Knitting Pure & Simple Jumper Jamboree
My coworkers knit this wonderful set of sundresses from a Knitting Pure and Simple pattern:
We were each given the broad guideline of choosing a cotton or cotton-blend yarn to knit these. I shared with you all the trouble I'd had with mine (prior to frogging and reknitting) and I was able to overcome it and end up with something satisfying. I enjoyed the pattern enough to make a Silk Garden version with a ruffle -- it can be worn as a top. Now I just have to knit the pants to go with it.
So here are mine with the others:
Pattern: Little Girls Sundress or Jumper- Knitting Pure & Simple #266
Yarn: Plymouth Jeannee - 2 skeins (retail price is under $4 USD per skein)
And this little bundle of soft laceweight yarn came home with me yesterday:
It was insanely economical and I saw something knit with the red version -- amazing! Last night I cast on for a Dragon Scale Scarf and confirmed that I totally do not have a quiet, lace-knitting environment even when I have a straightforward pattern. I also decided that I can't go another day without some Addi Lace needles.
Thank you all for humoring me with the Maker vs. Designer discussion. I know that many of us are called to creative endeavors outside of knitting, as am I. I just reject the idea (from the book) that we need to go to great lengths and take several weeks to determine what we are called to do. I believe we either know it or we don't -- that is, on a daily basis, we are either avoiding it or embracing it.
Comments
Isn't the lace weight Malabrigo just yummy! I have been eyeing it myself for a while now. That blue is really beautiful. Good for you!
Posted by: Lisa | March 30, 2007 01:18 PM
That's precisely why my Flower Basket Shawl is stalled! Lace is still new to me and I need a lot of concentration or I un-knit more than I knit!
Posted by: elizabeth | March 30, 2007 01:23 PM
I agree with you about our decisions being more action-oriented - we are the sum of our actions each day.
Posted by: Robin | March 30, 2007 01:57 PM
Those are so cute!! I just mailed your little package. :)
Posted by: Chris | March 30, 2007 02:09 PM
The blue lace weight is gorgeous! It will look wonderful in that scarf pattern. I like the clothes line of sundresses in the shop! My LYS doesn't have enough room for such a display.
Posted by: Brenda | March 30, 2007 04:33 PM
What a festive display. You guys did a wonderful job!
Lovely lace yarn. :D
Posted by: isel | March 30, 2007 08:58 PM
Those dresses are precious!
Posted by: Felicia | March 31, 2007 06:36 AM
those are beautiful! Makes me wish I could knit. For a minute or two. ;-)
Posted by: Nattie | April 2, 2007 03:08 PM
oh, these look wonderful, all lined up!
Posted by: pamela wynne | April 2, 2007 03:50 PM
How many balls of Silk Garden did you use for the second one?
Posted by: Lisa | April 3, 2007 04:06 PM