I’m always in admiration of knitted works that don’t actually function as your typical knitted pieces (e.g., sweater, scarf, hat). Take Debbie New, for example. Her work speaks volumes of her incredible skill and creativity.
Especially famous are the teacup boat and (infamous) sperm-resembling (sperm-resembling, mind you), or maybe more appropriately termed, swirl-ish, themes. Her current publication, Unexpected Knitting, is, as expected, a joy to sip through.
Alexis, a knitter friend, incorporated knitting into her studies of photography. As part of her installation project, she constructed miniature garments and linens. She then set the clothesline against a picture of Ireland (to attain the “country” backdrop).
The purpose of this installation was to understand how one recollects a memory by intersecting photographic and imaginary impressionistic memories.
Also, Alexis says she likes to knit tiny things.
Best wishes to you, Alexis! We’ll miss you this summer!
Our knitter friend, Ariel, and her family recently welcomed a new addition, Abraham Elliott Gardner (or Abe), this past weekend.
Congratulations, Ariel, Declan, Marley & Family!
Just a few days before, Ariel and her daughter, Marley, were in the shop to show me what would be the baby’s coming-home-from-the-hospital outfit: Baby Surprise Jacket and booties.
Here’s Marley proudly showing off the welcome gifts … and being a little silly:
What a beaut!
This classic Elizabeth Zimmermann piece should be on every knitter’s vitae. Knitted with Blue Sky Alpacas sportweight in natural brown, this shawl was a pleasure to knit.
I maintained a bit of Elizabeth in the shawl by working the original design for the first lace portion and continuing to incorporate it in the second.
I must say, I had been wanting a beautiful bedspread but didn’t exactly expect the pi shawl to be it. Rounding out (pun unintended) at a little over 6ft in diameter, it was perfect for our queen bed. All I can say is that I am lucky to be a yarn shop owner as it took me not the 7 skeins (12 oz of sportweight) Elizabeth recommended but 17!!!! skeins. Why must I be such a loose knitter?
As James, a knitter friend, stated, Elizabeth would roll over in her grave if she knew how expensive her pi shawl ended up costing me. Definitely not economical.
BUT I LOVE IT!
If you’re not familiar with Stitch N Pitch, this is an event you don’t want to miss… especially if you’re a baseball fan.
Join us on Wednesday, May 28th, as knitters, crocheters, and other needle artists (and families) gather to cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals as they play the Houston Astros.
Just a reminder that Cardinal baseball tickets are still available. Tickets are $27 and should be purchased before or on Tuesday, May 13th. You’ll get the chance to enter your name into drawings for prizes and for a chance to go down to the field during batting practice. Also, a wonderful goody bag will be given out at the game.
In addition to Knitty Couture (University City/314.727.6500), tickets can also be purchased at the following shops:
Artistic Needles (St. Charles) - 636.946.0046
Chris’s Needle Craft (Chesterfield) - 314.205.8766
Hearthstone (South County) - 314.849.9276
Kirkwood Knittery (Kirkwood) - 314.822.7222
Knit & Caboodle (St. Charles) - 636.916.0060
Knit Escape (St. Peters) - 636.447.0064
Knitorious (St. Louis City) - 314.646.8276
Sign of the Arrow (Ladue) - 314.994.0606
Weaving Dept./ Myers House (North County) - 314.921.7800
April 30, 2008 – 10:24 am
Check out the ultra-psychedelic Pi Shawl Eileen knitted. Yarn: Interlacements Toasty Toes.
