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Thursday, July 05, 2007
FREE cable knit stitch pattern
Multiple of 18 sts + 2 extra border sts (the 2 border sts are not mentioned in the pattern)
In the above picture, the pattern is repeated twice horizontally.
Row 1 (RS): p1; k8; p1; k8
Row 2 and every alt rows: purl the purls and knit the knits
Row 3: p1; k4; c4b; p1; c4f; k4
Row 5: p1; k2; c4b; k2; p1; k2; c4f; k2
Row 7: p1; c4b; c4b; p1; c4f; c4f
Row 9: p1; k2; c4b; k2; p1; k2; c4f; k2
Row 11: p1; c4b; c4bp; p1; c4fp; c4f
Row 13: p1; k2; c4bp; p5; c4fp; k2
Row 15: p1; c4bp; p9; c4fp
Row 17: p1; k2; p13; k2
Row 19: p1; c4f; p9; c4b
Row 21: p1; k2; c4f; p5; c4b; k2
Row 23: p1; c4f; c4f; p1; c4b; c4b
Row 25: p1; k2; c4f; k2; p1; k2; c4b; k2
Row 27: p1; c4f; c4f; p1; c4b; c4b
Row 29: p1; k2; c4f; k2; p1; k2; c4b; k2
Row 31: p1; k4; c4f; p1; c4b; k4
Repeat these 32 rows
Stitch glossary:
C4b = slip 2 sts on cn and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cn
C4f = slip 2 sts on cn and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cn
C4bp = slip 2 sts on cn and hold in back, k2, then p2 from cn
C4fp = slip 2 sts on cn and hold in front, p2, then k2 from cn
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Coachella in Istanbul
I finished Coachella in 2 days. Personally, I feel the drape hangs too low in the middle that's why I'm wearing it over a white tank. But I like it a lot, it's simple yet elegant.
Friday, June 29, 2007
It lifts my spirit
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
yet another knitted bag
Thursday, June 21, 2007
My bag stitch pattern
Note: very easy
This stitch pattern requires multiple of 5 stitches + 2 extra stitches (border stitches, i.e. one st for each side). I won't mention the border stitches in the pattern.
Row1 (RS): Knit till end of row
Rows 2-4 : Knit till end of row
Row 5: *[yo twice, K], repeat from * till end of row
Row 6: *[Slip 5 sts purlwise to RH needle, dropping same time the yo's from previous row; slip these 5 sts back to the LH needle and Ktbl, do not drop the stitch from LH needle, (yo, Ktbl) twice in the same stitch. Now pass(dropp) all the 5 sts to the RH needle.] Repeat from * till end of row. Now you should have the same no of sts on yr needle.
Repeat rows 1-6
For the swatch in the above picture, I casted on 32 sts (30 sts + 2 border sts). If you still have questions regarding this stitsch pattern, pls let me know.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
My Brea Bag from Berroco
I hope my friend will love it. This bag is her birthday present. It was a total challenge: knit, paint the wooden rings, make the handles somehow, use X-ray films to keep the lining&bag sturdy.
Friday, June 08, 2007
bag knitting stitch
Sunday, May 20, 2007
She made me knit again!
Of course I enjoyed myself at maximum in
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
I'm back!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Good Bye Istanbul!
See ya! and Happy Knitting!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
My favorite LYS (Local Yarn Store)
I am buying all my yarns from Dikiş Kutusu (The Sewing Box). The main reason is because they are caring ONLY high quality yarns and knitting accessories. The lady owner, Ms. Vildan, is so helpful with lots of recommendations and instructions, you could say she will do the knitting herself for you!
Ms.Vildan, the yarn store owner and the most talkative (in a good way) knitter. If you are short of inspiration, just drop in and you will leave with a bag full of stash and ideas.
Monday, March 19, 2007
don't be too envious please :)
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Knitted Bags
So, here are my projects (finished and unfinished).
First pic is of a small black purse (my “failure” in felting) knitted by request for my mother-in-low. It is embellished with silk ribbon embroidery (my first attempt of silk ribbon embroidery)
And ENTRELAC bag for my mother. I can’t wait to see her face.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
1st March - Celebration of Spring in Romania
Today is the first day of 7 days of continuous celebration dedicated to Spring and women. Women are gathering together without men (now it is men's turn to stay home and take care of the kids and household generally) and are having fun in parties.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Amazing! Every knitter should get one!
I have just gotten my amazon.com order. Our new postman is so lazy, this week he needs to rest (I got this shocking information from a “blonde” voice when I called the post office). I had to go myself to a post office in Bağlar Mevki (damn it, this city called