Posted in Knitting Projects, Uncategorized, tagged coin purse, honeycomb stitch, purse on May 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Just thought I would let you take a peek at my latest Honeycomb purse set. This version was made for my daughter. Unlike the last one, I finished the edge of the flap with a single crochet using 3 strands of yarn. The coin purse is made of the same yarn, but in a two tone version for the main body.
I am working on a pattern for you to upload, and will post it as soon as it is done.
I love the Gallileo yarn for this project.
Just sharing-KT
Posted in Knitting Projects, Knitting Tutorials, Uncategorized, tagged alternating color cable cast off, alternating color cable cast on, double knitting, double-knit design, knitting in the round, stitches, yarn on May 23, 2014| 1 Comment »
Well- I promised I would work on this, so here it is.
I used cotton yarn(Peaches and Cream), and 1 inch elastic (non-roll). I also opted for a variegated MC (main color) and used a solid black for my CC(contrast color).
In the process of working on this I also discover how to make a alternating color cable cast on, which is match on on the top with and alternating color cast off, both edges mirroring each other. I think it is pretty cool.
The main body of the knit is done in double knitting, which forms the casing for the elastic. The elastic band is knitted right in, so when you are done-your done!
Below I have uploaded instructions for this project, in which I have included instructions for the “alternate color cable cast on, and off. There is a swatch practice for you to use for establishing your gauge and practicing both the cast on, and cast off.
If you are not sure why you should make one or two of these “pan jackets” then check out this post
Happy knitting- KT
PS-Because of my discovery, I also can use this method to make straps for my purses. Having the casing open on both ends will allow me to insert a piece of ribbon into the strap, stabilizing the stretching, and…..I will have two pretty edges to boot. Yeah!!!!
Oh,just an observation-
I washed my jacket, squeezed it out, put it on my pan, blocked it out and let it dry. Then I observed that the cotton yarn holds the moisture quite a bit longer than wool, so I finally, tossed it in a low dryer. It didn’t hurt it a bit. I can’t wait to bake with it. I will let you know the results.
Posted in Kniting Acessories, Knitting Projects, Uncategorized, tagged coin purse, crochet, double knitting, fair isle, honeycomb stitch, magic loop, purse, single crochet, squeeze frame on May 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Gallileo yarn from Knitpicks really brings out the beauty of this stitch, even in black. This particular purse measures 9 by 5. Unlike the one I posted before, I chose to finish the flap edge with single crochet, stopping at mid point to chain up a loop for the button closure before moving on to the main body of the purse. I similarly joined the lining and main body together, slipping in the strap ends before closing. It worked great. No sewing.
The button was worked on a plastic ring, single crocheting around the circumference, then adding an additional round (with increases) to make it a bit larger.
The strap on this particular purse is 40 inches long, worked as a single I-cord. I contained the stretch ( to 45 inches)by inserting a strand of yarn through the tube and fastened it to the main body of the purse. Once set, it seems to hold it’s length very well. You could also insert a piece of any kind of piping or cording to accomplish the same thing.
I particularly like this length as I can wear it around my neck and drape my purse on the side of my hip, having it available at my finger tips.
You will notice that I used the silver lining yarn as my main color in the two tone coin purse. This is not as hard as it looks. It comes down to setting up with the MC (in this case silver), knitting the knit rounds of the pattern in black, and the purl rounds in silver. Yes, this is a magic loop knit, no seams in either item.
The companion coin purse measure about 4 by 3, and has a squeeze frame closure.
I found the squeeze frames at “Hardware Elf.” They have them in large and small for coin purses, and also have them for larger openings, as for the entire top of a purse.
Everywhere I go with this purse I have had may compliments. It only weighs 3.6 ounces.
I am working on the pattern and hope to have it available for you to upload soon.
This pattern includes working double knit on the flap, which give you the opportunity to connect the lining with the right side to avoid slippage. By knitting a dotted lining pattern, your outside flap will hold it’s shape. I didn’t do it on this one, but I have experimented and found I had better results with the double knitting.
This purse flap was simply stitched together by weaving in between the layers with one ply of the yarn and a sharp needle. I did try to insert some light weight plastic mesh, but I didn’t like the results-to stiff.
Just sharing-
Happy knitting!
KT
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