Projects
The Logalong Begins!
We greet 2018 with the glorious news that today is the official start date for Karen Templer’s new Log Cabin Make-along.
Chuffed! Superchuffed!
What makes Karen’s knitalongs so interesting is that she assembles a panel of knitters who chronicle their projects. For this one, she has recruited two of the most creative folks I know: Veronika Jobe of Yarn on the House and Cal Patch, the high priestess of handmade clothing. Karen, Kay, and I are in the mix too.
We all lay out our game plans over at Fringe Association—no two alike! At all! That’s the glory of log cabin.
For those just tuning in, here’s Karen’s introduction to the knitalong.
Karen has already written amazing posts about log cabin. “Log Cabin: Ideas and Considerations” is a great primer. And she shares lots of pix and ideas in “Imagine if This Were Log-Cabinized.”
There’s a log cabin knitalong conversation well under way over in the Lounge. And lots to see at the Instagram hashtag #fringeandfriendslogalong. We hope you’ll see this as a golden opportunity to knit the new year with a lot of fun.
Need a Guide? Here You Go
If you have never tried log cabin knitting, we think this knitalong is an unparalleled opportunity. It is the simplest of ideas—knitting a block onto another block. I’d like to put in a plug for our recent book that explains it all for you, Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 4: Log Cabin. We spent a lot of time making this little book a complete how-to. The three projects take you on a tutorial of the possibilities of log cabin. You can end up with a batch of dishcloths, a blanket, and a shawl. Or you may veer off into your own project. It’s pretty likely, actually.
We have yarn kits for the Sommerfeld Shawl, the Ninepatch Blanket, and Log Cabin Dishcloths.
And Our Newest Yarn: Donegal Tweed
My logalong project uses Tahki Donegal Tweed, which we have just brought into the Shop, in a palette of a dozen shades we hope you’ll like as much as we do. During the holidays, I got into serious trouble with this classic, rustic yarn—what I thought would be a little swatch for my knitalong blanket ended up more than 15 feet long! It knits on a size 8, so I was cranking squares at a gratifying rate. The 12 colors all go together. Very fun.
Looking forward to making my final decision on what I will cast on for the #fringeandfriendslogalong later today. However, I am intrigued by the photo at the start of this post…perhaps it is the colors (gray, blue and greens) or the patterning. Could you share what this pattern is? Thank you and Happy New Year!
Hi Bethany! My plan is laid out over at Karen’s post today: https://fringeassociation.com/2018/01/01/log-cabin-knitalong-meet-the-panel/
I’ll be writing about it here in MDK on Wednesday. Very addicting project!
Thanks Ann! I really like your plan; so much so that I have pulled out my stash of Donegal Tweed this evening and hope to use it in my own log cabin blanket.
Donegal Tweed yarn is perfect for women’s vests (waistcoats)!
A 15 foot swatch may be a new record….
She may have been knitting a scarf for the new Doctor Who….
I’m IN! Except I’m crocheting, not knitting, and with yarn I don’t particularly like, as it is for Darling Daughter, whose apartment is so stylish and sleek that I’m amazed at the request. I’m doing a kind of courthouse steps blanket in neutrals and pastels. Pouring another cuppa, setting off, and delighted to have the company!
Crochet! So curious to see what you do with this idea.
I bought a ball of Donegal Tweed 5 or 6 years ago from the LYS in Apple Valley…it’s been one of my favorite go-to yarn’s ever since.
So very glad you guys have jumped on the bandwagon 🙂
When we see a good bandwagon, we get on the wagon!
I’m excited about this, having recently rediscovered log cabin knitting with a dish towel that turned out very well! But, who am I kidding? With good color choices and loose bind offs, there’s no such thing as a “bad” log cabin project. Another guide to learning log cabin is a wonderful book called Modern Daily Knitting. ; ) If it’s not already in your library of knitting books, it should be!
Also, Purl Soho’s Half Log Cabin blanket from a few years ago continues to look intriguing. There is binding off and rotating, but also “flipping.” https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/04/03/lauras-loop-half-log-cabin-ombre-blanket/
Well, I know I’m an ignoramus, but how does one really participate in this KAL? Just through Instagram posts? I’m knitting a Star-Eyed Julep blanket in Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted in saturated bright jewel tones. It’s going to be fabulous!
Also on Ravelry in the Modern Daily Group. Come join us!
We have a lovely chat going in the Lounge also! I’m trying to get my “first” log cabin project finished so that I can finally cast on my own Star-Eyed Julep, at last.
Oh this looks wonderful!!! During the below Zero days and nights, I want to try new things and the Log Cabin Knitting looks like just the ticket!!! My funds are low however so it will be a while before I can just go buy all of those colors, but Saving up and can’t wait to get started!!! I so love my Snippets! I have never been as engaged in the knitting community as I have been since discovering Modern Daily Knitting!!! You guys are such an inspiration and a fresh of breath air into my Knitting life! Thank you so much for that!!!