While I like and appreciate both, I choose to march to a different drummer. Some say it's because I'm in "grandma" mode. I've been in "Grandma" mode for many years, so that doesn't fly. But we do have a new toddler (former baby) in the family and it does make you think of cute little sweaters, hats, booties etc. And someone is always having a new little one that we like to shower with some of that love, don't we?
So I looked around and found an EZ adaptation on Ravelry by Jayme Glover and it suited my mood and the yarn - so Voila!
I began the Unisex Baby Sweater - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unisex-baby-sweater
with my Knitter's Pride #5's. Got the yoke done and ripped! Not the pattern or the knitter other than I didn't like the density. So I got my #6's and began again! Liked it so much I kept going. Love the linen stitch pattern used. Adds just enough interest and is truly unisex. and look I chose green!!!!!!
And then I kept knitting. I noticed that there appear to be 2 colors that stripe completely around and several others that do not. Don't know how big a sweater one could make and the stripes would break down. Wasn't interested in finding out then. Maybe later.
I am now working the sleeves. The author has provided directions (and Pattern changes) for both flat knitting and in-the- round. What a nice touch.
Had I thought ahead I would have eliminated some of the buttonholes as I personally don't like that many. and I may sew some shut. Ever done that after- the-fact?
So here's where we are and I hope to finish this weekend.
What are working on? I have two yarns on the table that I might use for my next project. Stay tuned.
Oh, and don't forget to pick up class schedules or check on-line! Until next time...I'm hugging grans this week!
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