MICROCKNIT CREATIONS: June 2014

Sunday, 1 June 2014

DIAMONDS are forever knit into a PONCHO

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This is my latest creation, a knit poncho with hood for my grandchild. Knit diamonds pattern which is super easy.

My daughter and I both love aran style cardigans and sweaters, therefore an aran style poncho seemed like a good idea too.

If you know my work, you will know I prefer to focus on simple designs - so the question was - HOW EASY IS IT GOING TO BE? this aran style poncho?

I love a challenge, and love to create simple designs which look different and unique without too much hard work. So coming up with a simple aran style pattern without having to use a cable needle was top of the list with this poncho.

I searched high and low for ideas, in the end came up with two designs I liked and I would be happy using for the poncho. Simple enough and not too taxing on the brain, however one did use a cable needle.

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After consultation with my daughter, we decided on the diamonds. Super simple and no cable needle in sight. And honeycomb and seed stitch will probably be used for a cardigan/sweater some time further down the track, when the grandchild is older. Maybe, I think.

So DO YOU WANT TO KNOW where I found these two wonderful aran patterns?

OK, let's start with the first sample, at the bottom of the photo.

It's a honeycomb pattern with a seed stitch either side, which helps the honeycomb cable stand out.

I found it through Google search Images. It is the "Otto Day Cardigan" by Beatrice Perron Dahlen. You will find the lovely little design here THREAD & LADLE

And the second sample, the diamond pattern, guess where I found that? You won't believe it - in my sweater drawer. Yes, that's right a cotton sweater which I own has the diamond pattern in it. And there I was searching all over the internet for something simple. LOL

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Now, without spending too much time checking it out, I am not sure how true to aran this diamond stitch pattern is? I mean I can't find it anywhere, it doesn't use any crossed stitches or cable needle, it is just a simple knit and purl pattern.

Which is good news, right? Simple and easy, and no cable needle in sight.

OK let's move to the important stuff - the pattern.

DIAMONDS Knit Poncho with Hood is NOW available from my online stores.

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CIAO, CIAO!