The season for Fall everything! I have molasses cookies and spiced cider on the menu. Cross stitch has been put aside for some holiday gift making and knitting.....it's quite the exciting time of year! Again, I haven't blogged for 2 weeks. My only excuse is the time-consuming Swedish Death Cleaning! I have so much junk stuff! But I will conquer it all...if I live long enough. I am ahead of the curve on a couple things or staying even. On my Goodreads Book Challenge I am only 2 books behind schedule now. I'm almost done with the Halloween ornaments. I had to wait for the 2024 charms before I could put the back on them. BTW if anyone needs 2024 charms just let me know your address and how many and I will mail them to you. I had to buy a pack of a zillion!
I've also been knitting since it is the season! I need a hat for when I walk as I don't have any except for a loose hood on my coat which is normally enough but not for a 45 minute walk. I found a free pattern from Lion Brand, beginner friendly and I'm about 1/2 way finished.......I'm using Malabrigo Rios worsted in the Cereza 033 color. It is 100% Superwash Merino Wool which should keep me warm....
The only question I have is the photo shows purl bumps on both sides but it is garter stitch throughout and the brim rolls up but you can't have perl bumps on both sides as in the first photo. There will be perl bumps on one side and knit stitches on the other as in my photo. So.....how did they do that? There is nothing in the instructions that explains it.....hmmm....it's a mystery to me! Anyone else have a clue?
It was also time to get out my handmade wool socks! I was bad and did not wash them this past Spring but I did this week........they are all ready for the Fall/Winter season.......
10 comments:
Garter stitch is just a knit stitch throughout the pattern then you get bumps on both sides:) Cute halloween Ornaments!
Those ornaments are FABULOUS!!!! I wondered what you had been up to and congrats on the cleaning. I am still working on the concept of a cleaning plan.
Aaah your ornaments are adorable! You have been staying busy. Cleaning can be so time consuming, but it sure feels nice once it is completed. LOL Enjoy the rest of the week.
Could it be because you are knitting in the round which would technically produce stocking stitch? Love all your Halloween ornaments.
Are you knitting in the round or back and forth? If you knit all stitches back AND forth, it will have purl bumps on both sides. If you're knitting in the round it will be all knit stitches (stockinette). If you want to knit in the round and get purl bumps, you can purl all of the stitches.
Dennis and I both laughed loudly at the funeral meme. That is really funny. Can you just imagine?
Love the ornaments. You definitely have lots of charms leftover, I hope someone needs some.
Take care Sam. We're playing up in the Black Hills for a few more days before heading home.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
You are right on! i reread the directions and it called for straight needles which I didn't have so I used circular. If I hadn't I would've had to seam the hat. I'm a little slow but I finally reread the directions and realized my mistake...thank you!
You are so right....I was knitting in the round.
Yes, my cousin loved your comment...me too!
Thank you Melissa...I am so sorry I haven't been by but I am coming this week! And I need your address so I can send you that bluebird pattern! Talk to you soon!
I'm so glad I have such smart friends! Thank you. It came to me after I reread the directions. I love purl bumps but not enough to purl every stitch! LOL!
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