...seeing the light...

I just finished a project...

It's called Chelsea's Shawl and you can read about it here.  When I heard the story of Chelsea, at Stitches Midwest, I knew that I needed to purchase this kit and knit this shawl.  I encourage you all to do the same.  Follow the link on the Chelsea's Light Foundation page to purchase the knit.  Let's all do something today to pay it forward.

~knit on...

Debbi

...Down The Aisle...

One year ago we were celebrating the marriage of our youngest daughter Kate to Chris.  It was a beautiful day and a wonderful ceremony.

the bride and her grandfather

down the aisle 

    When our daughter Kate became engaged, she asked if I would design something for her bridesmaids.   She wanted something lacy, with beads, in different colors to compliment each bridesmaid and their likes and coloring.  Down The Aisle was born! 

Down The Aisle is knit flat, attaching beads or pearls as you go.  The piece is then blocked and finally grafted together using the Kitchener stitch.

Yarn:

470 yards fingering weight

Suggested yarns:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Marine Silk Fingering

Kollage Yarns Sock-a-licious

Sweet Georgia Yarns Merino Silk Fine

Indigodragonfly Merino Silk 4 Ply Sock

Supplies:

US 4/3.5 mm 24 inch circular

(or needles to obtain gauge)

86 6/0 seed beads

waste yarn

yarn needle

Gauge (after blocking):

23 stitches/4 inches in Down the Aisle Lace.

Finished Measurements:

Circumference:  approximately 54 inches

Length:  approximately 9.5 inches

~ enjoy! ~

  

 It’s the perfect accessory whether you need something casual or fancy.  It is an excellent bridesmaids gift and the perfect way to remember an extra special day!

Happy Anniversary, Kate and Chris!

...Tollgate...

   Up in the mountains of Eastern Oregon is a beautiful area known as Tollgate.  This is where our family cabin has been for over 50 years.  The cabin sits in a forest of tall fir trees, next to a clear, high mountain lake.  We have spent many days and nights in this gorgeous spot.

Introducing Tollgate:

   Tollgate was designed with the idea that it can be worn instead of a jacket if the weather is slightly cool, or as an additional layer when it turns colder.    It’s the perfect accessory for a walk on a cool, autumn day.

Yarn:

600 yards Sport/DK yarn

Suggested yarns:

Valley Yarn Colrain

(color way:  Caramel)

Madelinetosh Vintage

(colorway:  Tart)

Supplies:

One each of the following needles:  

16 inch US 6/4mm circular needle

16 inch US 7/4.5mm circular needle

24 inch US 10/6mm circular needle 

(or needles to obtain gauge)

waste yarn

cable needle 

yarn needle

stitch marker

Gauge (after blocking):

20 sts/24 rows = 4" in Tollgate Cable Pattern after blocking

Finished Measurements:

Circumference:  approximately 52 inches

Length:  approximately 17 inches

~ enjoy! ~