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For me, colour and texture rule and most of the inspiration feeding my imagination comes from the natural world. I see knitting as art, as viable as any other, and no matter what the tool or preferred palette, in human hands, magic happens. Jane Email: jane@janethornley.com
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Sunday, July 06, 2008GOLDEN BLOSSOMS WRAP PATTERN POSTED
Golden Blossoms Wrap
A favorite flowering tree inspired this multi=directional wrap but, in truth, I knit it as an ode to all blooming things. Something about the garden-infused colors evoked the sunshine in all the things I love about summer. Knit on size 9mm/US 13 needles in a stash-busting mix of everything, from cotton to silk, here's the perfect project to knit on a summer afternoon while nested in your own secret garden. It knits up quickly and lookes great. The triangle back grows easily with increased stitches at the beginning of every row while the two sides are knit separately lemgth-wise creating an interesting dynamic. Another option shown in the Garden View version is to knit the two front sides as part of the back this avoiding any pesky sewing. Add a pointy end to one end and you've grown yourself an interesting and surprizingly easy alternative to a sweater when all you need is a little shoulder shelter. An added feature is a few rows of openwork through which thick ribbons are woven for a little extra eye appeal. ‘Strippon’ additions of silk ribbons streaming from the edges enhance the effect.
Garden View Version
Garden View Rear
The pattern can be purchased here : http://www.janethornley.com/patterns_wraps.html#15 for $10. |
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