November 21, 2009 by ladyindica2000
A new sweater jumped onto my needles a while back. It’s being knit in fingering weight and has a gajillion stitches. So, the progress has been slow and not very picture worthy to date. This morning though, I decided I had enough of a sweater to really show off the amazing color that is the Wollmeise.
Sweater, Begun
The yarn is Wollmeise 80/20 twin in Spice Market. The pattern is Slipped Hours, which I think will show off the yarn, and hopefully my figure, to it’s best advantage.If all goes well, it will look like this in the end.
So far, I have had some mixed reviews of my gauge and the overall density of the fabric that the yarn/needle combo that I have choosen is producing. See, the Wollmeise has a tendancy to act a little like cotton when knit. It does not bloom. At all. And so, the fabric is not very dense at all.
At first, I was very worried, but as I knit more, things are looking much better and I think that in the end, I will be happy with the rather drapey fabric that is produced. It may mean that some waist shaping will be needed as the fabric won’t cling the same way it would normally, however, I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
See? Swatching; it’s for chumps.
p.s. Hubby, if you are reading this, I really really need a light box, tripod, and light for Xmas. Just sayin.
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November 14, 2009 by ladyindica2000
I think I have you licked.
Today I feel better.
While you may have kicked my ass for two whole weeks, I am now on the mend and fully back in control.
I admit, making me think I was really putting the car in drive and not reverse was well played. However, making me actually back into the car behind me was a little over the top and not really funny at all.
And, making me miss a whole week of work was unnecessary and mean.
So, here is where we part ways. I wash my hands of you.
I’m going back to knitting. Soft, safe, non-fog inducing knitting.
Hey flu? We’re done.
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November 7, 2009 by ladyindica2000
I finished the Mushroom sweater on October 22, 2009. I don’t know why I haven’t blogged about it sooner.
It fits like a dream. I swear.
I used less than four balls of Malabrigo and added about 3 inches of length. I normally have to do this because most patterns don’t seem to be long enough for me. I also added a few inches of length to the sleeves.
I also added in some waist and hip shaping as the original pattern doesn’t seem to have any shaping. I am just too curvy not to add in at least a little shaping.
I knit both sleeves at the same time on one long circular needle. I picked up this handy trick while at Sock Summit this year ( I took a two socks on one circ class from Melissa Morgan Oakes) and while I will admit that I still prefer to knit my socks on dpns, the technique was especially handy for ensuring that the sleeves were identical. I sometimes find that my sleeves end up to be two different lengths or that the decreases don’t happen at the same spot. Rest assured, these sleeves are completely identical.
Finally, I added cabled ribbing to the sleeves and the bottom of the sweater.
Next up? Silken Scabbard. Stay tuned.
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October 21, 2009 by ladyindica2000
The Mushroom, she is almost done!
So close, yet so far...
She has sleeves and soon, she will be done. Finito. Hooray.
Next up, another pair of Embossed Leaves. Stay tuned….
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October 7, 2009 by ladyindica2000
Wow, I just realized that it has been almost a month since I last blogged. How did that happen? I may never know.
Would you like to see what I have been doing?
I knit me some Monkeys out of Wollmeise 100% sockenwolle in Terra di Sienna.
Wolly Monkeys
I started a couple of Kitty Pi’s
Snuggly Brown Sheep Bulky
And I worked on the Mushroom sweater a little bit.
Shroomin.
The real reason for my being MIA is that the sun sets here oh, so early and I have been without a way to photo my knits. So, until I get a light box, the posts may become more sporadic. But, I promise to be more vigilant about posting from here on out.
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September 14, 2009 by ladyindica2000
Well, thanks to Claire, I can officially say that I have a new obsession and my cup runeth over. Actually, my obsession is your gain as my cup runeth too far over. I will be bringing these to the guild meeting Wed night. Here is just a little taste of the excesses of my riches.
Zur Lederhosen & Pattern
Fuschia (I have two of these)
Saffran
Pesto
Merlot
And, perhaps more. You all will have to wait and see.
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September 12, 2009 by ladyindica2000
I haven’t had the posting Mojo lately. I think I have been spending too much time on Ravelry.
I did cast on for a pair of socks though. These are being knit out of that new fangled merino/cashmere/nylon blend that all the kids are raving about these days.
Squoosh MCN Sock in Dahlia
You can’t tell that these are Sunshine from the new Cookie A. book, but soon enough, it will become easier to recognize.
I know that we had agreed, as per the vote, that I would knit these out of the Alchemy sock that you all helped to choose. But, really, I tried and just couldn’t get gauge. The yarn was too fine. So, here we are with the Squoosh.
And, I am all but finished the Shroomin’ Sweater.
Cozy Malabrigo, oh how I love thee
Although you can’t tell from this pic, I only have the sleeves to do and this is one finished sweater. Winter, I am ready!
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August 29, 2009 by ladyindica2000
Success! Two socks, knit on the same needle; finished at the same time!
Two socks; one needle!
Pattern: My own 64 stitch ribbed socks (this time with a slightly larger gusset to accomodate recipients higher instep)
Yarn: Arucania Ranco in orangish color (Ravelry lists this as a sport weight. It is so not.)
Needles: US 1 (2.25mm)
More details here.
In other news, I tried on the Mushroom-y goodness sweater the other night. The fit is nearly perfect.
Cable-y goodness
I love me a good top down raglan. It is so nice to be able to try it on as you go along. I’ve made some progress since this photo was taken. I am now past the waist shaping and am hurdling toward the finish line.
Making progress
I am thinking it might be time to try it on again…
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August 24, 2009 by ladyindica2000
Oh, so it’s a cheezy title for a blog post. But, seriously, this sweater is making me swoon. I am totally enamoured with the baby cables and velvety softness that is Malabrigo.
Mmmmmmmushroom
I know it doesn’t look like much yet, but as far as sweaters go, I think this one will be a hit right out of the ball park. Perfect.
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August 21, 2009 by ladyindica2000
Check these out. Notice anything different?
Look closely...
Yes, they are pretty. And yes, you may have guessed that they are being knit magic-loop style. But what you may not have noticed is that they are both being knit on the same circ! At the same time.
Two socks - one circ
I picked up this handy new way of knitting socks whilst at Sock Summit this year and I have to tell you, it’s the bombdotcom! Not only can you ensure that both socks are the same size, but it pretty much annihilates that pesky second sock syndrome that most people suffer from. Yup, both socks will be done at the same time!
If you think that this is something that you might be into, check out this book. I actually took the class from the author herself and she let us know that she will have a toe-up sock book coming out in April of next year.
Yup, it really works!
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