I saw a Knitty Gritty episode on Aran knitting and I always wanted to try these techniques. After getting the enthusiastic OK from the "kids", I have embarked on this project. It is perfect for summer since it is done in squares. Here is a link to the Aran Knitting Project . These squares will be blocked before they are sewn together. I am using Paton's Canadiana worsted weight in "cranberry" for this project. My daughter is sensitive to wool, so I chose an acrylic.
This is my first square - Rope Cables
Horseshoe Cable
Braid Panel - This square is in progress. The first two went very smoothly. This one seems to be my nemesis. I have frogged it severly a couple of times and right now I have one extra stitch on the needles :-( I shall overcome...
4 comments:
We can't wait! Now I just have to find a blanket ladder/ rack thingy to display all our mama's handiwork! I also love the pic of Dad showing sheep as a youngster... very cute!
Beautiful color! And I just love cabley squares! I am so glad you have a knit blog now. It's a bit scary how many things the 2 of us have in common, you'd think I was raised at your house or something ;o)
Love you!
Who would have thought years ago when you two had phones glued to your ears (before call waiting) that we would all be communicating in cyberspace. Crazy!
I like it better... no more sweaty ears! What? Too much information!
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