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Hi –
I've finally gotten around to writing up a mini-tutorial on an alternative way I sometimes use for making left-leaning decreases as an alternative to the more common and accepted methods for ssk and sl1-k1-psso. Please do take a look, and even if you don't/can't see a need for this rather esoteric method right away, it might be useful to come back to try sometime in future.
Also, I didn't want you to miss hearing about the newest HeartStrings patterns released since the last newsletter.
Interested in browsing the entire catalog of HeartStrings patterns at your leisure? I now have a newly formatted free downloadable version ready for you.
Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement to me in my designing and publishing HeartStrings knitting patterns. I hope you enjoy the newsletter and find these articles and announcements interesting and inspiring.
Happy knitting!
Jackie E-S / HeartStrings FiberArts
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An Alternative Method for SSK
A no-slip, no-remount method for making a left-leaning decrease
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In lace knitting, the ssk stitch (or its equivalent left leaning decrease sl1-k1-psso) is often used as a compensating decrease for the yarn overs that are fundamental to the construction of knitted lace.
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Usually, the methods described for making either of these left-leaning decreases involve slipping of stitches and changing the orientation of one or both stitches so they are not twisted.
In looser 'moose lace' type knitting, I have found an alternative method for making an equivalent ssk that does not involve slipping or remounting. This speeds up the knitting somewhat for me, as well as being a fun change of pace.
For example, I used this method on portions of models I made for Palette of Colors Shrug and Lacie Blankie. In those patterns as published, I described in the abbreviations and techniques section the more traditional and accepted method for working an ssk, rather than this seemingly esoteric method. This method gives same results and I wanted to take the opportunity now to share it with you so that you may consider for your own use if you find you like it.
Mini-tutorial for SSK Alternative Method
on the HeartStrings FiberArts website.
Don't Miss the Latest New Patterns
Another exciting set of new HeartStrings patterns is available now. Let me know which are your favorites. If the yarn shop or webstore where you usually purchase does not yet carry these patterns, suggest they do!
S26 Matchmaker Sport Socks
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A88 Lacie Blankie
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H47 My Beading Heart Scarf
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#S26 Matchmaker Sport Socks
A home for orphan balls of yarn! These socks are a fun way to use up a single ball of yarn in each of two colors. Sport/DK weight yarn.
Shown in Heirloom Breeze cotton blend yarn in colors 001 and 019.
#A88 Lacie Blankie
Even adults deserve a favorite blanket in which to cuddle and shut out the cares of the world. DK or light worsted weight yarn.
Shown in handspun Cotswold wool. A sample model of Lacie Blankie in Judith, a new 100% Prime Alpaca yarn from Schaefer Yarns, is currently being made and will be featured with the published pattern. The colorway we are using is Georgia O'Keeffe.
#H47 My Beading Heart Scarf
A double treat for lovers of knitted lace and beaded knitting. Laceweight yarn (use doubled).
Shown in Helen's Lace from Lorna's Laces in color #27 Black Purl and Miyuki size 8/0 glass seed beads in color #264 Lined Magenta AB.
Single pattern republications from The Sock Calendar
T303 Vernal Equinox Socks
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T308 Kool-Aid Kidz Socks
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Paper-saving 4-up Downloadable HeartStrings Catalog
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Save a tree! The complete set of PDF sample cover pages for all HeartStrings knitting patterns is now available in a reduced-size 4-up format. Conserves paper if you prefer to print rather than view full-size cover sheets online, yet large enough to see and browse at your leisure.
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More information and download page.
Although the complete set of full size sample pages is no longer available as a downloadable catalog, you may still download a full-size sample cover sheet for any individual pattern you wish to view/print. As before, the link to the downloadable sample cover page for each pattern is located at the bottom of the online design collections catalog web page for that pattern.
HeartStrings FiberArts / Jackie E-S Design Collections
From the classic to the uniquely appealing.
Skill-building, comprehensive instructions.
Yarn-generic patterns for your creative freedom.
Specializing in Knitted Lace and Beaded Knitting.
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