I am taking part in the Knit-a-block-a-week challenge which is being hosted on Linda's Crafty Corner blog. We are knitting blocks from Jan Eaton's "200 Knitted Blocks For Blankets, Throws and Afghans". This week I knitted Block 197 which is called "Harris". It is a very effective multi-coloured block that looks more complicated than it really is. It is a mixture of knit stitches and slip stitches with absolutely no purl stitches. Here is the front of my block:
Despite appearances, each row is knitted with just one colour yarn and the other yarn is held at the side until it is needed. This gives a very neat appearance to the back of the square:
There are no long threads to get caught on anything or to trap fingers and toes.
I have used yellow as the main colour and 2 other shades as background colours. I like the ribbon effect. It would look great in any colour combinations....pastels, neutrals, or brights.
I couldn't resist giving this blog post a cheeky title!
Haha Una it certainly got my attention, your backside is certainly neat, I love the texture of this block it's lovely. :)
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Deletethat looks very beautiful... very neat and beautiful color scheme.
ReplyDeleteIt's very bright, but that is exactly what I need for my next blanket.
DeleteI linked up this same block last week ... I also showed my backside, but it looks somewhat different than yours ... oh dear, sounding a bit weird ;) I really liked the texture on this one, and your little square is very colourful too! Wendy x
ReplyDeleteThat's strange that the 2 "backsides" look different. Now I sound weird!
DeleteWhat a lovely backside you have ;) it looks a lovely pattern and I like your colour choice too.
ReplyDeleteSally xxx
your backside is very lovely! so is the front!
ReplyDeleteCheeky! Wendy beat me to the comment that your backside was lovely! I love the colours you have used and it looks like it has lovely texture - well done xx
ReplyDeleteHi Lovely Una, sorry I have been absent for a few days, it has been one busy week! My goodness your work is just stunning. I have travelled a lot around the Scottish islands and your pieces bring back many happy memories for me. Have a lovely weekend, sending you big hugs and loves
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It has a very nice effect Una and it sounds super easy too, nice work xx
ReplyDeleteA "cheeky" title? Oh haha -- that is quite punny here in the U.S. I'm never sure if idioms transfer across the pond or not! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a neat looking pattern, Una. Lovely work.
Yes, I chose the word very carefully. It means the same here as well!
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