March 14, 2009
New Knitty and a FO!
I have to admit that I haven't touched the bling-y bolero since my last post.
But I do have a finished project to show you.
Robin is done!
And as you can see, Emily is very happy with it. Apart from it not being quite as quick as I would've liked, so do I!
She very much wanted a pompom on it, so I used some leftovers to make it.
Specs:
Pattern: Robin by Kim Hargreaves, from the Thrown Together book. (Rav link)
Yarn: Cleckheaton Merino Bambino in shade 003. I think it's supposed to be white, but it's much more cream to me.
Needles: KnitPicks 2.75mm circs.
Mods: I knit it in the round, rather then flat, just because I'd prefer not to sew a seam unless I absolutely have to.
Thursday morning when I got up, the new Knitty was up. This may just be my most favourite issue ever. And I had all good intentions of working on the Bling-y Bolero, but I just couldn't with all that prettiness there.
I love the Aeolian shawl, love it. I'm going to make it with my precious Mama Blue silk laceweight. I've already ordered some beads.
I also love the Shipwreck shawl, Reverie, Absinthe, Cachoeira, Sourwood Mountain and Flit n Float.
Seeing as I have to wait for the beads for Aeolian, I decided to use my long neglected single skein of Malabrigo Lace to start the Flit n Float scarf.
It's biasing a little, but apart from that I'm really enjoying it. So much so that I've neglected every other project to work on it.
Poor Bling-y bolero!
Comments
Lovely hat, very cute pompom!!!
I agree, it is just about the best Knitty EVER!! I have to restrain myself because I have other knitting things I must finish frst. Love the F&F!!
I agree too! Knitty has some great patterns in it! And the article about using handpainted yarns - wow! How cool were those mitred squares, on socks!
Em looks very happy in her beret. Teach her to knit her own bolero!
Posted by: Lynne at March 15, 2009 09:54 AMLove the hat. sI printed out that scarf pattern, too. It looks like a fun knit.
Posted by: Suzanne at March 15, 2009 10:15 AMRobin looks sooooo cute on her! Love the color combo you used and the pom pom really makes it special. BTW, I understand that some of the Kim Hargreaves are currently being sold individually as PDFs.
Posted by: MrPuffy at March 15, 2009 10:22 AMI think it's one of the best too. I haven't really looked at the sock patterns, but I am INSTANTLY casting on for the Aeolian shouldrette - in silk merino fingering.
You didn't mention decimal? I'm suprised. It's my super favourite.
Posted by: Ailsa at March 15, 2009 11:00 AMWow love that beret,shes lucky to wear it so well!!
You ve started the first project I had picked!! I ll be watching to see how you go for I know i have toooo much on my plate to start yet....Actually Im hoping to spin some angora I bought in Wagin last weekend,Im also thinking of blending some silk with it,that said I have to get some more silk and then spin it up and dye the yarn...
I like this issue of Knitty too - I really love the Aeolian shawl - its on my list to make very soon.
The beret is very cute, and looks adorable on Emily!
Posted by: Jeanne at March 16, 2009 08:11 AMLove the beret. Does Emily watch the American show "Gossip Girl"? Because it totally looks like something that would be worn on there (that's a compliment!).
I really want to make Pioneer from the new Knitty, but there's lots of other neat stuff on there too!
Posted by: Caroline at March 16, 2009 09:05 AMooh...i love love love that beret!!!!
Posted by: Michelle at March 16, 2009 12:19 PM
That hat couldn't be more perfect for her. I'll bet it looks just as good on you.
I liked this issue of Knitty also. I'm tempted by Pioneer but it has the evil C word around the neck.
Posted by: Restless Knitter at March 14, 2009 04:21 PM