Stitching Projects - Knitting Journal - Oxford - January 2019


This year, 2019, I have decided to explore texture & colours in my knitting. I want to record this through a journal & be inspired by my home in the English countryside or places I have visited. 
Knitting Journal 2019

Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, UK
I currently design doll knitting patterns, but I know there is more to knitting than just 'stocking stitch' & trying to make the perfect looking doll, which doesn't look as if it is hand knitted. I have spent time designing dolls, weaving colours in & out of the work to make pretty patterns, when actually if I had looked at different textures through knitting, I could create something more pleasing.






My January project is about Oxford. I was born in Oxford & although I live only 20 minutes away, have lived here all my life. I popped into the bookshop with my children one day & as I came out, I quickly took a photograph of the 'Sheldonian Theatre'.


I made the photo into a kaleidoscope image for colouring

Basket Ribbed Stitch

Texture Tweed Stitch


Knitting Journal 2019



Texture Tweed Stitch 
I made the photos into a kaleidoscope image, & decided to use the colours camel, brown, blue & grey.











I used 'Basket Ribbed Stitch' to make the square. This stitch uses Knit, Purl & Slip Stitches.












As I enjoyed the colours so much, I wanted to reduce the amount to design a tea cosy. I chose camel, brown & blue, whilst knitting with the 'Texture Tweed Stitch'. I think this shows the colours individually, which is not a colour combination I would normally use.







By starting my Knitting Journal, I do feel that I have been more creative with the use of colours & textures in my designs. I am currently working on my February entry!





This is the original photograph & the 'Texture Tweed Stitch', which I have designed a free bookmark pattern & tea cosy pattern.






Bookmark - FREE KNITTING PATTERN


                                                                                   
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Finished January 2019 
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Retro Tweed 4-Cup Teapot Cosy Knitting Pattern - 2019


Retro Tweed 4-Cup Teapot Cosy Knitting Pattern by Edith Grace Designs

Tea Cosy Measurement - Lower circumference 16in (40.5cm) - Height 6.5in (16.5cm)

Method: Worked Flat

Wool - UK - DK Wool/ US - Light Worsted/ Australia - 8ply - WOOL IS WORKED DOUBLE

This pattern can be bought as a PDF Digital Download from - Etsy, Love Crafts & Ravelry.





                                                                                      
Knitting Pattern
I have used the 'Twisted Tweed Knit Stitch' for this pattern. The pattern is worked in DK wool, using double thread throughout. You can use chunky wool if desired.

Using double thread, combined with the texture of the stitch, this makes the cosies thick & padded, which will keep the teapot & egg warm.

I wanted to keep the design very simple, but focus more on the texture & contrasting colours. It was also an opportunity to learn a new stitch, which proves very versatile for this design.

This pattern comes with a basic knitting instructions booklet for beginners. 


                                                                                   
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