Pattern for Hat and Scarf:
from 6cairns Downloads
Pattern for Garter Yoke Sweater:
from GrandmaKnits
Yarn:
DK / 8 ply
70% Acrylic, 30% Merino
260 yards
/
100
grams
I found this yarn splitty and not that much fun to knit. It was a wonderful pink color.
Needles: followed the patterns.
Mods. I joined the scarf to knit in the round and converted it to a cowl. I striped it using stock stitch and reverse stock stitch. The back side is not too pretty.
Molly lives in St. Paul, MN and we have never met. I hope these items fit her. She is an American Girl doll. My talented sister sewed these other cute items for her to wear.
American Girl opened a trial store at Ala Moana Shopping Center but I have not been down there to visit. There is a ton of construction going on and parking is kind of nuts.
As an aside, I finally hemmed my San Francisco souvenir fabric purchase from Britex Fabrics.
I can spend hours in that store. I was very lazy and did not cut off the selvages. The 60 inch apple fabric (see first photo) fit my table perfectly. I hope the fabric world is not phasing out the 60 inch fabric. They are getting harder to find. My iron is leaking so I didn't iron it. Okay, the truth is I probably won't ever iron it, lol. Now to find a good iron. The old one was a Rowenta. They are expensive and I'm not sure they last any longer or iron any better the the cheapos.
Blogless Melody is back in town. We had our first card date. Thanksgiving Day theme. So much to be grateful for!
We also went to the the Craftsman Fiber Exhibit at the Honolulu Art museum. There were so many inspirational pieces. I loved the Sashiko Quilt all hand made and designed by a 94 yo lady. The "blueberries" are unwound silk cocoons. We started the day with a wonderful lunch. I tried something different, the mahi soba salad and it was yummy. There was an incredible crochet wire basket and and a sculptural necklace made of nails. Creative!!
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