Embellishments
Once you have completed your project, a great way of adding detail is to embellish your knitting - by simply sewing things on. For example, before sewing up the mittens on page 84,1 sewed on sequins and beads randomly using silver thread, as well as embroidering star shapes. Using a really basic pattern, such as the Customized hat on page 48, and adding buttons, a spray of feathers and a little butterfly, I have given it a very different look. By sewing things onto your knitting you can really...
Embroidery
This embroidery effect is achieved by working individual chain stitches to form petals. These can be grouped together to make a flower of four or five petals, or worked singly to create a leaf. Lazy daisy stitch looks very effective worked either as self-coloured embroidery or in contrast colours, using up any oddments of yarn you might have. Bring the needle from the back to the front of the knitting and wind the yarn several times around the needle, according to the size of knot required....
Threecolour scarf 1
Row 12 K2, P31, K2, Knit using yarn B. Row 22 K2, P31, K2, Knit using yarn C. Using 5 mm US 8 needles and yarn A, cast on 35 sts. Work 20 cm 8 in of g-st stripe. Work 30 cm 12 in of st-st stripe. Work 10 cm 4 in of g-st stripe. Work 10 cm 4 in of st-st stripe. Work 20 cm 8 in of g-st stripe, ending with
French beret
Frame your face with this elegant beret. Knit it in one colour for classic vintage chic, or add a contemporary twist with stripes in bright colours. One 50 g 2 oz ball of Rowan 4-ply Soft in each of the following colours A pink 377 Wink , C berry 374 Honk and D aqua 373 Splash and one 25 g 1 oz ball of Rowan Yorkshire Tweed 4-ply in each of the following colours B bordeaux 275 Foxy and E kiwi 272 Butterscotch Pair of 2.75 mm US 2 knitting needles Pair of 3.25 mm US 3 knitting needles Two 25 g 1...
Pom poms tassels and cords
1 Decide on the size of pom pom required. Cut two circles of card with a diameter slightly bigger than that of the finished pom pom. Cut a smaller hole in the centre of each circle, about half the size of the original diameter. The larger this hole, the fuller the pom pom will be. 2 Holding the two card rings together, wind the yarn around them using several strands at a time for speed until the ring is completely covered. As the hole at the centre gets smaller, you may find it easier to use a...
Sitting pretty
Glamorous, simple and stylish are the words that define these three hats. Knit the one that best suits your style - whichever it is, you'll be sitting pretty. Two 50 g 2 oz balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmere Aran in rose 602 Pair of 4.5 mm US 7 knitting needles Two 50 g 2 oz balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmere Aran in cherry 611 Pair of 4.5 mm US 7 knitting needles Two 50 g 2 oz balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmere Aran in ice 202 Pair of 4.5 mm US 7 knitting needles I m 1 yd velvet ribbon, 7.5 mm X in wide...