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Herringbone

Herringbone Stitch

I’ve got a couple of handbag patterns on my desk that I’ve been wanting to write, one in Quince & Co. “Sparrow” and one in Rowan Handknit Cotton. I love herringbone for bags because it is strong, pretty and has very little stretch. I also love the woven look that herringbone produces.

Jones & Vandermeer HerringboneA little research revealed that there are many variations of this hardworking little stitch! I am especially taken with the two-color variations; the contrast really highlights the classic woven texture.

AstridKnits Herringbone

Here’s a narrower version I really like. This is the extremely popular cowl pattern from Purlbee,

Purlbee Herringbone Cowl

but I’m very taken with this stitch when it’s worked in a more open manner in a yarn with some halo.

Room on the Left HerringboneHerringbone LinenI’m working a herringbone linen stitch which shall shortly be a tote bag. I’ll be adding some brown leather straps conveniently punched with sewing holes. I’m enjoying the Rowan Handknit Cotton. It is tightly spun yet soft with a very firm tubular quality…like knitting with spaghetti. And it comes in the most unabashed color range!

Rowan Handknit CottonThis plus a planned trip to the brand new Three Dog Winery should make for a very nice weekend! Happy Friday, y’all!

June 17, 2014

4 Comments

  1. Reply

    Cathy

    January 7, 2015

    Have you finished the quince & co. sparrow pattern? I bought a skein when I was at the Rosehaven shop and was wondering when to expect to see the pattern?

    • Reply

      Cheryl

      January 8, 2015

      Hi Cathy! OMG I’m so embarrassed. Can you believe…I nearly finished the little bag which is languishing in my knitting basket for lack of 6″ of i-cord. What a dummy 🙁

      • Cathy

        January 8, 2015

        No problem, it’s not like I have a lack of knitting projects! 😉 I can think of 5 WIP’s off the top of my head. Lol

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    Nicky

    June 22, 2014

    Hope you had a lovely trip away! I love the way herringbone looks on that yarn you’re using. It’s going to be an awesome tote. 🙂

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