Louise Knits

I have had a few requests for this pattern so i will give it a shot. Requirements: you will need to know how to cable! NOTE! NOT FOR BEGINNERS - please read through the whole pattern before starting! the idea is simple. Using irregular cables, you can create a unique look. Use the following cables as an example 1. simple cable on 2p 6K 2p, cable the 6K. 2. Double cable - as above and repeat after 4 rows to get the double twist 3. Double elongated cable - like1 but repeated after 8 rows. Ok, so if you have understood the above lets give it a go.  You will need US size 10 needles and any yarn that goes with them. If in doubt, use thinner rather than thicker yarn I used knitpicks worsted 100% wool. About 100 gms should do. (no idea what that is in yards im afraid) cast on 56 stitches on a spare piece of yarn - you will need to unpick this at the end to graft the ends of the cowl together. There is a tutorial on 'kitchener stitch' on my blog you can c...

Blocking is a method of stretching and shaping a finished knitted piece to reach the dimensions suggested in the pattern, to make two pieces that need to match the same size, or to make your stitches look nicer and more even.  Lace almost always needs to be blocked to "open up" the design so all those beautiful holes and patterns show in their true glory. There are some useful  instructions  here at Knitting about I found a simple way to block my shawls. First, I wet them in warm water, to which i have added some fabric conditioner and then squeeze the water out. I shake the knitting gently and stretch it flat on a towel Then I fold up the sides and fold again and leave to dry...there is no humidity where i love so by the next day the shawl is ready! I am sure there is a more professional way to block..but this is so easy!