I couldn't hold it in much longer, and just had to tell you. I've been looking forward to another crochet project and, since I received my copy of Rowan Magazine 42, I've had my eye on this lovely country jacket.
I know I know...
The last thing I need to do is divide my knitting attention between two major projects, especially when the first project is Adam's sweater. But after you look at this, can you really wonder at the attraction?
I love the simplicity of its shape. The pointed detail at the front hem. The ribby texture of the stiches—You should see how simple the pattern is, really. It was such fun to work that I just couldn't put it down... I'm already halfway through a skein of yarn.
Oh. I am substituting the 12 skeins of expensive Rowan Felted Tweed with 8 skeins of a worsted weight yarn I bought at Imagiknit's sale: Plymouth's Galway Highland in color #718, a heathery mauve. I completely fell in love with the yarn, when, after crocheting a few rows, I noticed a fleck of vibrant garnet peaking out from the single crochet (UK double crochet) stitch. I hope there are more of those!
Comments (2)
Do you think this jacket can be knitted with a thicker yarn?
Posted by Nisha | November 15, 2007 8:33 AM
Posted on November 15, 2007 08:33
Hi!
It can definitely be crocheted with a bigger yarn. In fact, you just
made me realize that in using a worsted weight yarn, I am actually
using a smaller yarn than the aran weight Kid Classic the pattern
lists.
It's an easy pattern to follow--I've just not picked it up for a while... Yikes.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Posted by Sophy | November 15, 2007 9:42 AM
Posted on November 15, 2007 09:42