Went a-photo-taking in the garden downstairs in honour of the new round of colours in Project Spectrum — green, yellow, and pink. Even though it’s autumn here in Australia, some plants are still flowering.
Along with new colours there are new projects as well.
I’ve started the Melon shawl from Victorian Lace Today, using some 2ply lace weight merino from The Knittery. The yarn is really really lovely stuff. It has a silky feel to it and the colour is just gorgeous. Although, this being my first time knitting with an actual lace weight yarn, it feels like knitting with dental floss! It took a while getting used to the lightness of the yarn. But I do love how the stitch pattern looks. Although it doesn’t look like much right now.
And this is the beginning of a Rock and Weave sock (pattern from Blue Moon Fiber Arts), using Socks That Rock in the January One colourway. The cuff is knitted sideways in linen stitch, which makes a very interesting texture. These are not my ‘usual’ colours, but I’m loving the warm tones.
Annette’s Swing Coat is almost done. It’s blocking as we speak, so I hope to show you a finished picture soon.
It’s Easter long weekend here until Monday, I hope you have a good Easter. I leave you with some easter craft links that I love (but sadly won’t be able to make in time for this easter):
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That lace merino looks unbelievable! And I love the linen stitch too.
I like the January One colors, they remind me of garnet, which is the birthstone of those born in January. (My sister is a January baby)
That Melon Shawl is gorgeous! I don’t even know if I’ll have time to dye eggs this year.
Oh I can’t wait til my copy of VLT arrives. every time I see someone cast on something gorgeous, like yours, I get even more impatient for it to arrive.
You know what’s weird about that dental floss feeling? Switching back to big fat needles and 8ply woo. Very odd feeling!
gorgeous stuff….. you are so brave knitting with that lace weight and the sock looks gorgeous and can’t wait to see the swing coat
HAVE A HAPPY EASTER
Corrie;)
The lace looks gorgeous, as does the colorway. The Knittery do sell some gorgeous yarn dont they. I love the pattern of the scarf too, very very nice and I like the autumn tones too.
I love this post, Claudine! So many pretty colors 😉 and the texture of those new socks works so well with the yarn. Lovely.
Top photos!
i still dare not knit with 2 ply at the moment. the thinnest i would go for is 4 ply 😛 that shawl of yours is looking really nice. but i’m sure it’ll take me forever to knit with 2 ply!!
Your shawl’s going to be beautiful! Thanks for the other links, too. Must try the patchwork eggs for next year.
The shawl look lovely, 2ply…mmm don’t know if I could go there. I can’t wait to see the swing coat finished. I’m dragging the chain as usual on the wallaby. I need a spare pair of hands so I can wind another ball of yarn. If only I had a swift!
oooooooh, that shawl looks like it will be to die for!! Sooooooo dainty and sweey – I lOVE it!!
I can’t wait to get my copy of VLT and make beautiful stuff like that. Gorgeous.
I love your photos.