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, February 16, 2009

And . . . More Hats! Bobbles & Cable; Crosspatch

Bobbles & Cable

Crosspatch


(Click on each picture to get a better stitch definition)
The Bobbles & Cable hat is knit up in Reynolds' Andean Alpaca Regal on US #9 needles and the Crosspatch Hat (pattern from http://www.knitty.com/) is knit up in Big Baby Alpaca with a Twist in Cream and Chocolate colors, US#9 needles.

Big Baby Alpaca yarn is a lovely yarn to knit. It is soft on the hands, has a springy texture and behaves nicely. The Alpaca Regal has about 10% Wool and the texture on this yarn is nice, not as springy and buttery as the Big Baby Alpaca but good nonetheless; has a lovely sheen and one ball goes a long way!
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