I have a few minutes and I'm thinking of it, so I figured I would tell you what's on the needles.
Project #1: Cardigan, made up as I go
I scored some Elsebeth Lavold Eucool for half price at Coastal Yarns in Cannon Beach. Picked up 7 balls in a very dark brown, enough to make a sweater in my size, thanks to the amazing yardage. I started a cardigan, not really knowing what it was going to look like. The back is plain stockinette; for the fronts (V neck), I chose a simple lace pattern to border the button bands. I have the back, one front complete and the other is almost done. I should block soon - and possibly photo (now there's a crazy idea for me).
Project #2: Fair-isle pullover from recent (latest?) Debbie Bliss magazine.
It's number 3 in the mag and I'm substituting Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (maroon and white) for the DB Rialto 4-ply (black and white). It may turn out a little smaller, but I think that's ok (in width anyway). I also converted it to work in the round so I don't have to purl in fairisle - I'm just not capable. Realizing I should have put in some fakey seem stitches, as the side that marks the change in rounds is a little funky looking. Cest la vie. I really enjoy fairisle, even though it's slow - it's fun to see the color patterns emerge.
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Making it up as I go along always (for me) adds hours to a project- while I dither and change my mind over and over again. Have been accused of having no vision. Think it must be just the opposite: too much vision. Keep it up.
Many thanks for your honeycomb vest pattern. I found it on Ravelry and have really enjoyed learning some new techniques.
I love the texture you get from the pattern.
Please do upload some photos of your work!
Happy knitting...
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