Quess what? It's almost October. Witches and goblins aside, you just know what's coming. And fast!
Christmas! Hanukkah! Holidays, the New Year! Festivities, parties, shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, lots and LOTS to do!
Of course there are always gift cards, but, somehow they never seem to be too much like gifts. And, if we decide to buy, we're always left wondering if we found the right gift, the correct size, color, variation, designer label, price, -- you name it; just trying to satisfy everyone's gift needs can get pretty frustrating.
Well-l-l, if you know how to knit, your problems are over! Your gift problems, anyway.
So, I have written this article to give you *5* easy-as- pie knitting gift ideas. The only problem I can see is that time is running short!
But, if you have evenings or weekends or any free time at all, these nifty knitties can be whipped up in a hurry! Don't forget to take them along when you travel by car or train.
I will list my easy-as-pie knitting gifts starting with "Gift Idea #1" in this article and for my next four articles. So keep a look out!
Gift Idea #1: Scarf. Now, I know, I know -- how boring is that! Yet with all the snazzy new knitting yarn, boring is out the window! And your friends and family will be amazed! You could try any color "fun fur" or mohair for something extra soft! Try combining yarns; say, a ribbon yarn with a boucle or multicolored sport yarn. The effects are always spectacular!
Knitting a scarf is one of the easiest things to do! Just make sure you never knit a scarf in the stockinette stitch; that particular stitch tends to curl up too much the longer you knit it. And, who wants to have a scarf that looks like an inner tube around your neck!
Try one of the Fun Fur brands. Any color looks terrific, and it's even fun to knit half in one color and half in another. Or alternate colors every 10 rows or so; I like gold and purple; red and green; or maybe three colors, it's totally up to you!
Knit every row, so it couldn't be easier, but your scarf will never look like anyone else's!
Another scarf variation is to combine yarns. This gives your knitting a truly unique look!
For example, combine faux fur yarn with an eyelash yarn. Or, how about a sparkle yarn with a party yarn! The results are surprising! The wide range of colors and color combinations are always going to give you one-of-a-kind knitted creations!
You can always keep it simple with a classic wool yarn or a nice tweed, for the special fellows in your life.
For true Christmas or other holiday looks, try seasonal yarns, such as Glitterspun or Stylecraft Twilight DK yarn.
For an elegant, evening look, try a drop-stitch pattern. Cast on 12, or 18 stitches. For Row 1 -- knit 1, *yo, k1, repeat from the asterisk. Row 2 -- purl each stitch and just drop off the yo stitch. Repeat these two rows until you have 35" or so. Add fringe if you wish.
You now have some super scarf ideas! So, until next week, get knitting! There's plenty more to come!
Copyright 2006 Alice Seidel
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