Friday, February 8, 2013

Fiber Arts Friday: Swatching and Purling

After I ripped out my Bandana Cowl last week, I spent some time swatching and practicing a proper purl stitch.


Still 4 stitches per inch (too big), but the stockinette looks much better.


This one gave 3 stitches per inch.

Both swatches were made on the same needles.

I only have one skein of this Malabrigo in the SFO Sky Colorway.  It's quite soft and I think will feel nice in a cowl.  So I am trying again.


Happy Fiber Arts Friday.
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7 comments:

  1. Gracey is not my name....February 8, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    I like the second colorway...and squooshy yarn is always the best...glad you were able to work out the purl stitches..

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  2. AlittlebitsheepishFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    The yarn is beautiful, greys are super

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  3. VivianFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    For a practice, your stitches are very even. It will be easy once your hands get used to it.

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  4. Voie de VieFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Nice practicing, but I'm more intrigued with the blanket underneath. Did someone make it for you?

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  5. Kathryn RayFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    The blanket is a Guatemalan quilt that we acquired at the Santa Fe Flea Market in New Mexico many years ago.

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  6. Cathy JohnsonFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I love both of your practice pieces, each has its own merit. Good luck with your cowl!

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  7. WonderWhyGalFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    That yarn does looks very smooshy. Hooray for swatching.

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