Happy Valentines Day
Saturday, 13 February 2016
The consumption continues
Taking some time out from socks, I sourced in my stash a cone of interesting if very fine flecked yarn of unknown content. After much juggling of tension and several false starts I'm knitting this jumper from Blacker Designs.
It is a basic raglan v neck with some interesting detail at the hem that gradually deceases the stitches giving an A line shape. I'm still undecided about having slightly flared sleeve cuffs that might fall into my soup but then how often do I eat soup.
I shall decide once the body is complete, the front is already finished. I ended up using size 13 needles, 2.25 in new money, I don't mind fine work at all and with mostly plain stocking stitch it isn't taking long.
A lovely colour especially with Valentines Day tomorrow, probably the nearest we shall get to the look of love in the penthouse though I have bought Mr FF a plastic egg box as a gift. On a recent walk he spotted a farm on the hill opposite us that sells the most delicious free range eggs. I had to explain to him it wouldn't be sustainable to keep driving up for half a dozen as required, the farm is at the end of a track and en route to nowhere. Mr FF moaned that if he walked the four mile round trip he might crack the eggs in his rucksack, problem solved by this box and romantic gesture made.
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A rather good present I would have said. Yorkshire farmers and romance rarely go together but I can'tcomplain as this particular farmer has booked and paid for a cruise this week, so that will do for me.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is a very pretty colour. I like the hem very much, but would have the same concern regarding the sleeve - though they might dip into chocolate or tomato sauce before soup.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day, the sweater is so pretty, I often wish I could knit, but it's strictly crocheting for me.
ReplyDeleteI like a shaped sweater; they're like fine European shirts.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing pattern on the sweater, very
ReplyDeletenice and so is the colour. Lol....love the egg carrier.
Cheers, Anita.
Thought I was the only one who still worked with non-metric needles! Size 13 means too small for me, not enough patience! But its a lovely pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh that's is rather gorgeous. The yarn is lovely and I really like the pattern. Look forward to seeing the finished thing (minus any soup stains)! Ros x
ReplyDeleteFor a minute there I thought you'd posted a picture of yourself. Love the pattern, especially the bell sleeves. Maybe keep a couple of pegs handy for soup filled situations.
ReplyDeleteI rather like the tweedy yarn and the edging detail is very pretty. You can always use a straw for your soup! The egg carrier is rather sweet; I wonder what Mr FF found for you?!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent practical present - I'm all for such things for Valentines - can't bear all the hearts and flowers stuff!
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