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Trying something new - Contiguous method

3/17/2016

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I have been knitting seriously for about 14 years, and during that time I feel like I have at least dabbled in almost all the techniques out there: cables, lace, fair isle, and every sweater construction under the sun.  Well, just about every construction.  Last year I came across the contiguous method by Susie Meyers, and I was immediately intrigued.  

Top down, set-in sleeves, all worked at the same time with a nice shoulder slope.  It almost sounded too good to be true to this designer's heart.  So, I finally decided to step out of my comfort zone and give it a try.  

And, since I like to make things as difficult as possible for myself, I decided to add in three different cables.  I had forgotten what it was like to jump into a new technique and the nervousness of wondering if it would work out right, and what if I have to rip back?

The shoulder seam is almost complete, and I'm really liking the results so far.
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The pattern is another in my little collection of honeycomb cables. Instead of using two stitches as the 'shoulder seam', I am using a single honeycomb cable, with more intricate cables around the neck and in the back panel.

What techniques have you tried for the first time this year?  
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Honeycomb Cables tutorial - without a cable needle!

3/7/2016

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Once I find a stitch or technique I like, I tend to get obsessed with it and create several designs around it.  At the moment my obsession is with honeycomb cables.  Easy to work, especially without a cable needle, they make a great filler for more complicated cable patterns or create a nice allover pattern.  

In my current designs I am using honeycomb cables as a filler for shapes outlined by cables.
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Roelle Gloves
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Roelle Hat
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My current design in the works. Stay tuned!
Here are the instructions for allover Honeycomb Cables.  

This stitch pattern uses 1/1 cables:
1/1 LC: Sl 1 st to cable needle and hold to front, k1, k1 from cable needle.
1/1 RC: Sl 1 st to cable needle and hold to back, k1, k1 from cable needle.

Honeycomb Cables - multiple of 4 sts.
Row 1 (RS): 1/1 RC, 1/1 LC. 
Row 2 (WS): Purl. 
Row 3: 1/1 LC, 1/1 RC. 
Row 4: Purl. ​
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Simple and easy, right?  Even easier (and faster!) to work when you make the cables without a cable needle.  Below are videos with me demonstrating how to work the cables without a cable needle.
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Simple Elegance Collection 

3/4/2016

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Almost a year ago I had the idea to make a small collection of four elegant and refined designs that could mix and match, all worked in the same yarn.  My design process always starts with a few scribbles and notes, half-processed ideas that need to ferment in my mind until they are fully developed.  Then those scribbles turn into more coherent details, and a more clear and concise sketch.  After lots of scribbling, erasing and thinking, these are the final sketches I created.
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I decided to call it the Simple Elegance Collection, simple styles worked with elegant details.  After receiving my yarns, and taking a deep breath, I jumped into the knitting process.  Lots of calculations, knitting, ripping and re-knitting, and eventually these four designs came to life.

First there was Lucine, a yoked skirt.
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Next came Janesse, a short sleeved cowl neck pullover perfect to pair with a blazer or leggings.
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Going into the holiday season, Katrina made her debut.  A fitted cropped pullover with elbow length sleeves, adorned with a vintage brooch.
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Finally came Thara, a fitted round yoke cardigan.  With all the details in the yoke, only simple jewelry and accessories are needed.
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