Today is day one of my two-day fall break. Despite the mountain of papers waiting to be graded, I was determined to get some knitting in. Not the knit a few rows before bed kind of knitting but some actual soul soothing knitting.
As an extra treat for myself, I thought I’d spend the time not just knitting but finishing. I’ve had my Looped Loop sitting in a basket waiting to be bound off for at least six months. Binding off required Reverse Kitchener Stitch, though, and there just hasn’t been space in my brain for that.
The cool weather we’re having this week seemed like a great reason to take the leap. I must say I was also hoping to have a wonderful story of Reverse Kitchener glory to report.
Oops.
Here is a shot of the kitchenered ends. They’re right in the middle there, a tiny bit to the left of the middle vertical chair rail.
From this distance it looks okay, but honestly, I’m disappointed. I was hoping the join would be truly seamless, and it isn’t. The knit and purl columns don’t line up exactly. Plus, the seam area has virtually no give. Reverse Kitchener is now on my list of things to master, and I’m planning to try Tricksy Knitter’s method next. I’ll report back. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know.
Augie did a close inspection and decided he wasn’t thrilled with the results either.
Despite the Kitchener issues, having a cozy new cowl to wear when I go back to school on Wednesday makes me happy. And the yarn is divine. It’s Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere in Rasberry Blaze. Absolute heaven.
The fall weather has also ignited the need to bake. Yesterday’s goodness was Smitten Kitchen’s Jacked Up Banana Bread. It’s the best banana bread evahhhh. We had it for dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Things continue to be hectic, but I am mostly keeping up with everyone’s posts. I’m sadly behind with commenting but am loving reading about what everyone is up to.
Until next time, be well, my friends. And knit on!
Glad you got some you time! So necessary for our mental well being.
Thank you, Fran! And AMEN!!
I was thinking about you this morning because of fall break. I always tried to do something for me but felt guilty because of the stack of grading that needed to be done. I’m glad you were able to get away and do something for you.
Thanks for the good thoughts! Sure do miss you guys. ❤️
I’m glad you got to be you for a little while. Miss you.
Miss you back, my sister.
That cowl is lovely – I can’t see a thing wrong with it! It looks really warm and squishy.
Thank you for your kind comments. Believe me, though, there’s a reason I photographed it at a distance. Lol! Thanks so much for stopping by. Be well, my friend.
Love the cowl, it looks beautiful and so soft! Can’t see anything wrong with Kitchener’s stitch on the photo, looks good to me!
Also, I’ve never tried banana bread and now I’m intrigued…
Oh, my goodness! You MUST try this banana bread. It’s one of my go-to’s for comfort food. Sending good thoughts your way with this crazy weather!!
Thanks! Luckily the weather is back to normal today, it was a one-day craziness going through Ireland.
Aaand I’m dreaming of banana bread now instead of working 😉
Glad you’re through with the bad weather. I think I saw a blog post from you with an update, so I’ll head over and check that out now!
Smooshy is a dreamy yarn and that color is a good choice. Glad you got in a little knitting time on your break.
Thank you, Dana! 🙂
Your new cowl is beautiful! I love the color and the stitch makes it all so plump and warm looking 🙂 Nice on the bakes . . . I’m thinking cinnamon buns for crew next weekend! And sigh, grading . . . I hope you are fully enjoying your break!!
Thank you, Melissa! I’m definitely a sucker for the reds. Actually, I’m also a sucker for cinnamon ANYTHING! Do you have a particularly good recipe for cinnamon buns?
Oh, the yarn you used for that cowl looks so yummy! What a beautiful accessory to keep you warm on cooler days. I have used a Kitchener stitch for stockinette and garter; however have not used reverse Kitchener as of yet. So sorry that I don’t have a solid tutorial or something for you there. I hope you enjoyed your break!
Thanks, Paula! I think I’m going to enjoy it. The DIC Smooshy with Cashmere is super soft and nice against my neck. No worries on the reverse Kitchener. I’ve got high hopes for the method I linked to in the post. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Gorgeous cowl, Melinda! That colour is absolutely delicious! I had to undo a recent attempt at *normal* kitchener, so I’m amazed at the seam you did here. My mind can’t seem to wrap itself around this seaming method. 🙂 Your bread looks truly glorious!
Thank you so much, Shirley! I actually really enjoy normal Kitchener, but I definitely don’t try to understand it. I just follow the “knit off–purl on, purl off–knit on” pattern and watch the magic happen. Lol! I keep meaning to spend some time with TECHknitting’s post on “Step-by-step Kitchener stitching with a sewing needle” (http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2012/11/step-by-step-kitchener-stitching-with.html) so I can slow down and try to get a real handle on what I’m doing. One of these days . . . 😉
Ooh, these tutorials look like just what’s needed. Thank you for sharing them. I really like how they explain what’s being done as a cycle: knitting with a sewing needle. I already feel like I can grasp this better. Thank you, Melinda; I’ll be sure to return to this. 😀