There's been knitting
x-posted
I've kinda been out of the blogging world this week, but I have been knitting behind the scenes if you will. On Friday, I was able to bind off the body on Angelica, which gave me hope to finish this last weekend. But alas the bind off was too tight, so I undid the bind off, added an inch of length and bound off again with bigger needles. Still tight! umm me thinks I need to add some hip increases, oops. Oh well, at least that will be fast. I think I'll work on the sleeves though first and then go back and deal with the body. Nothing like false progress to raise the spirits.
So far this has been a relaxing and enjoyable knit, which I really needed this last week. I'm talking about getting both stitch and row gauge people! The fit ... perfect! And the hipknits silk is soooo soft. It doesn't dry my hands out like other silks or silk-blends have.
Comments
Loving the colour, can't wait to see it all done.
Posted by: Belinda | February 27, 2006 05:29 PM
It is looking gorgeous. Can wait to see it!
Posted by: Cookie | February 27, 2006 05:41 PM
The color is beautiful!
Posted by: caitlyn | February 27, 2006 05:50 PM
What a rich, lovely color. I'm just starting on Angelica right now. I'm glad to hear it's a relaxing knit!
Posted by: tabbytuxedo | February 27, 2006 06:10 PM
you have been such a tease lately! that is some awesome yarn. can't wait to see the sweater all seamed up and ready to wear. :)
Posted by: Sandra | February 27, 2006 06:44 PM
awesome colour... I want to see the whole thing unfolded tho...
Posted by: Liz | February 27, 2006 07:26 PM
WOW, what great progress! It looks delicious.
Posted by: ariane | February 27, 2006 07:32 PM
i'm sure it will be worth the wait. absolutely adore the color
Posted by: carrie | February 27, 2006 10:34 PM
It's beautiful and looks so wonderfully yummy silky soft...
Posted by: Chris | February 27, 2006 10:51 PM
mmmmmm, yarnover raglan shaping. looks great and love the color!
Posted by: jennifer | February 27, 2006 11:17 PM
Is that the famous Hipknits silk? It's such a lovely colour. It's good to know that it is soft. Most silks I have come across tend to be a little stiff.
Posted by: erin | February 28, 2006 01:05 AM
The yarn you're using is simply divine - the colour is so gorgeous! Was it custom dyed?PS: Glad to hear you're back - have been missing your posts ;)xxx
Posted by: Annarella | February 28, 2006 08:08 AM
such patience! such diligence!
Posted by: kate | February 28, 2006 11:03 AM
I really love the colour you have chosen - I can't wait to see how it turns out :)
Posted by: Katia | February 28, 2006 12:28 PM
Gorgeous. I can't wait to see the rest.
Posted by: Stephanie | February 28, 2006 12:59 PM
Great color choice. Getting gauge is great!
Posted by: Oiyi | February 28, 2006 01:26 PM
It looks incredible! Can't wait to see the FO, ya weiner.
Posted by: Amy | February 28, 2006 02:25 PM
That is a really beautiful color
Posted by: memeeflye | February 28, 2006 07:45 PM
Don't you love it when things fit purfeckly? I bet knitting with silk is lovely.- MJ
Posted by: Anonymous | March 1, 2006 11:52 AM