April 2010 Archives

Lately I seem to be spending more time with belly dance and thus less with knitting so I thought why not combine the two. Ok, so not knitting while dancing, but knitting a dance item to clarify.



Here we have the beginnings of my new hip scarf! It's a bit further along now than this photo (I'm behind, re: above). The pattern is the Faux Spanish Lace shawl (Raverly download) that I plan to knit to a size that ties around my waist. The edge will be finished off with beads and tassels as well. I love the color of this yarn, a great thrift store find. It's the same I used for my zill covers, matchiness!



The weekend before last I was lucky enough to take a class at the DFW Fiberfest - "Photograph Finished Items & Fiber" from the wonderful Franklin Habit. It was just what I needed as my Nikon D80 and I have had a slow start to our relationship. I feel we understand each other better now. Bonus was I got to use my lovely B-day gift (thanks Sis!) this awesome camera bag from Photojojo. While my standard bag is great if I need to carry all my gear, not so much if I want to take it somewhere casual and not look like a wedding photographer.

Whipped up this little confection for my friend. I love hair accessories- instant gratification. I may just have to make one for me!



Of course even this simple pattern I couldn't leave well enough alone.

I made the bow a little smaller, casting on only 11 sts and working until it measured 5" for main section. The loop was therefore only 2.5" long. I also CO the bow alternating in pattern with my Purl Long Tail Cast-On to match the bind-off in-pattern better.

For the Loop, to avoid sewing, I used a provisional cast-on and the three-needle bind-off to join the ends together.

Also I made two bands instead of three since it seemed sufficient for this size.

Pattern: Moss Stitch Bow Headband by Stefanie Fail of A Common Thread
Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm
Yarn: Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Full o' Sheep, color: Aquamarina