Slow and Steady
Just so you don't think that I've plunged into an acrylic pool, never to return from the joys of knitting big pants in the round, I figure it's time to show off my newest project: the K1C2 Filigree Lace Jacket done in Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
4 Inches!
I've been taking this project very slowly. There are 6 repeats before the armhole bindoffs. I've done two. So far, I can only do about 1/2 a repeat a day before I get to the point where I can't concentrate any more. This pattern requires a lot of paying attention. When I did my Charlotte's Web Shawl, the right side row was where all the action was, while the wrong side row was simply purling back across. On this pattern, there is pattern to pay attention to in both the right side and wrong side rows.
To keep track, all my pattern intervals across are separated by jump rings. I'm also using lifelines as insurance against a disaster.
This project is going to be a lot of work and a lot of hours, but I already love the look of the lace.
Once I'm finished with the pants, it's going to be time to pick up another, slightly more straightforward project than lace knitting. Since the pants have only another night or two before completion, I think the arrival of my Rowan Calmer in Night Sky is perfectly timed.
I'm Feeling More Peaceful Already...
Yep, this is another sale item from Colourway. It's destined to be Audrey from the new Rowan magazine. Audrey is one of the "simple" designs in this season's book. I love both the lace at the neckline and the slimming ribbed body. I'm looking forward to swatching the Calmer. From a blend perspective it seems like "All Seasons Junior" but it has a more traditional yarn twist than does ASC.
Now I'm off to play with my new toy. A geek girl can't be all about knitting all the time!
The Filigree Lace Jacket is going to be gorgeous; it already looks completely luscious. Very smart of you to separate the repeats with markers and use those lifelines. And I can hardly believe you're nearly finished with those sweat pants; working them in the round must speeded you up to turbo-knit-mode!
Oh oh oh! You're doing Audrey?? You're doing Audrey??? Me, too! [Chants in background: Knit-a-LONG! Knit-a-LONG!]
And your Filigree Lace Jacket is looking beautiful :-)
Your lace jacket is beautiful! Add another Audrey to the knit along, this seems to be THE sweater of the season. I await your photos, as I have put this project on hold one body piece in because I am not sure I sucessfully executed the darts. Calmer is lovely to knit with, but it does have a slight tendancy to split.
Oh, that lace is just lovely. Can't wait to see it finished.
Lovely lace and fab calmer (can't wait to see it emerge).
nice phone too!
Do you know about the Audrey knit-a-long hosted by Fiber Addict and Curls and Purls? Tempted meself.
The lace is fabulous, btw.
Oh i love the jacket .. but there is no way i could do kidsilk haze. Allergies due to the mohair but also how horrific it would be to rip out. I give you a big KUDO's for it.
Audrey ... ohhhh Audrey ... lets do it together!!