Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Rally Team Arm Warmers Pattern

I realized I designed this pattern after modifying other patterns A LOT, so here it is:

Rally Team Arm Warmers



Materials:
Size 8 DPNs
2 colors worsted weight yarn

Directions: (Make two)

Cast on 30 stitches, spread out among three needles. Join in the round, being sure not to twist the cast on stitches. Place marker.

Begin cuff:

Round 1: Knit 3, Purl 3 around.
Rounds 2-8: Knit 3, Purl 3 around.

Switch colors.

Knit all around for desired amount of rows. Since I only found gold yarn in a lighter weight, I did 10 rounds of gold, 8 of black.

Continue pattern until you have six stripes, switch to final color for the last section.
Round 1: Knit all.
Round 2: Knit 3, Purl 3 around.
Make Thumb hole:
Round 3: Continue in K3, P3 pattern, except bind off stitches 7 - 12 for left arm warmer (or stitches 22 - 27 for right arm warmer). Continue K3, P3 for the rest of the round.
Round 4: K3, P3. When you get to the bound off stitches, cast on six new stitches, then continue K3, P3 pattern.
Rounds 5 - 8: K3, P3 around.
Round 9: Bind off.

This is my first pattern, so any feedback would help me!
Go Steelers!!!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Art and more for sale at Le Bella's

Le Bella's Studio is expanding to include an Art Emporium. The emporium features arts and crafts from local artists. My paintings and some of my handmade knitted items are going to be sold there, as well as a wide range of goods! Some examples are skateboards, handmade copper jewelry, handmade chocolates, comics, old LPs, upcycled and recycled jewelry, handspun yarn (I bought some of that - it's awesome!), patches, handmade organic baby clothing, and handmade cards. That's just some of what was already at the shop. The rest will be set up by the grand opening of the emporium on Saturday. I can't wait to see it all finished!

Le Bella's still offers art classes. I'll be teaching a young adult art class (ages 8 and up), Art Time Machine, Mondays starting August 14th, and continue teaching knitting circle Tuesdays, which is held during the 4-7 year old class. And... Jackson Pollock pumpkins! We'll be splatter painting pumpkins on October 24th for Le Bella's Harvest Day! Sounds fun doesn't it???

Le Bella's Hours are:
Mondays 11-3pm and 5-7pm
Tuesday 11-3pm and 5-7pm
Wednesdays 11am-6pm
Thursdays 11am - 7pm
Fridays 11am-6pm
Saturdays 11am-4pm