Green Gable
If you thought the recent lack of knitting content to my posts was due to inactivity on the knitting front, think again;)
Pattern: Green Gable
Yarn: SWTC Oasis (100% Soy Silk), shade Chocolate. I used every scrap of 2 x 100g balls (from the stash, yay!)
Needles: Addi Turbos 4mm & 3.5mm, plus DPNs 3.5mm
Time on needles: 7 days
Despite some sizing issues, which are discussed on the Knitalong (I knit the size 36" when I would normally knit 32"), this is a great pattern. Knit completely in the round so no seaming! I plan to knit another with 3/4 length sleeves, in the yarn specified in the pattern (Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece). I'm really pleased with the result. The Oasis has a lovely sheen to it and is great to wear next to the skin. Knits nicely too. Blocking opened up the lace a lot, and lengthened the body and sleeves. I think next time I'll probably block a little less ferociously!
And, just because I know you'll moan if there's no modelled shot, here's a craptastic photo for you (Eddie's busy with the VAT return).
Pattern: Green Gable
Yarn: SWTC Oasis (100% Soy Silk), shade Chocolate. I used every scrap of 2 x 100g balls (from the stash, yay!)
Needles: Addi Turbos 4mm & 3.5mm, plus DPNs 3.5mm
Time on needles: 7 days
Despite some sizing issues, which are discussed on the Knitalong (I knit the size 36" when I would normally knit 32"), this is a great pattern. Knit completely in the round so no seaming! I plan to knit another with 3/4 length sleeves, in the yarn specified in the pattern (Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece). I'm really pleased with the result. The Oasis has a lovely sheen to it and is great to wear next to the skin. Knits nicely too. Blocking opened up the lace a lot, and lengthened the body and sleeves. I think next time I'll probably block a little less ferociously!
And, just because I know you'll moan if there's no modelled shot, here's a craptastic photo for you (Eddie's busy with the VAT return).
posted by Carolyn at 12:15 pm
3 Comments:
WOW! That sweater is FAB and fits you perfectly. In fact, if you wear it around Eddie, he'll probaby forget about the VAT and get busy with you! :)
XOXO,
Christine, Cpurl (who is still takes deep sniffs of her SP yarn and sighs happily)
Nice! I looks great on you - and it isn't as craptastic as you say - I'm always impressed when someone can take a halfway decent shot of themselves in a mirror. You did well!
WOW! IT's AMAZING! I just love it the color is AWESOME IT GORGEOUS!! CONGRATS! I'm 3/4 the way done with one myself knitting a 36 for a 32...Glad it fit becuase this ones a gift I already frogged once hate to again..
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