Lace Long Sleeve Flowy Blouse

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I'm finally back to writing on this blog after being busy for two months, I still sew some small items and mend a few clothes but haven't sewn new clothes.  Until two days before Valentine's arrived, I felt like I had to sew a new blouse to wear to dinner. The blouse had to be in the shade of pink, so I checked my stash and found 2 yards of lace fabric in fuchsia that I don't remember when I bought it. After I had the fabric, I started making the pattern (based on my previous self-drafted blouse pattern) I modified the pattern into a flowy blouse. The pattern was simple, a round neckline, gathered front and back yokes and gathered sleeves with elastic bands. Here is the pattern that I drafted, And after the pattern was done, I cut the fabric as usual. The sewing process was fun and turned out to be easier than I imagined. I sewed the neckline front and back yokes and then attached them to the gathered bodices as shown below. After that, I sewed the shoulder lines togeth

Seed Stitch Cowl

Hello, I finished my second cowl! It was a very slow work but I am happy with how it turned out :) As I mentioned on my last facebook post, I have to start the new cowl because my first one went wrong. I didn't throw the yarn but I removed the stitch and rolled again for other purpose.

Well, before I explain more, here I am wearing it with my yellow sweatshirt. Once again only for the photos :) Finally the weather is getting colder but not yet cold enough to wear a very warm cowl.


Materials:
4 balls yarns, 2 in white and 2 in light cream. Both are pure new wool
Circular needle size 7 mm
Tapestry needle

Pattern:
Seed Stitch Cowl with Stefanie Japel Shown here on the video
The cowl was using double stranded,
Cast on 101 STS and join to work in the round.
Round 1: *K1,P1*K1
Round 2: *P1,K1*P1
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until the size I want
Bind Off in seed stitch and weave in ends. Done!

Here is my process, it was a very slow work and I don't remember how long it takes :) Also, I learn a new technique to attach a new yarn "The Russian Join". I followed the tutorial from VeryPink Knits and I love it :)


And here are the final pictures of the cowl, I hope you can see the mixing yarns in the second picture :)





Happy Knitting!

@Hana

Comments

  1. Oh, I like this. The yarn is gorgeous and your stitches are very even.

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    1. Thank you, Mary :) The yarn is pure new wool and it is easy to work with :)

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  2. Seed stitch has such a yummy texture! It's worth the extra fussing in the knitting. Love that creamy white with your sunny yellow top!

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    1. Thank you so much Nancy :) I love the seed stitch texture as well.

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  3. So cute! Love that seed stitch. Perfect for many outfits :) x

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  4. Gorgeous! Love the way you blended the white and cream yarn. And your stitches are perfectly done! :)

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    1. Thank you, Lisa. I am still new in knitting and I need to practice a lot :)

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  5. Very nice work, it looks very good.
    Have a nice weekend!
    LG Carolin

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    1. Thank you dear Carolin :) Have a nice weekend to you too.

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  6. What a beautiful cowl! I really like the color and how cozy and fluffy it looks, well done!

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  7. Yes, it's that time of year. It's a great color so you can really enjoy it.

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    1. Thank you, Dorothy. My hand can not stop and working on another knitting project :)

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  8. Such a lovely textured stitch. Beautiful work.

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  9. I like your cowl! It is so nicely made! :)

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