Oops!

OOPS! Well, I made a mistake and I am sorry to all you who may have had troubles over this mistake. I think I caught it early enough and have emailed everyone who purchased their patterns from Jimmy Beans Wool, but just in case here goes:

Herringbone Shawl/Scarf

The yardage for the scarf should be 250-410 yards in worsted weight yarn

PM after the first 2 sts and then after every 15 sts thereafter.

Begin Pattern as follows:

Row 1 (RS) p2, *M1, k3, p2, p3tog, p2, k3, M1, p2* repeat * * to end
Row 2 (WS) *p4, k5, p4, k2*, k2
Row 3 (RS) p2, *M1, k4, p1, p3tog, p1, k4, M1, p2*
Row 4 (WS) *p5, k3, p5, k2*, k2
Row 5 (RS) p2, *M1, k5, p3tog, k5, M1, p2*
Row 6 (WS) *p6, k1, p6, k2*, k2

Send me your pattern with your mailing address and I will send you a revised copy:

Jeanne Giles
Pattern Replacement
P.O. Box 93
Reno, NV 89504

You can also email me for more information info@2askewdesigns.com

Please don't blame Jimmys for this mistake it is mine and mine alone. I am currently working on getting an Oops page up on our site 2 Askew Designs
but I had a bit of trouble getting the transfer to work this morning. Keep your eyes peeled, as that will be where we will post any mistakes we may make.

I really am not a webmaster, but will limp along as I can. I would rather be knitting (of course)! So it's off to work I go this morning to touch and feel wonderful yarns and get more ideas for new patterns. Phew! Life is tough for me, hee hee! Happy Knitting! Jeanne ;-}

Fall is fast approaching!

Inspired by a new colorway from Lorna's Laces, which is the blue & silver colors of the University of Nevada, Reno, designing a hat and handwarmers came to mind. Perfect for chilly days at a football game, the hat & mitts feature welts done in reverse stockinette stitch. I'm really liking the flat crown of the hat, topped with an i-cord knot, and the shaping of the thumb gussets on the handwarmers. I worked these from the top down, so the gussets are decreased rather than increased, and I think that makes for a nicer line along the thumb. The handwarmers are mostly done in a 2x2 rib, so one size fits most men and women. And if that's not enough, they are also in 2 lengths - the usual short version ending at the base of the fingers, and a long version - you double over the hand part to reveal fingers, un-double to cover them for warmth.

Sometimes it's hard to plan ahead, with our temperatures in the 90's and the tomatoes and squashes ripening nicely. But as knitters, you know that cooler weather is on it's way and you don't want to be caught by surprise with no new handknitted items to keep you warm!

By the way. Christmas is coming too!!

Happy Knitting!

Allie

Learning Curves and Fiber?

Well, I have made an effort to learn something new today and hopefully it will benefit 2 Askew Designs. I learned how to 'trace' an image, so that I can change the appearance and create our long awaited Chameleon logo! It may only take me 6 more months to actually get there, but there I will get. As Elizabeth Zimmerman is my witness I will never go hungry again!! LOL! Please don't hold your breath on this one; you may faint.

On the knitting front I just finished the pattern for my 'Silky Herringbone Shawl & Scarf' knit up in Lorna's Laces Lion and Lamb. My beautiful daughter makes it look so lovely (but of course I am partial :)! It is one of the most scrumptious yarns around! Sooooo soft with it's 50/50 Silk and Wool blend, it is like knitting with butter. Now it is a bit pricey, so for those of you who would like to knit just the scarf version, I have included that in my pattern too. It should be available at my favorite knitting store, Jimmy Beans Wool, by the 1st of August.

I think this pattern will be a good starter lace project for any of you who would like to branch out a bit in your skill level.

Happy Knitting! Jeanne ;-p

What's new?

Allison has finished her Politically Correct hats! They are so awesome and here are the specifics. You will be able to purchase the pattern from Jimmy Beans Wool

Just in time for Election Year - Your Politically Correct Hat! Inspired by some of Allison's students who leaned in one direction and their spouses in the other, she thought the "Head to Head" hat might be a fine idea for these couples to wear the hats to let the world know just where each of them stand! Techniques used: Fair Isle, duplicate stitch. Finished circumference: 19" women's, 21 1/2" men's. Uses 16" circular and double pointed needles, size US 8, 110 (130) yds main color, 50 yds each contrasting color in a worsted weight yarn and 5 sts/in.

Of course they are red, white and blue! She knit them up in Berroco Pure Merino.

Yes, Dannette, there is a pattern coming for the bag, really, really I promise!

I have been honored with a small win for a sock pattern that will be published by Lorna's Laces soon! Look here and you will see the chosen sock.

I am also, working on a shawl knit in Lion and Lamb by Lorna's (yes I do like their yarn) and that should be done real soon.

I am excited to say that Allison should soon have her terrific shrug done, in a couple of gauges I think. Right now she is working on it in Rowan Damask, yummy!

Well, that's it for the moment happy knitting, crocheting and spinning to all!

Holy Cow!! Flying pigs...

Ok, so I can't quite see the flying pigs, because I CAN'T get our website to upload! UGH! I have put out a desperate plea to a great gal (Amber) who I hope will have pity on me and help me get this Hic Up cleared up....and until then I guess I will just knit.

So heres the current project list:

Allison is working on the most amazing Shrug pattern for 2 Askew Designs and I can't wait to see the finished product. There are a couple of other things she has swimming around in that designer brain of hers, but they are top secret! (Stay tuned :)

I am working on a shoulder bag pattern and of course a new sock pattern. I also, have visions of a twisted rib sweater. That will be a long term project and I hope to have that ready for release by the fall. I am having my first baby blanket test knit by one of my wonderful customers! It is in Knit 1 Crochet 2's Ty Dye and 2nd
Time around cotton. Yummy!

The socks to the right, are my most recent finished pattern and are called 'Luscious Loungers' you can find them at Jimmy's of course! Jimmy has also started her own blog and it is really shaping up.

Well, for now I better get back to begging Amber for her help! Please, please help Amber!

Phew!

Hi all,

Well, I am trying to get back on the web Design horse and it is going a bit slowly. Please stay tuned and as soon as the site is up I will let you know. Until then, here are some of my contributions to 2 Askew Designs

These are my Fish Scale socks and are shown here in Jitterbug Toscana! I had a lot of fun working on them. You can currently purchase the pattern at www.jimmybeanswool.com

Bulky Earflap Hat & Basketweave Watch Cap

We're furiously knitting away in working out our designs! So far, Allie has 2 hat patterns, both in men's and women's sizes. The Bulky Earflap Hat is very easy and goes quickly (I knit one up in the time it took to drive from Hilo to Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i!)










The Basketweave Watch Cap is done in a sportweight yarn. Lots of ribbing, but that doubled-up brim definitly keeps your ears warm! Suggested for an advanced beginner. Let us know what you think of these designs.

In the works are entrelac socks and a cuff-to-cuff shrug.

Happy Knitting!

--Allie