March 4, 2005
Hourglassing Along
The Hourglass sweater, day 5, sleeve 2.
This is one fast-knitting sweater. I estimate that if I do nothing but knit between now and Saturday afternoon, it will be ready to wear out Saturday night*. Oh wait, forgot to include blocking. oh. Hmmmm.
The original recipe, from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, calls for Noro's cash iroha. This is a fab yarn, but I am not using it.
Instead, I am knitting with coned Harrisville Highland yarn, in a discountinued color called "black forest". Its black with little brown and white flecks. Now, Harrisville is one of my favorite yarns. I love that you find little pieces of hay in it while knitting. However, *coned* Harrisville is a bit like twine. It is compressed and coated with something. It also makes my fingers black. which is not so cool. Never fear, I will knit on. We'll see about Saturday.
*Note: I live in NYC, and handknit sweaters are generally not up to spec for going out purposes, but I think this one can work. Its pretty tight-fitting, with a low neckline.
Comments (2)
I love that sweater--just bought the book last week mainly for that sweater! You are right, it is sexy, and it can be worn out :)
The yarn sounds very pretty with the flecks in it. I am sure that the black will fade after you wear it.
Take care!
Posted by Lolly | March 6, 2005 8:55 AM
Posted on March 6, 2005 08:55
I love that you called it a recipe! I always do that...it works right? I must be following in your footsteps because I am in the middle of my hourglass sweater but I was just browsing in my stash for the Lucky Clover Cardigan...I can't wait to see what yours looks like. :)
Posted by Sarah Wooden | March 12, 2005 12:47 PM
Posted on March 12, 2005 12:47