Recently I was asked to make (and by make, I mean knit) waffles. Boy that really sounded like fun, but I wasn't sure how I'd get the prototypical divots of most waffles.
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I know the structure would be similar to knitting a slice of bread; there will be a top and bottom piece with a knitted third piece to make up the edge. Click here if you want to see the step-by-step process I outlined to create a slice of bread. The waffle process will be the same.
Then this photo came into my inbox:
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Imagine this, the stitch is called the waffle stitch. (Click on this link to obtain access to the free pattern.) I am no genius, but this stitch seemed like the perfect way for me to knit a waffle. And here's what I have in my first attempt.
These show things have turned out nearly perfect. Also in the top picture you see the edge is nearly complete as well. The edge is simply a garter stitch with the width determined by how thick I want the waffle. All that needs to be done now is continue to perfect the stitch, make another (bottom) for the waffle, cut the stuffing to the right shape and sew up the waffle. Then repeat because who do you know that eats only one waffle at a time.
I still have to figure out how to make the syrup; it has to be shiny (think clear plastic) and yet a transparent brown colour. It will be fun finding a solution for that as well. A couple of pats of yellow butter and the waffles will be good to go. So hold on John and Candy, this project could be done before too long, I think ;-)
And here's some pics of my flowers tonight. You'll notice they've survived the snow and cold of the weekend and colours are vibrant for March.
I know the structure would be similar to knitting a slice of bread; there will be a top and bottom piece with a knitted third piece to make up the edge. Click here if you want to see the step-by-step process I outlined to create a slice of bread. The waffle process will be the same.
Then this photo came into my inbox:
.jpg)
Imagine this, the stitch is called the waffle stitch. (Click on this link to obtain access to the free pattern.) I am no genius, but this stitch seemed like the perfect way for me to knit a waffle. And here's what I have in my first attempt.
These show things have turned out nearly perfect. Also in the top picture you see the edge is nearly complete as well. The edge is simply a garter stitch with the width determined by how thick I want the waffle. All that needs to be done now is continue to perfect the stitch, make another (bottom) for the waffle, cut the stuffing to the right shape and sew up the waffle. Then repeat because who do you know that eats only one waffle at a time.
I still have to figure out how to make the syrup; it has to be shiny (think clear plastic) and yet a transparent brown colour. It will be fun finding a solution for that as well. A couple of pats of yellow butter and the waffles will be good to go. So hold on John and Candy, this project could be done before too long, I think ;-)
And here's some pics of my flowers tonight. You'll notice they've survived the snow and cold of the weekend and colours are vibrant for March.
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