knit turned hem flat, then joined in the round with helix knitting technique. steeked and made a steek sandwich for the side borders.
border uses idea from the book “Crochet Kaleidoscope” motif #15.
| Began | October 22, 2018 |
| Finished | September 1, 2018 |
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| Edited | October 23, 2018 |
Wanted something that would work as a baby dress this summer and then be a tunic as she gets older. Adjusted the pattern to work in the round, be more full of a dress, and have ties instead of shoulder straps. Lace is slightly askew on part of the skirt but it’s not too noticeable….
When I realized I wouldn’t have enough yarn to make purple slippers, I went for an elasticy yarn I knew I could get locally. Also some legwarmers to go with this out of the same Cascade Fixation with other worsted weight yarns (Wool Ease in a Lilac, Light Rose Heather, pink, and yellow; KnitPicks Swish…
Saw this yarn on instagram from the dyer, Ana (@toiltrouble) and had to get it because it was my wedding colors. The yarn is a little more vibrant in person! (which could make people think I’m a football fan – yellow and purple is I think Husky color in Washington) Decided to knit it up…
Started Thyme on halloween. Casting on took a while, and the pattern wasn’t very intuitive the first side through. I made a chart to help me, and will upload that to Ravelry or my knitting site soon. Update 11/14: made all 3 pieces – front, back, and stripe for between. Just need to attach together….
co 14 each side, JMCO. two at a time on two circs. increase up to 36 each side. increase on top of foot 2 times each end of needle twice, then 2 more times rapidly at the end of the foot length. knit to 7 3/8” long before heel. heel over 36st: 1-11-12-11-1.
