French Knitting

I have been playing around with my Automatic French Knitter.  I discovered it at a craft fair three years ago.  The shop I work for will be attending the Wellington Quilt and Craft Fair next week to be held in Porirua and we will be selling these little gems for $20 each (half the price I paid for mine !!)

Here are some of my samples.


Using blocking pins, I have laid out my cord then woven using

 8ply cotton knitting yarn

 

Completed Article - Cowl.
I have used Boho sock yarn to make the cord



100gms McKenzie 4ply made into a cord using the
Automatic French Knitting Tool.
Then knitted with size 12mm needles to create head/ear warmers

 

Yarn has a "crepe" look about it.

A little bit crazy - coasters.  Details on how to make this at
http://mypoppet.com.au/makes/2015/07/french-knitted-knotted-coasters.html
On her blog she describes how to use the auto French knitter correctly.

 

Finally - I threaded memory wire into the centre of my
cord using the Clover Bodkin.
I have to admit this is a little warm to wear.
 

We are in for another crazy week with the shop closed (where I work) for painting, having to furniture and fittings plus move all the stock for painting prep, then pack to take as much as we can to the Wellington Quilt and Craft Fair where we have lots of specials.  See you there.

Shirls





French knitting

Yarn is Grignasco Strong print - 2ply

I have been having a bit of fun with French knitting.  Here are my first pieces.


Wendys Merino 4ply cowl

Awesome tool to quicken the French knitting process taking 1 hour and 10 minutes for this ball of wool

Felted brooch given to me from a friend holds my cowl together and adds interest.



I have used flower beads to help secure knitting tubes.



I didn't take into consideration my cowl reducing in size as I sewed the tubes together.  So if you are trying this method then add at least 2 inches (5 cm) when laying out.

19th May - I completed this item yesterday.  Montana yarn.  We have these French knitting makers in stock at Wellington Sewing Services.

 

I have remodelled my French knitted necklace into the above style today just for a change.
(16th August 2014). Sorry blog wont allow me to turn my photograph - but you get the idea.

Happy mothers day fellow crafters.