My Kiss Purse

Pattern: Kiss Purse

From: The Knitting Experience Book 3: Color

Yarn: Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool in Black Noro Kureyon

Needle: US 6 Turbo Addi Circulars (my favorite needles)

Here is another great Sally Melville pattern. This is my first stranded color project and yes I used both hands! I was so fascinated by the color progression of the Noro that I made quick progress because I hated to put it down. This is a GREAT first stranded color project... especially if you use the Noro because you get lots of gorgeous color with only 2 strands, the chart is an easy 10-stitch/8-row repeat, and because you knit in the round no purling just knitting. I over felted a little so my bag is on the small side but I love it and it makes a perfect petite project bag. I often use it to carry a sock-in-progress when we go to Friday Harbor.

Isn't she lovely?

This is my neice, Jenny, who has been the recipient of more of my knitting than any other human on the planet.  I think it is because she is a crafter too and appreciates my work and creativity.  She is a lovely young woman with an artistic/creative soul...  now if she could just support herself!  She is wearing Jen's Poncho (the real name of the pattern) which is in Sally Melville's book, The Knit Stitch.  I LOVE Sally's books and they have helped me more than any other knitting resource except for my adored knitting teacher, Birgitta.  More about Birgitta at another time.  I knit this poncho for Jenny out of Patons Divine, an inexpensive VERY fuzzy soft yarn.  It's just okay to knit with but a very pretty synthetic with 18% mohair.  I love the colors (Frosted Green for Jenny's poncho) and the price, $5.00 for 142 yards.

I have taken a class from Sally Melville at Churchmouse Yarn and Teas on Bainbridge Island.  It is the VERY best yarn store I have ever been to.  If you live in the Seattle area and have not been there yet you are in for a completely delightful experience.  It has absolutely everything a shop needs to be the best. Sally is a great teacher, designer and writer.