MY SSKimono

March strip

2007-03-23T22:02:00.000-07:00

I decided to use the Mock Honeycomb pattern for one of my longer strips. This one will go either in the front or back. The lower photo is the strip folded in half and gives and overall impression of the pattern's texture. The detail above is a close of the pattern in the deep colored yarn.

Mock Honeycomb

2007-03-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

I thought I had replied to your support e-mail for the honeycomb stitch, but somehow sent the message to myself. (I'm still thinking about that one.) Anyway, I tried the pattern again and realized that I was not catching the k sts under the strands (after pulling then up). I was pulling up strands, then knitting the next stitch separately. That's why I was getting extra sts.
So, about 30 mins. later, I had a nice sample of honeycomb. Thanks much.
The Zigzag is now giving me fits, but I don't think I'll use this one anyway. It takes much longer to knit and uses a lot more yarn. It is also much denser than I want for my jacket. I love the half-linen sts. and have used it before on other items. It would make a nice bottom edge for the garment. Simple and it draws attention to the other more intricate patterns.
Thanks for your help. :) - Sahara

Third strip

2007-02-27T11:20:00.000-08:00

As I told a couple of our group members, I found a pattern that I really like in the Vogue Vol. 1 Stitchionary. I was on a knitting roll and just couldn't wait for the third mailing. Anyway, here is a photo of it. I will figure out a way to incorporate it along with the other patterns.

- Sahara

Strip 2: Vine Lace Photoa

2007-02-15T12:45:00.000-08:00

At last it's done. I love it. Now I am inspired to try

other lace patterns.

Following the pattern

2007-02-10T12:35:00.000-08:00

Wow! Do I have to pay attention to lace patterns! Thanks, Gwen for the marker tip, but I still have trouble maintaining the number of stitches per pattern row. Somehow I am losing a stitch or two periodically. Then I have to rip out four or five rows to find the problem, but I don't find it because the yarn is like spaghetti ( all the yo's), so I have to go back to a purl row with the correct number of stitches and more or less start that section over. It is frustrating. :((
BUT I know that if no one talks to me while I'm knitting this strip, I'll get it done. I am even inspried to try a different pattern or two now. I just have to build in "alone time" to do it.
I am using the vine lace pattern for one strip and am thinking about using the zig-zag pattern for another strip...
As soon as I get my future grand daughter's sweater finished, I'll start on another one of these kimonos in a shorter style. Then I can try more patterns. Yes, I'm a knit-aholic.
- Sahara

Second packet

2007-02-06T22:58:00.000-08:00

The second packet arrived Saturday. I was so excited that I got out my practice yarn and attempted each pattern to see if I could manage them. Unfortunately, I found that I couldn't get the first and third patterns to work out. I sent a message to our page, but it didn't make it, I guess, as it didn't get a response. Today,I noted that others have had problems too. Thanks, Gwen, for the updates. I will try again.
(BTW I have the dangedest time logging onto that Blogger site. It takes forever, and this last time I had to change my e-mail, etc. just to get to my previously established blog page. Weird.
I hope there are no problems next time. )
Happpy knitting, y'all. - Sahara

Sample Stitch Kimono Progress

2007-01-22T14:54:00.000-08:00

I'll introduce myself as Sahara, a retired teacher from Fresno, Ca. I will be posting photos and comments about my progress on our group project, the Sample Stitch Kimono.
The photo posted today, 1-22-07, is strip #1, knitted in the Seeded Rib Check pattern. The yarn is "Yarn of the Andes" in Hollyberry. I chose this color because wool sweater wearing here is only comfortable in the cooler months, November-March.