Things for November
08 November 2011 | by Jen in Knit & Crochet, Vintage
I finished a scarflette. Don’t you love the color?
If you follow along on Facebook you probably know that I got a treadle sewing machine. Singer model 115, 1921. Bought it from the original owner (I even have the old, hand-written receipt). Wonderful condition. I scrubbed down the parlor cabinet which is why I took the head (machine) out and left it on the built-in in the breakfast nook. Looks nice there though. Check out the mermaid details. Now I just need to learn how to use it.
I’m onto making a cardigan. My carpal tunnel and tendonitis issues have not really gotten in the way of my knitting, even though I’ve been working up a storm (on the computer). I’m not going to question it, just accept it and be grateful. I mean, look how far along I am! I’m changing up the pattern a bit: 2×2 rib instead of cables, half or 3/4 sleeves instead of short, and adding a mustard-gold stripe or two running through the cuffs and waist ribbing. I’m looking forward to making the button band as I’ve never made one before. The main color is “Squirrel Heather,” isn’t that cute? Both are Knit Picks Swish DK.
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 8 Comments
The scarf is very pretty. It seems I have to have an account to be able to see the link of the scarf and cardigan.
Thanks, Lola! I’m updated the post with a link to the cardigan pattern: http://www.woollymammothknits.com/peggysue.html.
Sweet! Thanks.
Sweet scarf. I knit a similar one a few years back. I love the color you chose and I also really want to knit Cria in Old Maiden Aunt yarn
Oh, boy I love that scarflette
OH! That machine is a dream!! Lucky You!!
And I just bought some lovely wool yarn on sale this last weekend to make just such a scarflett (having given mine to Miss Baby- who also can wear it quite perfectly)! tee hee
Now- a cardigan! I have not such the magical knitting skills as you! How lovely you are!!
That is hands down the most beautiful sewing machine I have ever seen. And this is from someone who has a Hello Kitty machine. Ha!
What a lovely vintage sewing machine. I was just thinking about starting an eBay search for one for myself, after I read this article:
http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2010/03/top-10-reasons-to-buy-vintage-sewing.html