Friday, August 17, 2012

August 17, 2012: Friday Summary

Main Project:
    1. Pattern: Child’s Octopus Mittens
    2. Yarn: two kinds of homespun from South Australia bought by DH on a business trip.
Audiobooks:
    1. Wild Magic
    2. Wolf Speaker
    3. Star Beast
Skill Goals: Learn stranded knitting:
        Wikipedia
        Learn to carry two yarns on two hands
        Remember how to knit via “English” technique
        Learn how to choose color dominance

References:
    1. Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting http://www.amazon.com/Alice-Starmores-Knitting-Crochet-Tatting/dp/0486472183
    2. 200 Fair Isle Motifs: A Knitter's Directory http://www.amazon.com/200-Fair-Isle-Motifs-Directory/dp/1596684372
    3. 60 Quick Knits: 20 Hats*20 Scarves*20 Mittens in Cascade 220 http://www.amazon.com/60-Quick-Knits-Scarves-Mittens/dp/1933027975