Monday, August 27, 2007

The never ending sweater...


Ok, lets be serious...this is like knitting a big swatch. I just don't seem to want to finish it!

Maybe it is because it is like knitting a big swatch...who really enjoys knitting swatches? I still have the sleeves to knit and find some cute little buttons, then I will finally have a finished project.


A reader asked about the debbie bliss Baby Cashmerino and blocking. I steamed these pieces with a steam iron inorder to join the shoulders and knit the neckband. A good blocking will take out the puckering at the decreases (I hope!). I haven't experienced any problems with "flattening" of the stitches. I find this yarn really springs back to life. It is actually one of my most favourite yarns to knit with. Maybe another reader has had a problem with blocking this yarn?

8 comments:

Peg-woolinmysoup said...

It will end, I hope, 'cause I want to see it! That is such a beautiful colour - reminds me of rich vanilla ice cream!

Amy said...

I haven't ever had problems with the baby cashmerino blocking, either. Your sweater is looking so sweet!

handknit168 said...

very nice and soft.

Dorothy said...

It's pretty.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I will knit one for sure! Glad you talked about the yarn, I was thinking about buying it.
Paty Ballarin
Brazil

Johanne said...

Glad to see you back. Don't know you, but have missed your blog!! I love your taste and style and we share a thing for Debbie Bliss yarn and patterns.....

My heart goes out to you over your recent loss and the shifting sands that is your life right now. I wish you well.

maureen said...

I also don't know you, but have missed your blog!! I'm glad to see that you are back.

Anonymous said...

Wow, that is really pretty!!!! What is it? Is it for a baby?