Mom’s potholder set
I made a set of potholders for my mom for Christmas.
I made a set of potholders for my mom for Christmas.
| Began | July 12, 2007 |
| Finished | December 1, 2006 |
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| Edited | July 12, 2007 |
| Pattern URL | Pot Holder / Hot Pad (knit) by 4601 |
| Made for | mom |
Rather than using the cable pattern in the SNB book, I really liked lixolux’s picture and so I tried making a 6 stitch plait (from Knitting on the Edge). That worked out great, I just had to adjust where the cable started by moving a few stitches between the needles, and a little more adjusting…
Gauge swatch on size 8. Went down to size 7 for the blanket. Gauge swatch had several steeks cut into it for testing. Best was when the steek was around 2 single stitches instead of further apart. Used Crochet method to secure stitches, tacked down on the back and did a row of shell stitch…
This pattern is the Silence Tee by Ruth Nguyen and it was so pretty. It was a good chance to try a yarn base that was summery in Knit Picks Lindy Chain. We’ve had an extra hot summer here, and that influenced my choice! When I saw the colors available, Rouge and Conch jumped out…
knit along with Leah.
to match the Rosewater hat. base on http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-fingerless-… 2aat with twisted rib on top and bottom, regular rib throughout, reverse stockinette on thumb. can always pick up at base and work downward if extra yarn remains.