What a fabulous list of artists. Some have been written about on this little blog. Some of the names may be familiar to some of you. I know I’ve learned about some new artists…the list was compiled by the web site graphicdesigndegreehub.com. The list is impressive. The work very interesting. Some a blowers, some flame workers, quite a few are casters, as well as those that only cold work. The variety is very inspiring. All techniques are covered. The photo is of artist Rashad Alakbarov’s work. Check it out…then go make something!
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Another Way to Use Up All Your Sock Yarn Scraps
I feel like I’ve been writing a lot lately about projects that are made to use up all your scraps, or that could be adapted to use scraps, because they call for mini skeins and the like.
I have been saying this for years, but I really am trying to use as much of my stash as I can, for economic purposes as much as I just like the idea of using what I have. I like the creative challenge of making a project work with the yarn I already have on hand.
If you happen to have a lot of odd balls in the sock/fingering weight category that at least somewhat coordinate in colors, the All Used Up Shawl might be just the project you need to clear out your stash.
This pattern, designed by Julia-Maria Hegenbart, uses two strands of yarn held together to make a DK weight. Change colors whenever you need to in order to use up all your yarn bits.
The body of the shawl is worked in garter stitch with a deep edging that uses slipped stitches for dramatic effect. It’s an asymmetrical triangle and you can make it any size you like to use whatever scraps you need.
In addition to the shawl itself, you can get a pattern for a coordinating shawl cuff free with the purchase of the shawl pattern, which is available on Ravelry.
This pattern looks so squishy and easy and like it would use a lot of yarn.
This is one where you should definitely look through the finished projects on Ravelry as you are deciding how you want to approach this one. I love the tonal quality of the original, but there are others that use more solid stripes, color blocking, a couple of colors throughout or a wild mix that truly looks like using up oddballs. And they all look great! What kind of magic is that?
[Photo: Julia-Maria Hegenbart]
Scarf Knitting Patterns Made with Sock Yarn