Karen George
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Knitting: Pullover
This pullover is knit in a lightly textured pattern. The sweater has 3/4 length sleeves and was knitted in Knit Picks Lindy Chain fingering weight (70% linen, 30% cotton). It could be knit in other fingering weight yarns that knit up in the same gauge.
Crochet: Cowl
This can be made in several weights of yarn. This design hugs the shoulders and lightly funnels at the neck. It could be worn under a jacket or over a blouse or dress. It could be bunched up to be more cowl-like. A little bit of warmth and color to brighten up any outfit!
Knitting: Poncho
This little poncho provides just enough coverage to warm the shoulders and give a bit of “dress up” to a casual summer outfit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This generous sized crescent shaped shawl is knitted in a 6 Row repeat that drops some stitches on the 6th row to form a lovely pattern. The private side is pretty nice looking as well! It is easy to adjust the length of the shawl, as increases are done on every row until it is the size and width that you desire.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is made in two colors of a fingering weight yarn. I chose a beautiful blue to represent the sky and a variegated yarn to represent the summer prairielands.
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf originally appeared in Simply Crochet Magazine, issue 82 with British terminology.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a quick crochet that results in a wonderfully textured and “squashy” piece. Choose two of your favorite colors and see how it evolves into a lovely reversible scarf. Because of the large hook used, the fabric has a nice drape.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The chain stitch border is worked first and then stitches are picked up from the border, short rows fill in to make the body of the shawl. Other yarns used for this project were Jilly Dream, 1 skein color Passion and 1 skein color Bluefish (red and blue). Another sample was made using Rico Design, Wool Degrade, 1 ball (teal gradient).
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I made mine in three colors of sock/fingering weight yarn but could also be made in one color. Motifs are crocheted and attached as you go along. There is a narrow border worked, once all motifs are in place. I had enough yarn leftover to fringe mine.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a generous sized cowl that is knitted in a beautiful lace pattern and is then edged in a seed stitch icord and picot ruffled edge. Lots of edging techniques to play with. The contrasting edging uses approximately 115 yds of fingering weight.
Crochet: Cowl
This cowl is crocheted in sections, attached as you work along. Many different stitch patterns are used so the fun never stops! Have fun picking out your colors.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a fun knit with a pattern of stockinette and garter stitch squares, bordered by crossed stitch panels. As you knit, holes are created by doing cast offs and cast ons in strategic places, creating openings in which to weave beautiful lightweight scarves, fun i-cord or something else! One cowl can create a different look for each occasion...
Crochet: Cowl
I have long been fascinated with the beautiful medallion ceiling lighting plates, with their detailed scroll work. The center of this motif reminds me of those splendid plates.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl involves several techniques as well as working fingering weight yarn with a heavier DK weight for more texture. Gauge is not terribly important for this project. You will need 2 skeins of 175yds each of fingering weight yarn and 1 skein of 114 yds of a Dk weight. The Dk weight is used to make the flowers and some of the striping.