July 18, 2004
Kersti and Jon, Sitting in a Tree...
So the best thing about a sweater for a baby is how *@#% fast it knits up.
The other best thing is when you're knitting it up in Kersti. Well, actually it's almost a problem because it means you're done with the Kersti so soon... And the Kersti is great because the colors are so yummy. It's like knitting with yarn that was painted by a master watercolorist, in colors I really love. (Can you tell that while I own some KPPPM, this is actually my first experience knitting Koigu's yarn?)
The other, other good thing? The LYS overestimated the yardage for the project. They sold me 5 skeins; the sweater will not even use 2.5, and since I know there was one more left at the store when I was there yesterday, I plan to go buy it tomorrow and see what 3.5 skeins of Kersti will make for me... or if 3.5 skeins of Kersti would do better as part of another, larger, Kersti-er project.
Decisions... decisions...
Speaking of Kersti, though, does anybody else think that I could do the Sampler Shawl from Cheryl Oberle's folk shawl book in a light colored or natural solid color of Kersti? The gauge is right (although being the tight-ass knitter I am, I get gauge on 7's rather than 6's) and I think it might be nice... What do you all think, my dear readers? Aside from the fact that I really need to finish something a boatload of projects before I start something else... But I really want to do a "test" lace project before I get involved with the Bridal Stole I want to do for my sister's June 18, 2005 wedding.
The back is feeling better but still not 100%, and so I'm taking tomorrow off, too. I have a job which requires me to stand all day, and you know I'm not going to be able to do that just yet.
Posted by Jon at July 18, 2004 12:54 AMI never even THOUGHT about kersti for baby stuff.... but that's AWESOME. How sweet is that?
Hope your back mends on the double!
Posted by: Rachael at July 18, 2004 10:08 PM