I have definitely seen the change in the season? This morning I think I felt it more crisp outside and the light was low and golden. There are a few trees starting to turn… and guess what? I have found a gleaming conker on the pavement. I hope I never get too old to feel the thrill of this annual treasure.
How many projects do you have lined up in your head? None? One? Or perhaps 3-4 like me. These last few weeks I have had a yearning for simple stitches. Simple patterns with lovely thick aran yarn. We had a few days away before the new term started and I grabbed 2 balls of aran weight yarn I had in my stash (Stylecraft Highland Heathers).
But even in the last week of the summer holidays, my mind had turned to autumn projects. I had just finished my Stargazer Blanket and it was edged and folded. I placed it next to me, a constant companion as I wrote up the pattern. But pattern writing does not preclude the beginning of a new project.
Perhaps my favourite two stitches to knit in aran are moss stitch and garter stitch. I went for the pure simplicity of garter stitch. Every row a happy knit row. There is something firm, weighty and textural about a simple garter stitch knitted square. It shows off subtle tones of a tweed yarn beautifully. I used Highland Heathers DK quite a bit in my last toy book ‘Cute Crocheted Woodland Animals’. The natural fleck in the yarn suited the homely character of the animals. I really like the weight and the finish of the same yarn in Aran.
So here I am throughout September making square upon square in cosy yarn. When I travel I do love to grab a short double pointed needle as it is economical on space and I have carried on using one as my pile of squares have increased.
What will it be? Well I have an idea to combine both my yarn crafts together in one project. I’m not a slow knitter, some would say quite fast – not Shetland fast – but quite fast. But to be fair my crochet is the speediest craft. My plan is the create a blanket for collaboration – the love of the crocheter and knitter together. We will see. I am half way through and will need to make all the squares before I know it will work.
What is your favourite stitch and does it change with the seasons?
Thank you to all of you who have loved my Stargazer Blanket I am so encouraged by your support. Please do send photos if you have success with the pattern. I love to see them.
So fun! Maybe this is when I learn to knit! ☺️
When I was into knitting, before I tried Crochet my favourite stitch was Moss Stitch and perhaps even Double Moss Stitch. The last knitting project I did was a large cushion cover with aran yarn, and one side of it was all Garter Stitch. It took forever!! A few months later, I was trying Crochet and I haven’t looked back. As for my favourite Crochet stitch, I’d have to say Double(UK) and Tunisian Simple Stitch.
I absolutely love your Stargazer blanket, and even more so with Stanley showing just how comfy it is! 🙂 xx