Another FO - so let's go out to the theatre!
This is a sweater I had downloaded the pattern for way back in early May. It is a pattern from Garnstudio knitted with Muskat - 100% Egyptian merserized cotton in a beautiful jade colour. The sweater is deeper in colour than it shows in the picture. I thought I was smiling more than this photo shows, as I am so very pleased with this sweater. I'll have to make sure the photographer makes me smile more for photos! I think it is perfect with the 'little black dress'. You know, the type of dress that takes you anywhere. I was off to see 'Cabaret' at our local theatre - it was wonderful and so nice to hear the music again!
It was a relatively easy knit, but the symbols are Scandinavian and a bit different, and also sometimes when a pattern is translated, you feel there are some things missing between the lines. I like the fit, the colour, the feel of the yarn and my knitting. All in all, a perfect FO!
You can really see the pattern on the back! Perhaps I should have pinned down and then soaked those little points a bit more, but never mind, I am still thrilled. I am always amazed at my 'swimmer's shoulders' when I see a back view. A small problem, really!
Now, what to cast on next. I have had some 100% Turino silk from Plymouth yarns and I had planned to knit a sweater. Once I read the book, 'No Sheep For You' I realized that this silk would not be the best choice for a sweater. It might grow on me, and I definitely did not want that to happen! So, as the yarn languished in the stash, I thought of what would be the best use of it! I had ordered Cheryl Oberle's "Folk Shawls" and when I saw the Prairie Shawl, I knew the mix of pattern and yarn would be perfect. I have lived on the prairies of Canada and know that a mohair shawl in winter would not be a great match, especially if you lived long ago in a sod hut! I like the earthy feel and look of the yarn and the pattern is reversible. Lots of garter stitch, but if you have been reading my blog for long, you know I love garter stitch!
I have 12 balls of this light grey, so there is no fear of me running out. Now, I also have two balls of medium grey, two of a dark grey and one of a lovely jade! I am wondering about trying it double for a Rib Warmer Vest! I'll see how much is left over from this shawl. I am not that thrilled with the work at the start, but I plan to put a good bit of blocking there and perhaps a tassle!
Oh yes, I love Cheryl Oberle's books, and I also have her 'Folk Vests' and cast on for the Irish XO vest with a Bainin I got from Jo of Celtic Memory Yarns!
This is a sweater I had downloaded the pattern for way back in early May. It is a pattern from Garnstudio knitted with Muskat - 100% Egyptian merserized cotton in a beautiful jade colour. The sweater is deeper in colour than it shows in the picture. I thought I was smiling more than this photo shows, as I am so very pleased with this sweater. I'll have to make sure the photographer makes me smile more for photos! I think it is perfect with the 'little black dress'. You know, the type of dress that takes you anywhere. I was off to see 'Cabaret' at our local theatre - it was wonderful and so nice to hear the music again!It was a relatively easy knit, but the symbols are Scandinavian and a bit different, and also sometimes when a pattern is translated, you feel there are some things missing between the lines. I like the fit, the colour, the feel of the yarn and my knitting. All in all, a perfect FO!
You can really see the pattern on the back! Perhaps I should have pinned down and then soaked those little points a bit more, but never mind, I am still thrilled. I am always amazed at my 'swimmer's shoulders' when I see a back view. A small problem, really!Now, what to cast on next. I have had some 100% Turino silk from Plymouth yarns and I had planned to knit a sweater. Once I read the book, 'No Sheep For You' I realized that this silk would not be the best choice for a sweater. It might grow on me, and I definitely did not want that to happen! So, as the yarn languished in the stash, I thought of what would be the best use of it! I had ordered Cheryl Oberle's "Folk Shawls" and when I saw the Prairie Shawl, I knew the mix of pattern and yarn would be perfect. I have lived on the prairies of Canada and know that a mohair shawl in winter would not be a great match, especially if you lived long ago in a sod hut! I like the earthy feel and look of the yarn and the pattern is reversible. Lots of garter stitch, but if you have been reading my blog for long, you know I love garter stitch!
I have 12 balls of this light grey, so there is no fear of me running out. Now, I also have two balls of medium grey, two of a dark grey and one of a lovely jade! I am wondering about trying it double for a Rib Warmer Vest! I'll see how much is left over from this shawl. I am not that thrilled with the work at the start, but I plan to put a good bit of blocking there and perhaps a tassle!
Oh yes, I love Cheryl Oberle's books, and I also have her 'Folk Vests' and cast on for the Irish XO vest with a Bainin I got from Jo of Celtic Memory Yarns!
posted by Peg-woolinmysoup | 2:05 PM
13 Comments:
A beautiful job Peg! Your shoulders carry it proudly. It looks really nice on you and I can see you getting a lot of wear out of it.
You sure snuck that one up on us. :-)
You look great, Peg! I love this colour on you, and the sweater is beautiful!
I can't remember if I've written to you already, but we're going to be down on the Island in a week or so - would you like to meet up at your LYS? My email is stuart434ATshawDOTca if you'd like to drop me a line! :0)
Peg, what a gorgeous sweater and so beautiful on you! Great colour!
Oh, Peg, lucky Peg, getting the opportunity to meet up with Charity!
Beautiful sweater! It looks great on you!
You're a such a good advertisement of how good swimming is for you. You always look so nice in the sweaters you knit. I'm definitely puuting this one on my "wish" list.
That lacy jacket is beautiful, Peg, and ideal for theatregoing! And you've reminded me to go back to Cheryl Oberle's Folk Shawls, since I love that Prairie design too. Isn't it great with fall coming on and all these exciting projects to start?
Oh gosh, I hadn't seen Charity's comment before I posted! Charity, how dare you be down there when I'm not? I wanna go over see you TOO! I wanna be there when you and Peg meet up! Wa-a-a-hh!
I have nearly finished this shawl & I am really pleased with it, however I did the lace in stocking stitch as I am not such a huge garter stitch fan, although your wip looks really good. We should both have good snug winter shawls, although had mine been finished I might have worn it last week! The sweater is very elegant! Love the colour (or your description of it!).
peg - I am amazed at the amount of projects you can finish in record time. You are a very accomplished knitter and everything looks so great on you.
Beautiful, beautiful work!
What a lovely sweater! The color is gorgeous and looks smashing with your little black dress and silver hair! Beautiful, Peg!
Thank-you for the comment. I love the sweater! It really suits you.
That colour on your sweater is gorgeous!! As is the sweater, of course, but the colour really makes it pop with your complexion.
I saw Cabaret up here in the River city -- loved it.
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