DIY Puff Sleeve Gingham Top With Ruffle Hem

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Happy Monday, friends. I made a new summer top using gingham fabric and a self-drafted pattern. The top is simple, featuring puff sleeves, a round neckline, and a ruffled hem. I decided to make it to fill a gap in my summer wardrobe. The fabric is cotton, which is perfect for wearing in our humid and hot summer. This picture was taken yesterday, and we went for a Sunday walk at the mall. I wore the top with my old and trusted denim pants.  I bought this gingham cotton fabric as a souvenir from our trip to Singapore last year and I'm happy I finally made a top with it. And I still have enough leftover to make another top. The pattern was self-drafted and I made two tops using the same pattern before.  The front bodice with darts and the back does not have a dart for comfort.  The sewing process was fast and enjoyable. I sewed the darts on the front bodice. And then, I clipped and sewed the zipper on the back bodice pi...
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Seed Stitch Cowl

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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. MaryDecember 11, 2015 at 11:26 PM

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

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM

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

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  2. Nancy DDecember 12, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    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. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:01 PM

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

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  3. The Winter~QueenDecember 12, 2015 at 7:11 AM

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

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  4. LisaDecember 12, 2015 at 9:57 AM

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

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:05 PM

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

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  5. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]December 12, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    So pretty.. Love that yellow shirt too.

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  6. UnknownDecember 12, 2015 at 3:45 PM

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

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:07 PM

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

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  7. FröbelinaDecember 13, 2015 at 1:26 AM

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

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  8. SewingfunthingsDecember 13, 2015 at 1:54 AM

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

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 13, 2015 at 10:04 AM

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

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  9. Sew, Jean MargaretDecember 13, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Such a lovely textured stitch. Beautiful work.

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  10. PaisleyPirouetteDecember 14, 2015 at 12:57 AM

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

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