Thursday, September 3, 2015

Times Square KAL: Day 1



Did you start your Times Square today?  We had fun starting ours at Stash!  If you are knitting along with us at home here are a few tips:

1.  Knit a gauge swatch and wet block it to get correct gauge!
2.  The pattern refers to using a fancy "alternate cable cast on"  I chose to use this one, if you choose to use your good ole stand by, the long tail, it will be just fine!
3.  We also found it easier to keep track of your pattern by placing stitch markers on Row 1 (after the ten rows of garter) as follows:  (P1, K1) 7 times total (or 14 sts) p1, place marker here, knit recommended sts, place marker here,  continue in pattern.

It's fun to see the many ways people knit, the colors and yarn they choose, and the accessories they need.  I managed to remember to take a few pictures of our KAL at Stash

I'm a little old school, I like to use the paper pattern and write notes all over it, I also need my stitch markers ready.  Kate on the other hand seems to be very minimalistic, just her project and IPad.  Margaret, like me, has all her supplies at the ready.  

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Times Square KAL


Times Square Knit-a-Long starting September 2nd!

This sweater will be your absolute go-to piece for the season and maybe for the rest of your life!  It has timeless style, great fit, and is knit with the most amazing yarn!  Times Square is worked in one piece form the bottom of the back to the bottom of the front.  There is minimal seaming and no picking up stitches.

Join us in person at Stash 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
or Knit-along with us on our blog where we will be posting our progress and tips!

knitting my swatch for the times square KAL
My swatch is knit and ready to go!  Do you have your swatch done yet?  We can help you with that!  Swatching is one of the most important things you should do before you start any project.  The next most important thing is to block that swatch!  Read all about the importance of blocking from Courtney and Kate of Kelbourne Woolens on their blog.

times square by norah gaughan
knit with knightsbridge beaverden
times square knit by kate
with knightsbridge poole
For more information visit our web site: www.stashcastlerock.com