Welcome To Mom's Knitting Room

Welcome to my blog page. My site will update from time to time. You may on occasion see items rearranged or removed. So don't think you're going "crazy". I am still learning to navigate within the blog world.
My knitting experiences have been very slight. I have only been knitting about four years. Learning the "ropes" and "ins and outs" of knitting from my mom who has been knitting for over 50 years. I have had the privilege of having many talented women and men teach me their "tricks of the trade". They have been generous and patient with me as I learn this craft.
You might wonder why its taken so long for me to catch the "bug" of knitting, but until recently it occurred to me that this long lived art would die with my mom as she is the only one of three siblings who can knit and crochet. So in order to keep the tradition alive and hopefully pass this on to future generations in our family, I ventured out on this new journey and chapter in my life.
There are many knitters out there so willing to help "newbies" along this expedition of knitting. Along the way, I have been able to impart some new techniques, skills and information to my 80 year old mom. I've been able to introduce her to fabulous fibers as well. . . . .
Who said "you can't teach an old dog new tricks?!"

Monday, May 28, 2007

1x1 Men's Tweed Scarf & Unisex Tweed Cap/Hat


The tweed scarf was made using 100% Mongolian Cashmere Handspun by Jade Sapphire. This yarn was my very first expensive yarn. It was purchased in a store in Downtown Manhattan, New York called Purl (www.purlsoho.com). Purchased equal amounts of the color taupe and natural to make my own tweed and used a 1x1 ribbing pattern.



The cap/hat is made in the same yarn using a HandMaiden's Pattern for a Cloche Hat, but I changed it ever so slightly.
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