More KAL/CAL information coming soon!
In the meantime, here's some information about the KAL/CAL's we have done recently
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Baby Surprise Jacket
KAL/CAL September-December, 2023
from Kim B.
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Our current KAL is the Baby Surprise Jacket (BSJ). We’re knitting the Surprise Jacket (any size--yes it can even be made as an adult jacket). The finished sweaters can either be for gifts/personal use or donation – we’ll plan to have them ready for the December meeting. Sarah has a few copies of a free pattern that was issued awhile ago, and the pattern is also available for sale (some with multiple sizes) on Ravelry and other sources. Laura S brought in a book that has the sweater in various sizes as well as other projects. Charlene K has provided her line-by-line interpretation of Elizabeth Zimmermann’s famous pattern.
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Temperature Project
A Fun yearlong project for 2023
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For our yearlong Knit-A-Long/Crochet-A-Long project for 2023 we're going to make a temperature project.
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Temperature blankets or scarves are probably the most common temperature projects but people have come up with different ways to track and record almost anything you can think of and in many different ways!
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If you choose to make a scarf there are many different ways to make your temperature project. You could choose a different stitch pattern for different weather events or just trach the temperatures and stick with a few different colors to record the temperature. You could knit your scarf in the round or double knit it so it will be easier to deal with all those ends for the multiple color changes by just knotting them to the inside. Or do a self fringed edge on the long side of the scarf. Some people have added beads or scattered pearls to designate snow days (probably not something we will need for our California scarves, but if you happen to be knitting it for someone in a different location, it is something to consider). One designer suggested making a table runner so you would have shorter rows for each day--and table runners don't need to be any particular length and since the ends can hang over the edges of the table, you can make it as long as it needs to be.
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You will need to come up with a way to check the weather/temperature each day. You may also need a way to record the temperature. You will need this if, instead of knitting or crocheting one row (or square or whatever) each day, you decide to wait until you have several days worth of temperatures. Then you could just go to your list of temperatures and work several rows at a time. As noted above, there are many ways to make this project.
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You can find more ideas about what project to make and how, as well as many pattern links at the Temperature KAL/CAL discussion thread in our Slipt Stitchers Ravelry Group. The direct link to the discussion thread is https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/slipt-stitchers/4234213/1-25 This is also the place to share your ideas, your yarns and your progress!
More Short Row Information
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If you still need some help or just refresher information on short rows, here is some more information about them and links to some of the patterns talked about during the knit-a-long.
Another fun pattern, reminiscent of feathers, is Pincha Shawl, by Pinpilan Wangsai. Check out the projects people have knit. Depending on your yarn choice, the shawl/scarf, can look quite different!
Then, there's Shard, by Romi Hill. This is another one that has some randomness to it, because you are prompted by your yarn, to do little short row shapes, whenever you get to a chosen, contrasting pop of color in your yarn. Again, no two scarves/shawls will come out the same. This one calls for a yarn with a contrasting bit of color, between 12" and 14", for making the "shards”.
Sylvia McFadden has a series of knit shawls, with “windows”, filled with mesh or lace. One that was shared is called The Rain Outside.
This is just to get you started and inspired! If you search Ravelry for “Short row shawl”, you will find a TON of patterns. Many were posted on our Ravelry group, with links and photos. And if you have any favorites, please share them there, too!
Crescent Moon https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crescent-moon-shawl-a
Mezzaluna https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mezzaluna-crescent-moon-wrap
Spill https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mezzaluna-crescent-moon-wrap
Impervious https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/impervious
Pincha https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pincha-shawl