Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Key To The Mint Design - what to do?

A new combo mosaic and brioche stitch pattern.  I'm calling this one "Key to The Mint"

I have worked it up in a cowl, using DK weight cascade wool (black) and my reclaimed sweater fingering weight, that I dyed with food coloring.  I love the color combination. 

I know these combo brioche and mosaic patterns work fine for cowls and scarves, but I'm wondering, would you wear other types of finished objects worked up in these designs?  For example, can you see this pattern worked up in a sock, maybe with a plain striped heel?  How about a vest, a cape, or a shawl?

I'd love some feedback on how you would consider wearing these stitch patterns.  Anyone who provides a comment will get a complementary copy of the finished pattern that results. 

11 comments:

  1. I'd love to see it in a hat pattern or a scarf. I stumbled upon your site here and just love your designs and what you've done using both the mosiac and brioche stitches. Kudos!! Michelle

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    1. Thank you! I will definitely release a cowl/scarf pattern with this design, and I like the idea of using it as maybe a band on a hat. Please let me know which of my paid patterns you would like - I'll either send you the pdf or gift it to you in Ravelry.

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  2. I love the Brioche stitch, but I've not done much brioche knitting. The Brioche stitch I've knitted is a vintage stitch and must be a variation -- with one color yarn thruout. I wonder how this would look as a placemat? (I also love geometric shapes in knitting.

    I received your site link thru MarilynsKnittingHeavenOnEarth. Thank you!

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    1. Hi Jan,

      Thanks for the comment! I have found that there are so many variations of the brioche technique, the possibilities are endless. I think this would work well as a placemat or table runner. Typically I have better luck with wool fiber and this technique, but I think it would work ok in cotton or linen if the gauge was a bit tighter. Let me know which of my paid patterns you would like and I will either send you the pdf or gift it to you in Ravelry - your choice!

      Sarah B

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    2. Hello Sarah,

      Well, first of all, yes, I would definitely wear on this pattern and to try to knit it too... I find it lovely and original... If it is in brioche stitch, even more !
      Oh... I need to dive into the infinity of brioche stitch you tried... It just sound wonderful :)

      Take care, and thank you for this most rejoycing post :)
      Z.

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  3. To the caf of a sock or a mitten it would be lovely as well. . .

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  4. I would definitely use it for socks!

    I have come across your faux mitre mosaic in Ravelry and I'm going to adjust it for socks - I will reference your pattern in my project.

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  5. I would love to use it for socks also! Please chart the pattern soon!

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  6. I want it for one of my 4 legged dog onesies!

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  7. Oh..please give me the chart in pm on Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/pilkatore.holland

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