Would you like some dryer lint with that?
Why yes, I do knit. But I’m feeling pulled in all directions — should I knit something for my dad’s upcoming 60th birthday, or all those friends and colleages who are newly pregnant, or be selfish and knit for myself? Well, let’s see…
I’m knitting for myself. Awful, aren’t I?
I started the cover vest on the new Rowan 38. It’s a simple fair isle vest with a combination of Yorkshire Tweed DK, Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze. Of course, Rowan has written the pattern as two flat pieces to be seamed later, but the rebel in me is knitting this gasp in the round. And I’m going to steek the armholes and front neck opening.
We’re not going to talk about how the colours in the printed Rowan magazine are totally and completely wrong. But I will say that when I pay an arm and a leg for Rowan yarn, I do expect to see nice and well-made yarns. I think that’s pretty basic. But this Yorkshire Tweed? Can you say “got VM?” Every foot or so, I’m picking out pieces of straw! And the yarn itself? It looks like rocket pop coloured dryer lint exploded on my knitting… but in a good way, I guess. The grist/weight of Yorkshire Tweed DK and Felted Tweed are different, so the fair isle comes out a little bubbly looking. Hopefully a good swish and block will make it behave.
And finally, I had a chance to update the shop with some new yarns — here they are for a group photo! See the new stuff here…
There’s one skein of sock yarn inspired by Firefly, plus another that’s inspired by Pumpkin Spice Lattes… speaking of which…
Tags: Electra Vest
I was totally eyeing that cover vest too! Is that the same colorway in the magazine? Because on my Rowan, the vest looks maroonish in color. Is that what you mean by the colors in the mag being wrong?
It is just not fair to give an abundance of spinning talent on one person
I am awfully excited to see your new spinning creations. I love the colors. You are my spinning/handpainting idol!
Your color choices are so much better. I can’t wait to see this vest knitted up - I’m sure it will be smashing!
Oh, I love that sweater vest. Your color choices are fabulous and look at you using your steeking skills! So impressive!
Boy, I SO wish I knit that vest in the round because the ends are causing me grief. And you’re so brave to steek!
Those purples are so pretty. I’m sorry the Rowan tweed has so much stuff spun in it… the results will be gorgeous!
you pick such beautiful colors.
Your vest will be lovely. Great combo of yarns! You are brave to steek (gasp!)
How do you find time for everything? Knit a fabulous sweater, spin some gorgeous yarn, sell your yarn and all the other daily living you do? The sweater is really pretty…can’t wait to see it finished!
lovely vest! and the yarns you dyed, just gorgeous. are they all gone?? as i did not see them from your shop.
You have so great knittings and yarns. I’m drooling here grin
Love the color choices for the vest, and your new yarns are fab! I know what you mean about being pulled…I am always fighting with myself on which craft to focus on be it spinning, knitting, jewelry….the list keeps growing — first step is to admit you have a problem, hehee.
The yarns are so pretty. I especially like the firefly one. Oh well, no more. But I’m sure the next batch will be just as nice.
Steeks??? Oh, my, another brave knitter.
I love your handpainted yarns much!!!! i love the colors bright and pastels..uhhh i cant resist it…im into it heehee sigh
I love your yarn!!
oooo Ive been eyeing that vest since the issue came out, maybe you’ll inspire me to knit it up.
and all those yummy yarns of yours, apparently I always miss out! : ( what was that huge skein you had in this pic?