Spinning a Yarn-The Fling

Three years ago I decided to design a wrap that one could fling on and off and that would stay in place without the use of a shawl pin. While shopping in Saint Louis, I noticed this scarf that undulated in and out. I though I could do that same concept with a shawl. The idea for “The Fling” was hatched.

Once I made it, I decided that it would be wise to write down the pattern while it was still fresh in my mind. Once I had the pattern done, I had to figure out what to do with it.

I first ran it past Knitty.com. They didn’t want it. My crowd wasn’t right, I guess. So on the computer it sat, for about a couple of years. Finally, I decided that it just seemed right to share it with other knitters and get it out there in the world.

My daughter Michelle and I are both members of Ralvery. She is a serious member, but I not so much. Yesterday morning, I turned my pattern into a PDF and uploaded it to Ralvery as a free pattern. Guess I now see the value of Ralvery. I have been amazed by how many down loads it has gotten.

My next pattern project will be turning “The Flock” into a PDF, which means rewriting it top to bottom and getting it uploaded. However, it will not be free. The price will be the same as it always was.

And Ralvery? – I just found a mother-load of free Barbie patterns to knit from Europe. Ah, some day…………..Think I am hooked on Ralvery. It you are a Ralvery member or a future Ralvery member, feel free to find me. I am Meadowtree. Also, the link to my free download is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-fling-Knit On!

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Retiring after thirty-two years as a K-12 visual arts teacher, Terri Gardner now devotes time to a long and early interest: fashion. With her blog, MeadowTree Style, Terri advocates for developing a personal and creative style. She encourages finding fashion in ethical ways such as shopping at consignment/thrift shops, creating it yourself, as well as supporting local designers. Her second blog, Time for Poodles and Friends, advocates for rescued animals. Her interests dating from childhood led to her sense of fashion, doing, and living. These interests include sewing, spinning yarn, knitting, design, and giving space for animals. She lives on a small Missouri farm with her husband, a large garden, and several animals including chickens and ducks, dogs and cats, and Shetland sheep and Alpacas. For her beloved rescued dogs, Terri created dog accessories and made them available under the label Sophia & Niko–Exclusive Design for the Distinctive Dog. View more posts