The Estelle knitalong is going well. Led by Paula of the podcast Knitting Pipeline, it began on the first of May. We all work at our own pace, and with our own particular fitting and gauge issues, with advice and encouragement offered in the knitting group. While some are just beginning, others are already finished with their Estelles. As you can see, I've gotten through the body of the cardigan. I had no major stumbling blocks in spite of the fact that I never knit anything in the round. This weekend I began the feather and fan neckband. It's going to take more than one ball of yarn just for the neckband, and since my row gauge was a little bit off, it's a good thing I got an extra ball.
I'm really happy with my color choice and love working with Quince and Co's yarn. The color Twig, a neutral light brown, is also a popular choice.
muzzerZ's completed EstelleAnd here it is in red:
Paivis's Estelle
Paivis's EstelleI think it looks good in any color, and the sweater will be a good addition to the wardrobe. It's simple enough to finish relatively quickly, but it has some points of interest as well, such as the feather and fan borders.
I'm still also knitting occasionally on my charcoal pullover, and I'm about halfway through the first sleeve. My cat chose to lie on the front piece when I had it out after steaming--do your cats do this with your knitting? I think it must smell faintly of sheep, or something they like. I've put it up where she can't get to it, but it does need to be de-haired, because this cat is a thick-coated silver tabby, and I'll wash the whole thing once I've got it all seamed up.
I recently noticed while looking thru my Ravelry favorites that even though I've knit only a couple of shawls myself, many of the projects I've admired enough to put in my favorites are shawls, shawlettes, wraps, and stoles--18%, in fact. I must really like them. So I thought I'd show you the top contenders for my next shawl.
The first two are by Robin Ulrich, or TruKnit on Ravelry. The top photo is Lesia Loop, and it is tagged as a scarf/cowl/wrap, but I consider it a wrap. I've already bought the pattern (just $2.50) since it gives me something to do with two balls of my Frog Tree Brushed Suri. The second is a shawl for which the pattern has not been written, but she's working on it. This one was knit in Madeline Tosh Light, and I love that color she made hers in.
Next is one that's been in my favorites for a while now by Emma Fassio, called Emma's Paris Shawl. It's a free pattern on Ravelry. I love the simplicity of it and think it would be lovely in any yarn with a halo to it, like alpaca or angora. This one was knitted in alpaca.
And last is the very popular textured shawl by Orlane. The original, and this one by Wovenhand, is made with Blue Sky Alpacas' Suri Merino. Again, I love the colors these were made in!
Wovenhand's version
I'm still also knitting occasionally on my charcoal pullover, and I'm about halfway through the first sleeve. My cat chose to lie on the front piece when I had it out after steaming--do your cats do this with your knitting? I think it must smell faintly of sheep, or something they like. I've put it up where she can't get to it, but it does need to be de-haired, because this cat is a thick-coated silver tabby, and I'll wash the whole thing once I've got it all seamed up.
I recently noticed while looking thru my Ravelry favorites that even though I've knit only a couple of shawls myself, many of the projects I've admired enough to put in my favorites are shawls, shawlettes, wraps, and stoles--18%, in fact. I must really like them. So I thought I'd show you the top contenders for my next shawl.
The first two are by Robin Ulrich, or TruKnit on Ravelry. The top photo is Lesia Loop, and it is tagged as a scarf/cowl/wrap, but I consider it a wrap. I've already bought the pattern (just $2.50) since it gives me something to do with two balls of my Frog Tree Brushed Suri. The second is a shawl for which the pattern has not been written, but she's working on it. This one was knit in Madeline Tosh Light, and I love that color she made hers in.
Next is one that's been in my favorites for a while now by Emma Fassio, called Emma's Paris Shawl. It's a free pattern on Ravelry. I love the simplicity of it and think it would be lovely in any yarn with a halo to it, like alpaca or angora. This one was knitted in alpaca.
And last is the very popular textured shawl by Orlane. The original, and this one by Wovenhand, is made with Blue Sky Alpacas' Suri Merino. Again, I love the colors these were made in!
Wovenhand's versionI've got a couple of yarns in my stash that I would like to use for a shawl. One is this angora by Butternut Woolens, about 500 yds of it.
The other is this alpaca, provided by Alfie the alpaca at Meadowview Alpaca Farm in Canada, and I've got just over 1,000 yds of it. I would like to make a shawl that uses most of the yarn, though, so perhaps one of my other faves would work better for this one.
But I've got time to ponder this while I finish knitting my Estelle cardigan. Happy knitting!
The other is this alpaca, provided by Alfie the alpaca at Meadowview Alpaca Farm in Canada, and I've got just over 1,000 yds of it. I would like to make a shawl that uses most of the yarn, though, so perhaps one of my other faves would work better for this one.
But I've got time to ponder this while I finish knitting my Estelle cardigan. Happy knitting!
2 comments:
I love your shawl choices. I too have not knit many shawls and now plan to always have one on the needles at all times! They seem to be better travel projects than sweaters. I am also waiting for the Truknit shawl pattern to be available, looks a little bit like Mara but more delicate.
Nice post, I like to see all your projects and inspirations.
Your KAL project looks great so far! I too, favorite many shawls but rarely knit them. Mostly because I doubt I'd wear them very much. I seem to admire the detail and design but am realistic about what I wear! And I LOVE the textured shawl...simple but classic pattern!
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