tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837603234648068022024-03-14T06:04:16.897+11:00baroque purlsmusic, crafts, and sundry musings by Amy van de LaarAmy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-6829435016723221132018-05-31T13:21:00.000+10:002018-05-31T13:21:16.253+10:00I have a new website!You can find it over at <a href="http://www.baroquepurls.com/">www.baroquepurls.com</a> - there's a gallery of patterns, and a special page for all my tutorials to make them nice and easy to find. <a href="https://www.baroquepurls.com/blog/how-to-block-scalloped-edges">How to block scalloped edges</a> is my latest tutorial, to help you perfect the edges of your Beeswax Shawl (or any shawl with a rippling edge).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mKY1_W5JAuU/Ww9i98TWo3I/AAAAAAAAG_U/pfT7MPsr01gLzxHSui6zz0mDPiTU-asMACLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mKY1_W5JAuU/Ww9i98TWo3I/AAAAAAAAG_U/pfT7MPsr01gLzxHSui6zz0mDPiTU-asMACLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1875.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div>
The new site is also the new home of my blog. My old blog here won't be going anywhere, but all new posts will be appearing over on the <a href="https://www.baroquepurls.com/blog/">new blog</a>. </div>
<div>
I hope to see you there! 💛</div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-62684346329082004132018-02-24T19:11:00.000+11:002018-02-24T19:11:55.640+11:00Magic loop: yes, it is!After my success with <a href="https://baroquepurls.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/brioche-beginnings.html">two-colour brioche</a> for the It's New To Me KAL back in October, I decided to keep up my upskilling momentum and try another new technique that I've been vaguely meaning to try for years: magic loop!<br />
<br />
If you're not familiar with it, magic loop is a method of knitting a small circumference in the round; an alternative to using double-pointed needles (which I'm prone to dropping). My favourite thing about it is that the 'ladders' which can appear between needles are a little easier to control - at least for me! And I also like switching needles twice per round instead of three or four times, which keeps things flowing nicely. Another benefit is that you can use the same interchangeable needle tips when switching between standard knitting in the round and magic loop - reducing the danger of a tension mismatch. I have a jersey with visibly different tension in the sleeves where I switched from metal circular tips to wooden dpns...<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sd4dTDCgRLg/Wo-ssV_UTdI/AAAAAAAAG9U/tvYDUWHFcZAlJZmhlltBWTvzTgUcBwoLQCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sd4dTDCgRLg/Wo-ssV_UTdI/AAAAAAAAG9U/tvYDUWHFcZAlJZmhlltBWTvzTgUcBwoLQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1970.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/baroquepurls/candide">Candide</a> designed by Noriko Ho, my first magic loop project</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I picked a simple hat for my first attempt, thinking it would be easiest to focus on one tricky thing at a time. I got the hang of it pretty quickly, with the help of this photo tutorial on the Tin Can Knits blog: <a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/">Magic Loop Technique</a>. If you'd like to see magic loop in action, I've included a video below. :)<br />
<br />
For good measure, I followed up with another simple hat, this time in reverse stockinette, and then jumped in the deep end with a pair of stranded mitts.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TsX8Cpusm_4/Wo-aekBTRcI/AAAAAAAAG8s/mNBO-DaPr1IF7ggEhK62Ogq1q9OBJdmrwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TsX8Cpusm_4/Wo-aekBTRcI/AAAAAAAAG8s/mNBO-DaPr1IF7ggEhK62Ogq1q9OBJdmrwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3832.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/baroquepurls/obsidian">obsidian</a> designed by ash alberg, knit in Malabrigo Rios</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rhy1lVE54Wc/Wo-aCtVuHjI/AAAAAAAAG8g/aJRkYV_muqgE68gSgw1Ga2_BoPqIeLifwCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rhy1lVE54Wc/Wo-aCtVuHjI/AAAAAAAAG8g/aJRkYV_muqgE68gSgw1Ga2_BoPqIeLifwCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1776.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/baroquepurls/underwing-mitts">Underwing Mitts</a> designed by Erica Heusser</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
If you followed the saga on Instagram, you'll know the second mitt <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdi9BmNDzAN/?taken-by=amyvdlaar">went missing</a> for a couple of nail-biting days before it was discovered <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdmLZmtDnBD/?taken-by=amyvdlaar">stowing away</a> in some clean laundry! Talk about relief...<br />
<br />
It was this pair of mitts that <i>really </i>hooked me with magic loop. This kind of design, with a clear front and back, just makes sense to knit on two needles rather than dividing it up further. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
My current magic loop project is a pair of scrappy socks, using some pretty leftovers from a couple of different projects. Because I was knitting at a tight gauge, I found I needed to upgrade my needles to a pair with smoother joins between the cable and the needle tips. I settled on a pair of HiyaHiya Sharps from my LYS <a href="https://makermakerstore.com/">Maker Maker</a>, which, true to their name need to be handled with a bit more care than I'm used to.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4m_qOpOl8mA/Wo-rx4FBRiI/AAAAAAAAG9I/4ibvli4vYP4tfdvzrIy-QmKrWgaLJOVTgCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4m_qOpOl8mA/Wo-rx4FBRiI/AAAAAAAAG9I/4ibvli4vYP4tfdvzrIy-QmKrWgaLJOVTgCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1984.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/baroquepurls/simple-socks">Simple Socks</a> designed by Emily Bolduan</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The gist of the technique is this: you'll begin with half of your stitches on one needle tip and half on the other, with the cable looped between them. Then arrange your needles so that you have one free-floating needle tip in your right hand, and knit across the stitches on your left-hand needle tip. When you run out of stitches, rearrange the cable and start again. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yfvN3CGtpC8/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yfvN3CGtpC8?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
If you'd like to try magic loop for the first time, my top tip is to do what I did, and knit a hat on circular needles, switching to magic loop for the crown decreases - this way you won't need to get to grips with a new technique while you're trying to cast on. Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-55959406212167066562018-01-27T15:54:00.000+11:002018-01-27T15:54:08.413+11:00New pattern: AnagramI'm so happy to finally be able to share this pair of projects with you! The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/anagram-hat--wrap">Anagram Hat & Wrap</a> are part of the new <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/amirisu-winter-2018-issue-15">amirisu Winter 2018</a> issue, along with seven other patterns celebrating texture in knitting.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nq9fbtku0bw/WmvQG0nHGGI/AAAAAAAAG7U/66R7QcRY9u0qQ0cBxI9sdWgVx7wN5JGxQCLcBGAs/s1600/KOD-39593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1001" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nq9fbtku0bw/WmvQG0nHGGI/AAAAAAAAG7U/66R7QcRY9u0qQ0cBxI9sdWgVx7wN5JGxQCLcBGAs/s400/KOD-39593.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by amirisu</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The Anagram Hat is a cosy beanie with crisp texture, and its sibling the Anagram Wrap is a large dramatic rectangle with an all-over lace pattern. The stitch patterns combine modern geometric lace with garter stitch for texture and squish factor. <br />
<br />
Geometric stitch patterns have become a real signature of mine - I find them very satisfying, both in the designing stage and the knitting. Because of the small repeating elements in their stitch patterns, the Hat & Wrap are very rhythmic and meditative to knit. I rearranged the little 'blocks' of pattern, with diagonal lines travelling across the garter stitch background, just like rearranging the letters in a word - so I think of these two stitch patterns as 'anagrams' of each other. <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UX77WvmaCJg/WmvQUeZZMjI/AAAAAAAAG7Y/-HMGksKUp201JheIzPFCE8MMtjuX9TVaACLcBGAs/s1600/amirisu-issue15-still_11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UX77WvmaCJg/WmvQUeZZMjI/AAAAAAAAG7Y/-HMGksKUp201JheIzPFCE8MMtjuX9TVaACLcBGAs/s400/amirisu-issue15-still_11.JPG" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by amirisu</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The Anagram Hat & Wrap are both knit in <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/arbor/">Brooklyn Tweed Arbor</a> in the delicate wintery shade 'Thaw'. Arbor's beautifully crisp stitch definition really lets their texture shine. You will need 7 skeins for the wrap and 2 for the hat (including a pompom if you wish). <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V976mS3qXHM/WmvQw9-LkdI/AAAAAAAAG7k/Y6YQMse9654jW_IORX9nIX0soFztjNVBQCLcBGAs/s1600/KOD-39598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="1001" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V976mS3qXHM/WmvQw9-LkdI/AAAAAAAAG7k/Y6YQMse9654jW_IORX9nIX0soFztjNVBQCLcBGAs/s400/KOD-39598.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by amirisu</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<b>Hat Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>a cosy textured beanie in modern geometric lace</li>
<li>can be topped with a pompom if you wish</li>
<li>knit in the round from the bottom up</li>
<li>techniques include the long tail cast on, and lace knitting including the occasional double increase and decrease</li>
<li>suitable for solid or semi-solid-dyed DK-weight yarn</li>
<li>one size, easy to alter by changing the number of repeats around</li>
<li>pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts. </li>
</ul>
<br />
<b>Wrap Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>a long cosy rectangular wrap in modern geometric lace</li>
<li>knit flat from end to end</li>
<li>techniques include the long tail cast on, lace knitting, and a stretchy bind off </li>
<li>suitable for solid or semi-solid-dyed DK-weight yarn</li>
<li>one size, easy to alter by changing the number of repeats across or lengthwise </li>
<li>pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts. </li>
</ul>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oNP6Vueh1eI/WmvQgl84_kI/AAAAAAAAG7c/ZGP57PhG38c9mZoCpLuvCZASgMyTbrOGgCLcBGAs/s1600/KOD-39615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="1001" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oNP6Vueh1eI/WmvQgl84_kI/AAAAAAAAG7c/ZGP57PhG38c9mZoCpLuvCZASgMyTbrOGgCLcBGAs/s400/KOD-39615.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by amirisu</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The patterns are available as part of <a href="http://www.amirisu.com/wp/issues/issue-15-winter-2018/">amirisu Winter 2018, Issue 15</a>. You can purchase a print copy from their website or your favourite yarn shop, or a digital copy from amirisu's website or <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/amirisu-winter-2018-issue-15">Ravelry</a>.Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-47347862011446511122018-01-02T14:46:00.000+11:002018-01-02T14:46:56.102+11:00How to graft garter stitchGrafting aka Kitchener Stitch is used to seamlessly join two sets of 'live' stitches together. It's commonly used at the toe of socks knit from the top down, but it's useful for other types of project too, including cowls! Two of my cowl designs, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/folia-loop">Folia Loop</a> and my new <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-cowl">Aether Cowl</a>, are knit flat and then grafted garter-stitch-style.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/amy-van-de-laar" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdTCQuaOSIM/Wi3x-ixQaDI/AAAAAAAAG58/JzkV_NMJZ0Y_TCakiaVtkJsDXmGR1s6fACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3206.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/amy-van-de-laar">Aether Cowl</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Grafting garter stitch is a little simpler than the better-known method for stockinette, since in this case the steps for the front needle and back needle are identical.<br />
<br />
<b>The Method:</b> <br />
<br />
When your project is ready to be grafted, prepare by breaking your yarn, leaving a long tail, then thread it onto a darning needle. Unpick your provisional cast on and place the live stitches onto another knitting needle. Ensure you have the same number of stitches on each needle. Hold the needles parallel, tips pointing to the right, with the wrong sides of the cowl together. <br />
<br />
Begin grafting by inserting the darning needle into the 1st front-needle stitch purlwise, then into the 1st back-needle stitch purlwise. Now work garter-style Kitchener stitch:<br />
<br />
*Front needle: insert darning needle knitwise into 1st stitch and slip the stitch off, insert darning needle into 2nd stitch purlwise, pull the yarn through, and adjust the tension. Back needle: as for front needle. Repeat from * until all stitches are grafted.<br />
<br />
<i>Tip: </i>when adjusting the tension of the graft, I like to hold my left index
finger under the grafted stitches so I can check that the graft matches
the surrounding fabric. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i9.ytimg.com/vi/zxrOFt0wl7A/default.jpg?sqp=CITnt9EF&rs=AOn4CLC-_I6VGuICnGj9fHfK8dh9qwBh_A" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zxrOFt0wl7A?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
Finally, break the yarn if necessary and pull it through the final stitch to fasten off. If you blocked your project before grafting and you feel the grafted row could do with blocking too, you can now spot-block it using a spray bottle.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3s_Aevhbroc/Wi30bsF5txI/AAAAAAAAG6I/vH7VWwTw3XM0fzdUE_8UV2Djf9gxjGE9gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3s_Aevhbroc/Wi30bsF5txI/AAAAAAAAG6I/vH7VWwTw3XM0fzdUE_8UV2Djf9gxjGE9gCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3211.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
For tips on casting on for a cowl which will later be grafted, see my previous tutorial: <a href="http://baroquepurls.blogspot.co.nz/2017/12/how-to-work-provisional-cast-on.html">How to work a Provisional Cast On</a>.<span id="goog_1466852276"></span> Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-16876960581860089702017-12-11T12:34:00.000+11:002018-01-02T14:50:00.310+11:00 How to work a Provisional Cast OnA provisional cast on is a method of beginning a project using waste yarn that will be unpicked later, leaving 'live' stitches which can be loaded onto your needles for grafting. A few of my cowl patterns call for a provisional cast on: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnamon-stars">Cinnamon Stars</a>, which is knit in the round as a long tube and then grafted, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/folia-loop">Folia Loop</a> and my latest <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-cowl">Aether Cowl</a>, which are both knit flat and then grafted. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H8NRf1TYnps/Wiirhy4djsI/AAAAAAAAG28/keCaOjcTh5cLy_GZAJlRCq7cWU0rsyqZwCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1692-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H8NRf1TYnps/Wiirhy4djsI/AAAAAAAAG28/keCaOjcTh5cLy_GZAJlRCq7cWU0rsyqZwCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1692-b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I like the perfectly invisible graft that this technique makes possible - for me, it's well worth taking the extra trouble when casting on. My favourite provisional method is the Crochet Provisional Cast On, which involves crocheting around your knitting needle using waste yarn. <br />
<br />
<b>The Method:</b><br />
<br />
Begin with a slip knot on the crochet hook. Hold your knitting needle behind the hook, at a right angle.<br />
<br />
* Wrap yarn behind the needle and around the hook, then hook it through the loop already on the crochet hook. One stitch has been made on the knitting needle. Move the yarn back behind the needle, and repeat from * until all stitches are cast on.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m6suK9vNQPk/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m6suK9vNQPk?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
Chain a few extra stitches and fasten off. Now you can begin working with your 'real' yarn (yay)!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kM3fQ-lO-Ec/Wci3jUCLaNI/AAAAAAAAGyM/g88JLXYzqCYm1vHBg69il6Emhjg_9qGnwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2551-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kM3fQ-lO-Ec/Wci3jUCLaNI/AAAAAAAAGyM/g88JLXYzqCYm1vHBg69il6Emhjg_9qGnwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_2551-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGivBbMIKKA/Wci5gV43_cI/AAAAAAAAGyY/VpBxmToBvkEwWyf6Go4PvJNWr1KsMTFSQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2578-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGivBbMIKKA/Wci5gV43_cI/AAAAAAAAGyY/VpBxmToBvkEwWyf6Go4PvJNWr1KsMTFSQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_2578-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
When the time comes to graft both ends of your knitting together, you can easily 'unzip' the waste yarn beginning at the end with the extra crochet chain tail, transferring the live stitches to a knitting needle as you go. If you find you have one stitch too many, you can drop the final half-stitch.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to try an alternative method, Marnie MacLean's <i><a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/107-articles/1987-plenty-of-provisions">Plenty of Provisions</a></i> article in Twist Collective article has a good run-down of the various methods, complete with step-by-step photos.<br />
<br />
<b>Blocking Tip:</b><br />
<br />
One advantage of working a cowl flat is that it gives you the option of blocking it flat before grafting. After knitting the final row of my Aether Cowl, I left the cable from my interchangeable circular needles in place, and wet-blocked it as a long rectangle:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sfN_H9Cd5Yc/WiiwJrFrQVI/AAAAAAAAG3M/gMUSoSb-4is3mtuJOYiZoiyj30wyuewogCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sfN_H9Cd5Yc/WiiwJrFrQVI/AAAAAAAAG3M/gMUSoSb-4is3mtuJOYiZoiyj30wyuewogCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_2751.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The cast-on end, with waste yarn still in place:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CkUy4-Lrru0/WiiwOHtexCI/AAAAAAAAG3U/b8EI6ejiMBIw4ZGEmPEpZOqZTYJx32JOACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CkUy4-Lrru0/WiiwOHtexCI/AAAAAAAAG3U/b8EI6ejiMBIw4ZGEmPEpZOqZTYJx32JOACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_2792.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
After blocking, I unpicked the waste yarn, slipped the live stitches onto my needles, and grafted the ends together using Kitchener Stitch. Have you tried Kitchener Stitch for garter stitch? It actually has fewer steps to remember, since the moves for the front needle and back needle are identical. For tips, check out my follow-up tutorial: <a href="https://baroquepurls.blogspot.co.nz/2018/01/how-to-graft-garter-stitch.html">How to graft garter stitch</a>.<br />
<br />
If your finished graft looks a little wonky, you can 'spot-block' the graft using a spray bottle of water and stretching it out flat to match the rest of the blocked fabric. Hello, invisible graft!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JT2QmUoNwK0/WiiyJcvrVrI/AAAAAAAAG3c/N4aSGwrEncgV9-DtNWaHTJ7sRB2O6cNcQCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1654-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JT2QmUoNwK0/WiiyJcvrVrI/AAAAAAAAG3c/N4aSGwrEncgV9-DtNWaHTJ7sRB2O6cNcQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1654-b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-50854519782855807962017-12-08T09:54:00.002+11:002017-12-08T09:55:37.429+11:00New patterns: Aether Shawl + Aether CowlMy final new pattern release of the year is a double shot<span style="color: #0000ee;">:</span> a laceweight shawl and a fingering-weight cowl, both featuring a geometric lace pattern inspired by sparkling stars. The shawl is a light, ethereal triangle knit from the bottom up, and the cowl is a quicker knit, worked flat and then grafted.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-shawl" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aether Shawl" border="0" height="267" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BipoqUgKjJ4/WijI5ISgFdI/AAAAAAAAG4I/8KgLrBrqodYNO9fVLrvOU6soHV-lWr_TQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1711.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-shawl">Aether Shawl</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-cowl"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_bt9B92A-ME/WijJfH3XpnI/AAAAAAAAG4U/MATvqqzt4UEfBtYeI8YNARi2tdq66f1VACLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1682-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-cowl">Aether Cowl</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<br />
I took the name Aether from classical science, where it was thought to be a fifth element filling the sky above the terrestrial sphere. In later centuries, the aether was hypothesized to be the medium through which light travels. My starlight-inspired lace pattern is made up of mesh triangles on a background of garter stitch, forming a mosaic of starbursts - a more complex take on the lace from my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hextile-wrap">Hextile Wrap</a> design.<br />
<br />
The shawl requires one 100g skein of laceweight yarn. I used a beautiful merino/silk blend from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MissClickClack">Miss Click Clack</a> called Shark Bay Lace, which has a wonderful shimmer thanks to the silk. The interesting greenish-gold semi-solid colourway is called Fracta Aurea Olivae, which I think translates to 'broken golden olive'.<br />
<br />
<b>Shawl Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>a delicate triangular shawl featuring geometric lace and garter stitch </li>
<li>worked from the bottom up </li>
<li>the garter stitch border begins with picked-up stitches around the diagonal edges </li>
<li>techniques include garter stitch and simple lace, picking up stitches, and a stretchy bind-off </li>
<li>a one-skein project in laceweight yarn </li>
<li>suitable for solid or semi-solid-dyed yarn </li>
<li>easy to enlarge by adding pattern repeats </li>
<li>pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts. </li>
</ul>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rktsbvNFrTo/WijSKEN0uoI/AAAAAAAAG48/kKxH96p8l7Ya7m8N5ODbGmFApdO6G303gCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1725.jpg"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rktsbvNFrTo/WijSKEN0uoI/AAAAAAAAG48/kKxH96p8l7Ya7m8N5ODbGmFApdO6G303gCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1725.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The cowl is also a one-skein knit, but in fingering-weight yarn. I used <a href="https://skeinyarn.com/">Skein Yarn</a>'s Top Draw Sock, a very soft merino/nylon blend, in a calm greyish lavender called Très Chic.<br />
<br />
<b>Cowl Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>a light, drapy cowl featuring geometric lace and garter stitch </li>
<li>worked flat beginning with a provisional cast on and grafted to form the loop </li>
<li>techniques include garter stitch and simple lace, a provisional cast on, and grafting </li>
<li>a one-skein project in fingering-weight yarn </li>
<li>suitable for solid or semi-solid-dyed yarn </li>
<li>easy to enlarge by adding pattern repeats </li>
<li>pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts. </li>
</ul>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uOCxNgAQjU8/WijQCZLFq1I/AAAAAAAAG4k/2uZ5JR653Nwo2GER_xGBUvFr6HPHQ-UpQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3206.jpg"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uOCxNgAQjU8/WijQCZLFq1I/AAAAAAAAG4k/2uZ5JR653Nwo2GER_xGBUvFr6HPHQ-UpQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The model for these designs is the amazingly talented Francoise Danoy of <a href="http://www.arohaknits.com/">Aroha Knits</a>, who I was lucky enough to meet in person during her recent trip to Melbourne!<br />
<br />
You can see all the details and purchase the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-shawl">Aether Shawl</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aether-cowl">Aether Cowl</a> patterns on Ravelry.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ecAr_Q8ke9Q/WijRZHWkqzI/AAAAAAAAG4w/W6JcKSHXPp0nyf3X_1sxOjSWYKw0sZb5wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3175.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ecAr_Q8ke9Q/WijRZHWkqzI/AAAAAAAAG4w/W6JcKSHXPp0nyf3X_1sxOjSWYKw0sZb5wCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3175.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-33576245359302460512017-10-26T15:55:00.000+11:002017-10-26T15:55:56.282+11:00Brioche beginningsI'm learning to knit brioche, and I'm absolutely loving it! It's just so thick and squishy, and it makes colour combinations really sing...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZC7AoEeEJC4/We7OLbbFlOI/AAAAAAAAG0o/xcon28fuv6M1oRvEfT32Pg-51d7vVEmYQCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1552-%2528vibrance-up%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZC7AoEeEJC4/We7OLbbFlOI/AAAAAAAAG0o/xcon28fuv6M1oRvEfT32Pg-51d7vVEmYQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1552-%2528vibrance-up%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I've been wanting to learn to knit brioche stitch for a long time. I even have one of Nancy Marchant's books on brioche, but sometimes my design knitting deadlines don't leave much space for playing with new techniques and knitting other designer's patterns. I finally got the push I needed when I heard about Karen of Wool Gathering Australia's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wool-gathering-australia/3672471">It's New To Me KAL</a>. There are a few of us knitting our first two-colour brioche projects for the KAL this month, and sharing tips and encouragement.<br />
<br />
If you're not familiar with brioche stitch, here are some examples of designs from my Ravelry favourites which I think really show off its strengths and possibilities:<br />
<ul>
<li>Really bold stripes and zigzags in two or more colours - Stephen West's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/askews-me-shawl">Askews Me Shawl</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/briochevron-wrap">Briochevron Wrap</a> (which I plan to make one day as a sock yarn stash-buster)</li>
<li>More subtle two-colour brioche, with garter stitch as a contrasting texture - Andrea Mowry's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/what-the-fade">What the Fade!?</a> shawl, Bristol Ivy's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jemison">Jemison</a> cowl from her forthcoming book <i>Knitting Outside the Box</i>, and Lesley Anne Robinson's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unda-2">Unda</a> shawl (which has a very subtle colour pairing)</li>
<li>Classic, cosy texture in a single colour - Jared Flood's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oshima">Oshima</a> sweater, and Olga Buraya-Kefelian's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gren-2">Gren</a> mitts </li>
<li>More complex texture in a single colour - Bristol Ivy's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lisse">Lisse</a> shawl and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/burke-4">Burke</a> cardigan, and Norah Gaughan's modular <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/counterpane-2">Counterpane</a> sweater.</li>
</ul>
<br />
The pattern I've chosen to knit for the KAL is Katrin Schubert's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beezee">beezee</a> hat. I chose a hat because it's a manageable-sized project (I was tempted to try for a large shawl or wrap, but I have other projects to finish!), and I chose this design because I liked the boldness of the stitch pattern. It's my current weekend project, which I've been chipping away at when I'm hanging out on the couch. <br />
<br />
I dug through the DK yarn in my stash and chose a speckled main colour, 'Koi' on Walk Collection Cozy Vintage, and a calm grey background colour, 'Eastern Reef Egret' on Circus Tonic Handmade DK:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_lZ_InJceL0/We8kQRcYGDI/AAAAAAAAG1Q/JzZzz5ZTGmgNMm5TcqPOVqltMPWfY23bwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2298.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_lZ_InJceL0/We8kQRcYGDI/AAAAAAAAG1Q/JzZzz5ZTGmgNMm5TcqPOVqltMPWfY23bwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_2298.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vMzI-fNPAus/We8ksvfBwlI/AAAAAAAAG1U/Y4QTeQb4cFcf4BKJGfhKuHFw_RcBgmshwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2700-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vMzI-fNPAus/We8ksvfBwlI/AAAAAAAAG1U/Y4QTeQb4cFcf4BKJGfhKuHFw_RcBgmshwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_2700-web.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_I9AjVJpBE/We7OMcQxmFI/AAAAAAAAG0s/W8axin8H4OAtH0--ih5ZYEnM-GzXJ_a6ACLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1565-%2528orange-saturation-up%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_I9AjVJpBE/We7OMcQxmFI/AAAAAAAAG0s/W8axin8H4OAtH0--ih5ZYEnM-GzXJ_a6ACLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1565-%2528orange-saturation-up%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I'm knitting the biggest size, and I can tell it's going to be a long, slouchy kind of hat. I've just reached the start of the crown decreases, so there's not much more to go.<br />
<br />
If you're keen to try knitting some brioche, I recommend just diving in! Here are a couple of resources I used when I got stuck (for example, the first time I had to work a decrease):<br />
<ul>
<li>Nancy Marchant's <i><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitting-fresh-brioche-creating-two-color-twists--turns">Knitting Fresh Brioche: Creating Two-Color Twists & Turns</a> </i>- a comprehensive book including photos of the basic moves (which helped me a lot), a stitch dictionary with charts, and several scarf and shawl patterns</li>
<li>Susanne Sommer's YouTube videos, which I found really clear, especially her <a href="https://youtu.be/SY9-qT8Lxnw">Knitting tutorial: basics of two-colour brioche</a>. </li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dhE0_QWN3PI/We7OJMQCQVI/AAAAAAAAG0k/dydvlutA_-Y0eJv9vOaizb4x2b5eUN01wCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1550-%2528vibrance-up%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dhE0_QWN3PI/We7OJMQCQVI/AAAAAAAAG0k/dydvlutA_-Y0eJv9vOaizb4x2b5eUN01wCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1550-%2528vibrance-up%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-55235832654009629622017-09-26T14:59:00.001+10:002017-09-26T23:49:20.823+10:00How to embiggen your shawlDo you like your shawls and wraps to be as big and cosy as possible? Many patterns are easy to enlarge, if you have extra yarn on hand. And if you'd like to make a smaller shawl, because it would suit you better or you're short of yarn, the principles are exactly the same. I like to include suggestions for customising the size in my patterns wherever possible, so your project will come out Just Right.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j_Xyl4559bY/WcnNLe3W2uI/AAAAAAAAGyw/MqHLjj_fakAbqQeWIuPiStfquqRDsZ5nACLcBGAs/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528nice%2Bphotos%2529%2B16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j_Xyl4559bY/WcnNLe3W2uI/AAAAAAAAGyw/MqHLjj_fakAbqQeWIuPiStfquqRDsZ5nACLcBGAs/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528nice%2Bphotos%2529%2B16.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/budburst">Budburst</a> shawl by Amy van de Laar</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
The designs which are simplest to re-size have an all-over stitch pattern, and I'll be focusing on these since several of my shawl and wrap patterns are in this category. It gets a little more complicated if the edging contrasts with the main stitch pattern (e.g. my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverwing">Silverwing</a> shawl) - here you would need to consider how the proportions of the two sections will look if you enlarge one or both of them.<br />
<br />
Let's take a look at a couple of common shapes and how to approach re-sizing them.<br />
<br />
<b>Triangles</b><br />
<br />
Triangular shawls are usually easy to enlarge, because the cast on number does not affect the shawl's final size - you can simply knit extra repeats if you decide at any point that you'd like it to be larger. <br />
<br />
If you have a precise final wingspan size you're aiming for (if for example you find a 65" wingspan easy to wear), and the shawl has the same stitch pattern throughout, you can calculate how many repeats to knit by measuring the size of one repeat on the diagonal. I'll be using my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/budburst">Budburst</a> shawl as an example, which is a triangular shawl knit sideways from tip to bind-off edge, with an all-over lace pattern. This formula will also work for traditional top-down triangles (like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amarilli">Amarilli</a>), and other triangles where the wingspan is diagonal to the direction of knitting.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oZeAguP0S9s/Wccl_3IEgbI/AAAAAAAAGxg/FohIB7-VgJo9lbHPDUnlEInryjWmpspdACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2518-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oZeAguP0S9s/Wccl_3IEgbI/AAAAAAAAGxg/FohIB7-VgJo9lbHPDUnlEInryjWmpspdACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_2518-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Measuring a diagonal pattern repeat on a swatch</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
One you know both the target wingspan and the size of one diagonal repeat, you can use this formula to find the total number of repeats to knit:<br />
<br />
Desired wingspan size / diagonal size of one repeat = number of repeats.<br />
<br />
If the answer is a fraction, round it up or down to a whole number.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ni69sOz9WF0/WcpazVXOJcI/AAAAAAAAGzQ/5b3Mj726FlMVASsAWS5Uk4eHUYizEccpwCLcBGAs/s1600/Budburst-example-for-%2527How-to-embiggen-your-shawl%2527-%2528square-format%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ni69sOz9WF0/WcpazVXOJcI/AAAAAAAAGzQ/5b3Mj726FlMVASsAWS5Uk4eHUYizEccpwCLcBGAs/s400/Budburst-example-for-%2527How-to-embiggen-your-shawl%2527-%2528square-format%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<b>Rectangles</b><br />
<br />
Lengthening a rectangular wrap or scarf knit end-to-end is just as simple, because again you can simply knit extra repeats. Adjusting the width of a rectangle is a little trickier, because in this case the number of stitches you cast on does directly affect the final size. I'm using my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-scarf">Beeswax Scarf</a> as an example here, which has an all-over stitch pattern and includes three width options from scarf to wrap.<br />
<br />
If you want to widen a rectangle which is knit from end-to-end, you'll need to know two things before casting on:<br />
<ol><li>The width of one repeat (find this by swatching if you need precision, or take the info from the pattern if it's given), and </li>
<li>The number of stitches in each repeat (find this from the gauge info in the pattern, or from the chart).</li>
</ol>The formula to find the number of repeats across a row is:<br />
<br />
Desired finished width / width of one repeat = number of repeats.<br />
<br />
If the answer is a fraction, round it up or down to a whole number. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O2nG0BEszZI/WcpaFL3u8YI/AAAAAAAAGzI/iJEKUeLQ0X8qVSutvOck6aT85e7Yobc0ACLcBGAs/s1600/Beeswax-Scarf-example-for-%2527How-to-embiggen-your-shawl%2527-%2528square-format%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O2nG0BEszZI/WcpaFL3u8YI/AAAAAAAAGzI/iJEKUeLQ0X8qVSutvOck6aT85e7Yobc0ACLcBGAs/s400/Beeswax-Scarf-example-for-%2527How-to-embiggen-your-shawl%2527-%2528square-format%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Now you can calculate exactly how many stitches to cast on:<br />
<br />
Number of repeats x number of stitches in one repeat = number of stitches to cast on.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EK6OcslzhHU/WcpanPucbgI/AAAAAAAAGzM/iloDFY15ENwk4SH2ZMbxGyLi7wFuKMONgCLcBGAs/s1600/Beeswax-example-for-%2527How-to-embiggen-your-shawl%2527-%2528square-format%2529-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EK6OcslzhHU/WcpanPucbgI/AAAAAAAAGzM/iloDFY15ENwk4SH2ZMbxGyLi7wFuKMONgCLcBGAs/s400/Beeswax-example-for-%2527How-to-embiggen-your-shawl%2527-%2528square-format%2529-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Remember to add the edge stitches to this total, if any. They will add a little extra width.<br />
<br />
Other shapes, like crescents, pi-shawls, and all the many weird and wonderful shapes knitters keep inventing, will need different approaches depending on their construction. I hope this partial guide has been helpful as an intro, and gives you an idea of which variables to look at when you want to change the size of a shawl.Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-59895387114802353142017-09-04T18:26:00.001+10:002017-09-04T18:32:02.504+10:00Pooling on purposeAs promised, here is the tale of how I got the colours to pool so nicely in my smaller <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-cake-2">Rainbow Cake</a> hat. The pastel rainbow colours of the yarn (Madelinetosh's Pure Merino Worsted in 'Pocket Rainbow') practically demanded that I have a go at controlled colour-pooling, and I couldn't be happier with the way it worked out. :) <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ji1OTfUXWY/Waz4xiNrroI/AAAAAAAAGvM/0nO-KvLvsrk8lbkY8XCtbPWOi9Gk247vgCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1184-%2528square%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ji1OTfUXWY/Waz4xiNrroI/AAAAAAAAGvM/0nO-KvLvsrk8lbkY8XCtbPWOi9Gk247vgCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1184-%2528square%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The first step, of course, was swatching. I cast on about 40 stitches, knit in seed stitch until I reached the start of a pink section of yarn, and then counted my stitches until I reached the same point in the colour cycle. I repeated this a few times to make sure my count was consistent (to within a stitch or two).<br />
<br />
I discovered I was getting 70 stitches per colour repeat, in seed stitch on 4mm needles. The smaller size in my Rainbow Cake pattern-in-progress had a 72-stitch cast on, which I decided was close enough for the pooling to work. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H4M60nkXieE/Waz8El6K2dI/AAAAAAAAGv4/pqWa2grH1SUdZxJ0XoOGxTHnrhoMWL9ZACLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_9627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H4M60nkXieE/Waz8El6K2dI/AAAAAAAAGv4/pqWa2grH1SUdZxJ0XoOGxTHnrhoMWL9ZACLcBGAs/s400/_MG_9627.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The first time I cast on for the hat, I used smaller needles to get a nice tight, tidy ribbing section. This change of needle size caused the colours to line up in little rainbows instead of pooling, which looked really cool! But unfortunately the stitch pattern was obscured a little too much, and I decided to start over.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YqpnUbU8cxk/Waz5MLh_qGI/AAAAAAAAGvg/-GsvD4YzqlEHicwRzFPD-RpVooiL1CqWQCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_0369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YqpnUbU8cxk/Waz5MLh_qGI/AAAAAAAAGvg/-GsvD4YzqlEHicwRzFPD-RpVooiL1CqWQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_0369.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXrI1Y25EDg/Waz5LtGJZjI/AAAAAAAAGvc/WMlI2ST_uFo3660OZnSOmOYUWb2r7Oe3wCEwYBhgL/s1600/_MG_0370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXrI1Y25EDg/Waz5LtGJZjI/AAAAAAAAGvc/WMlI2ST_uFo3660OZnSOmOYUWb2r7Oe3wCEwYBhgL/s400/_MG_0370.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The second time, I used the same needle size throughout in order to get consistent 'stacked' colour pooling right from the cast on through to the crown decreases. This time the stitch pattern was clear, and the yarn complemented the design rather than muddying it.<br />
<br />
While knitting the hat, I found I often needed to <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter03/FEATwin03TT.html">tink/un-knit</a> part of a round to get the colour repeats to line up nicely. My tension definitely changes depending on how fast I'm knitting and how much attention I'm paying to it, and I found myself zooming through the cream sections to get to the next 'rainbow', only to discover I had far too much cream yarn leftover. At least I'm pretty good at tinking these days!<br />
<br />
I was happy to see the colours begin to swirl when I started the crown decreases, making a little whirlpool around the pompom. :) <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wX38OW9MWio/Waz49yzLgEI/AAAAAAAAGvU/VRZDTcxBEnIZfO_6a2OYmc2WG4vuZ1MKQCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wX38OW9MWio/Waz49yzLgEI/AAAAAAAAGvU/VRZDTcxBEnIZfO_6a2OYmc2WG4vuZ1MKQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1180.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4jVJolv9fu8/Waz5UAUq8fI/AAAAAAAAGvk/pRMU6Rr7VWQydPrD4OCLALH5NKucFFPWACLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_0447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4jVJolv9fu8/Waz5UAUq8fI/AAAAAAAAGvk/pRMU6Rr7VWQydPrD4OCLALH5NKucFFPWACLcBGAs/s400/_MG_0447.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
If you'd like to try deliberate colour pooling, my advice is to swatch carefully, stick to one needle size, and be prepared to do a lot of tinking/un-knitting if your tension is a little wonky like mine.<br />
<br />
This Twist Collective article by Karla Stuebing goes really in-depth into how pooling works: <a href="http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/35-articles/features/1537-the-art-and-science-of-planned-pooling">The Art and Science of Planned Pooling</a>.<br />
<br />
And here are a couple of shawl designs that make great use of planned pooling: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pool--conquer">Pool & Conquer</a> by Martina Behm, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pool-party-2">Pool Party</a> by Ursa Major Knits.<br />
<br />
You can read all about my Rainbow Cake design in my <a href="http://baroquepurls.blogspot.com.au/2017/08/new-pattern-rainbow-cake.html">previous post</a>, and the pattern is available <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-cake-2">on Ravelry</a>.Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-15836348736143987582017-08-30T17:08:00.000+10:002017-08-30T17:08:49.039+10:00New pattern: Rainbow CakeIt's been a while since I released a new hat design, but here we go! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-cake-2">Rainbow Cake</a> is a cosy textured beanie designed to complement speckled or gently-variegated yarn. I really enjoyed knitting the two samples for this design, they went so fast compared to my usual diet of shawls (much as I adore them). <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rULnN-dXUHo/WaZWUnyrV8I/AAAAAAAAGts/H--irZotDZcxC0t7VeGP4LTUmyZElg9EACLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rULnN-dXUHo/WaZWUnyrV8I/AAAAAAAAGts/H--irZotDZcxC0t7VeGP4LTUmyZElg9EACLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1190.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The arcs of ribbing remind me of rainbows, and the seed stitch texture looks like sprinkles when you combine it with a speckled yarn. I used two special skeins of <a href="https://shop.madelinetosh.com/">madelinetosh</a> yarn for these hats: one skein of Pure Merino Worsted in 'Pocket Rainbow' for the small sample, and one of 80/10/10 Worsted in 'Holi Grunge' for the large one. I really love the colour-pooling in the smaller hat, which I managed to achieve after a false start or two - but I'll tell you more about that in another post.<br />
<br />
Because you only need one skein of yarn for either size (including the pompom and gauge swatch), a Rainbow Cake hat might be just the thing for one of the single skeins in your stash...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ChiZB8YxXdg/WaZXffECsDI/AAAAAAAAGuA/hisZBtrlW0A-FUvd8uXshUqSkGCSJAz3QCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1212-%2528lighter-background%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ChiZB8YxXdg/WaZXffECsDI/AAAAAAAAGuA/hisZBtrlW0A-FUvd8uXshUqSkGCSJAz3QCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1212-%2528lighter-background%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnvm4Qc1GV0/WaZXbrYphsI/AAAAAAAAGt8/4Tdjdrj6i60UNS1O2t3siKQ0iGit1mdUQCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnvm4Qc1GV0/WaZXbrYphsI/AAAAAAAAGt8/4Tdjdrj6i60UNS1O2t3siKQ0iGit1mdUQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1165.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The two sizes are intended to fit kids with a head circumference between 16-19” / 40.5-48.5cm (Small size), and adults with a head circumference between 20-23” / 51-58.5cm (Large size).<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Features:</span></b><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">texture made up of arcs of ribbing and seed-stitch panels</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">topped with an an optional pompom </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">a quick one-skein project, perfect for gift knitting</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">two sizes, for children and adults</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">requires one skein of worsted-weight yarn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">suitable for speckled, semi-solid, or variegated yarn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts. </span></li>
</ul>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OCO1zN3u6fk/WaZddDugv1I/AAAAAAAAGus/ZnJr35e2tlQzQiIqjKI4YPmWKAWcxXbkQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OCO1zN3u6fk/WaZddDugv1I/AAAAAAAAGus/ZnJr35e2tlQzQiIqjKI4YPmWKAWcxXbkQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_1343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-utqvN-kFuM0/WaZXheLvd4I/AAAAAAAAGuE/zsoHI3kpXrIpWGkvew_TrLSE8VzYgzWOQCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1216-%2528lighter-background%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-utqvN-kFuM0/WaZXheLvd4I/AAAAAAAAGuE/zsoHI3kpXrIpWGkvew_TrLSE8VzYgzWOQCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1216-%2528lighter-background%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ee3rf5HnrOI/WaZXWyDDc9I/AAAAAAAAGt0/gYWAn9pTJcgnEYkDut9oyBdj3cDUp9RygCLcBGAs/s1600/_MG_1158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ee3rf5HnrOI/WaZXWyDDc9I/AAAAAAAAGt0/gYWAn9pTJcgnEYkDut9oyBdj3cDUp9RygCLcBGAs/s400/_MG_1158.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can see all the details and download the Rainbow Cake pattern on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-cake-2">Ravelry</a>.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- - - - - - -</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're curious which recipe I used for my delicious photo props, it's the classic <a href="http://edmondscooking.co.nz/recipes/cupcakes/cup-cakes/">vanilla cupcake recipe</a> from the Edmonds Cookbook, with my favourite lemon icing. Serious 80s birthday party nostalgia!</span>Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-73929776121698340202017-07-18T17:08:00.000+10:002017-07-18T18:19:13.441+10:00A new look!You may have noticed my blog looks a little different than it used to - and you'd be right! I've been working on refreshing the 'look' of my knitting design business, to match my current taste and design style a bit better. I do hope you like it. :)<br />
<br />
I went through quite a lengthy process of collecting images to use as inspiration, and reading up on typography + logo design + branding in general. Yes, it would all have been much faster if I'd hired a pro to sort it out for me, but I was curious to learn about these areas, and I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to design, especially for an important project like this.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rj7mZRK0jSc/WW2h_0btTsI/AAAAAAAAGrI/12g2668SQxEaYDQ55w2u_qUzib11tj5FQCLcBGAs/s1600/Baroque%2BPurls%2BMoodboard%2B%2528July%2B2017%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rj7mZRK0jSc/WW2h_0btTsI/AAAAAAAAGrI/12g2668SQxEaYDQ55w2u_qUzib11tj5FQCLcBGAs/s400/Baroque%2BPurls%2BMoodboard%2B%2528July%2B2017%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 'inspiration board'</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I wanted a light, bright, beautiful feel, with a handmade, playful side
to it. I also really wanted to keep yellow in the mix, since that colour
means happiness to me. My 'inspiration board' features swirling
shapes, yellows and golds, details from Klimt paintings, music in the
form of a violin scroll, and nature in the form of trees, flowers, and bees. <br />
<br />
I love any excuse to get out our art supplies, and I had a lot of fun drawing and tweaking my new logo. Because I'm a massive nerd, the starting point for my hand-lettering style was an 18th-century title page for a book of keyboard music by J.S. Bach:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zhiAe6d8Nbs/WW2o1qoRLwI/AAAAAAAAGrg/wnDTMx3DBVc_HEI8doGsq3f2pVCJ-DingCLcBGAs/s1600/Clavier-%25C3%259Cbung-I-title-page.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1024" height="282" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zhiAe6d8Nbs/WW2o1qoRLwI/AAAAAAAAGrg/wnDTMx3DBVc_HEI8doGsq3f2pVCJ-DingCLcBGAs/s400/Clavier-%25C3%259Cbung-I-title-page.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here's the the finished lettering for my logo, together with a circle of purl stitches in light, warm yellows:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q3dnAHclbCc/WW2-vhbfjZI/AAAAAAAAGsQ/eSO2av47sVQMGtzOjgCKl3CcaAP8YbskwCLcBGAs/s1600/Logo-draft-%2528July-2017%2529---baroque-purls-with-circle%252C-brand-colours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q3dnAHclbCc/WW2-vhbfjZI/AAAAAAAAGsQ/eSO2av47sVQMGtzOjgCKl3CcaAP8YbskwCLcBGAs/s400/Logo-draft-%2528July-2017%2529---baroque-purls-with-circle%252C-brand-colours.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
Did you know the Baroque period in music (when my faves Bach and Handel and Monteverdi were composing) gets its name from 'baroque' shaped pearls? This type of pearl is irregular and bumpy, and the analogy to music was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque#Etymology">originally meant as an insult</a>, much like 'Impressionism' in painting. My yellow circle of purls is my attempt at a pun - it's a baroque pearl made of purls.<br />
<br />
I also sketched a loose, flowy texture based on the structure of plain stockinette or garter stitch, which I'll use as a background or wherever it's needed. I made a little stop-motion video of myself inking over the pencil sketch, just for fun... <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cXWw76QrWrQ/WW2iOAUGybI/AAAAAAAAGrM/dPJSpBhedkcfAcaxRe14nVoZqet--i6wgCLcBGAs/s1600/Illustration%2Bdraft%2B%2528July%2B2017%2529%2B-%2Bknitting%252C%2Bbrand%2Bcolours.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1018" data-original-width="1600" height="253" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cXWw76QrWrQ/WW2iOAUGybI/AAAAAAAAGrM/dPJSpBhedkcfAcaxRe14nVoZqet--i6wgCLcBGAs/s400/Illustration%2Bdraft%2B%2528July%2B2017%2529%2B-%2Bknitting%252C%2Bbrand%2Bcolours.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhSZRM_KWy8/WW2jGWOL13I/AAAAAAAAGrU/Q9Y_mwFB_DUtWGFv3WYCP8q5y--rYQ-TQCLcBGAs/s1600/Painting-animation-%2528AYWMC%2529.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhSZRM_KWy8/WW2jGWOL13I/AAAAAAAAGrU/Q9Y_mwFB_DUtWGFv3WYCP8q5y--rYQ-TQCLcBGAs/s400/Painting-animation-%2528AYWMC%2529.gif" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Click to play gif!)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
I'm hoping these elements, along with my new colour palette and selection of fonts, will be versatile enough for all of my blog, social media, newsletter, and pattern layout needs. I'll be updating all of these over the next while! And most exciting of all, I'm going to be working on a new website to house a pattern gallery, with tutorials and everything else all in one place.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
---------------------------------------------------</div>
<br />
In case you're curious, <a href="http://thebrand-stylist.com/how-to-style-your-brand-book/">this book</a> is one of the main resources I used for this whole process. It's been fun, but I admit I'm impatient to get back to focusing on designing!Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-53330909525320659412017-06-08T09:34:00.000+10:002017-06-08T09:35:31.766+10:00New pattern: LeadlightIt's always exciting when I can finally share one of my secret projects! Today <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leadlight-4">Leadlight</a> gets its big reveal, as part of Brooklyn Tweed's <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/collection/wool-people-11/">Wool People 11</a>. This is my third Wool People outing, and the third of my designs in Brooklyn Tweed's wonderful yarn (the first two being my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amarilli">Amarilli</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kea-2">Kea</a> shawls).<br />
<br />
Be sure to browse through the WP11 <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/lookbook/wool-people-11/">lookbook</a>, which is completely gorgeous! I like to save them up until I have a little uninterrupted time to soak up the inspiration. :) <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MmPQKwJvsQs/WTiMZW9BCfI/AAAAAAAAGoM/L427hICY4R8jCCKTtN7P3T94F3Su3KzwgCLcB/s1600/leadlight_01_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="427" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MmPQKwJvsQs/WTiMZW9BCfI/AAAAAAAAGoM/L427hICY4R8jCCKTtN7P3T94F3Su3KzwgCLcB/s400/leadlight_01_medium2.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leadlight, photo by Jared Flood</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leadlight-4">Leadlight</a> is a rectangular stole in laceweight yarn, featuring large-scale geometric lace. I was inspired by the image of sunlight streaming through glass panes, and the memory of a small geometric stained-glass window I had in my room which my Dad had made (picture framers are good with glass, after all).<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dtadPkjBgnI/WTeZMDXVOsI/AAAAAAAAGnw/gEeEYwIeAkkL-9YvKAKCH7YZ27Sy8lYSwCLcB/s1600/SAM_9392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dtadPkjBgnI/WTeZMDXVOsI/AAAAAAAAGnw/gEeEYwIeAkkL-9YvKAKCH7YZ27Sy8lYSwCLcB/s400/SAM_9392.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Photos by me, before I sent Leadlight off to the USA.)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The lace is simple to knit, while the construction and finishing methods keep things interesting: beginning with a circular cast on, the centre of the stole is knit in the round as a square. After placing some of the stitches on hold, the two ends of the stole are each knit flat to create a rectangular shape. Finally, a garter stitch border finishes off the edges.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xbOgowWU-Ig/WTeYbzXh_xI/AAAAAAAAGnY/lalaLFyVmTseMZkLiykjBgyyMiiGQwWxgCLcB/s1600/SAM_9362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xbOgowWU-Ig/WTeYbzXh_xI/AAAAAAAAGnY/lalaLFyVmTseMZkLiykjBgyyMiiGQwWxgCLcB/s400/SAM_9362.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The centre of the stole, worked outwards from the pinhole cast on</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MsIMaKctnfw/WTeYgfNmSgI/AAAAAAAAGng/H7RmHVMlc5EUM18C5ZYJoMIqpmSs5ekuACLcB/s1600/SAM_9375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MsIMaKctnfw/WTeYgfNmSgI/AAAAAAAAGng/H7RmHVMlc5EUM18C5ZYJoMIqpmSs5ekuACLcB/s400/SAM_9375.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The garter stitch border keeping things crisp</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/vale/">Vale</a> is a new laceweight yarn from Brooklyn Tweed, a springy, plied yarn that's light and soft, but substantial and full of personality. It blocks easily and drapes beautifully, which makes it just perfect for lace knitting.<br />
<br />
I knit my Leadlight stole in the colour Heron, which is a calm, neutral, mid-toned grey with a subtle sheen to it. The whole Vale colour palette is beautifully subtle - I definitely plan to use this yarn for more lace projects!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kLwFYYX8Xo/WTeYf5gf8wI/AAAAAAAAGnc/Rx6ME2cRusozBsWihExHUofhLiOPWrSMQCLcB/s1600/SAM_9365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kLwFYYX8Xo/WTeYf5gf8wI/AAAAAAAAGnc/Rx6ME2cRusozBsWihExHUofhLiOPWrSMQCLcB/s400/SAM_9365.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A close-up of the centre</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<b>Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>an all-over geometric lace pattern</li>
<li>constructed from the centre out, with two sides extended to form the rectangle</li>
<li>a circular cast on (instructions for the Pinhole Cast On are included)</li>
<li>a garter stitch border all around the edge</li>
<li>a stretchy bind off (instructions for the K2tog-tbl Bind Off are included)</li>
<li>easy to alter the length by working a different number of repeats</li>
<li>requires 3 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Vale, or 1170yds of laceweight yarn</li>
<li>the lace instructions are presented as charts only.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AQPtFgU0FU4/WTeZOx2C-JI/AAAAAAAAGn0/3o0pMEABI2ktMKTXIGSVUF_1FwGYAWE_wCLcB/s1600/SAM_9401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AQPtFgU0FU4/WTeZOx2C-JI/AAAAAAAAGn0/3o0pMEABI2ktMKTXIGSVUF_1FwGYAWE_wCLcB/s400/SAM_9401.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drapery studies...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4MtzcEPKYO8/WTeZIwLjHbI/AAAAAAAAGns/PXZQ6-jYF_YVJQ8x064pyOnfSuzSBexSQCLcB/s1600/SAM_9393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4MtzcEPKYO8/WTeZIwLjHbI/AAAAAAAAGns/PXZQ6-jYF_YVJQ8x064pyOnfSuzSBexSQCLcB/s400/SAM_9393.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
You can purchase the pattern for Leadlight on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leadlight-4">Ravelry</a>, or from Brooklyn Tweed's <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/leadlight/">website</a>. Their Summer of Lace KAL is coming up very soon, beginning later this month. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2a14zMrXE9Y/WTeZH0uoYwI/AAAAAAAAGno/9k3WNJcxZL4dME9aosxTFFje94F2ZVr_ACLcB/s1600/SAM_9378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2a14zMrXE9Y/WTeZH0uoYwI/AAAAAAAAGno/9k3WNJcxZL4dME9aosxTFFje94F2ZVr_ACLcB/s400/SAM_9378.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-10216372495511173562017-06-05T16:42:00.000+10:002017-06-05T16:42:17.589+10:00How to work a Picot Bind OffI love a picot bind off on a shawl! The little picot-bumps along the edge add an extra dose of lacy prettiness, and it's also a nice and stretchy method, which makes it perfect to use with lace. Two of my shawl designs call for a picot bind off: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/budburst">Budburst</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/liquid-honey">Liquid Honey</a>.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UPwOJjZ4eRE/WTTzy9xd2aI/AAAAAAAAGmo/r8ketGMmIRUllTKyz0-0r3LqHKhoHVVRgCLcB/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528nice%2Bphotos%2529%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UPwOJjZ4eRE/WTTzy9xd2aI/AAAAAAAAGmo/r8ketGMmIRUllTKyz0-0r3LqHKhoHVVRgCLcB/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528nice%2Bphotos%2529%2B19.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/budburst">Budburst</a> (pattern available on Ravelry)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zp_d0xsy_TY/WTT0b2W3-LI/AAAAAAAAGmw/s8_cYT1Ut2EASfWzW6WkKWBS-EODglANQCLcB/s1600/Liquid-Honey-23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zp_d0xsy_TY/WTT0b2W3-LI/AAAAAAAAGmw/s8_cYT1Ut2EASfWzW6WkKWBS-EODglANQCLcB/s400/Liquid-Honey-23.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEss16/PATTliquidhoney.php">Liquid Honey</a> (free pattern available at Knitty.com)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
The picots are created by casting on a few extra stitches, and then binding off normally to the place you want your next picot to be. Casting on more stitches creates a larger picot, and binding off more stitches spaces them further apart.<br />
<br />
I made a short one-minute video showing the method I used for my Budburst shawl, casting on 2 extra stitches, then binding off 5 for each picot:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gkPXkvA5k_Q/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gkPXkvA5k_Q?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
The picot bind off does take longer than a plain bind off (because of all the extra cast on stitches), but it's not difficult - as long as you keep counting! My favourite tip for counting bind-off stitches is to count each stitch you lift over.<br />
<br />
Another brilliant thing about a picot bind off is that when you come to block your shawl, you can thread your blocking wires through each picot - which is much quicker and easier than catching each stitch beneath a plain bind off. Like so:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vSwOAwogxwc/WTT6mxd9OsI/AAAAAAAAGnI/vYs0JpMMDjQ488gUzVpfU0KGwdy04WKcQCLcB/s1600/_MG_0117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vSwOAwogxwc/WTT6mxd9OsI/AAAAAAAAGnI/vYs0JpMMDjQ488gUzVpfU0KGwdy04WKcQCLcB/s400/_MG_0117.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Blocking wires are seriously the best. :)Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-22917237215879689312017-06-03T15:40:00.000+10:002017-06-03T15:40:12.161+10:00It's Makealong time!I've teamed up with nine other knit and crochet designers and five indie dyers to produce a collection of summer accessory patterns, the Progress, Hope, and Happiness collection. My contribution is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/budburst">Budburst</a> shawl, a profusion of leafy lace in a pretty speckled yarn which was dyed specially for the occasion (you can find out all about it in my <a href="http://baroquepurls.blogspot.com/2017/06/new-pattern-budburst.html">previous post</a>). <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DvpgYB_8il0/WTJKxr8-YAI/AAAAAAAAGlc/cGbjQOCBkyMnsrVPO12yEWan7eMJ9boTwCLcB/s1600/summerevent3%2Bcopy%2B-%2B1080%2Bwide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DvpgYB_8il0/WTJKxr8-YAI/AAAAAAAAGlc/cGbjQOCBkyMnsrVPO12yEWan7eMJ9boTwCLcB/s400/summerevent3%2Bcopy%2B-%2B1080%2Bwide.jpg" width="295" /></a></div>
<br />
One of the designers, Denise Voie de Vie, created this beautiful look book for the collection:<br />
<br />
<div class="issuuembed" data-configid="6246016/49586702">
</div>
<script async="true" src="//e.issuu.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
You can read about the inspiration behind the event and our journey in putting it all together on Denise's blog <a href="http://voiedevie.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/more-on-progress-hope-and-happiness.html">here</a> and <a href="http://voiedevie.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/progress-hope-and-happiness-collection.html">here</a>. The designs are individually published by each designer, but you can see the whole collection here on Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/progress-hope-and-happiness-collection-designs">Progress, Hope, and Happiness Designs</a>.<br />
<br />
I'm co-hosting a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/happiness-make-a-long-2017">Makealong</a> for these designs from June 1st to July 16th, complete with prizes and even some surprises. I hope you'll join us!<br />
<br />
These are a few of my favourites from the collection:<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8qhxGi7kyFs/WTEGyvqCW_I/AAAAAAAAGlI/0m7kZdEhUWsl9OZ9Uipu2WnGhXPWdL7KQCLcB/s1600/Breeze%2Bof%2BHappiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="388" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8qhxGi7kyFs/WTEGyvqCW_I/AAAAAAAAGlI/0m7kZdEhUWsl9OZ9Uipu2WnGhXPWdL7KQCLcB/s400/Breeze%2Bof%2BHappiness.jpg" width="310" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/breeze-of-happiness">Breeze of Happiness</a> by Tanja Osswald</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-huMM7tQcWR0/WTEGy4X_2iI/AAAAAAAAGlM/6dX9aWKK6RUqt4DRyFUKbrcPsl_A4uNtwCLcB/s1600/Dusk%2Bon%2Bthe%2BMoor.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-huMM7tQcWR0/WTEGy4X_2iI/AAAAAAAAGlM/6dX9aWKK6RUqt4DRyFUKbrcPsl_A4uNtwCLcB/s400/Dusk%2Bon%2Bthe%2BMoor.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dusk-on-the-moor-shawl">Dusk On TheMoor Shawl</a> by Solène Le Roux</span></div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--daj8hj0fJM/WTEGyMt9BVI/AAAAAAAAGlE/ZhwDQ2DVm143HgabRBfH175Gf1P50nuogCLcB/s1600/Chiguroo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="640" height="298" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--daj8hj0fJM/WTEGyMt9BVI/AAAAAAAAGlE/ZhwDQ2DVm143HgabRBfH175Gf1P50nuogCLcB/s400/Chiguroo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chiguroo">Chiguroo</a> by Lana Jois</span></div>
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-NZ</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="false"
DefSemiHidden="false" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="374"> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Indent"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="header"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footer"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of figures"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope address"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope return"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="line number"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="page number"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of authorities"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="macro"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="toa heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Closing"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Signature"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Message Header"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Salutation"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Date"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Block Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hyperlink"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="FollowedHyperlink"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Document Map"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Plain Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="E-mail Signature"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Top of Form"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Bottom of Form"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal (Web)"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Acronym"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Address"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Cite"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Code"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Definition"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Keyboard"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Preformatted"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Sample"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Typewriter"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Variable"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Table"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation subject"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="No List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Contemporary"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Elegant"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Professional"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Balloon Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="Table Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Theme"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Placeholder Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Revision"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" QFormat="true"
Name="List Paragraph"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Quote"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Bibliography"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="41" Name="Plain Table 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="42" Name="Plain Table 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="43" Name="Plain Table 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="44" Name="Plain Table 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="45" Name="Plain Table 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="40" Name="Grid Table Light"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="Grid Table 1 Light"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="List Table 1 Light"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="List Table 6 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="List Table 7 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Mention"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Smart Hyperlink"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hashtag"/> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0cm;
mso-para-margin-right:0cm;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0cm;
line-height:115%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
</style> <![endif]--></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mhPGi9FWFpo/WTEGzkb0uqI/AAAAAAAAGlQ/O7rSInxlv1AEA-QeLBiqW4G8qE131xUxgCLcB/s1600/From%2BDusk%2Bto%2BDawn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mhPGi9FWFpo/WTEGzkb0uqI/AAAAAAAAGlQ/O7rSInxlv1AEA-QeLBiqW4G8qE131xUxgCLcB/s400/From%2BDusk%2Bto%2BDawn.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/from-dusk-to-dawn">From Dusk To Dawn</a> by Christelle Nihoul</span></div>
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-NZ</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="false"
DefSemiHidden="false" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="374"> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Indent"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="header"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footer"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of figures"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope address"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope return"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="line number"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="page number"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of authorities"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="macro"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="toa heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Closing"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Signature"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Message Header"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Salutation"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Date"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Block Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hyperlink"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="FollowedHyperlink"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Document Map"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Plain Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="E-mail Signature"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Top of Form"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Bottom of Form"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal (Web)"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Acronym"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Address"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Cite"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Code"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Definition"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Keyboard"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Preformatted"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Sample"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Typewriter"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Variable"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Table"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation subject"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="No List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Contemporary"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Elegant"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Professional"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Balloon Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="Table Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Theme"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Placeholder Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Revision"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" QFormat="true"
Name="List Paragraph"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Quote"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Bibliography"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="41" Name="Plain Table 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="42" Name="Plain Table 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="43" Name="Plain Table 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="44" Name="Plain Table 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="45" Name="Plain Table 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="40" Name="Grid Table Light"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="Grid Table 1 Light"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="List Table 1 Light"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="List Table 6 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="List Table 7 Colorful"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Mention"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Smart Hyperlink"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hashtag"/> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0cm;
mso-para-margin-right:0cm;
mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0cm;
line-height:115%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}
</style> <![endif]--></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
This has been so cool to be a part of, and the Makealong is just beginning! Hope to see you over in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/happiness-make-a-long-2017">Ravelry group</a>. :)Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-43525480228627174052017-06-02T10:15:00.000+10:002017-06-20T17:47:11.678+10:00New pattern: BudburstWho's ready for more lace? I've just released a new asymmetrical shawl, named <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/budburst">Budburst</a> for its leafy lace pattern and the magical way it blooms during blocking. I think it's the <i>prettiest</i> thing I've made in a long time. :)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYG4E_GwWRc/WS-sjd-agUI/AAAAAAAAGj8/MF5EU-KjLmQjTGp5M7I4wDKf1gQj3Sg5QCLcB/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oYG4E_GwWRc/WS-sjd-agUI/AAAAAAAAGj8/MF5EU-KjLmQjTGp5M7I4wDKf1gQj3Sg5QCLcB/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Budburst's stitch pattern blocks out into light and delicate leaves, but during knitting it forms a really cool bobbly texture. The transformation from bobbles to leaves reminded me of leaf buds unfurling in spring. <br />
<br />
The gently-speckled yarn is a fingering-weight Merino Single in 'Dawn', by the Swiss dyer <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/sidispinnt">Sidispinnt</a>. I adore using single-spun yarn for shawls, as it holds its blocking really well. I find plied yarn can bounce back again over time, especially if it has a tight twist like some sock yarns. I'm seeking out singles and silk-blend yarns for my shawls more and more these days, to make sure I get a really nice drape.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pjWFYTttKBw/WS-t08z5boI/AAAAAAAAGkY/G5bMEzV2DKUC9Bccdzx93rI0m4ATGO4vQCLcB/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528nice%2Bphotos%2529%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pjWFYTttKBw/WS-t08z5boI/AAAAAAAAGkY/G5bMEzV2DKUC9Bccdzx93rI0m4ATGO4vQCLcB/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528nice%2Bphotos%2529%2B19.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P61PGkedA2I/WS-stvnmtwI/AAAAAAAAGkA/RXL93X3mSUkVjoAQvDJfSHgguvpDA0-ngCLcB/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P61PGkedA2I/WS-stvnmtwI/AAAAAAAAGkA/RXL93X3mSUkVjoAQvDJfSHgguvpDA0-ngCLcB/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Dad and I took these photos above the Ōhope hill during my April trip to New Zealand - we found the perfect grassy paddock with flowering mānuka bushes and a view of the beach down below. The one downside was the thistles, which kept managing to spike me through my jeans! <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2aRzNU-bW0o/WS-szckMs3I/AAAAAAAAGkI/CD92msFyJJU2UicK6UuzeAtD6HZAm_tygCLcB/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2aRzNU-bW0o/WS-szckMs3I/AAAAAAAAGkI/CD92msFyJJU2UicK6UuzeAtD6HZAm_tygCLcB/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B07.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QmU9DNnZY4Y/WS-s7Qlb-jI/AAAAAAAAGkQ/JggEGjrK5GM5WbfaGf0osSkoxghsKZKZwCLcB/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QmU9DNnZY4Y/WS-s7Qlb-jI/AAAAAAAAGkQ/JggEGjrK5GM5WbfaGf0osSkoxghsKZKZwCLcB/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<b>Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>an all-over lace pattern of delicate leaves</li>
<li>intuitive stitch pattern, with 'rest' rows on the wrong side</li>
<li>an optional picot bind-off (see my tutorial <a href="http://baroquepurls.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/how-to-work-picot-bind-off.html">here</a>)</li>
<li>knit sideways from point to bind-off edge</li>
<li>easy to scale up or down by altering the number of repeats</li>
<li>requires two skeins of fingering-weight yarn</li>
<li>suitable for speckled, semi-solid, or gradient-dyed yarn</li>
<li>pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-glWYjU-RAd8/WS-s3yiBX5I/AAAAAAAAGkM/BgOMHsdpB_YBwqOEiT67sAcPX9AqfZF5QCLcB/s1600/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-glWYjU-RAd8/WS-s3yiBX5I/AAAAAAAAGkM/BgOMHsdpB_YBwqOEiT67sAcPX9AqfZF5QCLcB/s400/Budburst%2Bshawl%2B%2528best%2Bphotos%2529%2B10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
You can see all the details and download the Budburst pattern on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/budburst">Ravelry</a>.<br />
<br />
- - - - - - -<br />
<br />
This design is part of the <a href="https://issuu.com/voiedevie/docs/progress_hope_and_happiness_look_bo_78f4e3b3844743">Progress, Hope, and Happiness</a> collection, a celebration of summer from ten designers and five indie dyers. I hope you’ll join us for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/happiness-make-a-long-2017">make-along</a>, which runs from June 1st to July 16th!Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-8272564695578466362017-05-23T18:50:00.000+10:002017-05-23T18:50:19.207+10:00Simple lace: a love letterI have a confession to make. Relatively simple lace made up of basic stitches is one of my favourite kinds of knitting! I love to look at complex lace as much as the next knitting-obsessed person, but I really enjoy the process of knitting simpler lace. It just flows off my needles! And you can do a lot with simple lace stitches, with a little inspiration.<br />
<br />
I've designed a few scarves and shawls that fall into this category of deceptively-simple lace, most recently my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hextile-wrap">Hextile Wrap</a>:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rL7yOEOwkP0/WSPhGfcZJeI/AAAAAAAAGig/LiWhRfPqATUZ12jC4knl8HsNMnaTw0iNQCLcB/s1600/_MG_9961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rL7yOEOwkP0/WSPhGfcZJeI/AAAAAAAAGig/LiWhRfPqATUZ12jC4knl8HsNMnaTw0iNQCLcB/s400/_MG_9961.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b-Oyjy9ApSo/WSPg__yVKqI/AAAAAAAAGiY/-Wmhl3DbNrgAax6EY8PUc2ORlWxtB6ebACLcB/s1600/_MG_9980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b-Oyjy9ApSo/WSPg__yVKqI/AAAAAAAAGiY/-Wmhl3DbNrgAax6EY8PUc2ORlWxtB6ebACLcB/s400/_MG_9980.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Its basic elements are garter stitch with some areas of yarn-overs and k2togs, and once you get the gist of the pattern you really don't need to check the chart/instructions very often. The
speediness of simple lace means you can see the shapes emerging
quickly, which is really satisfying. I find it keeps me wanting to knit "just one more
repeat"... <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RzkFbo8uUL8/WSPhDmoKHFI/AAAAAAAAGic/JnWVLk-fcvENlRBIX-RdgIOjkLj3wgw-wCLcB/s1600/_MG_9944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RzkFbo8uUL8/WSPhDmoKHFI/AAAAAAAAGic/JnWVLk-fcvENlRBIX-RdgIOjkLj3wgw-wCLcB/s400/_MG_9944.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Two of my lace shawls which I think also hit this sweet spot of simple-but-satisfying are <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/folia-crescent">Folia Crescent</a>, which has a nice small easily-memorised lace repeat, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverwing">Silverwing</a>, which has a closely-related lace pattern elongated into feathers.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rKn8VoLlZXI/WSPmuYrmHJI/AAAAAAAAGjM/amPsUKpLd0kTvJ7txb_VAcu1JMtAAD83wCLcB/s1600/Amy-cowls-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rKn8VoLlZXI/WSPmuYrmHJI/AAAAAAAAGjM/amPsUKpLd0kTvJ7txb_VAcu1JMtAAD83wCLcB/s400/Amy-cowls-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MP1HWtoghMI/WSPwDnB5NCI/AAAAAAAAGjc/yIiGtZnJdqAZkZkwYmORX44Y-CivIZJzgCLcB/s1600/Silverwing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MP1HWtoghMI/WSPwDnB5NCI/AAAAAAAAGjc/yIiGtZnJdqAZkZkwYmORX44Y-CivIZJzgCLcB/s400/Silverwing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Keeping to the bird theme, I have two more examples in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tailfeather">Tailfeather</a> scarf and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kea-2">Kea</a> shawl. Once again, one of these stitch patterns is a variation on the other. Simple stitches; endless possibilities! <br />
<br />
These two designs aren't quite as straightforward, since their vertical ribs mean no 'rest' rows on the wrong side, and they also require the occasional double decrease stitch in addition to knit/purl/yo/k2tog/ssk. But they do share my favourite characteristic of simple geometric lace in that you can always tell what comes next, just by looking at your knitting. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cZxGntSN2SU/WSPmOMlyI9I/AAAAAAAAGjE/LmYvxUtgR3MUmD4RAdcliXnKj4lMdkUEQCLcB/s1600/Tailfeather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cZxGntSN2SU/WSPmOMlyI9I/AAAAAAAAGjE/LmYvxUtgR3MUmD4RAdcliXnKj4lMdkUEQCLcB/s400/Tailfeather.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-NweMrL53k/WSPiV-TaJwI/AAAAAAAAGis/0rBgNJvo1-sJBFsbqHvJSDhKNamZgxScACLcB/s1600/SAM_4253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-NweMrL53k/WSPiV-TaJwI/AAAAAAAAGis/0rBgNJvo1-sJBFsbqHvJSDhKNamZgxScACLcB/s400/SAM_4253.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I'll be casting on a new simple lace shawl tomorrow. :)Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-62249560241925064402017-05-10T11:25:00.000+10:002017-05-10T11:25:17.169+10:00New pattern: Hextile WrapMy latest adventure in lace is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hextile-wrap">Hextile Wrap</a>, a long, versatile wrap with bold geometric patterning. The design gets its name from the tiling pattern of triangles and hexagons in simple lace mesh, and it's based on garter stitch for reversibility, ease, and cosiness.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tEGuDo3woaM/WRETkJmBYqI/AAAAAAAAGhs/KDCJ9PFouBgOabVPvFMw3p7f8hIb1fJ5wCLcB/s1600/Hextile-Wrap-159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tEGuDo3woaM/WRETkJmBYqI/AAAAAAAAGhs/KDCJ9PFouBgOabVPvFMw3p7f8hIb1fJ5wCLcB/s400/Hextile-Wrap-159.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Equally useful for cool spring or autumn evenings, this wrap has already come in handy! Last weekend Mum and Dad and I visited Napier to see my brother and his crew, and my sister-in-law Colleen modelled my Hextile Wrap on the beach like a pro. The sun went down just as we finished the last photo.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--GVLcsjggKI/WRETijcFQnI/AAAAAAAAGhc/0pd8NQGxMLERm7ec2OoSYulCk63cUsb3wCLcB/s1600/Hextile-Wrap-137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--GVLcsjggKI/WRETijcFQnI/AAAAAAAAGhc/0pd8NQGxMLERm7ec2OoSYulCk63cUsb3wCLcB/s400/Hextile-Wrap-137.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5o327ZL9i08/WREThisJZWI/AAAAAAAAGhY/j60fiUNwlMoo4Kggj3VAFwznbOwCMEbQQCLcB/s1600/Hextile-Wrap-134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5o327ZL9i08/WREThisJZWI/AAAAAAAAGhY/j60fiUNwlMoo4Kggj3VAFwznbOwCMEbQQCLcB/s400/Hextile-Wrap-134.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I designed the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hextile-wrap">Hextile Wrap </a>to make the most of two lovely skeins of sock yarn I've been saving - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MissClickClack">Miss Click Clack</a>'s Fenwick Street Flashmerino (made up of 85% extrafine merino and 15% nylon) in 'Melbourne Black'. The wrap's open mesh panels and bias-knit construction work together to produce a surprisingly large wrap from just two skeins. <br />
<br />
The stitch pattern is fast, easy, and intuitive once you get the hang of the structure - the mesh is the simplest kind of lace (just yarn-overs and k2togs), and all wrong-side rows are plain knit rows. I found it a great project to accompany tv and podcasts.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MEEccnoZvSw/WREThSCZAyI/AAAAAAAAGhQ/0radx_GvljMr80ndO2HELQr2uc8kDn9WgCLcB/s1600/Hextile-Wrap-122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MEEccnoZvSw/WREThSCZAyI/AAAAAAAAGhQ/0radx_GvljMr80ndO2HELQr2uc8kDn9WgCLcB/s400/Hextile-Wrap-122.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_6arNlUSbjE/WRETjBvCTVI/AAAAAAAAGhg/eflDbe8u6AQtZvNQfTXr_VDp7ggyi8SJgCLcB/s1600/Hextile-Wrap-139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_6arNlUSbjE/WRETjBvCTVI/AAAAAAAAGhg/eflDbe8u6AQtZvNQfTXr_VDp7ggyi8SJgCLcB/s400/Hextile-Wrap-139.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<b>Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>an all-over geometric pattern of mesh lace triangles</li>
<li>intuitive and easy to knit </li>
<li>knit on the bias from end to end</li>
<li>easy to enlarge by adding extra repeats to the length and/or width</li>
<li>requires two skeins of fingering-weight or sock yarn</li>
<li>solid, semi-solid, or gradient-dyed yarn is ideal</li>
<li>pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts.</li>
</ul>
<br />
You can see all the details and download the Hextile Wrap pattern via <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hextile-wrap">Ravelry</a>, <a href="https://www.loveknitting.com/hextile-wrap-knitting-pattern-by-amy-van-de-laar">Loveknitting</a>, or <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/hextile-wrap/494243">Craftsy</a>.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A_iPfiiQ9rY/WRETjk94MCI/AAAAAAAAGho/kfxHCO5hKG06u0nmdTNNtwHY0akmxt34ACLcB/s1600/Hextile-Wrap-148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A_iPfiiQ9rY/WRETjk94MCI/AAAAAAAAGho/kfxHCO5hKG06u0nmdTNNtwHY0akmxt34ACLcB/s400/Hextile-Wrap-148.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-23231816684915821892017-05-04T16:21:00.002+10:002017-05-04T16:21:40.116+10:00Knitted treasureHave you been following the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnlovechallenge/">Yarn Love Challenge</a> on Instagram? I've been doing my best to keep up with the prompts for the last couple of months, and it's been great for sparking ideas for my daily photos and also discovering other yarn-loving people through the hashtag.<br />
<br />
The challenge prompt for April 30th was "made for me", which gave me the idea of showing off an amazing sweater which my Mum made for me, almost 30 years ago...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N99BJojmmpI/WQqLGXi0SNI/AAAAAAAAGgE/PxeYibMjnzkDWKtPkt8I2V8kjYqW0w_2wCLcB/s1600/_MG_0269-%2528square-2%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N99BJojmmpI/WQqLGXi0SNI/AAAAAAAAGgE/PxeYibMjnzkDWKtPkt8I2V8kjYqW0w_2wCLcB/s400/_MG_0269-%2528square-2%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HHGwx6iMtU8/WQqLbE5o_OI/AAAAAAAAGgI/WttsdLkE4fIkyj97DthbGKle1bUDkK5gwCLcB/s1600/_MG_0277-%2528square%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HHGwx6iMtU8/WQqLbE5o_OI/AAAAAAAAGgI/WttsdLkE4fIkyj97DthbGKle1bUDkK5gwCLcB/s400/_MG_0277-%2528square%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's me and my brother feeding the chooks!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I'm a big fan of the harmonious colour palette, with its brights toned down with greys and pastels. Isn't it beautiful?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8LhypA-dsY/WQqK3ZiGOOI/AAAAAAAAGfo/5OA0ohKVejgSUtHsSNw9Ru9FxaC919FHQCLcB/s1600/_MG_0270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8LhypA-dsY/WQqK3ZiGOOI/AAAAAAAAGfo/5OA0ohKVejgSUtHsSNw9Ru9FxaC919FHQCLcB/s400/_MG_0270.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9NgLKrclM8/WQqK3i8DkUI/AAAAAAAAGfs/f6ZL-nVy14YQnbgFjqxxb082hlUyOMj9ACLcB/s1600/_MG_0271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9NgLKrclM8/WQqK3i8DkUI/AAAAAAAAGfs/f6ZL-nVy14YQnbgFjqxxb082hlUyOMj9ACLcB/s400/_MG_0271.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X2X_9xKydCU/WQqK4VIhWGI/AAAAAAAAGfw/iupMU5U78GUkrpEgff7YlGgJLwgBQUB8ACLcB/s1600/_MG_0272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X2X_9xKydCU/WQqK4VIhWGI/AAAAAAAAGfw/iupMU5U78GUkrpEgff7YlGgJLwgBQUB8ACLcB/s400/_MG_0272.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span title="Edited">The pattern is 'Outlined Star' from Kaffe Fassett's 1985 book <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/glorious-knitting">Glorious Knitting</a>. It's one of the gems from Mum's collection of retro knitting books which we get out now and then to marvel over. Some of the 80s books are more valuable as comedy than inspiration right now, but Glorious Knitting still stands up in my opinion! I love the photography and colours, and I'm in awe of some of the designs. If you're keen for some top-notch colourwork inspiration, you might be able to find it at your local library or second-hand bookshop. </span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erFTInzUgN0/WQqfZIP18cI/AAAAAAAAGgo/TRNjO_smTAAxgL5Yz-uXV_PYe8BQp9HxQCLcB/s1600/_MG_0340-%2528warmer%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erFTInzUgN0/WQqfZIP18cI/AAAAAAAAGgo/TRNjO_smTAAxgL5Yz-uXV_PYe8BQp9HxQCLcB/s400/_MG_0340-%2528warmer%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7w5nPU_dvfU/WQqK6N3vkaI/AAAAAAAAGgA/HiLPbg9hkkIo1JR2E0a6a67on6rjGTZtQCLcB/s1600/_MG_0276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7w5nPU_dvfU/WQqK6N3vkaI/AAAAAAAAGgA/HiLPbg9hkkIo1JR2E0a6a67on6rjGTZtQCLcB/s400/_MG_0276.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
There are certain knitting techniques that are generally considered difficult or advanced at the moment, that weren't so much when I was growing up. This sweater incorporates two of them: stranded colourwork knit flat, and 3-colour stranding. And because Mum was comfortable with these techniques, I didn't shy away from them when I first learned to knit. Thanks Mum!<br />
<br />
My first attempt at colourwork of any kind was an <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-inga-hat">Inga Hat</a>, which I tried to adapt for flat knitting, but got horribly confused by the braid at the brim. Later, when I'd learned to knit in the round, my first <i>completed </i>colourwork project was an <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/baroquepurls/opus-spicatum">Opus Spicatum</a> hat in a full rainbow of colours instead of the original two - which resulted in working 3-colour (and even a few 4-colour) rounds. It was a massive challenge, but I managed to finish it with the help of online tutorials and sheer bloody-mindedness. Hooray for adventurous newbies! ;)Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-10539562089775466552017-04-27T12:29:00.000+10:002017-04-27T12:29:24.891+10:00Wellington appreciationI was lucky enough to visit Wellington last week! Willie's grandma was turning 90, so we all came over from Melbourne for the celebrations and to see our family & friends. It's always great to see my home city again, but this trip had a few extra-special highlights. <br />
<br />
Thursday was a whirlwind of brunch at Island Bay, settling into the hotel where we would be holding the first of the birthday parties, and zipping around town gathering supplies (and coffee)...<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJUgZssCwvQ/WQE_IVy7eFI/AAAAAAAAGdg/frJ93mhfn1MZzCp2AFQKLzz-JfOGbTjTgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0236-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJUgZssCwvQ/WQE_IVy7eFI/AAAAAAAAGdg/frJ93mhfn1MZzCp2AFQKLzz-JfOGbTjTgCLcB/s400/IMG_0236-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The waves at Island Bay, across the road from our brunch cafe</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qfL7gblaRgw/WQE_IwX-FrI/AAAAAAAAGdk/mo5ZBEbWWoQkcVlkok2IVxqMOazG6CSiQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0248-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qfL7gblaRgw/WQE_IwX-FrI/AAAAAAAAGdk/mo5ZBEbWWoQkcVlkok2IVxqMOazG6CSiQCLcB/s400/IMG_0248-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Julian and I stopped for long blacks at the Flight Coffee Hangar!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
On Friday, after the party, I went for a lovely solo stroll from our hotel to the waterfront and back. The familiar landmarks looked beautiful in the early evening light... <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XXxF6FU9RoQ/WQE_2Uh11jI/AAAAAAAAGds/MMOU086MQpk_O86DcpiHT7hfDTC4gUnPQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0253-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XXxF6FU9RoQ/WQE_2Uh11jI/AAAAAAAAGds/MMOU086MQpk_O86DcpiHT7hfDTC4gUnPQCLcB/s400/IMG_0253-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking across the harbour</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M7g8O0e2Luw/WQE_2dPxE4I/AAAAAAAAGdw/bHf_gmlg2uA-nXvGpcL0GfEkGtUOrEb_ACLcB/s1600/IMG_0265-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M7g8O0e2Luw/WQE_2dPxE4I/AAAAAAAAGdw/bHf_gmlg2uA-nXvGpcL0GfEkGtUOrEb_ACLcB/s400/IMG_0265-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Over the bridge to Civic Square</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qmglnQPR3T0/WQE_2d9PR0I/AAAAAAAAGd0/TAfxHpJK0xk44M_3nhN0k_Vpw4cbbVMlACLcB/s1600/IMG_0273-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qmglnQPR3T0/WQE_2d9PR0I/AAAAAAAAGd0/TAfxHpJK0xk44M_3nhN0k_Vpw4cbbVMlACLcB/s400/IMG_0273-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favourite library ever (sniff)...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AmkD8Jq83Sc/WQE_3QCqS2I/AAAAAAAAGd4/rYLlWiEwNCcqj7GLg76Q_6NVtqPt3GLfgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0275-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AmkD8Jq83Sc/WQE_3QCqS2I/AAAAAAAAGd4/rYLlWiEwNCcqj7GLg76Q_6NVtqPt3GLfgCLcB/s400/IMG_0275-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Bank Arcade with overhead bus power-lines</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I had Saturday afternoon all to myself, so naturally I headed for Tash's amazing yarn shop <a href="https://hollandroadyarn.co.nz/">Holland Road Yarn Co</a>, stopping for a quick lunch at Deluxe on the way.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hCdtEUBUwhI/WQE_3fPWiiI/AAAAAAAAGd8/83sQB1Ye13UjCLU4tx0t9_7pQ-4zJfVHwCEw/s1600/IMG_0310-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hCdtEUBUwhI/WQE_3fPWiiI/AAAAAAAAGd8/83sQB1Ye13UjCLU4tx0t9_7pQ-4zJfVHwCEw/s400/IMG_0310-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oriental Bay beach, below my old flat</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vusO9i6t1yE/WQE_4MfmiJI/AAAAAAAAGeE/uWxWfxB_hrs_hh6ryAe9oJXOUyFOUmiDACEw/s1600/IMG_0317-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vusO9i6t1yE/WQE_4MfmiJI/AAAAAAAAGeE/uWxWfxB_hrs_hh6ryAe9oJXOUyFOUmiDACEw/s400/IMG_0317-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deluxe Cafe has reliably amazing salads!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I spent nearly two hours at the yarn shop, browsing and chatting... and spinning! A spinning group was in residence on the shop's couches, with wheels and spindles whizzing. Jen invited me to join in, and loaned me one of the shop spinning wheels and some fibre to have a try at wheel-spinning.<br />
<br />
I had only ever spun yarn using a spindle, so I needed help to get started (thank you Alexis!). I managed to get everything flowing nicely a couple of times, in between fighting with over-twisting, re-attaching my fibre, and spinning the wheel the wrong way. I definitely got a good taste of using a wheel, and I've started researching affordable models. ;) <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fKc2Bacc4mI/WQE_8EWcljI/AAAAAAAAGew/EKsedSGmM3MdymhcwldvfJFjTRp_0711QCLcB/s1600/IMG_0362-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fKc2Bacc4mI/WQE_8EWcljI/AAAAAAAAGew/EKsedSGmM3MdymhcwldvfJFjTRp_0711QCLcB/s400/IMG_0362-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holland Road is a wonderfully colourful place!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VpN1Fem5AZA/WQE_7bZBIfI/AAAAAAAAGeo/OZU_kXvxQCArNtryYlXT1qadeFTxT_U5ACLcB/s1600/IMG_0360-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VpN1Fem5AZA/WQE_7bZBIfI/AAAAAAAAGeo/OZU_kXvxQCArNtryYlXT1qadeFTxT_U5ACLcB/s400/IMG_0360-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rainbow of Quince & Co yarn</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KZUflcgrTwM/WQE_7huwo8I/AAAAAAAAGes/NvKjajCO4JQD5go-wmbgmQE3JAJbFhuRQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0361-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KZUflcgrTwM/WQE_7huwo8I/AAAAAAAAGes/NvKjajCO4JQD5go-wmbgmQE3JAJbFhuRQCLcB/s400/IMG_0361-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Brooklyn Tweed Shelter wall </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gwbn0r6DFRU/WQE_62CBjdI/AAAAAAAAGek/UoIm03gS__0RWTJZXKY_VJF-hF7i7KofQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0359-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gwbn0r6DFRU/WQE_62CBjdI/AAAAAAAAGek/UoIm03gS__0RWTJZXKY_VJF-hF7i7KofQCLcB/s400/IMG_0359-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My very first wheel-spun yarn!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5JSvChHRhNE/WQE_6k2t4VI/AAAAAAAAGeg/uVSq78WlWogbAFmsNHU7SuqlcrGC3NVPwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0357-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5JSvChHRhNE/WQE_6k2t4VI/AAAAAAAAGeg/uVSq78WlWogbAFmsNHU7SuqlcrGC3NVPwCLcB/s400/IMG_0357-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An amazing <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophies-universe-cal">Sophie's Universe</a> blanket on the shop's knitting couch</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pnavDJe24gw/WQE_4sopbNI/AAAAAAAAGeI/V_aiDnB2tBgdYG1nzo1AoGgm1iVS9HGOgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0335-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pnavDJe24gw/WQE_4sopbNI/AAAAAAAAGeI/V_aiDnB2tBgdYG1nzo1AoGgm1iVS9HGOgCLcB/s400/IMG_0335-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading back to Oriental Bay via the waterfront</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BNFx_MdEQuI/WQE_52SMylI/AAAAAAAAGeY/iMPgZaOKJwIWTevZSwi63e-RfFdglJ8VwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0351-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BNFx_MdEQuI/WQE_52SMylI/AAAAAAAAGeY/iMPgZaOKJwIWTevZSwi63e-RfFdglJ8VwCLcB/s400/IMG_0351-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-18uBDdOZKK0/WQE_6MUBXSI/AAAAAAAAGec/QNw-YEEL0v4k1-UVkU1cTyAQDpSfZrB6ACLcB/s1600/IMG_0356-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-18uBDdOZKK0/WQE_6MUBXSI/AAAAAAAAGec/QNw-YEEL0v4k1-UVkU1cTyAQDpSfZrB6ACLcB/s400/IMG_0356-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boat-sheds in the sun</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The other big highlight of my few days in Wellington was joining my old choir on Sunday morning for some plainchant, Byrd, and Palestrina. Due to a long and expensive period of <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/91522378/wellingtons-st-mary-of-angels-church-reopens-after-95m-quake-strengthening">earthquake-strengthening</a>, St Mary's has been closed for the last few years and only re-opened a couple of weeks ago. It was so good to see my choir friends and sing with them again... <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ylDntfmv4Dg/WQE_4tGnRQI/AAAAAAAAGeM/7DsOePcfI9Q_SvNAXtVcRQaz3zbDTfaAQCEw/s1600/IMG_0320-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ylDntfmv4Dg/WQE_4tGnRQI/AAAAAAAAGeM/7DsOePcfI9Q_SvNAXtVcRQaz3zbDTfaAQCEw/s400/IMG_0320-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The restored St Mary of the Angels, open again at last!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0-xWjj8waeQ/WQE_8eCs9BI/AAAAAAAAGe0/ySdXojucK7AgarpswJd-f2W9THE9Em8TQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0368-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0-xWjj8waeQ/WQE_8eCs9BI/AAAAAAAAGe0/ySdXojucK7AgarpswJd-f2W9THE9Em8TQCLcB/s400/IMG_0368-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My view from the choir loft</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rdNalzD3mcs/WQE_8j2GO8I/AAAAAAAAGe4/hnzBHKqro8wkvCXXNWAUdW2OPULNgjC4wCLcB/s1600/IMG_0370-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rdNalzD3mcs/WQE_8j2GO8I/AAAAAAAAGe4/hnzBHKqro8wkvCXXNWAUdW2OPULNgjC4wCLcB/s400/IMG_0370-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9eHkeUeudU/WQE_9DpyX0I/AAAAAAAAGe8/rvdv19066AEGqfQi0mubrOcbZbtG0Jk6ACLcB/s1600/IMG_0375-%2528web%2529%2523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9eHkeUeudU/WQE_9DpyX0I/AAAAAAAAGe8/rvdv19066AEGqfQi0mubrOcbZbtG0Jk6ACLcB/s400/IMG_0375-%2528web%2529%2523.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I rounded out my trip with a lovely lunch with Willie and family, and then headed north to my family in Whakatane. I'll be here for a couple more weeks before I fly back to Melbourne. So far I've been enjoying Mum & Dad's cooking, scoffing all the feijoas I can find, and quietly getting back to my knitting projects.<br />
<br />
These are my precious new yarn pets from Holland Road - aren't they gorgeous? <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qV0WNRoWgLM/WQE_9oYWrMI/AAAAAAAAGfA/b90rQjs5cXQuTfJrCyY42Hc-c2AODFPWQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0415-%2528web%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qV0WNRoWgLM/WQE_9oYWrMI/AAAAAAAAGfA/b90rQjs5cXQuTfJrCyY42Hc-c2AODFPWQCLcB/s400/IMG_0415-%2528web%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Knitsch Singularity + Brooklyn Tweed Arbor</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Yarn is definitely my favourite kind of souvenir. <3Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-50058279899294025542017-03-09T16:21:00.000+11:002017-03-09T16:21:42.495+11:00How to block textured knitsHere's the situation: you've just finished knitting something with fantastic texture, either in cables or knits-and-purls, and now you need to block it. Wet-blocking, where you soak the project before laying/pinning it out to dry, can really flatten out texture, especially if you've used a yarn that doesn't 'bounce back' much once it's dry (like an alpaca or silk blend).<br />
<br />
I had just this dilemma when I finished my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-scarf">Beeswax Scarf</a>! I had wet-blocked my swatch and been disappointed by how flattened-out it was:<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U-65S0Ve3rQ/WMDAnYcEgJI/AAAAAAAAGa4/xRx6W7AVYm8k20oL_dzL8WR3dHNDOC-dACLcB/s1600/_MG_9547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U-65S0Ve3rQ/WMDAnYcEgJI/AAAAAAAAGa4/xRx6W7AVYm8k20oL_dzL8WR3dHNDOC-dACLcB/s400/_MG_9547.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarf above; swatch below</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tR-1L7bLkfo/WMDAwX5Yq3I/AAAAAAAAGbA/0blFETvbK_YtwCT0cgjqL4Juoo6k2zlgACLcB/s1600/_MG_9551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tR-1L7bLkfo/WMDAwX5Yq3I/AAAAAAAAGbA/0blFETvbK_YtwCT0cgjqL4Juoo6k2zlgACLcB/s400/_MG_9551.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarf on the left; swatch on the right</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Obviously, I was keen to try a different blocking method that would preserve more of the lovely texture!<br />
<br />
I settled on a method similar to wet-blocking, but with the order of the steps switched up: first you pin out your project, <i>then</i> you wet it. I used pins to stretch the scarf slightly and open up the eyelet-holes, and then I sprayed it liberally with a spray-bottle full of water. And I made a stop-motion video showing exactly what I did:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/76Lyul-hHBI/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/76Lyul-hHBI?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
This method also has the advantage of taking less time to dry, because the yarn isn't fully soaked through. :)<br />
<br />
I really want to try it next time I knit a cabled hat, because putting the hat over a balloon and spraying it has got to be easier than prodding a floppy, wet hat into shape. <br />
<br />
Do you have a favourite blocking method I need to try?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n79hPOCAv30/WMDCpFQVxlI/AAAAAAAAGbU/E-TwxBWoikMBZfC-kuzjGT3wPSf80tliwCLcB/s1600/_MG_8794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n79hPOCAv30/WMDCpFQVxlI/AAAAAAAAGbU/E-TwxBWoikMBZfC-kuzjGT3wPSf80tliwCLcB/s400/_MG_8794.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-7489470328408967922017-02-23T16:30:00.000+11:002017-02-23T18:04:46.483+11:00New pattern: Beeswax Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I've combined my love of bees and textured knits once again, and the result is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-scarf">Beeswax Scarf</a>! Its large-scale honeycomb pattern echoes the cables on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-hat">Beeswax Hat</a>, but this is much easier to
knit - and most importantly for a scarf, it's easy to knit <i>flat</i>. No cables here, just simple lace and garter stitch. It's so incredibly cosy, I can't wait for winter... ;)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c8AadEFWiz0/WK5kf3uD-9I/AAAAAAAAGXY/DDGd4c-xXiA4SrqXsYxwJ_EtlH3uHtsJQCLcB/s1600/Beeswax-scarf-A-06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c8AadEFWiz0/WK5kf3uD-9I/AAAAAAAAGXY/DDGd4c-xXiA4SrqXsYxwJ_EtlH3uHtsJQCLcB/s400/Beeswax-scarf-A-06.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
<br />
The stitch pattern really is simple to knit, and watching the honeycomb
grow is quite addictive. The only skills you'll need are working basic
lace stitches (knit, purl, yarn-over, k2tog, and ssk),
slipped stitches at the edges, and the Long Tail Cast On (which is
optional). Charts are included as well as full written instructions. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EM_eIxnee2g/WK5lSA8p1AI/AAAAAAAAGX0/XkkYu5qpX1EQa3h-SakmLwK0OyeHQtWlgCLcB/s1600/_MG_8800%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EM_eIxnee2g/WK5lSA8p1AI/AAAAAAAAGX0/XkkYu5qpX1EQa3h-SakmLwK0OyeHQtWlgCLcB/s400/_MG_8800%2Bcopy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YpIEwqL0u5E/WK5q9Ql-3XI/AAAAAAAAGYY/3pIE0zOJNmQpH7iQr3thtuV7kr5AADTawCLcB/s1600/_MG_8816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YpIEwqL0u5E/WK5q9Ql-3XI/AAAAAAAAGYY/3pIE0zOJNmQpH7iQr3thtuV7kr5AADTawCLcB/s400/_MG_8816.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/outlaw-yarn-bohemia-worsted">Bohemia Worsted</a> by Outlaw Yarn is a snuggly, luxurious blend of polwarth
wool, alpaca, and possum fibre. This amazing rich golden colour is
called 'Troy', and I used three balls for my scarf with plenty left over
for swatching.<br />
<br />
The
Beeswax Scarf pattern includes three size options - a standard scarf
(which is the one I knit), a wider scarf, and a wrap. All are a generous
length for maximum cosiness.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KpFnUc8Kjp4/WK5ke5q8qXI/AAAAAAAAGXU/P3djbrHHnPsCaYVuSJN1rDAXpaEMj8wewCLcB/s1600/Beeswax-scarf-A-09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KpFnUc8Kjp4/WK5ke5q8qXI/AAAAAAAAGXU/P3djbrHHnPsCaYVuSJN1rDAXpaEMj8wewCLcB/s400/Beeswax-scarf-A-09.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVM5MMnQDxk/WK5kg_fKujI/AAAAAAAAGXc/Splhl-iOvWgNnEzL9M2yMNyuntux_-7HwCLcB/s1600/Beeswax-scarf-A-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVM5MMnQDxk/WK5kg_fKujI/AAAAAAAAGXc/Splhl-iOvWgNnEzL9M2yMNyuntux_-7HwCLcB/s400/Beeswax-scarf-A-12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<b>Features:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>an all-over textured honeycomb pattern</li>
<li>knit flat from end to end</li>
<li>three width options (scarf, wide scarf, and wrap)</li>
<li>easy to enlarge by adding extra repeats to the length and/or width</li>
<li>requires 3, 4, or 5 balls of Outlaw Yarn's Bohemia Worsted (depending on size) or 611-1018 yards of worsted-weight yarn</li>
<li>solid, semi-solid, or heathered yarn is ideal</li>
<li>pattern includes full written instructions as well as charts. </li>
</ul>
<br />
You can see all the details and download the Beeswax Scarf pattern via <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-scarf">Ravelry</a>, <a href="http://www.loveknitting.com/beeswax-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-amy-van-de-laar">Loveknitting</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/500537256/beeswax-scarf-honeycomb-scarf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1">Etsy</a>, or <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/beeswax-scarf/481687">Craftsy</a>.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WpM8UBRpmHQ/WK5q1jeWQ9I/AAAAAAAAGYU/Fj06s1Ls5EskYAxLskalQXs53phslkfrQCLcB/s1600/_MG_8812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WpM8UBRpmHQ/WK5q1jeWQ9I/AAAAAAAAGYU/Fj06s1Ls5EskYAxLskalQXs53phslkfrQCLcB/s400/_MG_8812.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kw2j8_rEPnA/WK5rAapnU1I/AAAAAAAAGYc/WPF0--Oec_AshpPAMpF64z_l5HCht1VMgCLcB/s1600/_MG_8819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kw2j8_rEPnA/WK5rAapnU1I/AAAAAAAAGYc/WPF0--Oec_AshpPAMpF64z_l5HCht1VMgCLcB/s400/_MG_8819.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-82431377532452451022017-02-17T12:04:00.000+11:002017-02-17T12:04:00.748+11:00Insulate 1,000!My INSULATE! Hat has reached 1,000 projects on Ravelry - that's a huge milestone for me, and I'm thrilled that so many people liked my hat enough to knit their own! You can see a few of these fabulous projects (in an amazing array of colour combos) on the pattern's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/insulate-hat">Ravelry page</a>.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3x_6gpJwNmA/WKVG57CFHAI/AAAAAAAAGWk/QbtxGpiqE2kq1bRa_pxHWL5SMtx2-qxgACLcB/s1600/INSULATE%2521-hat-056-square%252C-400-high.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3x_6gpJwNmA/WKVG57CFHAI/AAAAAAAAGWk/QbtxGpiqE2kq1bRa_pxHWL5SMtx2-qxgACLcB/s1600/INSULATE%2521-hat-056-square%252C-400-high.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
The INSULATE! Hat was one of my early-ish knit designs from mid-2012, and I offered
it as a free pattern to other knitters who share my geeky love of
Daleks. Its stranded colourwork design is nice and simple, and every now and then I receive a lovely comment from someone who used
this hat as their gateway to knitting colourwork, which really warms my designer heart!<br />
<br />
If you'd like to make one of your own, you can <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/insulate-hat">download the free pattern here</a>.Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-19683181920470999722017-01-19T16:13:00.000+11:002017-01-19T16:13:56.560+11:00Swatching in the roundSwatching in the round is something I know I <i>should</i> do if my project will be knit in the round, but I admit I sometimes swatch flat instead, especially if the stitch pattern is easy to work flat (like stockinette or a knit/purl texture). But for an important project like a garment or something else that will take a lot of yarn and time, there's no way around it - swatching in the round will give you the most accurate gauge information.<br />
<br />
In this post I'll be showing you how I knit the swatch for my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnamon-stars">Cinnamon Stars</a> cowl. The method will work for any stranded colourwork project, and for any other project knit in the round.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bZ0UsYjVP2g/WIAesUv-OAI/AAAAAAAAGQI/AzAp7dHdY6kFU6AvDVQJMDFi5oBDVStZQCLcB/s1600/SAM_9309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bZ0UsYjVP2g/WIAesUv-OAI/AAAAAAAAGQI/AzAp7dHdY6kFU6AvDVQJMDFi5oBDVStZQCLcB/s400/SAM_9309.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I planned ahead by adding a few extra stitches either side of the colourwork chart, alternating stitches of each colour in a chequerboard pattern - I got the idea from the 'bridge' stitches of a <a href="http://eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/01/the_steeking_chronicles.html">traditional no-sew steek</a>. These extra edge stitches helped to keep the inevitable wonky edge stitches separate from the main part of the swatch. <br />
<br />
Because I had plenty of yarn in each colour, I decided to make a swatch that would be cut after knitting. Here's what I did:<br />
<br />
1. Using a shortish circular needle, I cast on and knit a couple of rows back and forth in garter stitch.<br />
<br />
2. I joined my second colour and began knitting the swatch 'in the round': at the end of each row, I slid my swatch back to the other end of the circular needle, draping strands of the working yarn loosely across the wrong side of the swatch.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jKC-aAgmoKI/WIAcs_yKfAI/AAAAAAAAGPo/6KontAiOvQc4iK8VVikonkfjEMuIBUrhACLcB/s1600/IMG_5437%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jKC-aAgmoKI/WIAcs_yKfAI/AAAAAAAAGPo/6KontAiOvQc4iK8VVikonkfjEMuIBUrhACLcB/s400/IMG_5437%2Bcopy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
3. When I had finished the colourwork, I knit a couple of rows of garter stitch with a single colour and then bound off.<br />
<br />
4. I carefully cut the loose strands at the back of my swatch, avoiding cutting through any of the colourwork floats beneath.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a8kM4LGA_JI/WIAcs3E2r0I/AAAAAAAAGPs/MMN1zdG1Ig0pE7W9CGEfH6rqtyBt19TKQCLcB/s1600/IMG_5438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a8kM4LGA_JI/WIAcs3E2r0I/AAAAAAAAGPs/MMN1zdG1Ig0pE7W9CGEfH6rqtyBt19TKQCLcB/s400/IMG_5438.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
5. I tied neighbouring strands together to make a more secure fringed edge on either side. This step is optional, especially if you don't wish to keep your swatch! <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J4Z7nVZ2uQ8/WIAcs7PulwI/AAAAAAAAGPk/A0VZBZGvehoi8oTR_A9Sg2o8bkebbIr6gCLcB/s1600/IMG_5440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J4Z7nVZ2uQ8/WIAcs7PulwI/AAAAAAAAGPk/A0VZBZGvehoi8oTR_A9Sg2o8bkebbIr6gCLcB/s400/IMG_5440.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
5. Finally, I wet-blocked the swatch to make it lie flat and even up the stitches. Once it was dry, I took my stitch and row gauge measurements and my colourwork-repeat measurements.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIjJkEVJNlE/WIActhB8A_I/AAAAAAAAGPw/XIYZJGcZzHchQ9QxnTn5mRAxgvttFGcggCLcB/s1600/IMG_5444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIjJkEVJNlE/WIActhB8A_I/AAAAAAAAGPw/XIYZJGcZzHchQ9QxnTn5mRAxgvttFGcggCLcB/s400/IMG_5444.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
If you don't have extra yarn to spare, you could knit a 'froggable' swatch by making the loose strands across the back long enough to allow you to block the swatch without cutting them. Alternatively, there are other methods for swatching in the round that use even less yarn - the second method in this TECHknitting post '<a href="http://techknitting.blogspot.co.nz/2011/02/circular-swatches-knit-flat-back-and.html">Circular swatches knit flat</a>' looks very efficient, but I admit I haven't tried it out yet. You'll recognise the first method as the one I used above.<br />
<br />
Do you have a favourite swatching method?Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-43546094903336718422017-01-17T16:55:00.001+11:002017-01-17T16:55:33.537+11:00Bees on the brainI'm a week and a bit into my holiday at Mum & Dad's in Whakatane, and so far I've knit half a scarf and taken a ridiculous number of photos. I've borrowed Julian's DSLR camera for the trip, so I can get to grips with its manual controls with Dad's help. It's a lot of fun taking practice photos of whatever I fancy!<br />
<br />
But before I get into photo-talk, I'll show you the scarf. It uses a stitch pattern I drafted up about six months ago, which is a lace-and-texture version of my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-beeswax-set">Beeswax</a> cable pattern. It traces the same shapes, with decreases forming the surface layer of honeycomb and yarn-overs forming the layer behind. The benefit of this version is that it's easy to knit flat, whereas the cabled Beeswax pattern is only really suitable for knitting in the round.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YpP4L8Uj-ck/WH1ZRb_-pVI/AAAAAAAAGPI/7Q3ZoK24n-8jMges7Bnnt4YucNOvM3FHACLcB/s1600/_MG_8274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YpP4L8Uj-ck/WH1ZRb_-pVI/AAAAAAAAGPI/7Q3ZoK24n-8jMges7Bnnt4YucNOvM3FHACLcB/s400/_MG_8274.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_3Q-P2okt0g/WH1ZRD6l35I/AAAAAAAAGPE/JvQHRsTY_ecLn8erjrhVvKDiSzPNKI3_QCLcB/s1600/_MG_8283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_3Q-P2okt0g/WH1ZRD6l35I/AAAAAAAAGPE/JvQHRsTY_ecLn8erjrhVvKDiSzPNKI3_QCLcB/s400/_MG_8283.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The yarn is a rich golden shade of Outlaw Yarn's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/outlaw-yarn-bohemia-worsted">Bohemia Worsted</a> called 'Troy'. I hope to have the pattern available in about a month's time. :)<br />
<br />
One really cool thing about playing with a DSLR camera (and having a photographer and his gear on hand) is trying out different lenses. My favourites at the moment are macro tubes, which can be stacked behind the lens to get varying levels of close-up-ness.<br />
<br />
You can really see the darker possum fibres and lighter alpaca hairs in this yarn with a macro shot:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tkhmRQ0DTB4/WH1Zfw1gubI/AAAAAAAAGPM/b6Eb-9xMVUwZ-6xXWIOAJqGh2eefhB6uwCLcB/s1600/_MG_8337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tkhmRQ0DTB4/WH1Zfw1gubI/AAAAAAAAGPM/b6Eb-9xMVUwZ-6xXWIOAJqGh2eefhB6uwCLcB/s400/_MG_8337.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I've also been taking lots of photos around the garden, of flowers and insects and birds. I'm most proud of these bee photos, taken with a macro tube extension. The bee was foraging in a big patch of flowering <a href="https://www.plantrescue.co.nz/product/1232866">pizza thyme</a>, one of my family's favourite all-purpose herbs.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0o0vRw2m3r4/WH1ZBORoqTI/AAAAAAAAGO4/5RHl1Uc3wWkYkXgnsQiiTkAUH_kPNVgBQCLcB/s1600/_MG_8368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0o0vRw2m3r4/WH1ZBORoqTI/AAAAAAAAGO4/5RHl1Uc3wWkYkXgnsQiiTkAUH_kPNVgBQCLcB/s400/_MG_8368.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hTvRhoQhPoI/WH1ZAyMDaSI/AAAAAAAAGO0/LgmkMTZruFwsFx7yD4DG-Xq0b9ICMsDewCLcB/s1600/_MG_8371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hTvRhoQhPoI/WH1ZAyMDaSI/AAAAAAAAGO0/LgmkMTZruFwsFx7yD4DG-Xq0b9ICMsDewCLcB/s400/_MG_8371.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6ic4wliWU4/WH1ZBHBsDCI/AAAAAAAAGO8/xztNaixVaLsW_usC4IjJVIIS8VFg9xkGQCLcB/s1600/_MG_8375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6ic4wliWU4/WH1ZBHBsDCI/AAAAAAAAGO8/xztNaixVaLsW_usC4IjJVIIS8VFg9xkGQCLcB/s400/_MG_8375.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YCzNficb2BA/WH1ZBqIW-2I/AAAAAAAAGPA/arA1wsZteY0ECaKAieYbdHSvD97LpBQSACLcB/s1600/_MG_8376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YCzNficb2BA/WH1ZBqIW-2I/AAAAAAAAGPA/arA1wsZteY0ECaKAieYbdHSvD97LpBQSACLcB/s400/_MG_8376.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
As part of my new photography learning curve, I've signed up for the free course <a href="http://ayearwithmycamera.com/">A Year With My Camera</a>,
which involves weekly email lessons and homework assignments to share
in the Facebook group (or on Instagram). We're only two weeks in, so you can still join in if
you'd like!Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283760323464806802.post-44138202867097753462017-01-03T17:47:00.000+11:002017-01-03T19:09:58.192+11:00A post-Gift-A-Long postI can't believe we've come to the end! It's been a whirlwind few weeks helping behind the scenes in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long">Gift-A-Long</a>, keeping up with the threads, and handing out prizes. While being a moderator has kept me extra busy, it's also been incredibly fun and exciting and I'm looking forward to doing it all again next year. :)<br />
<br />
My fellow <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/indie-design-gift-a-long/3532980/1-25">Hand & Arm Things</a> host Becca worked out the final stats for our category:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Final tally is 238 finished projects (!!) (64% of those declared), but more importantly…<br />
<ul>
<li>nearly 300 people participated in this thread alone, </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>sharing more than 450 GAL-designer-related projects (some not for hands but that’s totally cool), </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>calling out more than 250 GAL-eligible patterns for us to appreciate.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<br />
The ongoing parade of WIPs and FOs provided an incredible source of inspiration from the great colour choices, skilful stitching, beautiful yarn (including handspun), and lovely patterns people chose. I found out about new-to-me methods of construction, such as starting a pair of mitts with the thumb and it growing from there (Lee Meredith's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/either-or">Either/Or</a> mitts), and cool-looking techniques like slip-stitch crochet (Yuliya Tkacheva's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snegurochka-mitts">Snegurochka Mitts</a>), and some just really beautiful cable designs I hadn't seen before (Olga Beckmann's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morosko">Morosko</a> mittens, and Kelly G.'s <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ceilidh-fingerless-gloves">Cèilidh Fingerless Gloves</a>).<br />
<br />
Another big source of excitement was seeing my own designs pop up! My <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beeswax-hat">Beeswax Hat</a> was actually the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/indie-design-gift-a-long/3531470/76-100#96">tenth-equal most popular pattern</a>, with 11 finished projects during the GAL. In total there were <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/indie-design-gift-a-long/3531470/76-100#95">22 finished projects</a> from my patterns, which is pretty amazing! Here are a few of my favourite photos from the 22, including two Beeswax Hats, an <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ascent">Ascent</a> hat, and a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silverwing">Silverwing</a> shawl: <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQCM00vNmUQ/WGs3fR-QbpI/AAAAAAAAGNk/DEq59wMslDoXHOVycnxadJc9VQfVPEFPgCLcB/s1600/beeswax-hat-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQCM00vNmUQ/WGs3fR-QbpI/AAAAAAAAGNk/DEq59wMslDoXHOVycnxadJc9VQfVPEFPgCLcB/s400/beeswax-hat-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">knittingvortex's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingvortex/beeswax-hat">Beeswax</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5t1tPfWaFaQ/WGs3epMTBnI/AAAAAAAAGNg/8yFMD2QkklsT8pjErZc7TLzYRnKCJKU_QCLcB/s1600/Ascent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5t1tPfWaFaQ/WGs3epMTBnI/AAAAAAAAGNg/8yFMD2QkklsT8pjErZc7TLzYRnKCJKU_QCLcB/s400/Ascent.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UkeeKnits' <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/UkeeKnits/ascent">Ascent</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15FaLUavEtI/WGs3gPFkToI/AAAAAAAAGNo/hewjYnEkuTY9XKFTpp6kBYXvTTFT8sLCQCLcB/s1600/Silverwing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-15FaLUavEtI/WGs3gPFkToI/AAAAAAAAGNo/hewjYnEkuTY9XKFTpp6kBYXvTTFT8sLCQCLcB/s400/Silverwing.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rebekafish's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/rebekafish/silverwing">Darkwing Duck!</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mQQdKhFFWhI/WGs3gdnpctI/AAAAAAAAGNs/wZ1dbLGB8L4bNagZPni4uwPW2goW0AMnACLcB/s1600/beeswax-hat-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mQQdKhFFWhI/WGs3gdnpctI/AAAAAAAAGNs/wZ1dbLGB8L4bNagZPni4uwPW2goW0AMnACLcB/s400/beeswax-hat-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">theaburras' <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/theaburras/beeswax-hat">Beeswax Hat</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
For participating designers, a traditional part of the Gift-A-Long is sharing other designers' work. An obvious way of doing this is using their patterns for our own projects, which I did with my <a href="http://baroquepurls.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/a-perfect-pair-of-socks.html">GAL socks</a>, and we've also been sharing our favourite patterns on our blogs and other social media. I've been posting collages of great knit designs on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyvdlaar/">my Instagram account</a>. These are a few of my favourites from the past few weeks:<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4u3NjtoDPYE/WGtB2MRsohI/AAAAAAAAGOE/iAHT7TMN4HItlzcIilFTMk8tNDRGpDQUQCLcB/s1600/GAL%2BFaves%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4u3NjtoDPYE/WGtB2MRsohI/AAAAAAAAGOE/iAHT7TMN4HItlzcIilFTMk8tNDRGpDQUQCLcB/s400/GAL%2BFaves%2B2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-anise-2">Star Anise</a> by Svetlana Volkova (top left), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/singing-beach"><br />
Singing Beach</a> by Bonnie Sennott (top right), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crisp-apple-strudel"><br />
Crisp Apple Strudel</a> by Katy H. Carroll (bottom right), <br />
and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/same-wavelength">Same Wavelength</a> by Kristina Vilimaite (bottom left).</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RjvrkRnLLBg/WGtB4KPKecI/AAAAAAAAGOI/wdDFQmtnZxA7nZA2wBwNcDm4xToS-6ECQCLcB/s1600/GAL%2BFaves%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RjvrkRnLLBg/WGtB4KPKecI/AAAAAAAAGOI/wdDFQmtnZxA7nZA2wBwNcDm4xToS-6ECQCLcB/s400/GAL%2BFaves%2B3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stornoway-throw">Stornoway Throw</a> by Anita Grahn (top left), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/icterine"><br />
Icterine</a> by Hunter Hammersen (top right), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tree-rings-4"><br />
Tree Rings</a> by Andrea Rangel (bottom right), <br />
and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/badlands-mitts">Badlands Mitts</a> by Kathryn Folkerth (bottom left).</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dUwAWLjJ7Zo/WGtB5hX8oDI/AAAAAAAAGOM/IO1V8SgssvsNQbjq16Oml7RaqHLdlXsSACLcB/s1600/Sale%2BFaves%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dUwAWLjJ7Zo/WGtB5hX8oDI/AAAAAAAAGOM/IO1V8SgssvsNQbjq16Oml7RaqHLdlXsSACLcB/s400/Sale%2BFaves%2B1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hudson-9">Hudson</a> by Shannon Cook (top left), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballydesmond"><br />
Ballydesmond</a> by Irishgirlieknits (top right), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dancing-with-bears"><br />
Dancing with Bears</a> by Carol Sunday (bottom right), <br />
and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grellow-love">Grellow Love</a> by Clare Devine (bottom left).</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Another cool way to share each other's work while getting to know each other better is to interview fellow participating designers on our blogs and podcasts. I've been lucky enough to have been interviewed three times during this GAL! Once by Stephannie Tallent for her Sunset Cat Designs blog (<a href="http://www.sunsetcat.com/2016/12/06/interview-amy-van-de-laar/">Interview: Amy van de Laar</a>), once by Vikki Bird for her blog (<a href="http://www.vikkibirddesigns.com/2016/12/gal2016-meet-amy-van-de-laar.html?m=1">GAL 2016: Meet Amy van de Laar</a>), and Carolyn Macpherson also featured me in an episode of her podcast The Next Beautiful Thing:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2jR_j5DB-mg/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2jR_j5DB-mg?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
Thanks for the ride, everyone! Hope to see you all again next year. 💛Amy V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18342051151746379280noreply@blogger.com0