Print PDF
Favorite
Email
This set of photos shows my LTK Pillow (LTK stands for Learn To Knit). I developed the pattern for this pillow as an instruction tool for my beginners Learn To Knit class.
For this class, I wanted a simple project that was more interesting than a garter stitch scarf. I decided to focus on the very basic skills of casting on, the knit and purl stitches, and binding off. In addition, I wanted to teach my students how to recognize a knit versus a purl stitch on their work, and to be able to switch between knitting and purling in the middle of a row. Finally, I wanted to give my students a sample of garter, stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches. The result was this pillow project!
Note that my students always have the option of using this "sampler" for something other than a pillow. If a pillow is the goal, my students produce two pieces to sew together and stuff.
For this class, I wanted a simple project that was more interesting than a garter stitch scarf. I decided to focus on the very basic skills of casting on, the knit and purl stitches, and binding off. In addition, I wanted to teach my students how to recognize a knit versus a purl stitch on their work, and to be able to switch between knitting and purling in the middle of a row. Finally, I wanted to give my students a sample of garter, stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches. The result was this pillow project!
Note that my students always have the option of using this "sampler" for something other than a pillow. If a pillow is the goal, my students produce two pieces to sew together and stuff.
6
comments
|
Add Comment
|
Oct 16, 2008. 4:08 PMelizlucinda
says:
What a great project. Is there any way I can get the pattern?
Reply
Jan 21, 2008. 8:19 AMZontee at Lion Brand
says:
Great idea for a learn-to-knit project!
Reply
1
Jan 16, 2008. 7:59 PMstpagh
says:
Very nice project. I like it!
Reply
1
Jan 13, 2008. 6:14 PMkroper
says:
Very nice. Simple yet attractive.
Reply
Jan 12, 2008. 6:22 PMdrakie
says:
your pillow project seems to be ideal for someone beginning to knit. i think one of the reasons it is ideal is because it utilizes multiple techniques in a simple manner, which would most likely allow a relative novice to gain confidence with the types of stitches used. great job!
Reply
22
Jan 10, 2008. 4:10 PMGorillazMiko
says:
Amazing job! The designs are great, it looks like a lot of work, you must have put a lot of work into this.
Reply
 |
Add Comment
|
