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/ Intohimoinen neuloja, joka rakastaa lankaa ja omien neuleiden suunnittelua.Miljahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279231974867400464noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-973830244786304761.post-47966944439231088952012-10-30T22:40:00.001+02:002012-10-30T22:41:08.347+02:00Marshmallows<div style="text-align: center;">
I recently finished my third Seashore Cowl. <a href="http://starlingcrafts.blogspot.fi/2012/04/easter-sale-paasiaisale.html" target="_blank">The previous versions</a> I gave away (or they were claimed by my mother and sister), but I still wanted one for me. The marshmallow pink/purple colors in Kidsilk Haze and Tosh Merino Light are not what I usually wear but I wanted to knit them when I saw them together. The more obvious choice would have been grey or some dark purple or red color, but I tend to wear grey and black every day so a little purple fluff won't hurt :)</div>
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I'm currently working on another bit marshmallow-y project, a white merino alpaca silk cardigan. The pattern is Amy Christoff's lovely <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pomme-de-pin-cardigan" target="_blank">Pomme de Pin</a>. Only the sleeves and collar are missing!</div>
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Miljahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279231974867400464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-973830244786304761.post-6642256768799011752012-10-27T00:06:00.001+03:002012-10-27T00:06:50.375+03:00New shawl patterns for winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The blog has been on a hiatus but here are some of my recent patterns that I have published during the summer and fall. I'm especially happy about Light in Shadows shawl, which is my current favorite knitwear. Check the pattern links for yarn, needle and other pattern information.</div>
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The pattern includes two versions, solid and striped. Perfect for us who like our shawls easily worn as a scarf around the neck too!</div>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seashore-shawl-2" target="_blank">Seashore Shawl</a></div>
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A feminine narrow crescent shaped shawl worked with fluffy, soft mohair and silk blend and a single plied merino yarn.</div>
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A reversible triangle shaped shawl. Notes for changing size included in the pattern!</div>
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This shawl is reversible, with a sail-like lace pattern on one side and a rib-like lace pattern on the other. </div>
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Miljahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279231974867400464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-973830244786304761.post-44949500762181343312012-04-04T20:32:00.000+03:002012-04-04T20:32:13.424+03:00Easter Sale! / Pääsiäisale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now we are feeling the spring in the air though we got a sudden snow storm here in Finland. I still love how the days get longer and brighter and it also gives so much more energy after long days in work. That is why it is time to wake up this hibernating blog! I have just added some patterns in the blog, that I published during the winter. Go take a look at <a href="http://starlingcrafts.blogspot.com/p/patterns-neuleohjeet.html" target="_blank">Patterns</a> and <a href="http://starlingcrafts.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html" target="_blank">Free patterns</a> pages!!<br />
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To celebrate Easter I have started sale: When you buy two or more of my single patterns, you get 25 % discount! Just apply this coupon code when you are ordering: <b>Easter2012</b>. This discount is valid until Monday April the 9th (midnight GMT +2). You can see all of my patterns in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/starling-knits-and-crafts" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>, where you can also purchase more than one pattern at a time.<br />
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I also want to introduce you my newest pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seashore-cowl-2" target="_blank">Seashore Cowl</a>! I'm really happy about this pattern, it combines merino wool (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light" target="_blank">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Ligh</a>t) and silk-mohair (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rowan-kidsilk-haze" target="_blank">Rowan Kidsilk Haze</a>) with lace and stockinette stitch stripes. You can find all the information about yarn, needles etc. on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seashore-cowl-2" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>! And guess what! I'm currently working on the pattern for Seashore Shawl! I've already finished knitting it and it is adorable. Here is the color combination I used:<br />
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So stay tuned for the shawl pattern! Happy Easter!<br />
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<i>Kevättä tuntuu jo ilmassa, vaikka saatiinkin tänne vielä takatalvi. Päivät ovat kuitenkin pidentyneet jo niin paljon, että työpäivien jälkeen puhtia riittää enemmän ja tämäkin blogi alkaa hiljalleen herätä talvihorroksestaan. Lisäsin juuri talven aikana julkaistuja neuleohjeitani <a href="http://starlingcrafts.blogspot.com/p/patterns-neuleohjeet.html" target="_blank">Neuleohjeet</a>- ja <a href="http://starlingcrafts.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html" target="_blank">Ilmaiset neuleohjeet</a> -sivuille. Käy kurkistamassa! </i><br />
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<i>Pääsiäisen kunniaksi laitoin pystyyn myös pienen kampanjan, jonka aikana ostaessasi vähintään kaksi ohjettani saat 25 % alennusta ostostasi! Ale on voimassa maanantain 9.4. keskiyöhön asti, ja alennuksen saat syöttämällä tilausvaiheessa koodin <b>Easter2012</b> tilausvaihessa koodikenttään. Kaikki ohjeeni näet <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/starling-knits-and-crafts" target="_blank">Ravelryssa,</a> jonka kautta voit myös ostaa useampia ohjeita kerralla.</i><br />
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<i>Yllä olevissa kuvissa on muuten uusin neuleeni, Seashore-kauluri! Ohje löytyy niin englanniksi kuin suomeksikin. Olen tosi tyytyväinen tuohon väriyhdistelmään, ja langatkin toimivat yhdessä yllättävän hyvin. Kaulurissa/keepissä yhdistyvät silkkimohair ja merinovilla, ja pitsi sekä sileä neule vaihtelevat neulepinnassa. Tarkemmat tiedot ohjeesta löydät <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seashore-cowl-2" target="_blank">Ravelrysta. </a>Työn alla on myös Seashore-huivi, jonka sain jo valmiiksi ja työskentelen nyt ohjeen parissa. Yllä olevassa kuvassa näkyy huivin väriyhdistelmä, joka on kyllä herttainen :)</i><br />
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<b>Pattern: </b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2013426929">Kuura Shawl</a><b><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kuura" target="_blank"> </a></b><br />
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<b>Yarn weight: </b>Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)<br />
<b>Yarn I used: </b>BC Garn Silkbloom Fino (55 % merino, 45 % silk, 218 yds / 200 m 50g) 2 balls of color 14, silver.</div>
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My first ever triangle shawl pattern: Kuura! That's frost in Finnish. Haven't seen frost for a couple of weeks now and the little snow we had is now melting, but we're still hoping to get a white Christmas!<br />
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Anyways, I had to try the lovely silk merino Silkbloom Fino, and knit the shawl with only two balls! The yarn has quite loose twist, but knitting was pleasant nevertheless. Blocking made once again all the difference and the shawl grew quite a bit when blocked wet, as I hoped.<br />
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You can use any weight of yarn you want and add or reduce repeats of chart 2 to get the size you want. I bought 3 + 3 skeins of Rowan Fine Tweed (those little doughnuts!) and instantly thought of making a stripy Kuura. I used US 6 needles and alternated the colors by starting a new color on row 25 of chart 2. The stripy shawl took less than 300 yards of both colors and the size was about the same as the silver shawl. You can find the Stripy Kuura project page <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Miljaska/kuura-2" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i><b>Ohje: </b><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kuura" target="_blank">Kuura-huivi</a></i><br />
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<i><b>Ohjeen kieli</b>: suomi ja englanti </i></div>
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<i><b>Koko: </b>n. 145 cm pitkää reunaa pitkin, 65 cm keskisilmukkariviä pitkin. </i></div>
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<i><b>Langan vahvuus: </b>Fingering</i><br />
<i><b>Lanka, jota käytin: </b>BC Garn Silkbloom Fino (55 % merino, 45 % silkki, 200 m / 50g) 2 kerää väriä 14, hopea.</i></div>
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<i><b>Neuletiheys: </b>19 s = 10 cm sileää neuletta pingotuksen jälkeen</i></div>
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<i><b>Puikkosuositus:</b> 4 mm / 80 cm pyöröpuikko</i></div>
<i><b>Muita sopivia lankoja: </b>Kokeile ohuempia ja paksumpia lankoja erilaisten vaikutelmien aikaansaamiseksi, esim. Malabrigo Sock, Rowan (Fine) Tweed, Cascade Heritage Silk, Madelinetosh Pashmina...</i><br />
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<i>Tässä on ensimmäinen kolmiohuiviohjeeni: Kuura! Huivi neulotaan niskasta alaspäin kahdesta kerästä ihanaa silkkimerinoa (värivaihtoehtoja mm. <a href="http://www.titityy.fi/fi/tuotteet/valmistajat/bc-garn/silkbloom-fino" target="_blank">täällä</a>). Huivin koon muuttaminen on helppoa: Lisäät vain 2. kaavion toistoja kunnes huivi on n. 5 cm vaille sopivan pituinen ja aloitat sitten reunapitsin!</i><br />
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<i>Löysin Tampereen kädentaitomessuilta ihania Rowanin Fine Tweed -keriä, jotka ovat kuin donitseja (haluaisin niitä kotiin läpinäkyvään kulhoon esille!), ja niistä oli pakko saada huivi. Tweed-pinta on ihana sekä sileässä että aina oikein -neuleessa. Vaihdoin väriä 2. kaavion 25. kerroksella (ennen oikein neulottavaa NP:n kerrosta) ja toistin 2. kaaviota 5 kertaa ennen reunaa. Huivista tuli suunnilleen saman kokoinen kuin Silkbloom Fino -huivistakin. Molempia värejä meni hiukan alle 300 m (vajaa 3 kerää per väri) ja puikot tässä huivissa olivat 3.5 mm. Rowanin <a href="http://www.titityy.fi/fi/tuotteet/valmistajat/rowan/rowan-tweed" target="_blank">Tweed</a> ja <a href="http://www.titityy.fi/fi/tuotteet/valmistajat/rowan/fine-tweed" target="_blank">Fine Tweed </a>ovat tämän hetken lemppareitani, ja niitä on päästävä kokeilemaan kirjoneuleessa, raidoissa. Värikartatkin ovat molemmissa langoissa herkulliset :P</i><br />
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Miljahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279231974867400464noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-973830244786304761.post-11746068312760537362011-12-16T01:15:00.000+02:002011-12-16T01:38:34.271+02:00New pattern / Uusi neuleohje: Winter Wheat Collection<br />
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<b>Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/winter-wheat-collection" target="_blank">Winter Wheat Collection:</a> </b><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-wheat-cowl" target="_blank">Winter Wheat Cowl</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-wheat-legwarmers" target="_blank">Winter Wheat Legwarmers</a><br />
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Cowl: 100 cm / 39.4” circumference, 25 cm / 9.8” hig<br />
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<b>Yarn weight: </b>Bulky / 12 ply (7 wpi)<br />
<b>Yarn I used: </b>Cascade <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/cascade-yarns-128-chunky-solid---tweed" target="_blank">128 Chunky</a> (100 % Peruvian wool, 128 yds / 117 m per 100 g), color 9580 harvest orange, 2.2 skeins for the cowl, 1.3 skeins for the legwarmers</div>
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<b>Yardage:</b> Cowl: 284 yards (260 m); Legwarmers: 170 yards (155 m)
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<b>Gauge:</b> 15 stitches and 21.5 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern
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<b>Other yarns I suggest: </b>Cascade Eco Wool, Rowan Cocoon.<br />
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This is my first small collection of accessories: Winter Wheat Collection. Worked with a chunky Peruvian wool yarn and easy-to-memorize cable pattern, these accessories are perfect for the winter. Cascade 128 is a high twist yarn with lovely colors, some of which are heathered and some solid. I chose Harvest orange which is one of my favourite colors of the color chart. I love the stitch definition, and the knit fabric stays in form but is really soft.<br />
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The cowl can be worn wrapped around your neck once or twice, and the legwarmers will surely keep your legs warm! The patterns are available both separately and together for a lower price.<br />
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<i><b>Ohje: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/winter-wheat-collection" target="_blank">Winter Wheat Collection:</a> </b><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-wheat-cowl" target="_blank">Winter Wheat -kauluri</a> ja <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-wheat-legwarmers" target="_blank">Winter Wheat -säärystimet</a></i><br />
<i><b>Ohjeen kieli</b>: suomi ja englanti </i></div>
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<i>Kauluri: ympärysmitta 100 cm, korkeus 25 cm </i><br />
<i>Säärystimet: yksi koko, ympärysmitta leveimmästä kohdasta 22 cm, korkeus 28 cm. Venyvät hyvin! </i></div>
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<i><b>Langan vahvuus: </b>Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi)</i><br />
<i><b>Lanka, jota käytin: </b>Cascade <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/cascade-yarns-128-chunky-solid---tweed" target="_blank">128 Chunky</a> (100 % perulainen villa, 117 m per 100 g), 2.2 vyyhtiä kauluriin, 1.3 vyyhtiä säärystimiin.</i></div>
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<i><b>Langan menekki: </b>Kauluriin 260 m, säärystimiin 155 m.
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<i><b>Neuletiheys: </b>15 s ja 21.5 krs = 10 cm palmikkokuviota
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<i><b>Puikkosuositus:</b> 7 mm / 80 cm pyöröpuikko kauluria varten, sukkapuikot säärystimiä varten</i></div>
<i><b>Muita sopivia lankoja mm.: </b>Cascade Eco Wool, Rowan Cocoon.</i><br />
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<i>Tässä on ensimmäinen pieni asustekokoelmani: Winter Wheat Collection! Kauluri ja säärystimet on neulottu ihanan muhkeasta perulaisesta villasta, joka sopii palmikoiden neulomiseen kuin nyrkki silmään! Valitsin väriksi ihanan murretun oljenkeltaisen, joka on ehdottomasti lempparisävyni Cascaden värikartasta. Kauluri sopii yksin- tai kaksinkerroin kaulaan ja säärystimet ovat ehdottomat talvikeleillä varsinkin hameen kanssa! Ohjeet löytyvät suomeksi ja englanniksi, ja ne voi ostaa joko yksittäin tai hieman edullisemmin yhdessä.</i><br />
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<b>Pattern: </b><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-rose" target="_blank">Autumn Rose</a></div>
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<b>Sizes</b>: S (M)</div>
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<b>Yarn weight: </b>Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi)<br />
<b>Yarn I used: </b>Cascade <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/cascade-yarns-220-heathers" target="_blank">220 Heathers</a> (100 % Peruvian wool, 220 yds / 200 m per 100 g) </div>
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Colour A (9563 coffee bean) : 71 yds / 65 m (100 yds / 90 m) <br />
Colour B (2428 framboise) : 77 yds / 70 m (105 yds / 95 m) for the hat, 10-16 yds / 10-15 m for the pompom </div>
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<b>Gauge:</b> 20 stitches = 4" /10 cm in Stockinette<b>
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<b>Needles:</b> 4.5 mm 40 cm circular and dpn's or a longer circular for magic looping. </div>
<b>Other yarns I suggest: </b>Rowan Creative Focus Worsted, Rowan Tweed, Malabrigo Worsted, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter<br />
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The first day the weather got really cold I just had to get a new hat. Autumn Rose is a girly, colorful hat with simple but fun stranded rose pattern and a pompom. The hat is worked with two colors with one color as the base for the pattern and the other as the rose color. The pattern includes directions for making a pompom, but there's no need to add it if you think the hat has enough spirit without it :) I added a few color combinations that I love below the post, but I look forward to seeing which colors you would choose!<br />
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<i><b>Ohje: </b><a href="hhttp://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-rose" target="_blank">Autumn Rose </a></i><br />
<i><b>Ohjeen kieli</b>: suomi ja englanti</i></div>
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<i><b>Koot:</b> S (M)</i></div>
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<i><b>Langan vahvuus: </b>Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi)</i><br />
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<i>Väri A (9563 coffee bean) : 65 m (90 m) </i><br />
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<i><b>Neuletiheys: </b>20 s = 10 cm mallineuletta</i></div>
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<i><b>Puikkosuositus: </b>4,5 mm / 40 cm pyöröpuikko ja sukkapuikot tai väh. 80 cm pyöröpuikko magic loop -tekniikkaa varten</i></div>
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<i><b>Muita sopivia lankoja mm.: </b>Rowan Creative Focus Worsted, Rowan Tweed, Malabrigo Worsted, Novita 7 Veljestä.</i><br />
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<i>Kylmät syyspäivät saapuivat taas liian nopeasti, ja oli pakko päästä tekemään jotain pientä, värikästä ja lämmintä. Kirjoneule ei ole ihan vahvin alueeni, mutta olin jo muutaman päivän himoinnut Cascade 220 -langan uusia sävyjä <a href="http://www.titityy.fi/fi/tuotteet/valmistajat/cascade/cascade-220-heathers" target="_blank">TitiTyyllä</a>, ja vadelmanpinkki-ruskea-yhdistelmä iski jälleen :) Autumn Rosesta tuli tyttömäinen ja leikkimielinen pipo, jossa on helpohko ruusukuvio, vähän raitaa - ja tupsu! Alla muutama väriyhdistelmä, joita haluaisin vielä kokeilla. Mitkä värit sinä valitset?</i><br />
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From upper left corner <i>/ Vasemmalta ylhäältä lähtien:</i></div>
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9546 deep sea / 9452 summer sky, 2428 framboise / 9459 yakima, </div>
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</div>Miljahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279231974867400464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-973830244786304761.post-35570675680490409292011-10-11T20:56:00.001+03:002012-10-26T23:48:02.212+03:00New pattern / Uusi ohje: Boreal Cowl<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>Yarn weight: </b>Bulky/Super Bulky (5-7 wpi) </div>
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<b>Yardage:</b> 175 (240) yards, 160 (219) meters
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<b>Gauge:</b> 13 stitches and 21 rows = 4" /10 cm in Purl Ridge Pattern
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<b>Yarn I used: </b>BC Garn <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/bc-garn-manu-babyalpaca">Manu </a>(100 % baby alpaca, 109 yds/100 m per 100 g) for the cowl, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rowan-cocoon">Rowan Cocoon</a> (80 % Merino, 20 % Mohair, 126 yds/115 m per 100 g) for the loop<br />
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<b>Other yarns I suggest: </b>Cascade Eco wool, Malabrigo Chunky, Drops Eskimo<br />
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This cowl is perfect for the cold winter days when you need something soft and warm around your neck. You can choose between the cowl and loop versions, and adjusting the size is easy. There's no picking hundreds of stitches, and the cowl is a quick knit with easy-to-memorize cable pattern.<br />
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The best thing about autumn and winter is that you get to wear chunky knits :)<br />
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<i><b>Ohje: </b>Boreal Cowl</i>
<i><b>Ohjeen kieli</b>: suomi ja englanti</i></div>
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<i><b>Koot:</b> kauluri (tuubi) </i></div>
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<i><b>Langan paksuus: </b>Bulky/Super Bulky (5-7 wpi)</i></div>
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<i><b>Neuletiheys: </b>13 s ja 21 krs = 10 cm mallineuletta</i></div>
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<i><b>Puikkosuositus: </b>7 mm pyöröpuikko (60 cm kaulurille, 80 cm tuubille)</i></div>
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<i><b>Lanka, jota käytin: </b>BC Garn <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/bc-garn-manu-babyalpaca">Manu </a>(100 % babyalpakka, 100 m / 100 g) kaulurissa, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rowan-cocoon">Rowan Cocoon</a> (80 % merino, 20 % mohair, 115 m / 100 g) tuubissa</i></div>
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<i><b>Muita sopivia lankoja mm.: </b>Cascade Eco wool, Malabrigo Chunky, Drops Eskimo</i> </div>
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Sateisten syyspäivien saapuessa heitin puuvillalangat nurkkaan ja kannoin lankakaupasta kotiin kaikkea paksua ja villaista. Kylmän pakkaspäivän varalle on pakko saada jotain ekstralämmintä ja pehmeää! Päädyin höyhenenpehmeään babyalpakkaan, joka on oiva valinta tällaiselle vilukissalle. Sileä neule nurjanpuolen kontrastikerroksin sai muhkean palmikkoreunuksen, ja kauluri oli valmis parissa illassa. Sitten teki mieli yksin- tai kaksinkerroin kaulassa pidettävää tuubikauluria, ja päätin tehdä sen Rowanin muhkeasta Cocoonista. Ohjetta voi helposti soveltaa useille eri langoille, koska neuletiheyden saavuttaminen ei ole kuolemanvakavaa. Ohuemmalla langalla palmikosta tulee kapeampi.<br />
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<b>Yarn / <i>Lanka:</i></b> Lana Gatto Camel Hair (60 % merino, 40 % camel, 124 m/50 g) </div>
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My best friend had her birthday last week and I made this cowl for her. The lace pattern is really beautiful and easy to memorize. I bought the yarn in the summer when I was on a quick spa weekend in Tallinn. I've never knit camel before. It was nice and soft and the stitch definition was good (there was a tiny bit of splitting). This was a quick mindless knit and I'm making one for me some day! Then I will have more time to take proper photos with a smily face :)</div>
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<i>Neuloin kaulurin parhaan kaverini synttäreille. Pitsikuvio on tosi kaunis ja se jää muistiin helposti, eli ohjetta ei tarvitse tuijotella koko ajan. Ostin kamelilangan kesällä pikaisella kylpyläreissulla Tallinnassa. En ole ennen neulonut kamelia. Lanka oli tosi pehmeä ja kiva neulottava (halkeili ihan vähän), ja pitsikuvio näkyy tosi hyvin. Kauluri oli tosi nopea aivoton neulottava, ja tämäkin on tehtävä itselle joku päivä. Sitten on ehkä enemmän aikaa ottaa hymykuvia :)</i></div>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">My first ever Mystery KAL is now finished and here's the finished project. I usually don't do Mystery patterns, because I want to be sure of the colour placement etc. but I had faith in Stephen and took a chance. I expected a unisex shawl and chose colours that would suit both me and my boyfriend. I luckily got the colours right on the first try and the knitting was very much fun the whole month. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I've never done intarsia, and stranded knitting is not my strength either, so this was a great training sample. There were quite many yarn ends to weave in but there was enough time between the clues to do the dull part little by little.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Sain ensimmäisen mysteeri-KALin päätökseen ja tässä lopputulos. En yleensä tykkää yllätyksistä neuleiden suhteen, koska haluan olla varma värien yhteensopivuudesta ja paikoista. Stephenin KAL sen sijaan kuulosti niin houkuttelevalta, että otin riskin ja lähdin mukaan. Odotin unisex-mallia ja valitsin sen takia värit, joista tykkään itse ja jotka sopivat myös poikakaverilleni. Värien sijoittelu onnistui ekalla yrittämällä, ja neulominen oli tosi hauskaa koko kuukauden ajan.</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><br />
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<i><b>Yarn I used: </b>Knitlob's Lair Väinämöinen (75% villa 25% nylon)</i></div>
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These socks look like long stockings falling down. I wanted a pair of ankle socks that I could wear with my skinny jeans and skirts that just don't work with knee high socks. I will definitely make a pair with one sock with knee high cuff and one with the folded cuff!<br />
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<i>Nämä sukat ovat ikuisesti makkaralla. Halusin nilkkasukat, joita ei tarvitse olla työntämässä farkkujen lahkeisiin tai niiden päälle. Ja on hameita, joiden kanssa polvisukat eivät vain toimi. Toivelistallani ovat vielä sukat, joiden toinen pari on normaalilla polvimittaisella varrella ja toinen makkaralla!</i>Miljahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13279231974867400464noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-973830244786304761.post-87891456358539678012011-08-17T11:59:00.000+03:002011-08-17T11:59:05.827+03:00first postHi there. After many years of reading blogs I decided I want a blog of my own. In Starling Knits and Crafts I write about things woolly, soft and colourful - mostly about knitting but also about other handcrafts. I will write both in English and in Finnish to see what works best.<br />
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<i>Moi! Useita vuosia blogeja seuranneena päätin, että nyt on aikaa perehtyä omankin blogin kirjoittamiseen. Starling Knits and Crafts on blogi kaikesta villaisesta, pehmeästä ja värikkäästä - eniten neulomisesta mutta myös muista käsitöistä, joista välillä innostun. Kirjoittelen ainakin alkuun sekä englanniksi että suomeksi.</i><br />
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