Saturday, 4 July 2026

Slipping Into A Pattern

Kirsten and I are constantly amazed at the synchronicity between us when we are crafting. She too decided that she wanted to do a slip stitch pattern for her latest square. One of these days we are going to both settle on the same pattern, and exchange identical squares! Her choice involved a 2 row stripe [mine was 4] and slipping alternate pairs of stitches. This resulted in a much denser pattern, and a beautifully thick square. She did one with A= cream B=blue, and then reversed that for the second square. Here is the back view

Ignoring the start/finish rows, these look very similar.  But when you turn them over...
It is amazing how different they look

I think this would make a beautiful pattern for a winter jumper for my beloved, as it would trap pockets of air and be remarkably warm. It is also a very easy stitch pattern to remember so relatively fast to knit up. One of these days I will knit Bob a new winter jumper. In 47 years of marriage, I have only knitted him one jumper  and that was eleven years ago! 

This is #24, Ridged Blocks, from our book of squares. Mine is the cream one on the left. 
K's package came with a postcard showing a picture of Baobob Trees in Madagascar [looking very hot] and a lovely pen pouch for my handbag, made from recycled leather.



HAPPY 4TH JULY 
TO ALL MY FRIENDS
IN THE USA
GOD BLESS AMERICA






6 comments:

  1. Another lovely pattern for your project and it could make a superwarm jumper for a Shedman. Catriona

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  2. The squares are interesting and how different front and back look. It's been awhile since I've done a multi-colored slip stitch project. They're kinds fun. Hope people fair ok with this heat with all the outdoor activities for the 4th.

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    1. It is overcast here today but still very warm. Planning outdoor activities is always a bit hit&miss isn't it? You hope for sun, but not too much!

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  3. Looking at those squares and yours yesterday makes me want to get knitting again, but not yet in the summer. I do agree that this latest pattern would be great on a sweater.

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    1. I find it harder to knit in the heat 🥵 🧶

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