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Colorwork KAL

The group for anyone who loves colorwork knitting or would like to learn. Melissa, Kerin & Alison will be visiting regularly to offer ideas, support, encouragement, and advice.

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Colorwork Reference Info

Knitters have been asking, so here it is, the whole enchilada, all the Palette colors artfully arranged in one enormous photo. (Click for bigger.) I make no guarantees about color accuracy on your monitor, but this way you'll see relationships between colors, since they're right next to each other in one shot. Enjoy!


Here's a handy list of our exclusive colorwork patterns & kits organized by yarn line...

Palette
East Meets West Bag Kit
Clock Tam Kit
Corrie Fair Isle Vest Kit - Neutral
Corrie Fair Isle Vest Kit - Bold
Ladies Jacquard Sweater Vest
Andean Chullo Hat
Astera Fair Isle Cardigan
Palette Fair Isle Cardigan (updated colors now online!)
Sipalu Bag
Watermelon Child's Cardigan
Road Work Child's Sweater
Little Princess Child's Vest
Sherbet Child's Vest
Lilac Flower Child's Vest

Telemark
Telemark Stockings Kit
Selbu Blazer Pattern
Aguona Laptop Cover
Telemark Ski Sweater

Merino Style

Blue Pine Jacket
Checks & Charms Hat and Mittens Set

City Tweed DK
Hugo Hat Kit
Nonna's Garden Shawl Kit

CotLin
Southwest Placemats & Table Runner

Wool of the Andes
Maeve Hat & Mittens Kit

Wool of the Andes Bulky
Salish Coat

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Melissa

Week 11 Mystery Progress 3 Replies

Started by Melissa. Last reply by Renee 2 hours ago.

NoKnitSherlock

head over heels........ 25 Replies

Started by NoKnitSherlock. Last reply by Melissa 5 hours ago.

Melissa

Mystery KAL: Week 10 Pattern Download 50 Replies

Started by Melissa. Last reply by crafty Robin 9 hours ago.

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maureen Comment by maureen on November 15, 2009 at 7:50am
its been awhile since i have been able to work on my mittens but i wanted to thank everyone for their help and yes you helped a great deal it works my mittens actually look much better now maybe the fifth time is a charm
i also had the problem of them being to narrow part of me thought i might be knitting to tight turned out that wasn't the case so i went up half a size larger in the needle and that worked perfect not sure if they are going to be too long or not yet though again thanks everyone for all of your continuing support
Kaye Hardy Comment by Kaye Hardy on November 14, 2009 at 1:39pm
I think you have a mean streak, Melissa. Here we were all thinking we were going to find out what this is and about to be finished and you trick us. LOL !!!
Melissa Comment by Melissa on November 10, 2009 at 11:17am
Kaye,

I think your question would make an excellent forum topic! Why don't you start a discussion there, as I'm sure it will warrant many responses...
Kaye Hardy Comment by Kaye Hardy on November 10, 2009 at 11:14am
What to do with the left over yarn from our Mystery KAL. any suggestions ?

Kaye
Jenny Comment by Jenny on November 8, 2009 at 11:00am
Maureen, same as joane said!!! i use 2 circs, or one for magic loop - but same deal as with using DPNs. do the first 2 stitches on the new needle kind of tight. since i use circs, i will lay that left needle very firmly on the right hand cable, and pull the first 2 knit stitches tight. no ladders!! It seems like tension overkill, but like joanne said, it will even out.

so since you are using dpns, same thing, just pull that working yarn.!

i have not started the maeve kit yet, so i dont know if this tip will help - when you dont have to have the stitches separated out exactly the same, then you can adjust so that you dont always have the break in the same point. LIKE rather than have 30 stitches on 3 DPN, every once in a while change to having 28, 28, and 34 for example, know what i mean?? but if that messes with the colorworking, then dont do it. With a single color hat, i can just break my stitches up anywhere, and there is much less chance of laddering then. But i still will alwasy pull tight when i reach a new group of stitches.
KnitWhich? Comment by KnitWhich? on November 8, 2009 at 10:18am
Maureen, the loose stitches (often referred to as 'ladders') that appear when going from one needle to the next, whether DPNs or two circulars, etc. are very frustrating. I have learned that if you pull the first two or three stitches on the new needle quite tight, the ladder problem is solved. When you do that, make sure the last needle (or cable if using a circular needle) is snug against the new needle. This method will make the stitches at the join tight, but the tension works itself out so that it looks even all around.

Good Luck! -- Joanne
maureen Comment by maureen on November 8, 2009 at 9:55am
i am about to start (for the fourth time) the mauve mittens from the kit i purchased i am having a lot of trouble with loose stitches where the rows start and stop
i guess i should mention i am knitting them on dpn's
does anyone have any advise on how to rectify this
my daughter loved the pattern so i ordered the kit to make them for her for xmas but am becoming very frustrated
the first problem i had was reading the chart as i find that difficult but have been able to master that so if someone could suggest what i can do to avoid the loose stitches i would be very greatful
thanks for any help you can give me
maureen
Elenor Comment by Elenor on October 30, 2009 at 1:02pm
I know what you all are thinking, What are you doing casting on another project? Don't you have all those socks to finish for Christmas?

Well, yes, but I also could not resist. Especially since it will help support a friend in a time of crisis. So if you want to look go here.
Tina Comment by Tina on October 27, 2009 at 1:45pm
I am doing the Maeve Mittens from the Maeve Hat & Mittens kit. My question is: The mittens are too long and not quite wide enough to fit my hand. What is the best way to shorten and widen them? I thought about deleting the brown portion from the top. But to widen them, would adding extra stitches to the side work? Or would this throw the thumb stitches off too much? Only need to add about 4-5 sts. for ease. Thank you in advance for your help & comments. Tina
crafty Robin Comment by crafty Robin on October 25, 2009 at 8:26pm


This is the forst of my completed 7 week projects.
 

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