I haven't shown you this before because. Well I kept forgetting!!!
I was wandering around Hobbycraft some weeks ago and I spotted these gorgeous colours of yarn (purple, dark green, variegated). I tried and tried NOT to buy them but in the end I simply had to and that's when I had to make a decision on what to do with them.
I've decided to make this waistcoat (see below). The reason for a larger project like this and one that is knitted in rows and not in the round, is to make myself practice continental purl stitch. Now this isn't as easy as the knit stitch but I'm slowly getting there. I keep a crochet hook handy for the occasional dropped stitch and this is my progress (after several weeks) so far.
You know where to send it when it's looking for a new home!! LOL
ReplyDeleteJane, if *I* can do it, you'll have no trouble at alll. You sort of get into a rhythm and a way of handling the yarn after a while. Purling has always been harder for me than knitting, but with practice, it *will* sort itself out, I promise. Looks wonderful so far. Can't wait to see the finished item. Another modeling session for you?
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Love those colours!
ReplyDeleteI like that pattern! My mother knitted the continental way, it’s very much faster than the ordinary method.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colors!!!! I can't wait to see it when you finish!!! :)
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