May 18, 2008
Bundles of stuff
Lots of stuff going on, lots of blog posts up in my head. After deliberating, I decided to go with the new knits for today.
No one managed to guess all three new things! I should have made it into a real competition, shouldn't I?
First up, the RYC Classic Alpaca Soft. This came as part of a kit from Kim Hargreaves, for Spirit from the Light and Shade Collection.
Loving this! I may never knit with lace weight again! I cast on for this on Wednesday afternoon, and here's where I was last night.
The yarn is RYC Classic Alpaca Soft from Rowan, and it's really, really nice. I'm not usually a fan of bulky yarns, or of bouclé, but when it knits up this quickly and feels this soft, what's not to love? Although I do kind of wish I'd gone with the Charcoal Grey instead of the Rose now, but I do still like the Rose. It's 50% Cotton, and 50% Alpaca, but I'd never have guessed it was half cotton to touch it.
Project number two is the sock yarn that appeared to be a pinky colour, but is actually red. (Stupid camera).
Kitri Socks! (I typoed that at first as sicks, then as sucks. A bit like my typing skills!)
Designed by the extremely talented Tsock Tsarina, kit purchased from the wonderful Jennifer at VanCalcar Acres.
I've had it simmering in the stash for a while, and every time I opened the sock box, it called to me, so I decided the time was nigh. Haven't got far with it yet, though.
And the final project that no-one managed to guess, is a hat for Emily. (Because she needs another hat to hide in her bedroom!)
She saw Ziggy, and went into raptures, so I ordered a skein of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in Child's Play from Jimmy Beans Wool, and here we are.
I can't say I'm overly happy with it, but I've never been a fan of lace in variegated yarns, but Emily loves it so far, and I guess that's the important bit. Now she wants it finished to wear to casual day at school this week.
I haven't made any promises!
Posted by Donna at May 18, 2008 07:38 PMComments
Ah, a hat. Who would've guessed? ;) The Spirit is zooming along!
PS I'm not too sure about the camera you're using, but most digital cameras have a function for different lightings (fluorescent, tungsten, daylight, etc) Maybe you can try those next time the colour appears funny.
Gosh you are a fast knitter!!! Love the hat pattern too - I think I'm with you on the yarn but as long as Em loves it, that's all that matters!!
Posted by: roseredshoes at May 18, 2008 11:51 PMDonna, are you a continental knitter? Is that how you can kit so much in 4 days? Or do you give up sleeping, eating, cooking and cleaning!! If David helps you out I want to adopt him. He can spend 6 months here and 6 down under LOL
I love all your projects and totally get Em wanting that hat. It Rocks.
Posted by: KSee at May 19, 2008 12:01 AMyou just cast on and now you've almost finished the back?? gosh!! i wanna knit as fast as you!!! the yarn looks really soft and nice :)
Posted by: Michelle at May 19, 2008 01:17 AMI wouldn't have guessed that Child's Play would come out so yellow. I thought the colors would be more even. It's still pretty. I'm sure you can have the hat finished by the time Em wants to wear it!
Posted by: Restless Knitter at May 19, 2008 01:51 AMGreat projects on the needles and David's vest is wonderful!
Posted by: Wool Winder at May 19, 2008 05:57 AMYou're flying through the knits with larger needles! Cotton and alpaca, sounds like an interesting mixture.
Posted by: Wanda at May 19, 2008 06:10 AMLove the knits. The color of the boucle is very pretty on my monitor. I don't think I have ever knit with boucle but I do have some in the stash. Em has good taste, that is a cute hat and I love Lornas Laces yarn.
I think I am taking a lace break (except for the lunch knitting) though I did start a Clementine Shawlette in some sport weight today. I started a top down sweater for my nephew, then my mother decided she wanted a sweater too so I had her approve some yarn from the stash. Plus, I have one in mind for me.
But, the lace weight patterns still call to me.
Posted by: Suzanne at May 19, 2008 10:03 AMLOVE Spirit and LOVE Ziggy!! I can't wait to see your Kitri...I have the kit too but I'm giving it away cause I loathe knitting with laceweight!
Posted by: Debi at May 19, 2008 12:14 PMKitri is on! Huzzah! I am so pleased to see you knitting it - trust me, it'll be a perfect fit :)
Posted by: Andrea at May 19, 2008 09:02 PMWow! I ordered the Kitri a while ago too, and it has been languishing while I've been obsessed with the Babette. I'm keen to see how yours goes! Its such a gorgeous pattern.
Posted by: Nellie at May 22, 2008 11:35 AM
Ooh the pressure from kids to have their knits finished first. As long as she loves it I guess is all that matters. The sweater looks lovely so far, and I really like the color of those socks.
Posted by: sue at May 18, 2008 09:54 PM