Another stitch in the Found Poetry of Knitting Stitches is Parenthetical Rib. This is a stitch that has never really spoken to me at all. So now I have to take a really close look at it and try to relate it to real life through some of my photography. Here is the stitch from […]
Another stitch in the Found Poetry of Knitting Stitches is Parenthetical Rib. This is a stitch that has never really spoken to me at all. So now I have to take a really close look at it and try to relate it to real life through some of my photography. Here is the stitch from
I have actually knit a little sleeveless top using this stitch. The stitch itself is very rich. I think that it suggests a deep ornate fabric such as Damask or flocked velvet, perhaps something Victorian when feathers and plumage were used extensively in fashion. Here is the stitch from the Barbara Walker site. And here
I have actually knit a little sleeveless top using this stitch. The stitch itself is very rich. I think that it suggests a deep ornate fabric such as Damask or flocked velvet, perhaps something Victorian when feathers and plumage were used extensively in fashion. Here is the stitch from the Barbara Walker site. And here
Another knitting stitch name in the post Found Poetry is “Dragon Skin.” It’s a stitch that I have always liked even though it’s meant to look like the scales of a reptile. Here is my photo take of the stitch. It’s actually the roof of the Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto. And here’s the inside
Another knitting stitch name in the post Found Poetry is “Dragon Skin.” It’s a stitch that I have always liked even though it’s meant to look like the scales of a reptile. Here is my photo take of the stitch. It’s actually the roof of the Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto. And here’s the inside
I realize that I have given this lovely stitch, Candle of Glory, short shrift so to speak. I also wanted to mention that it would look lovely in Prayer Shawls, not only as a beautiful stitch, but also as a reminder of vigil lights – and prayer candles. Here is another candle. The picture was
I realize that I have given this lovely stitch, Candle of Glory, short shrift so to speak. I also wanted to mention that it would look lovely in Prayer Shawls, not only as a beautiful stitch, but also as a reminder of vigil lights – and prayer candles. Here is another candle. The picture was
This is a stitch that I have always wanted to use in lace. It’s large and imposing and has an amazing name, “Candle of Glory.” The name itself suggests ceremony – candle light parades, vigil lights lit in honour of someone, special festive times, when candles cast a magical light. In many faiths candles are
This is a stitch that I have always wanted to use in lace. It’s large and imposing and has an amazing name, “Candle of Glory.” The name itself suggests ceremony – candle light parades, vigil lights lit in honour of someone, special festive times, when candles cast a magical light. In many faiths candles are
