07 July 2014

Come on along ~ posted by Melissa

Kelli and I are coming up on the 5th anniversary of our blogging adventures here at Girls in Sheep Clothing and it seems like the perfect time for another knitalong, don't you agree?
 
There are a few stragglers (myself included) on our Spire KAL but this new knitalong is a simple one and maybe even a good beginner lace pattern for someone new to making purposeful holes in their projects.  We've decided that Streusel by Bonnie Sennott fits the bill as a simple summertime knit.
 

It's a shallow triangular shawl with a lace border which is knitted on as you go, so no endless edging to work at the end.  The pattern is both written and charted, with both methods being very simple and easy to follow.  I'm just finishing up another project by Bonnie (Stria...just need to block her ~ rav notes can be found here ) and I can tell you her patterns are well written (and beautiful!).
 
So, if you're interested here's the skinny:
 
• the knitalong begins July 31st ~ our 5th blog anniversary

• there is no deadline...knit at your own pace ~ it's not a race!
 
• the pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry for $5.50 ~ link here
 
• pattern requires 400 yards of fingering weight yarn
 
• skills required are simple increases & decreases (explained in the pattern)
 
• here's a tutorial on guest blogging if you want to peek (thanks to guest blogger Kelly) ~ link here
 
 
If you're interested in joining us, comment here and also please pm me on Ravelry ( link here ) so that I can get the info that I need to add you to the blog so you can post along with us.  We share our progress and photos and offer help and encouragement along the way to those who need it.  We'd love to have you play along ~ we always have a great time and have made some fun friendships over the years.

this was one of our favorites...take a peek here!
(the collage enlarges if you click on it so you can see everyone's work)
 
I for one am looking forward to knitting with Kelli who I haven't seen in over a year (can that be right?).  We must do something about that ~ you'd think we lived on different continents :)
 
Looking forward to planning along with everyone as you jump in to join us and we talk about all things knitting!  Happy Monday!
~ Melissa


21 comments:

  1. Such a pretty pattern, but I'm out of the KAL. I have too many new pattern on my needles right now that need my attention! But I'll be here cheering everyone on from the sideline!

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    1. ah, I thought you might sit this one out, Miss Designerlady :)

      maybe someday we can host an Andee knitalong!

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    2. I have my first trunk show next week!!!

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    3. wow!! so excited for you ~ congratulations :)

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    4. I love trunk shows! If you need any Penny Infinity Scarves, just let me know, I think I knit 4 of them, LOL

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    5. trunk show?!!! where? when?, are you flying us in? Way to go Andee! hope Jared stops by~

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  2. This is a busy summer so I am going to sit this one out but you know I love to watch the knitting :)

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  3. Happy Blogiversary!!! This is a gorgeous pattern!!

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  4. 5 years you say. That's so great. Happy Anniversary!!!
    Beautiful pattern. My needles are top heavy just now, but I can see I will be missing out on a great KAL.
    Enjoy!

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    1. there will be another, Dixie...and you're always welcome!

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  5. K... I am in. Bought the yarn and pattern. I'm soooo excited.

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    1. make sure you post as soon as the yarn arrives, Penny!

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  6. I'm in, girls! I've almost finished one side of my edging on Spire and I'm feeling confident to begin another project. This one looks fun and it's always great to KAL with everyone. I've found some nice yarn in my stash and I'll have the pattern by the start date. Congratulations on 5 blog years!

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    1. hooray! I was wondering if you had changed your mind...glad you're joining & this will be so much easier than Spire!

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    2. yeah Andrea! Bring your yarn to Knit Sibs, please~

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  7. I've got the pattern and some yarn (of course) add me to the KAL

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    1. Hi, Cynthia! Welcome :)

      All I need is your email address (don't give it here...too public!!) ~ please pm me on ravelry and when I have it I will send you the link to blog with us so you can post pictures along the way if you'd like!

      Glad you're playing along!
      Mel

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  8. Have fun guys, but need to sit this one out. I did make one of her infinity scarves for my sisters bday and I loves how it turned out. Just too many things in the works right now to join in. But I'll keep my eye on all the beautiful work!!!

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  9. Happy to say I just finished and it's 2015. How funny is that? Carolyn is done too, and we will post as soon as we block and do a photo shoot. We might be slow, but we are reliable.

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