I'm so excited about my Audrey that I've already started looking for skirts and shoes to match! I have a handbag that matches perfectly, but it needs to have its handle fixed. The springy clothes shopping validation is likely a result of the horrendous Massachusetts winter that is finally coming to an end!
I'm knitting in Amour, the warmish red color. I got gauge the first time with bamboo: the yarn cooperated with the needles well. This is my first foray into working with elasticky yarn. The first few rows felt really strange and involved some mumbling and complaining, but I got the hang of it. Would Audrey be worth it if she were easy to get along with?
I did two swatches--one in St st and one in rib. Both, particularly the stockinette one, were a little uneven, likely because of my getting used to the stretchy yarn. A little bit of steam blocking on both swatches plumped all my stitches up nice and even though. I didn't try this on the decreases so I have no idea if this easy fix will work there.
Posted by TraceyC at April 12, 2004 11:13 AMYou are not alone in the desire for a new ensemble to accompany Audrey. I indulged myself with the most fabulous patent leather slingbacks just for this sweater!
Posted by: Shelby at April 14, 2004 07:24 AM