Name: Tyrel

Interests: He’s getting his PH.D in Psychology and knows just about everything when it comes issues of gender and power dynamics.

Knitting Birthday: November 5th, 2004

Project: A scarf knit with yarn from Art Fibers in San Francisco (www.artfibers.com), knit as a present to himself!

Reason for wanting to knit: Wanted a relaxing hobby and a scarf to match his coat.

His pattern:

Notions: Size 11 needles, tapestry needle

Yarn: Coco Egyptian Cotton (100% Egyptian Cotton) from www.artfibers.com; 1 ball ecru, 1 ball artichaud, I ball slate.

Directions:

With artichaud, CO 20 sts. Work in st st for 6 in. 

Change color to ecru, work in st st for 6 in. 

Change color to slate, work in st st for 6 in.

Continue in this color pattern until all of the yarn is gone! 

BO all sts.  Weave in ends.

These guys are two of my oldest, most supportive friends. I honestly think they just let me teach them how to knit because they are nice people, but they ended up loving it anyway!  Tyrel learned on his first trip out to visit us in Berkeley, and I taught Adam on the BART ride to San Francisco! Now they have moved on to bigger and better projects!

I’ve taught many people how to knit in the last few years, but these are the only 2 guys thus far! That is why I thought it was appropriate to WELCOME them to the knitting family!  WE LOVE YOU MEN!!!

Name: Adam “Harry Potter” Bad Wound

Interests: He’s getting his 2nd Master’s Degree, this one from Stanford and is a darn good writer if you ask me!

Check out his blog, www.homosaywhat.com! 

Knitting Birthday: October 15th, 2004

Project: A Harry Potter Scarf for Halloween!

Reason for wanting to knit: Because Knitters are HOT!

His Pattern:

Notions: Size 10.5 straight needles, tapestry needle.

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% Wool, 15% Mohair) I skein Lemon Drop, I skein Medeival Red.

Directions:

With Medeival Red, CO 25 sts.

Work in Garter Stitch (Knit every row) for 5 inches.

Change color to Lemon Drop.  Work in Garter Stitch for 5 inches.

Continue in this pattern until desired length.

BO all sts.  Weave in ends.

Add fringe if desired.