Kimono Shawl Swatch
I've been working on finishing some small surprises, and while I am in the process of finishing (felting) them, I've started a swatch for my Kimono Shawl
I started the swatch with Size 5 Clover Bamboo Circulars and halfway through, I switched to Crystal Palace Size 5 straight needles (borrowed from my daughter! HA)
I think I prefer knitting lace patterns on straight needles. However, after knitting the swatch and measuring, I'm trying a smaller needle; I purchased extra-long Size 4 Clover bamboo needles to try. It's been a bit odd adjusting to knitting silk after knitting a lot of wool. It's different . . . but I love it so far.
I've also finished the first of my Donyale socks.
Some people can knit a sock a day; I consider one sock in a week my personal best. It's a great pattern - textural and simple and fits my foot beautifully. I also found my new favorite toe-grafting instructions here.
And thanks to either being in my 40's or knitting a lot of socks (or perhaps both), I had to get these last week.
Comments
Janet, those socks are gorgeous!! I can almost feel how warm they are. They look really cozy. I can't wait til I can bust out a sock in a week... someday.
p.s. Cute specs!
Posted by: funessa | January 31, 2007 11:06 AM
Those look great on you; the sock, the glasses, and I know the shawl will as well. My excape is turning into a shrug sweater... I think. LOL Hopefully I will get batteries before it is done. :) Enjoy the new yarn, and the second sock.
Posted by: Stacey | January 31, 2007 12:11 PM
love the sock. love the color. i am with you, a sock a week is fast for me. and also like you, i love the grafting instructions on knitty. i use them everytime i graft a toe. i can't seem to memorize those instructions at all.
Posted by: britt | January 31, 2007 12:33 PM
The socks are great - I wouldn't be able to make one a day either. I am curious about your comment about liking lace knitting better with straight needles - is it easier? I haven't tried it - only on circulars as I rarely use straights.
Posted by: Robin | January 31, 2007 12:56 PM
I want to make those socks!
They are beautiful.
Love the nerdy look. :D
Nah, you look very sophisticated, as always.
Posted by: isel | January 31, 2007 01:00 PM
The glasses look great - as does the scarf you're wearing in that picture. :) And I love that sock - I'll definitely have to knit that pattern sometime.
Posted by: Chris | January 31, 2007 04:45 PM
The shawl swatch looks great, although I agree you should also try it on needles a size smaller to make certain.
I have been putting off getting NEW glasses as I'm afraid they are going to try to sell me bifocals, and I think 43 is too young for that.
Posted by: Brenda | January 31, 2007 05:42 PM
Your sock looks great! I love the pattern and the yarn.
I can't wait to see how the lace progresses, it is beautiful!
Posted by: Lauri | January 31, 2007 07:57 PM
ack - another pattern to bookmark! those socks are beautiful. and i look forward to watching the progress on your shawl too - very pretty!
Posted by: lekkercraft | January 31, 2007 08:18 PM
Love 'em (the glasses that is, oh, and the socks)! x
Posted by: Nora | January 31, 2007 11:32 PM
I love your glasses! I'm due for new ones - what designer are yours? (I'm such a copycat). The shawl looks lovely, the silk is scrumptious!
Posted by: elizabeth | February 1, 2007 02:19 PM
That Kimono Shawl is going to be a beauty. That one has been on my list for a while. I look forward to watching yours grow.
Posted by: Kirsten | February 3, 2007 02:41 PM