Rowena from Knit2Together is finally complete.
I’m pleased with the overall effect, especially considering that this is the first item I knit which needs to be sewn together. There were little hurdles to deal with along the way but nothing too bad which discouraged me from completing the cardigan. Mostly it had to do with tailoring the pattern to fit my short self.
Now for the technical info:
Yarn: SWTC 100% Bamboo in Lilac, approx. 5-1/2 skeins.
Needles: US4 (Addi turbo) and 5 (Denise) – It’s amazing what a difference needles make. I loved knitting with turbos much more than Denises.
Ribbon: Temporary satin 1″ to show effect. Will be on the look out for a better alternative.
When I needed a break from Rowena I’d picked up size US6 needles and Suger’ N Cream in either Lavender Ice or Swiming Pool to knit some dishclothes.
The stitch patterns for the dishclothes in the first column come from the Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns and the other two are from A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns.
With Rowena completed, I can now focus on Mystery Stole 3. I’ve started Clue One using ColourMart’s 100% silk in Blush. The beads are Mill Hill #18819 in Opal Blush and the needle is US1 KnitPicks Options.
Of course I need a project to fall back on while MS3 is in progress. What a better option than participate in socktopia and use up some of the sock yarn in the stash. For this month’s submittal, which would be the first in a long time, I’m knitting Jaywalkers in Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cotton Stretch, color #8319.
I’m liking the effect, but just hope to have enough yarn to finish the second sock.
looks great – l like the color especially…
I love the sweater!!! I hear it hasn’t been too hot there this summer so maybe you can actually wear it! 😉
Hello,
Your sweater looks fantastic! I am fairly new to my knitting addiction and I’m hoping to make this sweater as well. Can you provide any help on what weight yarn I should use? The suggested yarn in the book is way too expensive and I’m trying to find a less pricey alternative. Thanks for any help you can provide!
Heather
I just love that sweater!! It looks fabulous on you and I love the colors!