When Gerry gave me the pattern, the weather was already turning hot. But all summer long I daydreamed about starting it in the fall, and towards the end of August I ordered myself some yarn. About a month ago, I got started. Here's Exeter:
I haven't made a whole lot of progress for a couple of reasons. First, it's been a busy couple of months around here. And secondly, I'm finding that I don't really enjoy working on it. The pattern itself is a joy to work from, but I'm just not loving the yarn I bought. It's 100% wool, but it feels more like acrylic.
Still, I love this design and really want to be wearing this sweater, so I'm trying to push through!
I've said before that when I show in-progress knitting, it's usually been blocked. This time I haven't blocked the piece. You can't really see it here, but the cables are set off with eyelets.
Of course, I've got some other side projects going too, so I may be in it for the long haul on this one. But I still daydream about finishing and wearing it!
Thank you Gerry!
Oh wow, this stitch is beeeuatiful. You will have a lovely piece by the end.
ReplyDeleteI will! I've since discovered that I really like a LOT of this designer's designs too.
DeleteGerry is a doll! I haven't seen this BT pattern before either and it's lovely. Just the perfect cozy cardigan to throw on when you need it. Push, push, push ....
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to keep up with all the greatness out there, isn't it?
DeleteEvelyn, you too are just so nice.
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Oh my gosh! Is it weird if I wish I could reach through the screen & touch this? It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHehehe - not weird at all! That's how we fiber freaks roll!
DeleteSo. Squishable. I can't even. Handle.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty squishable! I hope it retains that after I block it!
DeleteOooh! It looks lovely. Too bad the yarn doesn't feel better to work with. BTW, your version of not-a-lot-of-progress is still a lot of progress!
ReplyDeleteThis sweater has a LOT of pieces! This amount is maybe 10% of the whole thing - and it took me a month!
DeleteThis is going to suit you so well...
ReplyDelete:-)
DeleteI don't mean to bad talk any yarn, but Webs yarns aren't my favorite to work with. I'm sure that you will make a gorgeous FO with it anyway, you are talented like that.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first Webs yarn I've used, but my friends used the Superwash DK and loved it, so I'm reserving judgment!
DeleteYummy cabling! :D
ReplyDeleteAren't cables just so Autumn?!
DeleteNice texture on that fabric! If you don't like the yarn, would you actually frog it or will you carry on and wear it anyway?
ReplyDeleteI like the fabric the yarn creates. I just don't enjoy working with it that much. So I will finish the sweater. It just might take me a while!
DeleteOh, this is looking amazing! I LOVE this pattern-- you'll look GREAT in this!
ReplyDeleteWow, looks so fancy :) Keep going!! :)
ReplyDeletePicking up steam!
DeleteWhat a beautiful start! Oh and you had me crackin' up at your "About" page. I totally identify. I'm extremely thorough when it comes to explaining. I think it's the teacher in us?
ReplyDeleteCould be!
DeleteGail, OMG, what a lot of cables ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
ReplyDeleteYour ribbing and the cabling is just toooo gorgeous, I'm lovin' it.
Thanks for the lovely compliments, sweet friend.
hugs 's hugs
Thanks again, Gerry! This is such a fantastic pattern!
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