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Järbo Garn

Published 2020-12-30

Angulus blanket

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🧶 A STUDY IN STRANDED COLOURWORK 🧶🤓 Knitt

🧶 A STUDY IN STRANDED COLOURWORK 🧶🤓 Knitting and crochet. Because, yes, you can do stranded crochet too, watch and I'll show you... (No, not strictly speaking the same as Tapestry crochet, because I'm not working the resting yarn into the stitches.)
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But this Reel is part of the #ColourYourStarsSocks KAL/test - @nishiknits asked us: How do we knit colourwork? Here's how I do it, with the dominant colour crossing over my index finger from back to front, b/g colour crosses from front to back. Look carefully and you'll see me catch floats by picking up the white from the other side. I stretch out the stitches on my right needle when there are many of the same colour in a row, to make sure the floats are long enough.
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Keep watching and you'll see the crochet version!
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#knittingwithnishiknits #howiknit #howiknitcolorwork

@nishiknits asked for our thoughts on gauge as par

@nishiknits asked for our thoughts on gauge as part of the #knittingwithnishiknits KAL/test. Best friend or mortal enemy? For me it's neither. I'd say it's everything. Almost. 😁
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Gauge is intrinsic to any knitting or crochet project that you plan to wear (well perhaps except scarves or shawls).
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Gauge is the key to garment construction, sizing and grading. Writing a crochet pattern in 9 sizes without gauge would be like trying to paint a picture with your eyes shut.
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As a crocheter or knitter, I need to get the gauge stated in the pattern to unlock the creator's design and make sure I end up with something I can actually wear.
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In the case of the #colouryourstarssocks gauge - and I mean getting your gauge SPOT ON - is the difference between being able to pull the sock over the widest part of your ankle/heel, or not (which would render it useless). So yeah, pretty much super important.
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Having said all that, I have one garment design - the #DalhemSkirt (swipe --> ) which requires NO gauge swatching and can be made with ANY weight yarn. 😮 WUT?? Instead, in the pattern I ask you to crochet a number of stitches that fits your hips and that is divisible by a specific number... So the maths works out. (Obviously, the skirt will look a bit different if it's made in a different weight yarn though.) If you hate the gauge game, chances are you'll love Dalhem! 😉
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#gauge #crochetgauge #knittinggauge #gaugeswatching #crochetskirt #virkadkjol #järbodalhem #dalhemkjol #järbofäbod #knittedsocks #stickadesockor #flerfärgsstickning

Done with the leg/ankle bit, phew. Onwards to the

Done with the leg/ankle bit, phew. Onwards to the heel! This took me absolutely ages. I clocked myself - c. 6 mins per round. So 53 leg rounds = 5 hrs 20mins of knitting time. 😱 On half a sock. I will never be able to actually wear these - I'll need to frame them and put them up on my wall or something, they're a ****ing work of art! 🤣😍
Thanks @nishiknits for convincing me to join this pre-test KAL challenge!
(Pattern received free as part of testing)
Yarn from @limmodesign
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#knittingwithnishiknits #ColourYourStarsSocks
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#stickasockor

Just separated for sleeves! Making this one for me

Just separated for sleeves! Making this one for me.
PATTERN: by moi, for @jarbogarn , available on @hi.ravelry in multiple languages & it's called #IsopSweater
YARN: sport weight wool
HOOK: 3.5mm (4mm for the sl st ribbing)

I cast on my #colouryourstarssocks as part of the

I cast on my #colouryourstarssocks as part of the KAL/test knit with @nishiknits #knittingwithnishiknits
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When the yarns arrived from @limmodesign they were much prettier than on my screen and I realised I needed to pair them differently from what I'd planned. My socks will be glittery vanilla on dark blue. 🤍💙
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I was given the pattern for this new, soon-to-be released design for free in return for joining this 'test-along' challenge!

Today's theme in the Knitalong with @nishiknits 🌸 #knittingwithnishiknits 🌸 is all about TOOLS! What needles do you use for knitting things in the round with a small circumference, like sleeves, mittens, tops of hats, or socks as we'll be knitting in this case! ( #colouryourstarssocks )
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I always found both DPNs and magic loop on circular needles a bit of a faff - with the former you have to switch needles at least 2 or 3 times per round, and there's just a lot going on with all those needles everywhere, feels messy to me! Magic loop method is easier, but you still have to pull through all those stitches to the other end of the cable, arrgghh!
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Introducing CrasyTrio by Addi! Only one needle change per round, and 3 needles needed in total. Clean, clever, simple! Love this. (They're also on sale right now from @frufjellman for those of you in Sweden). I'm probably going to need some in a smaller size for this test knit, but will need to Swatch first... 🧘🏼‍♀️😌🕉️

I spent the day resting my leg, doing light rehab

I spent the day resting my leg, doing light rehab exercises, cuddling with the dog, and - long overdue - updating Ravelry! @hi.ravelry (Finally got some decent painkillers so I slept ok for the first night in a while last night!) Do you use Ravelry? I've been an addict since 2010!
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I've entered far from everything I've ever knitted or crocheted, but still I have over 200 projects on there, so that'll have to do! 😅
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I have 40+ of my own crochet designs listed as well. I'm impressed, didn't realise the number was that big!
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I also created a new project page for the #colouryourstarssocks pre-test KAL with @nishiknits #knittingwithnishiknits
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My favourite feature of Ravelry is probably the ability to look at other people's projects based on any pattern I'm interested in making myself. I can see their yarn and colour choices, and their notes - often these will be very useful!
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One feature that's missing though, is the ability to use items in my Ravelry store in Instagram shops, like you can with e.g. Etsy... Maybe soon.
#ravelry #testknit

Yay! I ordered the yarn for Christine's (@nishikni

Yay! I ordered the yarn for Christine's (@nishiknits ) #colouryourstarssocks pre-test KAL! The choice was easy: it had to be from hand-dyeing sock yarn legend @limmodesign ! ⭐
Photo1: #colouryourstarsmittens - we'll be knitting this pattern but on socks!
Photo 2: The yarn wall at @limmodesign 🤤
Photo 3-4: my yarn options (couldn't decide btw glitter-blue on dark blue or glitter-vanilla on dark grey, so now I'll have to make more socks haha)
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#knittingwithnishiknits

An #IsopSweater just for me. This project is keepi

An #IsopSweater just for me. This project is keeping me sane through broken leg rehab. Long healthcare related rant following in Swedish...
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Jag har ont. Behöver mer/bättre smärtlindring efter operationen i fredags. Enligt Region Jämtland där jag opererades är det min hemregion Stockholms uppgift att förskriva läkemedel. Enligt Region Stockholm är det läkaren som utförde operationen som har ansvaret för att jag får rätt smärtlindring, fram tills att ortopeden i Danderyd har träffat mig för uppföljning om 2 veckor. 1177 hävdar att min vårdcentral ska skriva ut smärtlindring, men vårdcentralen säger att de inte kan skriva ut smärtlindring efter en operation som de inte vet någonting om och hänvisar till Ortopeden Danderyd, som hänvisar till Ortopeden i Östersund, som blir arga och hänvisar mig tillbaka till Ortopeden Danderyd (som f.ö. har en 3h lång telefonkö). Det hela verkar sluta med att jag blir tvungen att sätta mig på Akuten på Danderyd imorgon och vänta på att någon där kan skriva ut recept. Hur bär man sig åt?? Dags att förstatliga sjukvården?
End of rant.

🧶 MEET THE MAKER 🧶 I have to admit I'm not v

🧶 MEET THE MAKER 🧶
I have to admit I'm not very good at these more personal posts, I figure you choose to follow me here because we share an interest in yarn arts/craft, not because of who I am.
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But recently, I've experienced the warmth & goodness of this community at a more personal level; I broke my leg and ended up in hospital far away from home. I made an exception to my rule to only post craft related stuff on here and I told you what had happened. Your response absolutely blew me away.❤️ Thank you.
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Also, to cheer me up, as part of all of this leg malarkey, I was invited by the kind soul Christine @nishiknits to join her new pre-test knit/ KAL / virtual social club/ challenge #knittingwithnishiknits to test her coming new sock pattern #colouryourstarssocks
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So, I'm Anna, a Swedish mother-of-three based in Stockholm, of the fine vintage 1979. I've loved crafts since early childhood, and started crocheting like a crazy person in 2010 when expecting my first born. I knit too, but I'm not as good at it. Crochet is my mother tongue and knitting is my 2nd language.
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I've knitted a fair number of sweaters, hats and mittens before but never actually managed to finish a pair of socks, so I'm kind of nervous about this challenge! Especially as it's quite fine gauge. 😬 Wish me luck! 😁
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I feel crochet has long been misunderstood and underrated as a craft, fighting to be properly recognised in the shadows of its big sister knitting. (At least in Sweden.) Through my designs, I try to show the world what crochet is capable of: wearable garments, tasteful and modern aesthetics, innovative solutions. If you're Swedish speaking, you can hear me talk more about this with @borntoknit in an episode from late 2021 of the @nordicknittingpodcast
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Before I broke my leg 😬 - actually way back las

Before I broke my leg 😬 - actually way back last summer - I designed some cute baby stuff for @jarbogarn SS23 collection 'Midsommar'! I called this set ÅKER (field). Makes me kinda sad my kids are so big now...
Yarn: #järbomerinoraggi
Pattern in various languages is available from Järbo or your local yarn store if you're from this part of the world, or from Ravelry if you're not! Search Åker.
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#crochetbabyclothes #crochetbaby #babycrochet #virkatillbebis #virkattillbarn #järboåker

New baby pattern set ÅKER for @jarbogarn and thei

New baby pattern set ÅKER for @jarbogarn and their S/S 2023 collection Midsommar! Get it on @hi.ravelry (or from Jarbo.se om du är svensk) 🙂🌸 #järbomidsommar #järboåker #virkattillbebis #babycrochet #babycrochetset

Reunited with my #järborosenmalva sample! (Rosenm

Reunited with my #järborosenmalva sample! (Rosenmalva is a design I created in 100% linen (flax) for @jarbogarn SS21 collection - available on Ravelry or from jarbo.se)
Sleeve by @lovatattooer ❤️
#stickretreatsusannas #järbolin

Amazing retreat weekend with like minded yarnies (

Amazing retreat weekend with like minded yarnies (+ some running) at beautiful @susannas.se with @mlinderstam 🧶🧶🧶 ❤️❤️❤️ #stickretreatsusannas

In 2022 I got die hard knitters to start crochet,

In 2022 I got die hard knitters to start crochet, which feels like a major achievement and makes me very happy, to have inspired others!
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Meanwhile, I took a break from crochet and from designing in the 2nd half of last year. Instead I've been knitting!
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Fresh off the needles is this #stockholmslipoverjunior by @petiteknit specifically ordered by my almost 8-year-old daughter.😅 (Love that my kids still want to wear mum-made stuff!) Super pleased😊
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Yarn: one strand of a bamboo-wool mix held together with a strand of silk-mohair. From @sostrenegrene
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My gauge is getting more even with practice. My purl stitches used to be much looser than my knit stitches, so any pattern - like this one - with rows back-and-forth used to be out of the question. But now I think it's starting to look ok! Far from perfect, but getting away with it! 😊 Ok, essay over! 😅
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#petitknit #knittedslipover #sostrenegrene #woollove #slowfashion #stockholmslipover

Another pair of mittens done! Well, some ends to w

Another pair of mittens done! Well, some ends to weave in but the knitting part is done. (What will I do with all these mittens?! 2023 Xmas gifts?) Pattern by @majasmanufaktur and it's the Järbo Xmas mitten "Julvanten" from the 2020 knit-along. (Free pattern on Ravelry or from @jarbogarn ) Minus thumb gusset because it fits nicely without.
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#julvanten2020 #järbosvenskull #knittedmittens #stickavantar #stickadevantar #åretsjulklapp #åretsjulklapp2022 #bättresentänaldrig #betterlatethannever #diygiftsandcrafts #diygifts

The Xmas mitten that became a New Year's mitten! ✨ Thank you for a great MKAL and pattern @jarbogarn & @majasmanufaktur ♥️ And thank you @martin_up_north for helping me decide on the colours! 💙
The fit is 👌🏻(with 2 minor adjustments: tighter 2x2 rib (40 sts around) & longer thumb (1 more pattern repeat before decreasing). Pattern is free from Järbo or on Ravelry.
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#julvanten2022 #järbo3trsvenskull #järbosvenskull #järboalpe #mkal #knittedmittens #stickadevantar

Your most liked 2022: Nordansjö, Dalsjö, Isop, D

Your most liked 2022: Nordansjö, Dalsjö, Isop, Dalhem, Roma and one improvised cowl! 😊
✨ Happy New Year! ✨
#bestnine2022

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