My first FO of 2007. Isn't it pretty??? Details:
Pattern: Deborah Newton's Spiral Shell, Wrap Style
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed
Needles: US6/4mm, and US5/3.75mm
Start/End Dates: 12-21 Jan 2007
I made a few modifications, which you can see in this shot. I did two rounds of decreases, rather than just the one instructed in the pattern. I had two reasons for doing this. First, Silky Tweed is very soft and elastic. I knew that the top would be too big for me if I completed as described in the pattern. Second, I liked how a second decrease round left one purl stitch between each spiral; this purl stitch followed nicely into the ribbing.
Another modification was a longer ribbing at the top using a smaller sized needle. Nothing major: just six rows of ribbing then bind-off. In fact, there are 27 repeats of the pattern for my soon-to-be age in 2007. And, I wanted seven rib rows (seven is my lucky number!) ;D
So what next?
"Picot" has become my traveling project, meaning that I'll take it with me to knit during my commute--if I should feel like knitting. While, at home, I will knit fingerless gloves for a friend.
I have enough Silky Tweed for a short pair of fingerless gloves for myself, to accompany the capelet--though, I don't think I have the patience for accomplishing the spiral pattern. It will be simple and small.
And, of course, I will get back to Adam's sweater. I have a feeling that "Jarret" will be a 2007 Christmas gift ;D
Pattern: Deborah Newton's Spiral Shell, Wrap Style
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed
Needles: US6/4mm, and US5/3.75mm
Start/End Dates: 12-21 Jan 2007
I made a few modifications, which you can see in this shot. I did two rounds of decreases, rather than just the one instructed in the pattern. I had two reasons for doing this. First, Silky Tweed is very soft and elastic. I knew that the top would be too big for me if I completed as described in the pattern. Second, I liked how a second decrease round left one purl stitch between each spiral; this purl stitch followed nicely into the ribbing.
Another modification was a longer ribbing at the top using a smaller sized needle. Nothing major: just six rows of ribbing then bind-off. In fact, there are 27 repeats of the pattern for my soon-to-be age in 2007. And, I wanted seven rib rows (seven is my lucky number!) ;D
So what next?
"Picot" has become my traveling project, meaning that I'll take it with me to knit during my commute--if I should feel like knitting. While, at home, I will knit fingerless gloves for a friend.
I have enough Silky Tweed for a short pair of fingerless gloves for myself, to accompany the capelet--though, I don't think I have the patience for accomplishing the spiral pattern. It will be simple and small.
And, of course, I will get back to Adam's sweater. I have a feeling that "Jarret" will be a 2007 Christmas gift ;D
