June 13, 2007
Finished object alert!
Actually, I finished this quite a while back, not long after I started it, and blogged about it here. Then it sat in the knitting basket for ages, just waiting to be blocked. Then it sat on the dining table, blocked, awaiting it's debut.
Yes, I'm a slacker.
It's the Jo Sharp Tweed Beret from Knit 3.
Specs: Pattern as above. Adapted to be knit in the round instead of knit flat and seamed.
Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed in "Potpourri", purchased from Ozeyarn. Great service!
I'm happy with it! I haven't actually worn it outside of these photos yet, but I will.
And another FO!
A poxy picture, but I took about 50, and this one was the best. I may have exaggerated just a tiny bit.
My scarf is done, but I haven't blocked it.
I'm a slacker, see above. I had the camera out, I'd just finished it, so I took the pictures.
This was made from the Rooster Almerino that I won from Yarn Magazine.
Specs:
Pattern: Made up on the fly. Cast on 20 sts, Knit 5 rows.
Next Row: Sl1, *YRN, P2tog, rep from * to last stitch, K1.
Rep that row until you're nearly out of yarn, Knit 5 rows.
Yarn: 2 balls of Roster Almerino Aran in Strawberry Cream.
Needles: 6mm.
There is also another Finished Object, but I'm saving that for another post. And it's not the baby cardi!
On the other hand, the sock.
I'd like to say that's the start of the second sock, but it's not.
It's shrunk.
I got all the way to the heel flap, and a realisation came over me. The 2mm needles I was using were too small.
This is the second sock I started with this yarn, and the first ones just weren't right. It took this long to realize that it wasn't the pattern, it was the needles.
I always use 2mm needles for socks!
So I ripped it out and restarted on 2.5mm needles. Much better! And I'm pleased to announce that frogging The Knittery's Merino Cashmere sock yarn has no ill effects on the yarn at all, in fact, it feels even softer the third time around!
Comments
you so skinny!
Posted by: Jussi at June 13, 2007 04:08 PMYou look great in the beret. Have you straightened your hair as it looks quite nice too. The scarf looks very pretty too.
Posted by: Sue at June 13, 2007 04:57 PMNice knitting glamour puss!
Perhaps the forgiving nature of the Knittery cashmere blend is why I like it so much!
Posted by: amanda j at June 13, 2007 05:54 PMVery swish indeed!!!! You look just great,Beret and all!!!!
Posted by: Cath at June 13, 2007 08:31 PMThey both look lovely on you.
Posted by: chris at June 13, 2007 09:33 PMHey, who is this French bird and what has she done with my friend Donna?!!
You look sensational - and so does the scarf and beret!
Posted by: Ailsa at June 13, 2007 10:53 PMThe beret and the scarf look great! And, I like the poxy picture. Though I can only guess at what 'poxy' means. Not a word we use over here. Too bad about the socks. Hope they're right this time.
Posted by: Wool Winder at June 13, 2007 11:07 PMThat might be true, but do I want to frog something 3 times!! You look marvelous in your get up! Happy FO dance.
Posted by: Chris at June 14, 2007 12:44 AMDid you straighten your hair? It looks so long and sleek! You're looking good in that chapeau.
Posted by: Evelyn at June 14, 2007 03:49 AMI love the beret!!! The problem is I know I wouldn't end up wearing one.
This doesn't mean I don't want to make one though.
Fingers crossed the sock is happy this time.
Posted by: Carol at June 14, 2007 09:40 AMGood job on the beret. Looks great. I need me one of those in Melbourne this morning. It's freezing!!
Posted by: thepurler at June 14, 2007 10:10 AMNow that's what I need... a yarn that feels better the third time around! The hat and scarf look great!
Posted by: Diana at June 14, 2007 11:44 AMooh...that beret is gorgeous!! now i must go make one!! but first...need to get the yarn first!! hehehehehe!!!
Posted by: Michelle at June 14, 2007 03:02 PMBoth FOs look wonderful! Stop showing purty sock yarn! I've seen that yarn all over blogland this week and I'm feeling weak.
Posted by: monica at June 15, 2007 01:36 AMI love that yarn too. :o) The FOs look fab. :o)
Posted by: Terri at June 15, 2007 03:02 PMLoving the beret and scarf.
Posted by: Sue at June 15, 2007 05:50 PMVery swish! Love that beret and the scarf is really nice too. Great color.
Posted by: Wanda at June 16, 2007 02:19 AMLove that pose -- very "take that!" to misbehaving yarn. Has Twinkie finished all her yogurt treats already?
I'm sorry to hear about your storms. My friend in Sydney told me about the news (we were away last weekend) and I hope that you didn't have any problems with water damage.
Posted by: Debby at June 16, 2007 01:12 PMHi.
After reading through your site, I thought you may be able to point me in the direction of a patttern for a beanie with a peak/visor/brim? Can anyone please help me with this?
Peace out
PJR
The beret & scarf look great on you. That beret is a great knit as I also did one for my niece & also in the round. I have just finished 1 sock with the Knittery merino cashmere & had to use 3mm dpns!
Posted by: Ann at June 16, 2007 02:21 PMDonna!!! I haven't been here for a little while....you look fantastic! You have lost a lot of weight.....what's your secret?
Posted by: Kim at June 23, 2007 10:20 AM
You look tres chic in the beret and scarf combo! (and the pose too!!)
Posted by: Rose Red at June 13, 2007 03:40 PMI am using 2.25 sticks for my Knittery merino cashmere socks (which gave right gauge for pattern) - god if the sock is too small I think I will kill myself. OK, slight exaggeration, but I won't.be.happy!