Ravelympics 2010
Look at my medals! The 2010 Winter Olympics were not so much fun to watch on NBC, but participating in the Ravelympics did make it better! I entered two projects in the Ravelympics, and finished both with a couple days to spare.
My first project (actually a last minute addition to the events) was this knit cabled slouchy beret, which I made for my sister Yvonne. The pattern was easy and fun, and I know there is one of these for myself in my future. This one is made with 1-1/2 skeins of Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Cobblestone Heather. It only took a few hours overall, so it’s a good weekend project.
My second project was a Chanson en Crochet for myself. I made one of these for my mom last year, and the pattern was so much fun I was just waiting for the Ravelympics to make this one. The yarn was a birthday gift from my Ravelry friend Stitchpunk – a possum wool blend in my favorite color. With just one skein, I wanted a special project for this yarn, and after making my first Chanson, I knew this was it! It came out beautifully, for being a little lighter weight yarn than the pattern called for. I did modify the last few rows by using double crochet instead of single crochet – I wanted to make sure the length was good. The change also made the edge a bit more ruffly, but I like it. This is one of my most favorite patterns ever! It works up very quickly, the lace details are so unique and beautiful – look at the flowers! – It uses a relatively small amount of yarn, and is very engaging. If you haven’t tried this pattern go for it! As long as you have the errata, you can’t go wrong!
February 27, 2010
Posted in: Knit and crochet
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