The Plan

Update 2017. While we hoped we could revive this project it has not happened. If anyone is interested in taking over, please leave a comment.


Knit lots of hats and scarves for patients and survivors or breast and ovarian cancers to be donated to the Komen Foundation for the Cure, Philadelphia Affiliate. We fully support monetary fund raising efforts for the cure. But we also want to do something which will go directly to those who need to know there are people rooting for their health and survival. All skill levels are welcome!

Please join us! The 2011 project ends Sept. 15th.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Switching needles

As I was thinking about a pattern to work on, I realized that we have not done anything really lacey or delicate. So, I knitted a garter stitch using two different size needles: a No. 4 / 3.5mm and a No 12 / 8mm. This size variation allowed for some open and airy needlework.

You will need to select a larger needle from your stash. The larger needle should be approx 3 times larger than the needle you are currently using.

Also, the boarder should be knitted with the needle you have been using all along, but after the first four stitches, switch to the larger needle and knit, then switch back to the smaller needle for the boarder.

I switched the needles on each row.

Voilà:


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3 comments:

  1. thegirlpurlsAugust 24, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Hi...are we still knitting? I hope everything is okay. It's been a few weeks. I sent Lisa a message but haven't heard back. Just hoping all is well with you two. Let us know or if you'd like we can send our scarves now - just please give us an address. Thanks!

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  2. taraAugust 24, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    HI! Yes we are! It's all my fault I've got to post tonight. Promise. I think we got a little lost in our respective vacations. Hpe you had a lovely summer as well.
    More in a few hours.
    Tara

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  3. thegirlpurlsAugust 24, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks, Tara! No rush...at least you know you were missed :)

    Best,
    Lori

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