Monthly Archives: February 2014

Stash Couture Tunic

Posted on February 27, 2014 by destashification

The Stash contained a beautiful basketweave textured natural colored silk.  Perfect for a long tunic to wear over capri-leggings as the weather warms up. The tunic envisioned had a curved hem, a placket, a back yoke, and a not-overly-oversized width. … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Vests

Posted on February 20, 2014 by destashification

A vest was needed to wear with the Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf –  but in the end two vests were sewn! The first vest was sewn with a stretch herringbone suit weight of unknown fiber content. The pattern selected … Continue reading →

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Knitting Pattern for Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 9, 2014 by destashification

This post is the pattern for the Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf. Finished size:  7 ” wide by 6 feet long (does not include fringe) Gauge:  20 sts * 40 rows = 4 inches (not all that important) Note:  All … Continue reading →

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Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 8, 2014 by destashification

A 100% Destashification Project. Complete Knitting Instructions (including fringe) here. The Yarn Stash contains a bin of “loved and left” – over yarn. Every knitter has some – might be left over from a sweater or maybe it was a … Continue reading →

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Destashification Scarf Hanger

Posted on February 6, 2014 by destashification

Such an Issue…. Many scarves sewn up using Stash Fabrics and the DD’s Infinity Scarf Directions – and no place to hang them. Stash to the Rescue. Materials: 4 – 5 foot long piece of 3″ – 4″ wide ribbon. … Continue reading →

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Instructions for Tweed Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 6, 2014 by destashification

The Tweed Stitch Scarf is a simple knit project perfect for those beautiful hand dyed/painted yarns – that we just had to have! The Tweed Stitch is basically a stockinette stitch with a “slip and half-wrap every-other-stitch” on the knit … Continue reading →

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Tweed Stitch Scarf

Posted on February 5, 2014 by destashification

The Yarn Stash contains some very beautiful yarn – both in color and texture. The Stash included two skeins of sportweight Maricash Hand Painted – an very soft cashmere and wool blend hand dyed in a gorgeous red-yellow-purple colorway (HP66). … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Ice Jacket

Posted on February 5, 2014 by destashification

The Invitation read “Fire and Ice Night – Wear Red or White.”  Sounded like fun.  But what to wear? Off to the Stash! The Fabric Stash contained a gorgeous sheer silk and metal fabric with an ice-like shimmer.  Not white … Continue reading →

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