Some of you may remember that I forced myself to learn how to knit just 10 months ago as hand therapy (bad arthritis). Not only did it work, but it's turned out rather better than expected. This is my very first fitted garment and I am just tickled pink that it's good enough that I can even wear it in publicIt wouldn't win a blue ribbon or anything, but I am NOT complaining. I've completed a good number of other projects, several quite large and complex, since teaching myself a short 10 months ago! This is pure merino wool and is SO soft and warm! I started this in September, after my return to work from medical leave for my knee surgery.
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01-09-2016, 05:59 PM #1
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01-09-2016, 06:36 PM #2
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Wow, that is gorgeous! Beautiful color. And it's not easy to finish a project like that (hats and fingerless gloves are quick, but a beautiful piece like that takes much longer) - I'm really impressed. Congratulations! Yes, you can proudly wear it in public!
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01-09-2016, 06:45 PM #3
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It was fun, and LOT of firsts! First fitted garment, first short rows, first color work, first sleeves/knitting in the round, first...lots of things. I've yet to knit a hat or gloves, haven't seen a pattern yet that I want to do. To me that's the secret, pick something you WANT to do rather than something you're "supposed" to do just because it's for a beginner. The worst that can happen is you learn some skills along the way
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01-09-2016, 07:47 PM #4
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Hey, Catrin, that's really cool!
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01-10-2016, 04:49 AM #5
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Ooh, can I jump in?
Currently working on socks for DH (Dumbledore's Christmas Stockings) in shades of ginger and brown; Turn a Square hat in USMC colors, also for DH; and Norie in gorgeous shades of garnet for ME. I have some more sock patterns queued up on Ravelry -- socks are fun!
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01-10-2016, 04:54 AM #6
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That's lovely! Great pattern and yarn combination!
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01-10-2016, 08:47 AM #7
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I just made my first moebius scarf, ribbed, with Fiesta La Boheme yarn and some single ply silk in a similar colorway. And two rows of single-crochet edging. Am fulminating over how to block it.
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01-10-2016, 10:28 AM #8
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Nice patterns Zone5!
Salsabike, I've not (yet) made my first moebius scarf, however I do now that everyone I know this year who HAS made one has not blocked it. Looks beautiful to me as is!
Originally Posted by salsabike
I just made my first moebius scarf, ribbed, with Fiesta La Boheme yarn and some single ply silk in a similar colorway. And two rows of single-crochet edging. Am fulminating over how to block it.
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