Without a doubt, the best combination of yarn and pattern I've ever made:
Pattern: Shoulder Cozy from Wrap Style
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay 100% wool in 104 colourway
I was pleased from the moment I began this project. The slip-stitch pattern shows off the lovely colours of the Manos wonderfully.
It's one of those patterns that just gets ingrained in your brain, so completing it was a breeze (total of three days, I believe).
I hardly modded it. The only changes I made were:
-near the end where it says to knit straight for 7 rows, I did so only for 2 (I think it was 2)
-only cast off 2 stitches for the buttonhole (not 4 like called for)
-only did 5 rounds for the edge ribbing (instead of 6)
Yet another happy-factor on this here knit was the serendipitous-ness of the button.
Received in a swap from France many moons ago, I'd been waiting for the perfect project to stick this perfect-button on.
I mean really, a little bird? How could I resist?
So there it sits, decorating my shoulder and keeping me warm in my all-too-frigid work environment.
My only issue is this:
After having folded over the ribbed edging, it puffs out a bit much for my liking. I imagine blocking may cure part of this, but the pattern specifically says "Do not block".
And I understand why. Block, and ruin that lovely, lofty slip-stitch pattern?
The slip-stitch was a new technique for me. Anyone else try something new lately? Expanding the knit-experience is always fun, especially when you wind up with an infinitely wearable garment!
Pattern: Shoulder Cozy from Wrap Style
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay 100% wool in 104 colourway
I was pleased from the moment I began this project. The slip-stitch pattern shows off the lovely colours of the Manos wonderfully.
It's one of those patterns that just gets ingrained in your brain, so completing it was a breeze (total of three days, I believe).
I hardly modded it. The only changes I made were:
-near the end where it says to knit straight for 7 rows, I did so only for 2 (I think it was 2)
-only cast off 2 stitches for the buttonhole (not 4 like called for)
-only did 5 rounds for the edge ribbing (instead of 6)
Yet another happy-factor on this here knit was the serendipitous-ness of the button.
Received in a swap from France many moons ago, I'd been waiting for the perfect project to stick this perfect-button on.
I mean really, a little bird? How could I resist?
So there it sits, decorating my shoulder and keeping me warm in my all-too-frigid work environment.
My only issue is this:
After having folded over the ribbed edging, it puffs out a bit much for my liking. I imagine blocking may cure part of this, but the pattern specifically says "Do not block".
And I understand why. Block, and ruin that lovely, lofty slip-stitch pattern?
The slip-stitch was a new technique for me. Anyone else try something new lately? Expanding the knit-experience is always fun, especially when you wind up with an infinitely wearable garment!
ps: After promising several days ago to do so, I've finally typed up my very sketchy notes for the St Blaise. They can be found here.
7 comments:
Love the shoulder cozy!! Looks great.
This year all about learning new techniques for me.. so far it's been short row heels and magic loop, next it'll be lace cast-on and mastering lacework with actual laceweight!
I love it! Manos was the perfect for that! I'm going to have to make one too....
Thanks!
kai: I need to add Magic Loop to my list too! I've never used that before.
gorgeous! and the button IS perfect! i (finally) finished my DROPS jacket ala your mods...'tis on my Ravelry, and i'll make sure to x-post to blogspot right now...
:) i think i'm going to tackle the next one with a handspun 2-ply in the thicker gauge, because the malabrigo is pilling like crazy and i've hardly worn the thing.
Ooh...I LOVE it!
wow i love it, here in my country, argentine, manos del uruguay are expensive... we are near to uruguay!!! but i cant buy this beautiful yarn...
kisses and i like all your beautiful jobs!!!
im your super fan
I must agree; I'm a huge fan! You're an amazing knitter. I can't get enough of your knits.
And as for doing something new, I'm doing my first shawl complete with yarn-overs (also new to me). If you can't tell I'm new. lol.
Check me out on Ravelry (jessicad)
Happy Knitting! Can't wait to see what you do next!
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