Maybe I’m a glutton for punishment but, my next project is another Kim Hargreaves. I will break that “Kim Hargreaves Curse” if it kills me!
Usually I have at least 10 things I’m itching to start and another 20 patterns I kinda like too. This time there was much gnashing and wailing and flinging of pattern books – I had a hard time finding something I wanted to knit…
…”Whaaa! I want some plain stocking stitch knitting cos my last few projects have been moss stitch, cables and fairisle!”
……”Gnash, Wail! I must use some of my stash”…
……….”Sulk. Be nice to have a success this time”…
Eventually, I calmed myself down from my frenzy of “There is nothing in the 88 books, 97 magazines and 53 booklets I have logged in Ravelry I could possibly knit” and decided on a pattern I have long had my eye on.
It’s from Kim Hargreaves Thrown Together book. This one…
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…And I have chosen Still – a 1040’s inspired top in Rowan Calmer.
Piccies from the book….
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Love that neck line – hope it works!!
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Still is knitted on 5mm needles so is coming together very quickly and suits my need for an easy, quick project. Wanna see??
…Woosh! After 1 week…
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I gotta say, I do like the horizontal rib – a sweet touch…
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Let see if I can keep up the momentum – this one is looking promising 😀
That top is gorgeous! I totally agree with you that the sideways rib is a really nice touch. I’ve never seen that stitch before, actually!
Off to add the book to my wishlist, welcome back to the blogging world, we’ve all missed you!!
That is looking very lovely. Especially love the colour. Some of the calmer garments around are really nice. Unfortunately the only calmer i have in stash is a truly hideous green. I don’t know what possessed me:(
I must put that in my Ravelry queue. I love it.
Oooo pretty. That is lovely. That will really suit you.
Love that jumper,
just a courtesy note to let you know I have linked to your blog post here http://littlefamilyof3-sarah.blogspot.com/2011/09/knitting-ideas.html
Sarah