I am hoping that this blog will help you and me experience the craft of crochet as well as knitting. During times of silence or turmoil, crochet and knitting continuously help me quiet my mind at my own pace, enabling me to find my center. I am also sharing my SECRET persona, Lt. DAX, my life in code while living in Bajor. Maybe fiction maybe not is up to you to decide. Peldor Joi!!!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
"Hyperion" a unisex hat
Hyperion ("The High-One") was one of the twelve Titan children of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky or Heaven) who, led by Cronus, overthrew Uranus and were themselves later overthrown by the Olympians. With his sister, the Titaness Theia, Hyperion fathered Helios (Sun), Selene (Moon) and Eos (Dawn).
Hyperion's son Helios was referred to in early mythological writings as Helios Hyperion. He was always distinguished from Helios; the former was ascribed the characteristics of the "God of Watchfulness, Wisdom and Light", while the latter became the physical incarnation of the Sun.
Another beautiful hat in my series honoring the Gods and human divinity, it is timeless piece with some strong lines. Embrace the divine spark within you and wear it with pride. 3rd Treasury of knitting by Barbara G. Walker Patchwork Cable 1 adapted for a circular knitted hat by me.
Materials:
Yarn: Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi) or any fingering weight yarn
510 yards (466 meters) 150 grams (5.29 ounces)
How much? 0.3 skeins = 153.0 yards (139.9 meters), 45 grams
Colorway Stella polaris (Main Picture Hat at 133 sts takes less than 45 grams, 22” stretched)
Needles: US 4, 3.50 mm double pointed needles or a circular needle with cable of 30” or more.
Gauge: 2 “ = 12 Sts and 17 Rows in Stockinette Stitch (adjust needle size to get gauge if needed)
For sale for $ 6.00
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
"Hyas" a lace hat
This is the latest hat pattern from Crafty Andy and it has a brother. I don't mind wearing a lacy hats. I actually like it because I get overheated and these hats have plenty of ventilation. I think it is a unisex hat and I will leave it up to you the god or the goddess to make it for yourselves or for a friend.
Suggested yarns
Cherry Tree Hill Yarn Supersock Merino
Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash
Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin In my stash "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash Yarn weight Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)
Gauge 12 stitches and 17 rows = 2 inches in Stockinette
Needle size US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yardage 160 - 350 yards (146 - 320 m)
Sizes available Small, Medium, Large, and Xtra Large
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD
Hyas, in Greek mythology, was a son of the Titan Atlas by Aethra (one of the Oceanids). He was a notable archer who was killed by his intended prey. Another beautiful hat in my series of lace attire. It comes along in my series honoring the Gods and human divinity, it is timeless piece. It has delicate appearance to chaperone the rain nymphs. Embrace the divine spark within you and wear it with pride.
Pattern Notes:
You can increase the stitches by multiples of 19 (for each additional chart repeat) if you wish to widen the hat for a tam or a more slouchy hat. You will do this by making your increases while knitting a plain knit Rnd like the 1st Rnd of the Chart. Spread the increases evenly on your circular needle or double pointed needles. I personally find the long tail cast on very stretchy, but feel at ease using your preferred way of casting on stitches. When you block your hat, the finished dimensions should easily reach 20 ( 22, 24, 26) inches if you get gauge. Your hat should be able to stretch to size and fit effortlessly. (Hat in pictures fits my head at 22”, and 133 sts)
Once you have set up the size of your head band, I recommend a (K1 x P1) ribbing of about 1 to 2 inches in length. Have a longer ribbing if you desire, remember that ribbing can always be folded, I would rather have a longer ribbing that one that is too short. This has is very stretchy by design, having a negative ease to fit you with no problem. Finishing Hat This hat can easily be made into a beanie or a Tam depending on how you block it. Tams are easily blocked by using a dinner plate, and allowing the hat to dry taking the shape. I believe this hat can be made for a man or a woman, it really has no gender. You can get creative with sizing and make one for the baby or the toddler or even a teenager.
$ 6.00 USD
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
"Orion" a lace scarf
Orion was a gigantic, supernaturally strong hunter of ancient times,
born to Euryale, a Gorgon, and Poseidon (Neptune), god of the sea in the
Graeco-Roman tradition. One myth recounts Gaia’s rage at Orion, who
dared to say that he would kill every animal on the planet.
Another beautiful lace scarf in my series of Men lace attire. It is a unisex item and a timeless piece. It has a strong, yet delicate lines to appease the muses. Embrace the divine spark within you and wear it with pride.
This pattern is inspired by the Book Series “A Treasury of Knitting Patterns…” by Barbara G. Walker.
Yarn: Schoppel Leinen Los by Schoppel-Wolle DK / 8 ply 70% Wool, 30% Linen
328 to 500 yards / 100- 150 grams (1 – 1.5 skeins ) Main Picture shown 1 skein
Needles: US 6 or 4.0 mm for dk weight
Gauge: Plain stockinette not blocked
10 sts and 14 Rows = 2 inches Dk Weight yarn on US 6
Miscellaneous:
Stitch markers (recommended) Blocking (stainless) wires, boards and pins.
Finished measurements before blocking were 48 inches by 8.5 inches.
Finished measurements after blocking were 52 inches by 15 inches. At 30 repetitions of main pattern.
Pattern Notes:
You have the option of following the written instructions or using the charts for this pattern. You will always have 43 stitches, keep that in mind. If you substitute the yarn, you must make a swatch and blocked it. This yarn is 70% wool and 30 %Linen. This yarn is from a felted family of yarns. The linen here is visible, and creates a striated look that will knit into a tweedy marled fabric. Like all linen blends, this strong fiber will get softer with use. It does have a nice drape. This yarn when blocked keeps it’s shape, and does not shrink. The pattern repeats are 10 sts, so you can make it wider or with less repeats.
I have taken a lot of care to personally test the instructions and the charts and found it to be free of mistakes. I was assisted in the design and creation of these charts by Intwined Studio Software. If you find a mistake, feel free to contact me.
Thanks for your patronage and feel free to email me if you have any questions. Enjoy!
$ 6.00
Another beautiful lace scarf in my series of Men lace attire. It is a unisex item and a timeless piece. It has a strong, yet delicate lines to appease the muses. Embrace the divine spark within you and wear it with pride.
This pattern is inspired by the Book Series “A Treasury of Knitting Patterns…” by Barbara G. Walker.
Yarn: Schoppel Leinen Los by Schoppel-Wolle DK / 8 ply 70% Wool, 30% Linen
328 to 500 yards / 100- 150 grams (1 – 1.5 skeins ) Main Picture shown 1 skein
Needles: US 6 or 4.0 mm for dk weight
Gauge: Plain stockinette not blocked
10 sts and 14 Rows = 2 inches Dk Weight yarn on US 6
Miscellaneous:
Stitch markers (recommended) Blocking (stainless) wires, boards and pins.
Finished measurements before blocking were 48 inches by 8.5 inches.
Finished measurements after blocking were 52 inches by 15 inches. At 30 repetitions of main pattern.
Pattern Notes:
You have the option of following the written instructions or using the charts for this pattern. You will always have 43 stitches, keep that in mind. If you substitute the yarn, you must make a swatch and blocked it. This yarn is 70% wool and 30 %Linen. This yarn is from a felted family of yarns. The linen here is visible, and creates a striated look that will knit into a tweedy marled fabric. Like all linen blends, this strong fiber will get softer with use. It does have a nice drape. This yarn when blocked keeps it’s shape, and does not shrink. The pattern repeats are 10 sts, so you can make it wider or with less repeats.
I have taken a lot of care to personally test the instructions and the charts and found it to be free of mistakes. I was assisted in the design and creation of these charts by Intwined Studio Software. If you find a mistake, feel free to contact me.
Thanks for your patronage and feel free to email me if you have any questions. Enjoy!
$ 6.00
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