Friday, March 21, 2014

Aftur Pullover

I finished my first bottom up pullover.  Interesting how the sleeves are grafted with Kitchener Stitch after sweater completed.  Changes made from original pattern: 2x2 ribbing.  Used up yarn that was purchased as a kit, from Knit Picks for a blanket and some of the Lopi, yarn leftover from my Icelandic Cardigan. 

Aftur a free pattern found at this site http://www.istex.is/Files/Skra_0050866.pdf  





Inside of sweater with the yarn carrying across yoke



Right side of sweater







I love the fit and know I will enjoy wearing this next winter on those cold days.


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

WIP Wednesday Quilt Blocks

Using Bali Pops Blueberry by From Hoffman Fabrics.  Decided to use the 60 degree ruler for blocks using 6 strips together as hexagon. 



Sewing 3 Strips together with lighter color in middle.  


Love this Indonesian batik assortment 









Will have to  decide how to assemble blocks and what color to use for background.
here's some options: 



like this option with hexagon's apart and then using a lighter color between blocks.