Sadly, lost on a train. Someone else is wearing this beatiful Drops Alpaca scarf! You know who you are...Tuesday 25 December 2007
Mens cashmere scarf
Sadly, lost on a train. Someone else is wearing this beatiful Drops Alpaca scarf! You know who you are...
Sunday 16 December 2007
Saturday 8 December 2007
Thursday 6 December 2007
Well, Sue's commission has been completed and posted off to her; I am also posted a couple of (not great quality) photos of the completed modified shrug. I modified the Two Tone Shrug pattern in the end; again I'm a little worried about the fit under the arms but it should fit well across the back, which is important in a shrug. Really did not like knitting the Louisa Harding sari ribbon - although it looks pretty it feels nylon-y, and like a lot of ribbon yarn those ends kept slipping out no matter how carefully I darned them in!
Also did a quick scarf in the same yarn (garter stitch on 15mm) - a quick, pretty knit. I have one in jewel colours which I wear a lot, and Sue wanted one the same as a Christmas present.
Linda's silver shrug is finished, just need to tidy up a few increases.
Julia's mum's Paris Loop is begun; I bought yarn in the end as didn't have enough. I am using Patons Spirit - a mid priced mohair blend in self striping berry colours. Working out ok so far, although the vintage mohair I used for Julia's was much softer.
AND I have cast on for myself - a quick fix as its boring doing so many commissions! A Carie Cropped Cardigan from Fitted Knits in Wendy Mega Chunky, petrol blue colour. I am going to modify the pattern to have shorter sleeves and a longer body. Pics pending!
What about all those other projects I was doing?? Oh dear. They're hibernating. I'd better update my Ravelry page....
Also did a quick scarf in the same yarn (garter stitch on 15mm) - a quick, pretty knit. I have one in jewel colours which I wear a lot, and Sue wanted one the same as a Christmas present.
Linda's silver shrug is finished, just need to tidy up a few increases.
Julia's mum's Paris Loop is begun; I bought yarn in the end as didn't have enough. I am using Patons Spirit - a mid priced mohair blend in self striping berry colours. Working out ok so far, although the vintage mohair I used for Julia's was much softer.
AND I have cast on for myself - a quick fix as its boring doing so many commissions! A Carie Cropped Cardigan from Fitted Knits in Wendy Mega Chunky, petrol blue colour. I am going to modify the pattern to have shorter sleeves and a longer body. Pics pending!
What about all those other projects I was doing?? Oh dear. They're hibernating. I'd better update my Ravelry page....
Friday 23 November 2007
Silver Shrug
Ok, getting a bit bored with the silver shrug now! Thought I was nearly finished before discovering a whole two rounds more of increases and ribbing - grrr! Will finish today though. AND I found Sue's sari silk ribbon (at Consider the Lily); and am hoping it will arrive in the post today.
Going on a day trip to Norfolk tomorrow and plan to visit Norfolk Yarns whilst there. I'll report back next week.
Going on a day trip to Norfolk tomorrow and plan to visit Norfolk Yarns whilst there. I'll report back next week.
Wednesday 21 November 2007
Recouperating and knitting
Well its a few quiet days at home for me as I had a minor op yesterday (planned). A bit sore today but have managed to make a lot of headway on Linda's all silver Two Tone Shrug. This is not a difficult pattern, particularly if used to top down raglan construction (which I am), I've knit it before, and its mainly stocking stitch so has been perfect today. I am just slightly bothered that it'll be too small under the arms, although Linda is a small size 8 so that probably won't be an issue.
I have been searching in vain for the colour Sue wanted for her modified (by me) One Skein Wonder in Louisa Harding sari silk ribbon. More research needed; I have the colour for her scarf on order.
Julia has asked for berry colours for her mum's Paris Loop - I have some stashed actually but not sure if its quite enough.
Decisions, decisions. I'm not up to them today!
I DID manage to rip, rip, rip over the weekend. And what a good feeling it was. I have reclaimed from failed projects:
about 200g of Patons Cargo (tape yarn) which will make a great summer top next year.
about 400g of Patons Organza ribbon yarn which will make a great glamour top anytime.
about 200g of Rowan Big Wool (from the tank top which I trialled wearing on Sunday and decided that it definately was too short! This will be reknit with a rib border about twice as long).
I am tossing up ripping another Rowan project; knitting into a Teva Durham pattern (that, and the medallion cardigan I made for my sister made me swear never to knit another of her patterns) - knitted in Rowan Biggy Print I should get a good 5 - 6 skeins back from it. Currently it sits in my wardrobe and I never wear it.
What a feeling!
I have been searching in vain for the colour Sue wanted for her modified (by me) One Skein Wonder in Louisa Harding sari silk ribbon. More research needed; I have the colour for her scarf on order.
Julia has asked for berry colours for her mum's Paris Loop - I have some stashed actually but not sure if its quite enough.
Decisions, decisions. I'm not up to them today!
I DID manage to rip, rip, rip over the weekend. And what a good feeling it was. I have reclaimed from failed projects:
about 200g of Patons Cargo (tape yarn) which will make a great summer top next year.
about 400g of Patons Organza ribbon yarn which will make a great glamour top anytime.
about 200g of Rowan Big Wool (from the tank top which I trialled wearing on Sunday and decided that it definately was too short! This will be reknit with a rib border about twice as long).
I am tossing up ripping another Rowan project; knitting into a Teva Durham pattern (that, and the medallion cardigan I made for my sister made me swear never to knit another of her patterns) - knitted in Rowan Biggy Print I should get a good 5 - 6 skeins back from it. Currently it sits in my wardrobe and I never wear it.
What a feeling!
Silver shrug continued
Linda's Two Tone Shrug, from Fitted Knits, knitted with Patons Orient and Twilleys Goldfingering held together.Tuesday 20 November 2007
Commission knitting...
Below is a pic of my first of four pre-christmas commissions; this is going to be another Fitted Knits Two Tone Shrug (although it will not be two-toned!) for Linda, who received my earlier attempt as a gift, and has requested a luxurious silver one for dancing. This looks lovely; I am using Patons Orient and Twilleys Goldfingering in silver mixed together. Gauge is way, way off but it doesn't really matter with this kind of construction as its the underarm measurement that determines the fit.
I will also be doing more Stephanie Japel patterns as commissions; a One Skein Wonder (modified) in Louisa Harding sari silk ribbon, and a scarf in the same yarn (my own pattern), AND another Paris Loop, for Julia's mum (Julia was the recipient of the one I made earlier).
Plus my hubbie has requested a jumper.
Plus I would like to enter a vintage knitting competition - I'll blog the details soon.
Too much knitting, definately not enough time!
I will also be doing more Stephanie Japel patterns as commissions; a One Skein Wonder (modified) in Louisa Harding sari silk ribbon, and a scarf in the same yarn (my own pattern), AND another Paris Loop, for Julia's mum (Julia was the recipient of the one I made earlier).
Plus my hubbie has requested a jumper.
Plus I would like to enter a vintage knitting competition - I'll blog the details soon.
Too much knitting, definately not enough time!
Friday 16 November 2007
Tank Top - yet to be convinced!
Sorry about the quality of this photo - its rather dark as I took it early in the morning when light levels were low. The tank top actually looks better in this photo than I think it does on! I finished this last winter and then never wore it as I think its too short. But maybe it just needs the right top underneath!
Other knitting news - have been remiss about blogging as am now on ravelry!! Great fun. Distracting though!
Also have been suffering from my usual knitting ADHD and have been starting, then rethinking projects. Fenella, which I blogged about recently, is about to become a bag. Its just not right in that heavy tweed aran! Started "Milla" from the latest Rowan Newsletter - trying out Patons Misty as a (cheaper) alternative to Kidsilk Haze; going well so far, will blog a photo soon. Also have plans to rip or revive this weekend! More on this later....
Other knitting news - have been remiss about blogging as am now on ravelry!! Great fun. Distracting though!
Also have been suffering from my usual knitting ADHD and have been starting, then rethinking projects. Fenella, which I blogged about recently, is about to become a bag. Its just not right in that heavy tweed aran! Started "Milla" from the latest Rowan Newsletter - trying out Patons Misty as a (cheaper) alternative to Kidsilk Haze; going well so far, will blog a photo soon. Also have plans to rip or revive this weekend! More on this later....
Tuesday 6 November 2007
Tuesday 30 October 2007
Knitting ADD
Unfortunately my knitting ADD continues. Have rethought ALL the projects I'm currently working on....
So now:
My main project is "Fenella" from RYC Classic Tweed, in Rowan Harris Tweed Aran (lavender/heather kind of colour). I've never been entirely convinced about the RYC Classic series but actually I really like this book. Fenella has quite a current shape (actually an old 70s/80s shape, but relatively fashionable at present), and I love tweed yarn. Photo of my progress pending - but I have to do 72 rounds of ribbing so I'm having to be very focussed to maintain my attention on her! I have modified the pattern to work in the round from the bottom up and I'll divide to work back and forth when I get to the sleeves.
My next pending project is also going to be from RYC Classic Tweed, and I'm just tossing up whether to use stash (either sirdar black aran or ryc cashsoft dk - the latter will require pattern mods), OR whether to buy some Rowan Wool Tweed. I get paid this week. Tempting.
I'm still working on something for my sister at knitting group; and have somewhat shelved the 80s sleeveless sweater (not very seasonal).
Working at home today before a hosp appointment this afternoon. Have three big tasks to do; might reward myself with a round of Fenella between each one!
So now:
My main project is "Fenella" from RYC Classic Tweed, in Rowan Harris Tweed Aran (lavender/heather kind of colour). I've never been entirely convinced about the RYC Classic series but actually I really like this book. Fenella has quite a current shape (actually an old 70s/80s shape, but relatively fashionable at present), and I love tweed yarn. Photo of my progress pending - but I have to do 72 rounds of ribbing so I'm having to be very focussed to maintain my attention on her! I have modified the pattern to work in the round from the bottom up and I'll divide to work back and forth when I get to the sleeves.
My next pending project is also going to be from RYC Classic Tweed, and I'm just tossing up whether to use stash (either sirdar black aran or ryc cashsoft dk - the latter will require pattern mods), OR whether to buy some Rowan Wool Tweed. I get paid this week. Tempting.
I'm still working on something for my sister at knitting group; and have somewhat shelved the 80s sleeveless sweater (not very seasonal).
Working at home today before a hosp appointment this afternoon. Have three big tasks to do; might reward myself with a round of Fenella between each one!
Thursday 18 October 2007
rethinking, listing
While I was folding the washing on Tuesday night my thoughts about my knitting projects unsnarled and I suddenly felt more focussed about all the projects I've got on the go. So:
Current Projects:
Samples for C&G module 1
Gift for my sister
80s sleeveless sweater in Debbie Bliss silk.
Umbilical cord hat in Debbie Bliss merino aran.
In The Queue:
Cape from Classic Weekend in Rowan Scottish Tweed aran, lavender colour (NOT in the black acrylic/wool mix; both the colour and texture of the scottish tweed will work better for this pattern).
"Bridges" from Rowan 42 in black aran weight soft acrylic/wool mix (NOT in the vintage yellow mohair - that needs an ironic, 80s kind of pattern)
Vogue ribbed turtleneck in yellow mohair?
Short sleeved cabled wrap cardigan from Classic Weekend in yellow Debbie Bliss merino aran
Another 3 hour sweater in RYC dk cashsoft.
Rowan handknit cotton vest, own design. (A summer knit really so will return to it after xmas).
Ahhh, that feels better!
Current Projects:
Samples for C&G module 1
Gift for my sister
80s sleeveless sweater in Debbie Bliss silk.
Umbilical cord hat in Debbie Bliss merino aran.
In The Queue:
Cape from Classic Weekend in Rowan Scottish Tweed aran, lavender colour (NOT in the black acrylic/wool mix; both the colour and texture of the scottish tweed will work better for this pattern).
"Bridges" from Rowan 42 in black aran weight soft acrylic/wool mix (NOT in the vintage yellow mohair - that needs an ironic, 80s kind of pattern)
Vogue ribbed turtleneck in yellow mohair?
Short sleeved cabled wrap cardigan from Classic Weekend in yellow Debbie Bliss merino aran
Another 3 hour sweater in RYC dk cashsoft.
Rowan handknit cotton vest, own design. (A summer knit really so will return to it after xmas).
Ahhh, that feels better!
Tuesday 16 October 2007
New Projects and Old
Wore Juliet to work today and got a compliment, which is always reassuring. And not of the "did you make that yourself?" variety! Finished Juliet in the car on the way to Hull on Saturday; made one error which was that I attached the button loops on the man's side rather than the womens. Considered undoing it, then thought "why do we have a man's and woman's side anyway?" so decided to keep it, and turn Juliet into a kind of gender deconstructionist statement. Waiting til someone notices to have that conversation with them. No one has so far.
Pattern details:
Juliet; pattern available from Zephyr to download for a small fee. Link is a few blog entries below.
Yarn: Wendy Chunky 75% acrylic 25% wool. Used just short of 3 100 g balls. Very cheap project in a seasonal colour. Kind of ashamed to admit my habit of using wool/acrylic mixes...
Needles: 6mm so a fast knit.
Buttons: Vintage, from button box.
Mods: Made the bottom garter stitch edging longer to balance the cardigan - felt it was too short with just 3 rows so did 6.
So - after feeling holier than thou for finishing Juliet (and numerous other projects recently) I did yet another C&G sample - I will eventually finish Module 1 - and then cast on for a new project yesterday. Its the cape from RYC Classic Weekend. I'm knitting it in...you guessed it! Acrylic/wool mix (wool rich though) in black, aran weight, from stash. There are lots of capes in the shops at the moment and I've been hankering after them, but also wanting to save my pennies.
Also made more progress on the 80s sleeveless sweater, although had a colour consultation recently as a birthday gift and its not really the right colour for me, so might end up gifted. Possibly. It won't be everyone's idea of wearable.
Pattern details:
Juliet; pattern available from Zephyr to download for a small fee. Link is a few blog entries below.
Yarn: Wendy Chunky 75% acrylic 25% wool. Used just short of 3 100 g balls. Very cheap project in a seasonal colour. Kind of ashamed to admit my habit of using wool/acrylic mixes...
Needles: 6mm so a fast knit.
Buttons: Vintage, from button box.
Mods: Made the bottom garter stitch edging longer to balance the cardigan - felt it was too short with just 3 rows so did 6.
So - after feeling holier than thou for finishing Juliet (and numerous other projects recently) I did yet another C&G sample - I will eventually finish Module 1 - and then cast on for a new project yesterday. Its the cape from RYC Classic Weekend. I'm knitting it in...you guessed it! Acrylic/wool mix (wool rich though) in black, aran weight, from stash. There are lots of capes in the shops at the moment and I've been hankering after them, but also wanting to save my pennies.
Also made more progress on the 80s sleeveless sweater, although had a colour consultation recently as a birthday gift and its not really the right colour for me, so might end up gifted. Possibly. It won't be everyone's idea of wearable.
Monday 15 October 2007
Thursday 11 October 2007
Train Knitting and Tinking...
Picked up "Juliet" again this morning as have more yarn now. Decided I would try to get another pattern repeat done on the train this morning. No such luck. In my half asleep state I judged where I was in the pattern incorrectly, did two and half rows and then had to tink back to where I'd begun. By the time I'd done that I'd arrived at work! My fingers are itching to pick it up again, but its lunch time now and I've got a seminar to run this afternoon. That train journey home is calling me!
To fill in time while waiting for extra yarn for "Juliet" I knitted another C&G sample (edging), and the Umbilical Cord Hat from S&B Vol 1 in Patons Washed Haze aran cotton from stash for a new baby gift. Photo pending. I need to do another two of these in the next few weeks, as babies appear to be being born weekly amongst my friends at the moment!
Expecting to have some car knitting time this weekend as travelling to Hull and back again; but looks like it will be finishing "Juliet" unless I get a lot done on her tomorrow.
To fill in time while waiting for extra yarn for "Juliet" I knitted another C&G sample (edging), and the Umbilical Cord Hat from S&B Vol 1 in Patons Washed Haze aran cotton from stash for a new baby gift. Photo pending. I need to do another two of these in the next few weeks, as babies appear to be being born weekly amongst my friends at the moment!
Expecting to have some car knitting time this weekend as travelling to Hull and back again; but looks like it will be finishing "Juliet" unless I get a lot done on her tomorrow.
Sunday 7 October 2007
Back in Bromley
Managed to post some pictures of what I've been working on this week. First, the City & Guilds samples for Module 1 of Distance Knitting (which I've been doing for about 18 months and still haven't completed...). Significant progress made this week!
Then, Juliet, which is coming along well and would have been finished if I hadn't run out of yarn. Will get another ball tomorrow (and hopefully match the dyelot), and knit another 4 or so pattern repeats.
And lastly, the 80s sleeveless top in Debbie Bliss silk. Pulled it across the needles a bit so the openwork vertical stripes can (sort of) be seen.
And at knitting group today I got a lovely birthday present of Interweave's "Favourite Sock Patterns" and 2 balls of Regia yarn! So a pair of socks will need to be make at some point.
Then, Juliet, which is coming along well and would have been finished if I hadn't run out of yarn. Will get another ball tomorrow (and hopefully match the dyelot), and knit another 4 or so pattern repeats.
And lastly, the 80s sleeveless top in Debbie Bliss silk. Pulled it across the needles a bit so the openwork vertical stripes can (sort of) be seen.
And at knitting group today I got a lovely birthday present of Interweave's "Favourite Sock Patterns" and 2 balls of Regia yarn! So a pair of socks will need to be make at some point.
Monday 1 October 2007
Knitting on holiday...
Having a week off - spending part of the week in Blackpool (Illuminations and, unfortunately, Tory party conference, which hubby is attending) and Thursday/Friday at home. Travelled up by way of Yorkshire, which gave me a chance to check Hammonds in Hull for special offers. Bought a knitting bag (v bright retro print) and a ball of Patons grey alpaca/wool mix Inca to finish off a Teva Durham knit from last year which I've just been so unsure about - the assymetric neck vest. I made it longer than recommended as I have a long torso, then didn't have enough yarn to crochet the edgings. I knitted it in Rowan Big Wool, in a dark grey and can't match the shade now, so going for a complementary grey. Might try it out, might ebay it... I don't like knitting Teva's patterns although I like her design style. I actually don't think her patterns are well written (although it might be my interpretation of them) as items never come out with a good fit; whereas, for example, everything I've knitted by Stephanie Japel fits and looks good.
One of my knitting group members inspired me to try ebay for those items I've finished but don't really like, so I tried it this week with the black mohair paris loop (I got the yarn I used for that for free so it seemed worth a try). It's sold but not for very much - be interesting to see if Rowan yarn and a Teva pattern meant an item would sell for more.
Making steady progress on the vintage silk knit and on "juliet" so piccies pending. Might to try post a piccie of the Illuminations as well, particularly for foreign visitors of this blog.
Also gifted the two tone ribbed shrug to a more petite friend, as it was too short in the back for me really - looked nice on her when she tried it on in the restaurant we were at!
One of my knitting group members inspired me to try ebay for those items I've finished but don't really like, so I tried it this week with the black mohair paris loop (I got the yarn I used for that for free so it seemed worth a try). It's sold but not for very much - be interesting to see if Rowan yarn and a Teva pattern meant an item would sell for more.
Making steady progress on the vintage silk knit and on "juliet" so piccies pending. Might to try post a piccie of the Illuminations as well, particularly for foreign visitors of this blog.
Also gifted the two tone ribbed shrug to a more petite friend, as it was too short in the back for me really - looked nice on her when she tried it on in the restaurant we were at!
Thursday 27 September 2007
More details....
Thought I would post the links to the last 2 projects mentioned: the Paris Loop which I have written about lots in this blog is available free at:
http://www.magknits.com/warm04/patterns/parisloop.htm
And the 3 hour sweater which is a 1930s vintage pattern is available at:
http://www.Irvictor.bravepages.com/Free/3-HOUR.htm
A summary of the pattern:
Pattern: 3 hour sweater, vintage.
Designer: Unknown
Yarn: 100% acrylic superwash (I'm ashamed to admit!) in variegated blues - as with most variegated yarn looked good on the ball, I'm a bit unsure about it knitted up! Took 200 g of dk weight.
I am on a bit of a vintage knitting kick; and inspired by Green Apples musings a couple of days ago:
http://stitchywitch.wordpress.com/2007/05/
cast on yesterday for an authentic 1980s sleeveless sweater (from one of my own pattern books from that era!) with some lace openwork panels running down the front. I'm using Debbie Bliss dk silk in an apple green colour (nicer than it sounds!) picked up at the summer sale at John Lewis Oxford St. Will post a photo when I get past the ribbing. Like Green Apples I would like to knit something from as many different decades as possible. I'd also like to have a go at knitting some lingerie...
Despite having finished a number of projects lately I still have too many OTN. Currently:
"Bridges" from Rowan 42 in vintage yellow mohair.
Own design black short sleeved sweater.
A gift for my sister (making steady progress at knitting group).
Own design green handknit cotton slouchy tunic.
"Juliet" short sleeve cardigan in purple.
Also should be doing a few baby hats/booties for various friends...
And of course should be doing my course work for Distance Knitting...
I have some days off next week, so maybe then.
http://www.magknits.com/warm04/patterns/parisloop.htm
And the 3 hour sweater which is a 1930s vintage pattern is available at:
http://www.Irvictor.bravepages.com/Free/3-HOUR.htm
A summary of the pattern:
Pattern: 3 hour sweater, vintage.
Designer: Unknown
Yarn: 100% acrylic superwash (I'm ashamed to admit!) in variegated blues - as with most variegated yarn looked good on the ball, I'm a bit unsure about it knitted up! Took 200 g of dk weight.
I am on a bit of a vintage knitting kick; and inspired by Green Apples musings a couple of days ago:
http://stitchywitch.wordpress.com/2007/05/
cast on yesterday for an authentic 1980s sleeveless sweater (from one of my own pattern books from that era!) with some lace openwork panels running down the front. I'm using Debbie Bliss dk silk in an apple green colour (nicer than it sounds!) picked up at the summer sale at John Lewis Oxford St. Will post a photo when I get past the ribbing. Like Green Apples I would like to knit something from as many different decades as possible. I'd also like to have a go at knitting some lingerie...
Despite having finished a number of projects lately I still have too many OTN. Currently:
"Bridges" from Rowan 42 in vintage yellow mohair.
Own design black short sleeved sweater.
A gift for my sister (making steady progress at knitting group).
Own design green handknit cotton slouchy tunic.
"Juliet" short sleeve cardigan in purple.
Also should be doing a few baby hats/booties for various friends...
And of course should be doing my course work for Distance Knitting...
I have some days off next week, so maybe then.
Sunday 23 September 2007
Objects finished in the last few months
I've just published pics of 2 projects finished in the last few months - my own Paris Loop, which was the first one I did, and the 3 hour sweater; from an internet pattern and found whilst surfing. The 3 hour sweater did not take a mere 3 hours to do! But it was a quick knit.
Saturday 22 September 2007
More F.O.s!
Posted a photo of the completed Paris Loop, which was gifted to Julia last night for her birthday. I am really happy with how it turned out, and it looked great on her - just her sort of thing.
Pattern: Paris Loop, from an old edition of Magknits (available free online)
Designer: Stephanie Japel (again!)
Yarn: From stash, and originally bought unwound from a charity shop. Seems to be mohair, and feels like it might be close to 100% mohair.
I have knitted this pattern before, in some chunky Patons mohair loop in black that my mum gave me - it turned out ok, but the black yarn meant the stitch definition is lost. The way it turned out this time made me consider using some scraps of berry colourd mohair to make another one. Its a fast, easy knit - I did most of Julia's in the car on a driving holiday in Scotland in August.
Have also finished another project (earlier today) but can't post photos yet as its another gift - the recipient reads this blog!
Julia bought her knitting around last night and so I got her opinion on a couple of other projects I've got on the go - "Bridges" from Rowan 42 in some (very) retro yellow mohair (I'm on a mohair kick at the moment!); and a self-designed tunic out of some sirdar wool/acrylic mix that feels quite nice despite being cheap. If I'm designing I often prefer to use cheaper yarns the first time; the second time through is a good time for higher end yarns. I had stalled a bit on these projects, but Julia spurred me on!
Staying in to watch a dvd with hubby tonight so more work on "Bridges" should get done. Hopefully about to have delicious dinner of allotment-grown veggies!
Pattern: Paris Loop, from an old edition of Magknits (available free online)
Designer: Stephanie Japel (again!)
Yarn: From stash, and originally bought unwound from a charity shop. Seems to be mohair, and feels like it might be close to 100% mohair.
I have knitted this pattern before, in some chunky Patons mohair loop in black that my mum gave me - it turned out ok, but the black yarn meant the stitch definition is lost. The way it turned out this time made me consider using some scraps of berry colourd mohair to make another one. Its a fast, easy knit - I did most of Julia's in the car on a driving holiday in Scotland in August.
Have also finished another project (earlier today) but can't post photos yet as its another gift - the recipient reads this blog!
Julia bought her knitting around last night and so I got her opinion on a couple of other projects I've got on the go - "Bridges" from Rowan 42 in some (very) retro yellow mohair (I'm on a mohair kick at the moment!); and a self-designed tunic out of some sirdar wool/acrylic mix that feels quite nice despite being cheap. If I'm designing I often prefer to use cheaper yarns the first time; the second time through is a good time for higher end yarns. I had stalled a bit on these projects, but Julia spurred me on!
Staying in to watch a dvd with hubby tonight so more work on "Bridges" should get done. Hopefully about to have delicious dinner of allotment-grown veggies!
Monday 17 September 2007
Sunday 16 September 2007
FO: Two Tone Ribbed Shrug
The shrug is complete; a little shorter in the sleeves and bands than originally planned, but this was a stash project so needs must. For anyone looking, sorry the photo is on its side! I'm still getting to grips with this whole publishing pics thing.
Despite still having several projects on the needles, I cast on for a new project this afternoon, during a train journey that was much longer than it should have been due to engineering works son the line. More about this in upcoming blogs, and another FO which I'll be able to blog about later in the week as its a gift.
Despite still having several projects on the needles, I cast on for a new project this afternoon, during a train journey that was much longer than it should have been due to engineering works son the line. More about this in upcoming blogs, and another FO which I'll be able to blog about later in the week as its a gift.
Thursday 13 September 2007
Two tone ribbed shrug
I've posted a photo of my current progress on the Two Tone Ribbed Shrug from Stephanie Japel's "Fitted Knits". This project is really just a quick autumn knit, inspired by a wander around Next recently, and being tempted to buy a grey knitted shrug as the weather cools. Then I thought "no - I can knit that!" I cast on Sat 8th, and should finish in a day or two. In fact I would already be finished if I hadn't been taken over by some perfectionist monster yesterday and ripped back 6 rows of the band because the increases weren't perfectly symmmetrical. Little did I know how difficult the (unkown) dark grey yarn is to rip! And then to pick up! I started at the beginning of the England International last night (not my choice!) and when the game finished I was 2/3 of the way through and highly frustrated. Should have just left it!
Like all of Stephanie Japel's designs the pattern is easy to follow and forgiving, so can be adapted and in my experience mistakes in stitch/row count tolerated. This is good for me as I don't tend to follow patterns to the letter.
Pattern: Two Tone Ribbed Shrug
Designer: Stephanie Japel from "Fitted Knits"
Yarn: 2 unidentified balls of different shades of grey from stash. The light grey is a wool/acrylic mix (I think) and the dark grey feel lovely; I think it has some cashmere in it.
Skill Level: Easy if you're used to top down raglan
Like all of Stephanie Japel's designs the pattern is easy to follow and forgiving, so can be adapted and in my experience mistakes in stitch/row count tolerated. This is good for me as I don't tend to follow patterns to the letter.
Pattern: Two Tone Ribbed Shrug
Designer: Stephanie Japel from "Fitted Knits"
Yarn: 2 unidentified balls of different shades of grey from stash. The light grey is a wool/acrylic mix (I think) and the dark grey feel lovely; I think it has some cashmere in it.
Skill Level: Easy if you're used to top down raglan
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