Lavender & Lace
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This months theme is Lavender & Lace! Lace is very popular right now. All the yarn companies have their lace weight yarn as part of their line and for good reason, lace work. You are seeing lace shawls, lace socks, lace edgings on baby blankets and lace collars on sweaters, even open work hats. The color purple is also very popular right now too - SO I am combining the two here on this page. Email over photos of your lace work, and/or your purple (lavender) work. Knitting or crochet, I think this will be a very fun month. Here is my email addy: mary@americasknitting.com |
Amy & Sean own Fiber Wild, a yarn shop in Galena, Illinois. Here is a new offering from the store, it's called the Ella Lace Scarf Kit and it sells for $24. I think it's so timely for the season. scarves right now are very much in vogue -- you can't open a catalogue without seeing them. The lace keeps it light and wearable until the cold weather truly sets in. Lovely!
Laura comes to us from the golden coast of California. She knit the Dagger Lace Scarf by Lisa Shroyer using Cascade Yarns Pastaza. You can find the pattern to this scarf in the Fall 2009 issue of Knitscene magazine. Laura's LYS is Filati Fine Yarns also in California. Thanks Laura for participating and sharing your work with us!
Birdy Evans of San Antonio, Texas, is gettin' it done. She has not only designed and knit this lovely scarf, but she's also gotten it published by Knitty.com. She has fulfilled both categories here of lavender & lace with her Flit 'n Float scarf. The yarn that Birdy used in her scarf was Misti Alpaca lace weight in Lavender. You can keep up with Birdy on her blog. Thank you Birdy for thinking of America's Knitting!
Here is an interesting shawl out of Texas. A gal by the name of Juanita crocheted this shawl. The pattern is called Seraphina's Shawl, and the pattern is published by Doni's Stuff. I love it and it's the first crocheted shawl I've seen. The yarn that Juanita used is Malabrigo yarn Sock, the colorway is Rayon Vert. Nice work Juanita, and thanks for sharing it with us.
Laurie Torstensen of Lakewood, California knit these fine socks. The pattern is called Express Lane by Diane Mulholland. The pattern is a free Ravelry download for Ravelry members. The yarn that Laurie used was Dream In Color Smooshy in Visual Purple - LOVE!! Thanks for participating Laurie~
Dorie lives in Redmond, Washington, and she has knit these fabulous fingerless mitts called Violeta by Melissa Goodale. The yarn that Dorie used is Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the colorway 'Red Carpet'. These just look classy to me. Thank you Dorie for sharing your work with us.
Carmel is back with another lace item. This time a little cardigan with some lace influence, Autumn Leaves by Niki Van De Car. Very sweet -- thanks Carmel for this new entry!
Pamela Haschke, President of Halos of Hope, knit this "Lace Edged Chemo Cap". Pamela works hard on this organization, and she says that the pattern is free on Ravelry. Pamela is starting to become a regular contributor - thanks Pamela and keep up the good work!
Aurita, of Ohio, knit what she calls "her version" of the Pi Are Square Shawl WG38 by Elizabeth Zimmermann. I think it looks lovely, and totally fits our theme. The yarn that Aurita used is also from Knit Picks, Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud. The pattern for this shawl can be found in the book Knitting Around. Any self respecting yarn shop should have it. Thank you Aurita for sharing your work.
Jennifer Farrugia, from Oregon knit these jazzy socks, and they are called Esther Socks, designed by Stephanie van der Linden. The yarn that Jennifer used is from Knit Picks, Stroll Heather in colorway Sprinkle Heather. I think that these look hard, Jennifer said that they were a challenge but worth it in the end. They are very fancy Jennifer - thank you so much for participating.
Sara, lives in Plainfield, Illinois. She has knit this gorgeous Bitterroot shawl by Rosemary (Romi) Hill. The yarn that Sara used is Halftone Artisan Handpainted yarns 880. This pattern can be found on Knitty. Thank you Sara, Romi & Knitty. You can get to know Sara better on Ravelry!
We are starting this page off with a lace wrap knit by Carmel Creager of Seattle, Washington. The Anisett Wrap was knit for her brothers fiance for their upcoming October wedding. Carmel used two balls of Rowan Kidsilk Haze in colorway Pearl, and a size 9 needle. Now Carmel is doing a scarf size version using Trendsetter Kid Seta in colorway Vanilla. It's really gorgeous and what a thoughtful gift for your new sister in law. You can find the pattern for this wrap in the book Pretty Knits, ask for it at your LYS. Carmels LYS is So Much Yarn, also of Seattle, Washington. Thank you Carmel, for getting us started here!
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