Look, a FO!
So. Here I am, the prodigal blogger of Knitster, but I do not return empty-handed! [or empty-headed!]
I *have* been knitting, but I’ve been delinquent in my blogging. I decided to attempt something fun and quick, so that I could post about it and get back on track - and that Calorimetry would be a perfect project for this goal!
I followed the pattern faithfully except the choice of yarns - I have been thrilled with Patons SWS so I subbed in the Natural Plum colourway, happily. You’ll see that it worked really well with the striping!
The only issue I have with the pattern is the well-documented issue with it coming out bigger than most heads can accommodate. I got gauge and it still came out a bit large, so I moved my buttonhole up a bit, and that seems to work pretty well.
Of course, now that I’ve finished it, the weather’s been warm and pleasant, not wool hat weather at all!
You can see the striping detail in this photo to the right. I’m pleased with my short rows - that was my first time working with them! Look ma, I’m a knitter! *grin*
I promise to follow this up with some updates about my forays into spinning and the finish and fate of my fabled Big Red Tongue shawl. [yes, I finally finished it!]
Posted on February 10th, 2008 by Xiane
Filed under: Finished Objects, Photos, Projects
Hello prodigal Knitster!
I think that looks really great! I love the color choice. I think the stripes did come out well too, and I love the plummy colors rather than being too pink or anything– it came out very balanced. What’s next on your knitting queue?