Brooklyn Tweed Blog

I know I've said it before, but there are some projects that I think I enjoy photographing even more than knitting (we're splitting hairs here, but there it is). This scarf is surely one of them - and this post is so photo heavy, I doubt the text will be able to hold its own. Pattern: Generic 1x1 Ribbed Striped Scarf (See details below) Materials: Noro Silk Garden; 45 silk | 45 kid mohair | 10 lambswool Amount: 4 balls in total in Shades 201 (2 balls), 234, and 86; Approx. 440 yds/200g Needles: US 7/4.5 mm Knit Picks Options...

Here it is, the post you've been waiting for. the big unveiling. it is with great pride and excitement that i give you ... the urban aran cardigan.   Pattern: Urban Aran from Paton's 'Street Smart' (heavily modified) Materials: Elann Peruvian Highland Chunky in Malt Heather Needles: US 10.5 for body :: US 10 for ribbing at base :: US 9 for collar   Start Date: 4.3.06 Finish Date: 4.23.06   back central panel   Extensive Modifications: the most obvious alteration - i made it into a cardigan. The original pattern is written for a regular sweater. because i get...