They can't all be winners.
So apparently, attempting the mobius cast on for the first time while riding in the passenger's seat of a car, may not be the best laid plans of mice and men. As I mentioned before, I started working on Cat Bordhi's mobius scarf while driving to Houston a couple of weeks ago. When you finish her awesome cast on it's really important to lay it down on a flat surface and check to make sure that the circ cord only has ONE cross in it. I did do this, I swear, except that I had to use my lap instead of a table and apparently that didn't so much work for me. As I was knitting, I thought something looked strange but because mobius pieces are knit from the middle outwards and I had never worked this way before, I wasn't sure. Soooo, I finished my scarf but instead of one twist I have at least three. Doh! The FO actually still looks fairly pretty except that the twisted area looks vaguely like a wrung out wash cloth.
I keep playing around with different ways to wear it--it kind of works if I wear half of the scarf on one shoulder and let it cross over my chest, much like one would a purse strap in the middle of a busy crowd. I don't know--I may end up steeking it and turning it into something else. We'll see.
I've been a little quieter than usual over the past week because I'm on a time crunch to get this little how-to book done. I've been sitting in front of my laptop forever which is where I'll remain for the the next two weeks. That said, I would love some break-time distractions in the form of a WIP roll call. What are you working on? C'mon, I showed you (some of mine), you show me yours! What pattern(s) are you working off of? What yarns are you using? Inquiring minds wanna know!
posted by Vickie Howell @ 8:53 AM
14 Comments:
It's a pretty neat effect! Not a mobious, but cool nonetheless!
the yarn you used is extra sassy! i <3 it :-) I've been meaning to pick up one of Cat's books for awhile, i love the felted projects.
My WiP's:
-Fetching (from knitty.com) in a hand-dyed kona superwash
-Knucks (also from knitty) in Rowan's Cashsoft DK
-Moderne Log Cabin Blanket from MDK in Elann.com's Sonata
I just made a WIP post on my Blog if you want to see pic's :-)
Think of it as a design change. I like it!
Judith
http://fibernatics.blogspot.com/
I don't know, I kind of like your "knotty" mobius. :) I'm working on a couple projects right now, but my fave WIP of late is a pair of Crusoe socks from a past Knitty in a super fun Koigu colorway. You can see them on my blog, specifically here:
http://alittleloopy.blogspot.com/2006/08/in-which-i-focus-on-things-that-are.html
I LOVE the color for your mobius scarf! My fav WIP right now is a crochet cardi with a chunky cable panel, in a coral color, of my own design.
Yep. My first Moebius scarf had two twists--must try again! I think yours is yummy! WIP's--lots of socks (5 different ones), Woodsy Baby, & a couple of sweaters.
Nothing too facinating. I have one WIP (shame on me) a basic 2 rectangle poncho with some yarn I grabbed at the craft store. I also have a future WIP I'm slowing spinning on my spindle. Not sure what that will become... maybe my own mobius!
I love the colors in your moebius, Vickie and wish we could see a photo of you wearing it! Its beautiful.
I'm working on a second proto-type of a self-designed sweater - something to throw on over a tank as fall is coming with a big wide open V neck (seems to be a look for the fall that I keep seeing in stores).
I'm working on this Sirdar pattern:
http://www.knitwerx.com/pattern.aspx?id=78
And I'm using King Cole "Smoothe" DK in pure white. I love a white sweater! I'm even cabling without a cable needle! Fancy schmancy....
I want to make a "pashmina shawl" with bernat satin in black, and maybe a little white thrown in. I am basically at the forming a picture in my mind phase! It's going to be rainy here in the northeast so I'll probably get a lot done.
Right now I have so many WIP its ridiculous. I have 3 purses that I am crocheting, a pair of socks, 2 scarves and an afghan. I need to get off this darn computer and get busy...LOL I will be giving updates on my projects on my blog. Teri's Fiber Arts & Textiles.
You meant to do that. Yeah. I actually think it's way cool, especially with that yarn.
FO? Let's see - do dishcloths count? If so, go here: http://tinyurl.com/ny84n
I have several WIPs, but my favorite is the Old Shale lace shawl I'm making on a 30" knitting rake. It's coming along nicely and would be even nicer if I had more time to work on it!
Check my blog for pics.
http://knitforjoy.blogspot.com
Just goes to show we all make mistakes and sometimes a good one ! I think it is gorgeous! I just purchased my needles , not sure what yarn to use yet for the Mobius. The best show yet!
I am working on Blueberry Waffles sock pattern with Trekking yarn! Will post pictures when done
www.butterflyjo.blogspot.com
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