Headbands

The past few weeks have been crazy.  It's been hard to find some time to focus and write a decent blog post.  That being said, I've still been knitting like mad.  There's a bunch of exciting new projects that I have been working on.  As well I have worked on my etsy store, trying to get some new listings up.  

I've been trying to think of some knitted items that are good for the off season.  No one is really interested in gloves and hats unless it's winter.  So I made some really easy cabled headbands.  They're great for a quick knit or someone just learning how to make cables.  

Here are two patterns that I wrote up, but the possibilities are endless so feel free to play around with them.

Patterns

Both patterns use needles size US 10.5 (6.5mm)

Abbreviations

K - Knit

P - Purl

Sl - Slip next stitch

C6F - Slip 3 stitches purlwise to a cable needle, and hold to the front of the work.  Knit 3 stitches from the left needle.  Knit 3 stitches from the cable needle.

C6B - Slip 3 stitches purlwise to a cable needle, and hold to the back of the work.  

Knit 3 stitches from the left needle.  Knit 3 stitches from the cable needle.

BO - Bind off

Left Cabled Headband

CO 14 sts

R1- Sl, C6F, C6F, K1

R2- Sl, P to end

R3- Sl, K to end

R4- Sl, P to end

Repeat until piece measures 21" or desired length then BO.

Block piece and then sew ends together.

Split Cabled Headband

CO 14 sts

R1- Sl, C6B, C6F, K1

R2- Sl, P to end

R3- Sl, K to end

R4- Sl, P to end

Repeat until piece measures 21" or desired length then BO.

Block piece and then sew ends together.

More on cables: http://www.theknittingscotsman.com/knitting-lab/cable-abbreviation-tutorial/

                          http://www.lionbrand.com/faq/90.html

                          http://www.vogueknitting.com/resources/stitchionary/cables.aspx

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At it again

The weather is starting to get nice again.  It's great!  People are going outside and everyone seems generally happier.  I have to say, I'm enjoying the weather so much that I'm not spending very much time knitting.   I have a lot of ideas, and a lot of things started.  But have not been focused enough to finish them.  Though I have started making some more Jayne hats.  Always a favorite.

We now refer to my Jayne yarn as "the dragon eggs" because we've been watching too much Game of Thrones.  I'm just kidding, there's no such thing as too much.

Speaking of Game of Thrones, these buttons would be perfect for some Lannister themed knitting. I`ll have to write something up.  In the meantime check out these wicked GoT gloves features on One Hand Knits.

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Return of the Sixth

Well Saturday was a busy day.  I hope everyone was outside enjoying the sunshine (if you had sunshine).  Downtown Halifax was certainly packed with people.  One of the first really nice days of the season.  They were also out in packs, flaunting their nerdiness.  It was wonderful.

I picked up so many comics yesterday.  A lot of the shops had sales on for free comic book day.   I picked up a Batgirl graphic novel, Star Trek TNG/Dr Who crossover (drools), and this beautiful looking books about the WWII resistance.  Awesomesauce!

One of the stores, Strange Adventures, had a promotion where you get an R2D2 patch with a graphic novel.  I think I wanted the patch more then the graphic novel I picked up.  Can you blame me?

Saturday was also the first home game for the Halifax Roller Derby Association.  The arena was packed full of people.  There was a silent auction going on to raise money for injured skaters.  I ended up walking away with an armful of yarn and a few really good books.

The best part is I picked up some beautiful Japanese sock yarn.  Guess I know what I'll be knitting next! 

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May the Fourth be with you

Saturday is May fourth, which is exciting for a number of nerdy reasons.  First off, it is officially Star Wars day, May the fourth be with you!  It's day to celebrate all things Star Wars.

 I had these grand schemes of knitting up something for the occasion.  As the week progressed my ideas kept getting smaller and smaller.  Instead I will share some awesome already finished Star Wars items!

R2D2 beanie

Crochet Luke Skywalkers

Felted baby Yoda hat

May fourth is also free comic book day in Halifax!  So for those of you who like comics and/or free things, hightail it to your nearest comic shop and pick some up!  Last year I picked up this wicked Star Wars/Serentiy flipbook.  Pretty cool.

For those of you in the area you should also join the Halifax Roller Derby Association's first home bout of the season.

It's going to be a good time had all around.  

Patterns: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felted-baby-yoda-hat

                http://carissaknits.blogspot.ca/2007/06/r2d2-beanie.html

                http://lucyravenscar.blogspot.ca/2012/12/luke-skywalker-times-three.html

More on Derby: http://www.halifaxrollerderby.ca

                          http://rollerderbycanada.ca/?page_id=767

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