about finishing my WIP's (works in progress) that I wished I finished ages ago and using up some of my yarn stash (then I don't feel guilty about buying more).
Its a super easy pattern to memorise and knit in front of the telly (or in a recent traffic jam - at least I wasn't a grumpy driver! I wasn't going anywhere, so might as well be time effective).
I kept at the pattern until I was nearly out of yarn - 200g later and over 2m in length, I finished with the 2 rows of Knit stitch and cast off.
My Ariel Bias Scarf at last.
Its an un-dyed alpaca /cotton yarn from Peru and I just love the colour.
I think it rather suits me!
3 languishing WIP's finished so far this year and its only April tomorrow!
Happy knitting!
As well as enjoying the Great Outdoors, I love to bake and create on a pretty regular basis. Along the way you pick up lots of great tips (did you know you can freeze egg whites? Neither did I! ....thanks Nigella), so I thought I would start a blog to share some of them and my creations. The Great British Bake-off has a lot to answer for!
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Monday, 9 March 2015
Draped Top - The Great British Sewing Bee Book
A while back, I borrowed my Mum's copy of The Great British Sewing Bee Book as I wanted to have a go at making the Draped Top. There was always something else that wanted sewing, knitting or baking, so I didn't get around to it for ages.
Well enough was enough and last week I gave it a go. My sewing skills are more geared to quilting, so dressmaking was a total change. But I like a challenge! Assisted by the cat, I set to, tracing and cutting out the pattern from the pattern sheets provided.
The fabric I was using is probably older than me and was brought back from Hong Kong over 40 years ago. Its matt silk and much richer in colour than the photo shows.
I found it quite flimsy to work with, but has a beautiful drape. Just what you need for a top like this.
The pattern was simple and easy to follow and gave separate instructions for the gathering required for the neckline. I chose to do my gathering by hand and did the rest on the machine with Gutermann Sew-it-all thread and a size 70 machine needle.
A simple halterneck style neck tie.
And a nice scooped hemline front and back.
Its going to be just perfect for a beach holiday!
I think I like it so much, I will try it out in a variety of fabrics. I bought this lovely fine cotton from Liberty about 4 years ago and think it would look great as a draped top.
However, it has sat in its Liberty bag since I bought it and I'm not sure I can bare to actually cut it up.
Happy sewing!
Well enough was enough and last week I gave it a go. My sewing skills are more geared to quilting, so dressmaking was a total change. But I like a challenge! Assisted by the cat, I set to, tracing and cutting out the pattern from the pattern sheets provided.
The fabric I was using is probably older than me and was brought back from Hong Kong over 40 years ago. Its matt silk and much richer in colour than the photo shows.
I found it quite flimsy to work with, but has a beautiful drape. Just what you need for a top like this.
The pattern was simple and easy to follow and gave separate instructions for the gathering required for the neckline. I chose to do my gathering by hand and did the rest on the machine with Gutermann Sew-it-all thread and a size 70 machine needle.
A simple halterneck style neck tie.
And a nice scooped hemline front and back.
Its going to be just perfect for a beach holiday!
I think I like it so much, I will try it out in a variety of fabrics. I bought this lovely fine cotton from Liberty about 4 years ago and think it would look great as a draped top.
However, it has sat in its Liberty bag since I bought it and I'm not sure I can bare to actually cut it up.
Happy sewing!
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