Yesterday, I did a bunch more stitch markers, knit a cute little flower pin…
and started dreaming of what to do with this.
This, my friends, is my first ever skein of Manos del Uruguay. I have wanted some since discovering it months ago. Last week, Nate surprised me with a skein. He’s so sweet. Isn’t it lovely? Nate suggested making another pair of fingerless mitts because I am really enjoying the first pair. I think it sounds like a fabulous idea. What do you think? Mmmmmm, Manos.
How to make the flower- Using loopy mohair, and size 6 double points, I cast on three stitches. I increase on each end of each row until I have 9 stitches. Then I knit three rows. Then I start decreasing by SSK at the beginning of each row, and K2tog at the end of each row until 2 stitches remain, bind off.
Make 5. sew the pointy ends together. Make a bobble by casting on two. Knit the two together as you knit/purl 4 stitches into the one being knit together. Work 5 rows in stocking stitch. On next round, slip 2. Knit 2 together, pass two slipped stitches over the knit stitch. Pull yarn through so there are no live stitches. Tie the two ends together and fasten to inside of flower.
Leaf- with hairy mohair and size 6 double points, cast on 4. Work about 10 rows of i-cord. Begin knitting flat in garter stitch, increasing each end of every row until you have 14 stitches (I think. Pick a width you like). Knit 10 or so rows, continuing in garter stitch. Begin decreasing by knitting to the center, slipping a stitch, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over the knit stitch. Do this every other row ’til you get to a point, pull yarn through.
Sew it all together and fasten a pin.
February 9th, 2005 at 11:48 pm
Oooh, I have that color Manos… I love it. I started working on a scarf with it, but I think I might frog it and do something more interesting. Fingerless gloves would be beautiful with that yarn. I think it would look good felted too, so maybe a little purse.
Manos is an addiction. I’ve fallen in love with the Manos cotten I’m using for a baby blanket. So pretty!
I love the flower too. I’ve been meaning to learn how to crochet a flower, I think it’ll be the hip new spring accessory. 😀
February 9th, 2005 at 11:48 pm
hee hee I meant cotton. Little misspelling there!
February 10th, 2005 at 6:15 am
Manos por manos? I think the fingerless gloves are a great idea. You could also use it for a scarf like this: http://www.sheepinthecity.prettyposies.com/archives/000079.html
I’m new to your site but really love it. Also, wonderful work on your Lauralund! I liked the original Klaralund, but your version is even better.
February 10th, 2005 at 7:22 am
Wowee wow! I’ve been away due to the flu and taxes…both are finally behind me…and man what a treat to return to your wonderful blog 🙂
Love love love the tutorials. Thank you so much! Also loving the lauralund and the shrug/stole. You’re looking awesome…those scales they are a fibbing.
I think your blog should be The Divine Miss Finch…but then they’d have to rewrite the movie…and it sounds too much like the Divine Miss M 🙂
February 11th, 2005 at 2:19 am
Stacey, LOVE the scarf pattern… I must try it. Thanks so much!
February 11th, 2005 at 2:20 am
lol I meant, thanks Rebekah! The scarf is on Stacey’s site. hee hee