Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Easy Garter Stitch Yipes Stripes

As a respite from my current design work, which has, in the past two days, involved my very first steeking experience and knitting the body of a cardigan in a linen yarn that is killing my hands (it feels like dental floss, I swear, but after washing and drying it feels amazing), I present my latest super-easy pattern: BIG TOP.

My superstar mom modeled it while I was in Michigan for the holidays.

I actually finished this scarf months ago. Here I am wearing it in Ithaca:


I love the pattern-on-pattern look; this scarf is great for a "yipes stripes" effect. Want to make one?

ETA: Wow, people. I sent out about 100 Big Top patterns for the 1-day giveaway, so please, knit them up and send photos! And thanks for reading!

The pattern is now available for $5. You know you want one.



ENJOY!
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12 comments:

  1. Charlotte kaaeJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Your superstar mom looks so great in that scarf...

    Steeking is something I love, as almost all my knitting is strandet and i prefere knitting in rounds, steeking is a must...

    Off to have a look at the scarf on ravelry...

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  2. C.January 21, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks for the pattern :)
    This scarf looks lovely (and your mom is a terrific model for it!).

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  3. AlineJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    great scarf indeed. I have my first linen project almost complete and yes, floss likeness it is!
    I think it's not too late...I will have a go at that free pattern, merci.

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  4. HaasileinJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Its really a superstar mom !
    She looks graet, especially in this great scarf !

    Lovely Greetings from Munich,
    Maren

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  5. KarenJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Is it too late for model MOM to have a free pattern? LOVE YOU!

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  6. craftivoreJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Love the scarf. You are the master of the simple-to-knit with amazing verve.

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  7. catknitzJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Hope it's not too late for a free Big Top Yipes Stripes pattern.

    Many thanks!

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  8. blueberryJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Thank you so much for the pattern! I already started... will send pictures when it's finished. :)

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  9. HildaJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Das ist ein sehr schönes Blog. Du machst sehr hübsche Sachen.

    Liebe Grüße
    Hilda

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  10. Salty Miss JillJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    You look so fabulous outside the most horrible bar in the world!

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  11. TexanadianJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I love the way Yipes! Stripes. Have a stellar day/ week/ evening!

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  12. KathleenJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    LOVE IT!
    I will definitely make this.

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