July 03, 2010
Tempest
So, quite some time ago (about a month!) I finished Tempest. Then it sat for a while, and on KIP day, Ailsa took some pictures of it for me.
Done! I'm really happy with it, too.
Specs:
Pattern:Tempest by Ann Weaver from Knitty, Spring 2008
Yarn: Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in Fuchsia and Posion Nr 5, one skein of each
Needles: 3.75mm and 4.0mm Knitpro Symfonie/Knit Picks Harmony Circulars
Size: 35" (C)
Mods: I made the sleeves long, instead of 3/4. I have a bit of an issue with 3/4 sleeves, if I'm cold enough for a cardigan, usually I want my whole arm covered! I spaced out the increases a little more so that the wrists weren't too big.
I picked up the buttons at All Buttons Great and Small in Newtown, and I really like them. It took a while to decide, I found some gorgeous little roses I liked, but they were $5 each, and I needed 14. I'm plenty happy with these ones!
I really like the Wollmeise yarn. I know it's hard to get, but it's worth it. The colours are gorgeous, and the yarn is unusual - it sort of feels cottony, but still soft. And the 150g skeins are awesome - I only used one skein of each colour, and I had leftovers!
Overall, I'm happy with it, and may even do another one in the future.
In fact, the only issue I have with the whole project is that I just can't get the colours to show up correctly!
Posted by Donna at July 3, 2010 11:38 PMComments
It looks amazing (and even better in person). Got to love the amazing yardage.
Posted by: Ingrid at July 4, 2010 08:14 AMit is just awesome, and even better in real life. love the pictures, and i dont think anything will ever capture the brilliance of those colours!
Posted by: drk at July 4, 2010 09:15 AMDigital colour photography is the absolute BANE of my life. I freaking hate it, so I hugely sympathise. Because for some colours, like these, it's not a question of white balance. Digital light meters are easily fooled..
It looks beautiful on you Donna. I think Ailsa should be your photographer for all your photos!
Posted by: sue at July 5, 2010 01:09 PMIt's gorgeous & the colors are great - you look so nice in it. I love the buttons but I can't find nice ones here. Hope to see you in Bendigo.
Posted by: Ann at July 8, 2010 12:02 PM
Very nice! Love the buttons.
Posted by: Suzanne at July 4, 2010 02:23 AM