That's Vivian all laid out, I'm almost up to the armpits. This pattern is from Twist Collective, the great online knitting magazine, nice eye candy on any day and super stylish patterns. The yarn I'm using for Vivian is Halcyon Botanica, 100% wool. This is the closest I've ever come to actually hating wool yarn. The yarn has an very strong twist and is not giving the greatest stitch definition, kind of lumpy. It also knits up very firm even though I'm using a larger needle than they recommend. I've washed my swatches, so I know that it will relax and soften up a bit, but I really get off on the sensuality of the yarn as I'm knitting and this one is just ain't tickling my pleasure center. I'm holding on to the fact that it will probably wear very well and the pattern by Ysolda Teague is so beautiful that it would make any yarn look good.
8 comments:
So beautiful! I've got Rhinebeck sweater fever too. We can all tromp around the fairgrounds together in our handknit finery. I can hardly wait!
You can do it You can do it You can do it! Told ya I'd be cheering you on. The saving grace is knowing that the yarn will soften up a bit with a good washing. You've made awesome progress on Vivian for sure. It's going to be gorgeous on you!!!!! Can't wait for Rhinebeck!!!
I can't wait to see you in Vivian! It's a pretty sweater and I bit you'll blink and have it done. You can even knit a second one! And now I'll know what sweater to look for to find you. :-)
That will be so beautiful when it's done. You can do it! Can't wait to meet you in person!!!!
Beautiful sweater - its going to be perfect for Rhinebeck. Its too bad you don't love the yarn, but at least it softens up a bit. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Oooo, that's gonna be a lovely sweater. I know what you mean about needing to work with a yarn that feels good in the hands...just keep thinking about how awesome this will look when you finally get to wear it! Oh, how I dream about going to Rhinebeck someday...
It looks gorgeous. I have faith in you. You can get it done in time! I can't wait to see it in person.
it will be beautiful! See you in Rhinebeck!
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