This is a rather unusual afghan, mainly because it's smaller but also because Candy ran the pattern from one side to the other of the fabric instead of up and down.
Most of our afghans start out as a 2 1/2 yard piece of fabric but I think Candy's is maybe 1 1/2 yards (I'll change this later if I find out I'm mistaken). Her granddaughter worked on it but Candy is finishing it. The fabric is ecru and she's used variegated yarn in pinks, purples, blues, and greens. It's almost finished and she is now adding the embroidery on the hems. This is a technique that Candy taught the rest of us and it's a beautiful finish for any project.
Note: We've learned by trial and error that, when purchasing variegated yarn, it's best to find one where each color on the strand is not too long. A 4" run of one color is just about right but it can be a bit longer if necessary. The problem with having too long a run of color is that it doesn't blend well in the pattern.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful pattern! And thank you for the tip about the variegated thread, I was thinking about starting to use them.
ReplyDeleteI often used both variegated and solid color yarns in the same project but I prefer to use only solid colors in the lattice. It's a personal choice and not one to copy unless it's what you prefer also.
ReplyDeleteCandy, My mother-in-law saw your work, and does Swedish weaving. Is this a pattern you can share, or direct me to where I purchase it?
ReplyDeleteCandy's work was always perfect but she no longer comes to the park where our class meets. I think this pattern might be one from the "Diamond" booklet that I think is one of the best to buy...about $7 on Ebay. It's full of patterns that I still use and alter as I choose.
ReplyDeleteThis was the first needlework I learned as a child.
ReplyDeleteIs there a good source for higher quality huck toweling, like that around in the 1950s and 60s? The few places I have seen it in the past 10 years only have huck cloth that is thin, loosely woven and just looks cheap.
Thanks!
I've never done the huck toweling but I do use some of their patterns for my Swedish weaving...same principles. Have you tried ordering from a reputable source on Ebay? I know that all monks cloth is not created equal, either, and that the more expensive monks cloth is much better quality. Let me know how you make out, okay?
ReplyDeleteWhy you guys don't share the patterns and the name of colors
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