photo by Shane Baskin/Blackbox Studios One of my favorite patterns is the Meandros Hat. It features a Greek meander done in mosaic, or slip stitch, colorwork using only one color per row. It's easy, pleasant knitting and goes quickly without having to use a bulky yarn. It sits lightly on your lap while working and you can wear it different ways when finished. This fun hat is modeled at left with a little slouch in it, which looks great, especially with all that curly hair. But it also looks wonderful pulled down over the ears for warmth. The yarn is resilient enough that you can wear the same size both ways. These colors look great together, but you can check my Meandros Mittens post for other possibilities. I plan to start another one soon--this one looked so good on everyone!
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photos by Shane Baskin/Blackbox Studios In the spotlight today are my Meandros Mittens, cozy little items to knit for the chilly months we thirst for . These mittens are perfect summer knitting--they're small, and the sport-weight Cobblestone yarn is light on your lap (but the double layer colorwork will keep your hands nice and toasty when they're done). These mittens feature corrugated ribbing and an afterthought thumb on which the palm pattern is continued. They are pictured with the Meandros Scarf, and if you squint you just might be able to make out the pattern on the reverse side of the scarf. That same pattern is done in color on the back of the mitten (below). Other good color choices: 304 Bourbon St. (deep purple plied with gold and green variegate--Mardi Gras colors!) and 302 Beale St. (pink plied with teal, lavender and yellow--so pretty) 303 Chalmers St. (red with yellow and blue) and 308 Rodeo Dr. (blue with yellow and red) photo copyright Tangled magazine Check out my work at Tangled Magazine and Galler Yarns. I designed the socks pictured at left for Tangled about a year ago. They are named Van Halen after the band of the same name. Actually after the brothers, since the socks share a fraternal connection without being twins. While they look intense, they only call for two colors per row. The stacking of different combinations of color is where the awesomeness comes in. My Mountain Flight Cowl is a different exploration of color. Belangor Angora gives the appearance of birds flying in a spiral pattern through mountain mist. The pattern is available for free download from Galler Yarns. |
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