ConnieLene – KnitDesigner

I did start it a while back, a long while back. It is now about 6 feet or 2 metres along the 2 sides of the triangle. Soon I shall start to reduce one side of it to create a rectangle of some ridiculous proportion.

Circular needles are a wonderful thing as they enable me to create this throw in one piece. The knitting sits in my lap and is not heavy on the arms. There will be some ends to sew in but no seams. Perfect.

I am glad it is not summer though – it helps to keep me warm while I knit now that it flows down over my legs – could not create such a piece in the summer.

I am also glad to be able to use up all sorts of odd pieces of yarn as they (the young couple) who have seen my orange / silver / black /brown / reds rug and are happy to have their rug created with many yarns and shades of the chosen red / black / silver/grey. When completed it will look and feel great.

Original post here.

It is knitted in garter stitch on the diagonal – increasing 1 stitch at the beginning of every row using Yarn Over 2 stitches in from the edge. When I am happy with the length of one side I will begin the decreases.

We were in Switzerland for Christmas and Best Beloved and I slept under the bed spread / rug I created for our son and his partner for Christmas 2010. It was wonderfuly light and so warm – so think this one will be the same.

Mohair & faux fur throw - for king size bed

I am to create a mohair throw as a wedding gift for a young couple based in London.

Whatever I create with this lovely brief – it will have fabulous fabulous colours, and being created with lots of mohair this throw will also have a rich silky and luxurious feel. So very perfect as a wedding gift. The colour plan includes red, black, and silver or grey – depending on the yarns I find. I may include some wool and faux fur sections – if the colours are so absolutely right.

I have not been asked to create any specific design, nor have I been asked to be formal in my colour use. Yippee!

What to do?

Looking for the yarns will be the first step.

I am going to New Zealand in 3 weeks – maybe I will source some yarns there.