Saturday, October 20, 2012

Big Needle Knitting

Ordinarily Big Needle Knitting is not my forte.
That being said, however, I must say I am rather enjoying the mindless, easy and quick project I am currently working on.
Normally I prefer perfect little stitches made on needles ranging from size 4 to 7.
I knit Continental and am a bit on the loose side so smaller needles are more in my usual realm.
When a sock pattern calls for size 3 needles my mind automatically says,
"Uh~Huh, Right."
And I reach for the same size 1 dpn's I do all my socks on.
But tiny knits are more time consuming and sometimes it is FUN to do something
BIG
&
CHUNKY
This is going to be a neckwarmer for my friend Diane's daughter Hannah.
Neither of them is a knitter and she saw one like it and is dying to have one.
So off it will go to Lexington, Kentucky in a few days.
It's just a simple garter stitch that I will put 3 big buttons on when it is done.
I haven't purchased the buttons yet.
I wanted to see it finished first.
Aren't the colors pretty?
Hannah is a natural redhead like my youngest daughter Chelsea, so this should be real pretty on her.
And check out those mondo needles!
Brittany, Size 17.
WOWZA!
I ordered them several years ago for.....
who remembers what.
They're beautiful.
But truthfully~
They DRIVE ME NUTS!
I almost always work with circular needles as well as small ones.
But
WE DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET THE JOB DONE!
As soon as this job is done I will show you the end result.
Tootles for now.
Have a Wonderful Weekend!

4 comments:

  1. Oh how pretty! Cheering you on!

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  2. Danette, I too love the little needles, but when the job requires the mega size, I'm ready to make it work! Lovely job on your scarf, the colors are gorgeous. Hannah is going to love it!
    Thanks for stopping by earlier today. It is always nice to have you visit...Karen

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  3. I personally haven't used knitting needles so I will just go on what you say but with crochet needles it might be the same way. My all time favorite is size H. No matter what the project that is the one I will reach for even though I have a vase full of every size in the world. Love'n the scarf, I am sure your friend will love it! Awesome colors! Shari

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  4. I can just imagine how soft the scarf will be from using those big needles. I rarely use large ones either, but for some reason they make me smile when I see them. The yarn colorway is gorgeous!

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Your comments make me so Happy!
Have a lovely day.
Danette