Some knitting
A FO actually, and a kinda sorta pattern.
Scallop Choker Necklace
This little one-nighter was inspired by Judy Gibson's clever top down scalloped edging. I still have quite a bit of a ball of Classic Elite Provence left over from Scarlet that's been inspiring me to invent ways to use up, so this piece came about. Essentially I added a garter eyelet row and worked some beads and charms in the bind off then wove some ribbon through the eyelets to make a choker.
Here's the simple little pattern.
Materials
Gauge: 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.
Needle size: US size 7/4.5 mm
Yarn: Classic Elite Provence (100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton; 205yds/186m per 100g skein) Color: #2627 French Red
Other: 8 black 6/0 seed beads, 3 small charms of choice, 1/4 inch black ribbon
Directions
Pre-string beads- my order was 2 seed beads, 1 charm, 2 sb, 1 Charm, 2 sb, 1 Charm, 2 sb.
CO 54 sts.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K1, *k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * ending k2
Row 3: Knit
Start chart or written directions via Judy Gibson's site. Note: I changed the double decrease in row 7 to a centered decrease in my version, which is reflected in the chart.
Bind off all stitches (I bound off in Purl), working the beads in at desired locations. On the two outer scallops I did just one black seed bead centered. For the center 3 scallops I did 1 black, 1 charm, then 1 black centered in each.
Weave in ends and block. You'll notice on Judy's site she blocked the piece straight, but I kept it in its natural curved state. Thread ribbon through eyelet row with enough extra length to tie in back.
That's it! I also got to use my new favorite "blocking boards" - puzzle piece cork board tiles. They work great!
I picked up this set of 6 or so on clearence for $5 at Hobby Lobby. The piece's all interlock together so you can make your blocking surface as small or large as you need it and it breaks apart for compact storage. Yeay!
Comments
Very pretty! Especially like it in the red and black. Great idea for blocking boards!
Posted by: Brenda | March 11, 2007 07:17 PM
Awesome! I love the silver dangle bits on the points..
I've been looking for an inexpensive blocking board- thanks for the tip!
Posted by: mouse | March 11, 2007 07:24 PM
Cute collar! And that's a really good idea for a blocking board. I think I may even have seen some of those at the dollar store.
Posted by: Kirstie | March 11, 2007 07:26 PM
great idea for the blocking board. :) hehehehe.
the choker is purty!
Posted by: Jen da Purse Ho | March 11, 2007 08:11 PM
Cute choker and very unique too! The cork boards are genius. I think I'll have to keep my eye out for a set.
Posted by: lobstah | March 12, 2007 07:02 AM
I love that! It's so cute.
Posted by: Arleta | March 12, 2007 07:28 AM
Thank you for sharing the pattern, the choker is pretty!
And that's a very clever idea with those blocking puzzle pieces, good solution for small apartments.
Posted by: Joanna Kostrzewa | March 12, 2007 08:12 AM
Oh that's really very pretty! Love the dangling beads.
Your blocking board....oh my that's a fabulous idea!
Posted by: Heidi | March 12, 2007 11:23 AM
Gorgeous work!
Posted by: Lauren | March 12, 2007 02:21 PM
Love the boards...what a great idea!!! And the chocker looks very nice, I love having the added touch of something special and knitted. Maybe that is why I am stuck on wraps!
Posted by: Beth | March 12, 2007 03:16 PM
This is so inventive and beautiful! Thanks for posting the pattern.
Posted by: Edna | March 12, 2007 08:47 PM
This is so inventive and beautiful! Thanks for posting the pattern.
Posted by: Edna | March 12, 2007 08:47 PM
The blocking board idea is BRILLIANT! I think I saw some of these at the dollar store, actually. I can't wait to put it to use!!
Posted by: Soknitpicky | March 12, 2007 09:06 PM
Hi, Jen. I love your new chocker. So pretty! Great idea using those cork puzzle tiles for blocking boards. :)
Posted by: Jo-Anne | March 13, 2007 12:24 PM
Nice choker. does the color rub off from the cork boards onto the yarn?
Posted by: bernie | March 14, 2007 02:56 PM
AHA! I love the blocking board idea!!! I gotta get me some of those!
Posted by: Eklectika | March 16, 2007 07:31 PM
I don't know what I'm more impressed by, the necklace or the block board. You my dear are far to ingenious for your own good! =)
Posted by: TeAntae | March 19, 2007 07:40 PM
Great choker! I can now add to my list of projects to knit up a choker. The best part is the finding out what one can do with the cork blocking board juzzles. What a great idea! I'd never have anything to do with them until you came up with the idea! For that, I'm forever grateful!
By the way, I've never been in your blog. But now, your blog will be with the rest of knitting blogs I regularly visit. Thank you.
Posted by: Oyama Naku | April 8, 2007 07:29 PM