I’m still loving my delivery, from Lion-Brand. I was able to make a set. Using “Mount Rainier”. It’s a “Heartland” yarn. And it’s a delight to knit. It is soft but has a good drape, and handles well, on the needles. It never split, there are no knots, or lumps. Not with the skeins I used. Although I rarely run into that problem with this make.
I made a cowl, mittens and I also did a scarf using the Addi Circular Knitting Loam. I don’t think I caught a picture of it. As I wanted to get it to my dear friend. She lived in Washington State looking at Mount Rainier..which is exactly what this gorgeous yarn is called.
Mount Rainier Heatland Yarn by Lion-Brand. This is it while I work the loom.
And these are the cowl and mittens. Btw. They feel so nice to wear.
These are the 4-needle mittens. I cast on 34 stitches on size 3 needle. I use small needles on all mittens even though they recommend size 7. I need the mittens to be tight, which makes them comfortable. It also keeps the shape, which helps with warmth.
The border it does in REDWOOD, by Heartland. Oh me and my Heartland. And here I am 20 mins from the bridge to Cape Cod and the open sea.
Lassen Volcanic is the name of this line. It’s a pretty shade, and a bit of a sheen like the Tacoma line.
COWL
With size 8 circular needles
Cast on 84 stitches…knit 3 rows even
4th row, purl 4 knit 3. …do Four Rows
You should be 8 rows now. The 9th row,
purl the 4 stitches and make a cable of the next
three stitches. It’s simple. …purl 4 and then put
the needle in the back of the third KNIT stitches knit that stitch
(it can be awkward the first few times) then knit the next
two. You just made a cable. Continue in pattern making
a cable every 4th round.
You can make it as long as you wish. This one is 10 inches.
MITTENS
I use the standard 4-needle mitten pattern. It’s in my head now.
I used size 3 needles. Â Because I wanted it to be snug. Â I cast on. Â
34 stitches and knit 2-purl-2. for 4 inches. I make them long in
the wrist and below the thumb. This isn’t a fast project. It takes
me a week to make a mitten. Keep little notes when you have
to put it aside.
This is the actual VERY OLD pattern for 4-needle mittens.
It was a dark day. I had to put everything on a chair and use the light, from the window. I wanted to get the color closest to the shade it is. It’s a cabled cowl and the standard 4-needle mittens.
And this is my HOMEMADE BREAD. I added a 1/4cup of Libby’s Pumpkin, and decreased the warm water. It’s GOOD. Makes a nice Tuna Salad! I slice it in half and freeze it. It is rich and has no preservatives. It will get moldy if I don’t. Fortunately when it thaws it will still taste homemade.
I joined a Beginners Knitting page on Facebook. Which of course meant I needed even MORE yarn. And of course Lion-Brand was having a sale. I did very well. Their “Heartland” yarn (which is so sot and cuddly) was marked down. So I went for the GOLD!
I also was able to finish a Prayer Shawl. I love the Caron Baby Soft Yarn. And it did have a few fuzzy spots. But it never split and was very easy to manage. Now I hate the stripes. I did love it in the beginning. Anyway I made up for it by making a nice soft “Chemo Cowl”. It with baby yarn of all sorts of shades. I made one for myself a yr ago. And I love it. So this is the shawl with cowl.
I had an extra skein of the shawl yarn and make a little lady’s scarf. It’s so soft, and squishy!!
I have a hundred million things to do. I think I’ll sit and knit to plan my day!
Have a GREAT DAY!! (she came for coffee yesterday morning)
I bear the Scales, where hang in equipoise The night and day; and whenunto my lips I put my trumpet, with its stress and noise Fly the white clouds like tattered sails of ships; The tree-tops lash the air with sounding whips; Southward the clamorous sea-fowl wing their flight; The hedges are all red with haws and hips, The Hunter’s Moon reigns empress of the night.
Longfellow
I finally finished my Winter Blankie. I’ve named it my January Blankie because it reminds me of the Amaryllis that blooms in January. Red/orange with beautiful green stalks. Also I think I started it last Jan.
This is Red Heart’s, with a Lion Brand Forrest Green border.
Greenhouse stuff!!
I’ve had some fun stuff going on in the Greenhouse. Because I haven’t been able to give it attention. It took all the work on itself. February I received a lovely White Orchid, for Valentines, from my family. It was gorgeous. It held it’s blossoms for two and a half months. It went dormant the end of April. And just last week I noticed it was coming back. Look at these blooms. They are majestic.
I have a few other new friends growing. I will share later. And food. Oh my gosh. People are so kind to me. I’m so fortunate.
Have a wonderful weekend. I love this time of year!