swatching
I'm a little bit stalled with my knitting projects. The baby ribbed jacket is blocking, and the demi just isn't that much fun to knit, though I'm making some slow progress with it. I have three projects I'd like to begin soon, but I can't start any of them for a few very good reasons. Dianne's Noro yarn hasn't come in yet, I haven't yet decided on a pattern for the Esther Williams-esque scarf, and I am waiting patiently for Grumperina to post the instructions to Sarit's hat.
The noro yarn should be here soon, then I can begin the bag, but until then I needed something to keep my hands busy during Desperate Housewives last nite, so I made a swatch for my Jacket with Ribbed Collar.
The yarn is so soft and smooth, I wanted to keep going on my swatch just to keep knitting with it. It's Rowan Cotton Cashmere in Cool. This has been in my stash since last May, waiting for me. My roommate tells me she likes to go over and pet it every so often.
My gauge is just two stitches over what would be the correct gauge, so I'm thinking that if I size up things should work out. We'll see what happens after I wash it though-- this yarn is too perfect and deserves the best.
Comments
I love your esther williams hat and was wondering how much of that wonderful yarn it used up... I just might have to knit me one of those in my never-ending quest to find a nice-looking flattering hat...
Looking forward to seeing your matching scarf too! The stitch pattern is so lovely.
Happy knitting!
Posted by: anny | January 23, 2006 05:55 PM
You're such a sweetie to already be on the lookout for the hat pattern! I'm planning to release it on February 1st, and (for the record) it will NOT be called Sarit's hat, but something equally appropriate and more memorable :).
Posted by: grumperina | January 28, 2006 12:15 AM