The colors aren’t quite as bright in person. I like it. Well, I like it better than I would like the socks if I were to use the yarn for that. It’s very mindless knitting, which is nice for now.
I’m afraid to start on Wicked. There, I’ve said (typed) it. Eusebius mentioned that the gauge seemed more like that for a heavy worsted/aran weight. But, the pattern calls for worsted weight. I may swatch in the round and see what happens with that. The pattern didn’t specifically say anything about the gauge being for in the round, but maybe that’s a given, since it’s knit in the round. If my gauge is still off, I’ll go with my plan and forge on ahead, come what may. A quick google search didn’t come up with anything. Some people have gone up a needle size, some down a needle size, and some have used the size 7. So, I guess it’s just me.
ETA: I swatched in the round on size 8s and I *almost* had 4 inches over 18 stitches. It looks like the size 8s will work okay. When I did a search on Wicked, someone had said they used a smaller needle for the neck. I think I may try that. I have narrow shoulders and not much of a bust and I would hate for the sweater to be something I would have to be very careful about when I wore it. Am I playing with fire?
The Chevron scarf looks great! I think swatching in the round is probably a smart idea … the gauge could well be affected.
Comment by eusebius — June 16, 2007 @ 3:10 pm |
Gosh, you’ve been busy! Scarf looks good, and I bet it’ll be a lot of fun to wear something like that when it’s cold outside.
Comment by Liz — June 16, 2007 @ 7:34 pm |
Your scarf looks lovely! Awesome colors.
Comment by Dame Wendy — June 18, 2007 @ 6:31 am |
I think the scarf is coming along very well! Great colors.
Comment by Shannon — June 18, 2007 @ 12:50 pm |
I like your scarf colors. I’ve started one but am not thrilled with it… may have to frog.
Comment by tuttlium — June 25, 2007 @ 9:07 am |