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.
Friday 23 November 2007
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
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