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September 5, 2006
Danny
Remember this? Well, the hemp (from House of Hemp) is now this (the close up gives the best idea of colour - the weather is terrible for phtography here as it is so dark with constant rain):
Danny is the name of this pattern, knitted in the HoH 2 ply (which is equivalent to 4 ply) on 4mm needles, 3x3 rib cuffs, and 9x9 rib main body. Very little shaping, apart from the neck and the sleeve heads (not even any armhole shaping). As you can see, it only really began to look like the pattern after washing. Hemp from this changes completely once washed. This is explained very clearly, and everyone is advised to swatch before starting anything to get an idea of just HOW much it changes. Me being me, I just started. Anyway I am very pleased with the results, it fits like a dream, and I know that once washed again it will get very soft indeed (it's already nice on the skin). The yarn will get more lofty and drapey once it has had a vigorous wash - I only did a gentle handwash to get an idea of size once blocked, in case I had to rip the whole thing out.
The pattern was pretty tedious to knit, but the results are, I think, worth the boredom. I love plain garments, and this certainly looks classy. I like the unfussy neckline too, no edging, nothing. just plain. The resulting fabric is quite fine, which is great if you are worried about wearing bulky knits making you look larger. This is not bulky, and will not make me look larger. Great late Summer jumper, which will be useful in Spring too.
Posted by glittrgirl at September 5, 2006 7:26 AM
Comments
Your jumper looks gorgeous and really looks good on you! You are a very patient person methinks!
You've been very busy!!!
Posted by: Pebbles at September 5, 2006 8:19 AM
It looks gorgeous! It fits great and the colour is soooooo cool.
very, very impressed with the final result of that, it was definitely worth it.
Posted by: purlpower at September 5, 2006 8:27 AM
That is lovely- so the colour is more towards the dark teal than grey? I can't remember what the hanks looked like when you bought them at Woolfest...
Posted by: Skitten at September 5, 2006 9:18 AM
Finished already-you are one speedy knitter glittr! I really like that pattern- very classy.
Posted by: Lucy at September 5, 2006 12:23 PM
Danny looks very flattering on you. I think you will get a lot of wear out of it.
Still no package? I'm getting worried.
Amy
Posted by: Amy at September 5, 2006 1:13 PM
Lovely! :)
Posted by: Knit Nurse at September 5, 2006 1:30 PM
It turned out really well and I love the colour. Well worth the 2x2 boredom.
Posted by: Ganainm at September 5, 2006 2:33 PM
Beeyootiful! I have the same problem - like to wear fairly fine, unfussy fabrics, but oh the boredom. Pays off, though.
Posted by: Robynn at September 5, 2006 4:44 PM
what beautiful color & drape! it'll be such a good basic piece & definitely worth the mindnumbing effort ;)
Posted by: knitmonkey at September 5, 2006 5:00 PM
Oooh, that's lovely. Hope I can have a closer look when I see you at the Centurion on 23rd September....woo-hooooooo!! xx
Posted by: Alice at September 5, 2006 5:16 PM
Bellissima!
Beautiful work there. So elegant, it may have been tedious to knit up but wow, it's a classic.
Posted by: zib at September 6, 2006 12:48 PM
Wow, that's such a gorgeous color! Beautiful!
Posted by: turtlegirl76 at September 6, 2006 3:05 PM
Nice nubbin shot!
Posted by: Sue at September 16, 2006 6:20 PM
Adore everything about this. There are just tooo many things I want to make. :)
Posted by: brendadada at October 1, 2007 9:34 PM
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