Resist Felting - New Technique

Things are changing amazingly quickly in the world of knitting! Sock blanks, art knitting, what’ll they think of next? Well, Barbara Breiter over at Knitting on the Net has just posted an article about a new felting technique, called “resist felting”, apparently because it applies a method similar to that used in resist dyeing.As shown in the photo, some sections of the material felt, and some don’t, creating a new and different look.

Pattern for a scarf,  and details here:

http://knittingonthenet.com/patterns/scarffeltresist.htm

BC Awareness Scarf

Pretty, feminine scarf from Classic Elite yarns. Size 9 (US) needles, worsted weight yarn.

http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pdf/BCScarf.pdf

Isobel Knitted Lace Scarf

From Cider Moon. Requires 230 yards DK weight yarn, size 5 (US) straight needles, but easily adapted to other weights and needles.

http://cidermoon.com/CM0123.pdf

Buttons and Stripes Knit Scarf

my version

Size 6 (US) needles, worsted or sport weight yarn.

http://www.iliveonafarm.com/buttonscarf.html

Love short rows!

shortrowscarves

Originally uploaded by katknit.

Last summer I bought a new addition to my growing knitting library and a new skill to my knitting repertoire. Short rows! It’s a knitting method that uses increases and decreases to create totally new shapes and designs. As you can see above, I knitted a couple of fun wavy-edge scarves in 2 different variegated yarns. This particular pattern comes from one of my new favorite books; I picked mine up at a knitting shop, but it’s also available online in various places:

This “Knitter’s Dozen” series is great. The selection of patterns is usually pretty nice, and this particular edition shows some near ways of using some of the new yarns in those gorgeous colorways. I had a fantastic time knitting these, and plan to make more.

beaded scarf

lavenderscarf 001

Originally uploaded by katknit.

Above is pictured one of my favorite projects. This lacy scarf, crocheted and beaded, lends itself to all kinds of yarn/bead combinations. The pattern is easy enough to memorize, so when I’m away from home, I often bring along materials to make a scarf or two. This lavender one is done in a sport weight yarn from Bernat, which is inexpensive yet works up nicely.The pattern is from one of my favorite books, which contains beautiful designs that are adaptable to all kinds of yarns: