A dear friend alerted me to this Knit Along project over on Ravelry. I did a quick copy and paste of week one and the intro as described and sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wools. I am not sure yet if I am going to do this. My friend is in the midst of a serious health issue and plans to work on this during her down time. I think I will try it with her, a yarn support group so to speak. Here is the explanation of the project. If you are interested pop over to Ravelry, if you are not a member, admission is free.
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For those of you joining us for the 2nd year in a row-- welcome back and thank you for being here again!! And those of you just joining us for the first time this year, thank you so much for being a part of this year's KAL. I hope you enjoy it!
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For those of you joining us for the 2nd year in a row-- welcome back and thank you for being here again!! And those of you just joining us for the first time this year, thank you so much for being a part of this year's KAL. I hope you enjoy it!
If you are brand new to the KAL and haven’t already read all
about it on Ravelry or in our newsletter, I would encourage you to read
through the Announcement Blog Post from last week that explains the
format, materials needed, and other important details you might want to know.
Then, once you have your yarn ready, jump back on over here and get ready to
cast on!
Today’s clue is going to give you the instructions for casting
on and knitting the first few rows of the shawl pattern. It will also take you
into the set up for the rest of the KAL and will establish the increase pattern
you will follow throughout the KAL. Next
week, we’ll officially begin with the “game” in which the clues are prompted by
specific events in the show. Hopefully starting the game with the second episode will
give those of you who are still waiting on yarn a little time to catch up! So
for this week you can cast on and then kick back, relax and enjoy the episode.
It’s a good one!
Just as a reminder, here are the supplies you need for the KAL:
-2 Skeins of Lorna’s Laces Honor in “Bated Breath” -or- 550
yards of a DK weight yarn with plenty of drape.
-US 7- 40” or longer circular needles
-9 Stitch markers (If you don’t have any on hand, you can
make some with contrasting scrap yarn or use paper clips or something MacGyver
would use.)
Gauge:
20 sts
& 28 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch
*Definitely do a gauge swatch if you aren't sure about Gauge. You can rip it out and re-use the yarn afterwards!
Abbreviations:
k- knit
p- purl
co- cast on
pm- place marker
sl m- slip marker
k1f&b- knit into the front and then the back of the same
stitch. This creates 2 stitches where there was only 1 stitch before. (An
increase.)
St(s)- stitch(es)
Directions:
CO 200 sts with a long tail cast on.
Knit in Garter Stitch (knit every row) for 7 rows.
Row 8: k4, p to last 4 sts, k4
First Increase Row: K4, pm, *k1f&b, k22, k1f&b, pm;
repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.
*at this point you should have all 9 stitch markers placed
throughout your work with the two on either end 4 stitches from the edge.
Next row: k4, sl m, p to last 4 sts slipping markers when
you come to them, k4.
Now you’ve completed the first set of increases. You will
knit the rest of the shawl in the following 2-row increase pattern while
at the same time working the stitch patterns given throughout the KAL.
Increase pattern:
Row 1: k4, *sl m, k1f&b, k to 1 st before next marker,
k1f&b; repeat from * to last 4 sts, sl m, k4.
Row 2: k4, p to last 4 sts slipping markers as needed, k4.
*Remember, you will be integrating the stitch patterns in
with these increases once the game starts in Episode 2, so please feel free to
knit a few more of the increase rows in plain stockinette (knit a row, purl a
row while following the increases) to get comfortable with the rhythm of the
pattern if you feel you need it. Another option is to cast on 20-30 sts,
place a stitch marker right in them middle and practice the increases on a
swatch first before casting on for the shawl. It’s entirely up to you.
And that’s it for week 1 folks! Easy peasy! I’ve started a
chat thread for Week #1 in the JBW Group on Ravelry for you chat away
and ask questions. I’ll be checking in there frequently to help. Hopefully
those of you who are waiting on your yarn will be able to knit this up in no
time and be ready for the first game clues next Sunday on 1/12!
Until then enjoy Episode 1 of Season 4 and as always -- Happy Knitting!
*no compensation received or implied
*no compensation received or implied
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