Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Almost mittens and a question
I finished one of a pair of mittens -- I expect to do the other this weekend. I have a hat I didn't get mailed the last time. Both are Lions Brand wool I got for an incredible $2 a skein. But here's my question....I have 600 yards each of 2 colors of bulky wool...can you point me to a pattern (not top down) that I could use this yarn for? Thanks in advance....
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So, a total of 1200 yards, gauge of about 3.5 sts/inch (14/10 cm)? If you're on Ravelry -- www.ravelry.com -- you can search by weight and yarn quantity to see what's available; lots of fun. Let me go see. . .
Here is a plain raglan, worked in the round, from the bottom up. Ignore the charts for stripes, and just work your own: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring03/PATTsweetness.html. And here is one with cables: http://stitchesofviolet.blogspot.com/2007/01/cozy-in-cables-big-kid-sweater-pattern.html (make one of the smaller sizes). If you're interested in buying a pattern, there's one by Yankee Knitter that's very good.
Thanks! Great start....I'll start after my mitten is done. I am on ravelry but I am still a newbie there....
On Oct. 26 I posted a picture of a size 8 Bernat Chunky kid's pullover which uses 642 yards. It is quick to knit up; the cable is the only tricky part if you are new to knitting, but there are many written and video instructions on cables.
The Yankee Knitter pattern Elizabeth mentions is:
Easy bulky Sweater, #30; child's med (6-8 yrs) takes 625 yds.I found it at my local shop and it can be purchased on line, I think via WEBS. Good luck!
Here's a thought - knit the body first, and add the sleeves as you see if you have enough. A good pattern for that is the Steppe Sweater, designed for charity knitting and a free download on Ravelry.
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