I’m looking forward to teaching my Linen Stitch class at the Ewes d’Bleu yarn store in Pepper Pike, Ohio!
The class is on Sunday, July 26th starting promptly at 11:00 am. It includes lunch. Yum!
Description: One of my all-time favorite stitch patterns for scarves is the linen stitch. It’s perfect for variegated yarn, is attractive on both sides, and lies flat. Its versatility can be seen in the photos above – all three scarves are made from this one simple stitch, yet have completely different looks! Using the technique and pattern from my book, I’ll show you how to create the stitch, step by step. Then you’ll be set free to experiment and, if you want, to start a project scarf. The Ewes d’Bleu staff can help you select yarn to make your scarf, whether you’d like tone-on-tone, variegated, or textured. They’ll also help with needle size selection, as the linen stitch requires about 2 sizes bigger than what the yarn calls for on the ball band.
If you’re interested in taking the class, you can sign up on the Ewes d’Bleu’s registration page or stop in. Or for more information, call (216) 319-6559. Ewes d’Bleu is located in Pepper Pike at 30559 Pinetree Road, Suite 206 (Second Floor).
Samples from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side Blues will be on display during the days leading up to the class. I’ll be signing books after class.
Come see the wide variety of techniques my book has to offer! With over 30 patterns, there’s something for everyone.
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In other news, Christina B. is the winner of the lovely Kristin Omdahl Giveaway. Congratulations!
100% total agreement–The linen stitch rocks–It looks great in solid, semi solid and multi color yarns
And it looks great in stripes–2 row of color a, 2 rows of color b-
and even better if you have 2 rows of color rep (2 rows of A, 2 rows of B, two rows of C, 2 rows of D–etc, and then back to A–and repeat the color sequence.
For a totally different multi color effect, try this pattern
R1 color A (right side of work)
R2 color B
R3 color C(right side of work)
R4 color A
R5 color B (right side of work)
R6 color C
A 6 row repeat….
the results are tweedy and look amazing.
Each different color pattern looks like a totally new stitch–and all look complex and hard–when they are so EASY!
if you haven’t discovered linen stitch DO.
Helen, I always learn something new from you. I can’t wait to try this!
Find a swatch I made in a blog post from ancient history (2007)–The finished hat is on Ravelry– in my projects.
http://blog.goldenapple.info/2007/02/and-now-for-something-completely.html#links
I discovered linen stitch in the 1970’s–I remember making baby clothes with linen stitch yokes (in the tri-color variation) No sonigams back then–plan ahead baby clothes were white/ yellow/green–When my son was born, i added more green trim–(buttons and ribbons) and a few year later, changed the trim to yellow for my daughter.
What a wonderful story, Helen!