Friday, May 12, 2006

Knitting Update

The knitting needles are flying along at the moment, it is absolutely freezing cold here in Launceston at the moment so it is a great time for knitting. First up is a progress photo of Janelles lacy jumper knitted in Patons Zhivago, you know the one that caused me some embarrasment the other day. My love/hate relationship with lace is on again, I love the look of lace but hate shaping in lace so at the moment all is okay as I am not yet up to the armhole shaping. There will be some grumbling when I reach that stage I am sure but for now it is a nice easy to knit pattern, well for lace that is.

Cabled Shrug is next, what can I say about this pattern other than I love it and can't wait to have it draped over my shoulders. This is being knitted in Bendigo Woollen Mills 12ply Rustic, a gorgeous yarn.

Last but definately not least is the 60's Cabled Jumper, which I found in a really old pattern book from the op shop and it is also being knitted in Bendigo Rustic 12ply in a tweed green colour that is just beautiful. This is my easy peasy take anywhere knit as it requires no concentration really yet has a lovely cable and rib pattern. So that is my knitting projects that I am currently working on, there are a couple in the basket waiting for my attention too but for now these three are my priority.

20 comments:

2paw said...

Oh Sharon, all your projects are whizzing along and they look so great!!! Shaping lace: can be boogelly!! And I have to make it match so there are the same amount of holes and things on each side!!!! I have a bazillion things on the go as usual!! And yes, my Nottie Hottie Clicker came!!!

Cathy said...

All your projects are lovely.

Will they make an appearance on Tuesday?

Cathy

Ada said...

Your knitting is beautiful as always!!

maniacalmultitasker said...

Shazz..top effort! So many on the go!
All that ribbing wld drive me nuts!

Tracy Batchelder said...

Lovely projects! Looks like you have plenty to keep you busy for a while.

Sherri said...

What a fun visit I had! You are so ambitious! Had a great time and i'll be back to visit again soon!

Nana Sadie said...

Your cables are gorgeous and so is your lace! "Love/hate relationship!" lololol
(((hugs)))

Jennifer said...

What lovely WIPs! That lacy pattern is beautiful!

Shelley L. MacKenzie said...

You projects are looking great, and I love all the colours as well. My kntting has taken a backseat this past week as I've been tired from being back to work. I'm hoping to get at it again this weekend though.

Unknown said...

Phew! You are knitting like a woman possessed! Think I'll have to send down a few WIPs for you to finish!!!

Michelle said...

you are absolutely a very fast knitter!! so many projects on the go and i say they're not easy at all!! hehe.

michelle
http://knitty-bitty.momo4ever.com

Emma said...

Wow, the projects are all amazing and impressive! Just beautiful.

blissful said...

Beautiful projects! Thanks for visiting and helping w/ my pictures. I really like the Proverbs 31 verse -- I had forgotton the wool part!

Suzi said...

I can't believe you've come so far with your 60's jumper! The last time I saw was that day at the market. It's coming up really cool.

I'm very impressed with the lace jumper, however I don't envy you one bit making it. Lace and I are like oil and water.

Suzi

Craftybernie said...

I love the lace jumper. Tried to make some things in the past with lace pattern but I can't concentrate long enough and poof, loose my place. Don't know how you do it you busy person.

Like your cabled jumper too. Nice easy pattern to follow. I like that and I can do cabled!

Best wishes...Bernie
www.craftybernie.blogspot.com

Sue said...

I love your blue lacey jumper. I dont do lace very well. Always end up with some part of the pattern incorrect. Maybe an ambition for 2007. Also love your other jumpers, and I love using Zhivago. Nice and soft, and easy to look after. Cannot wait to see more.

Knittinreed said...

Hi Sharon-

I like the cables but LOVE the lace! The yarn and color really show off the beautiful texture. I can't wait to see its progress.
Ceci

My Five Sons said...

Hi Sharon,saw your quest on the Wool Shack,can't help with the flamingo, but the Ladybird one is still around,check my Blog for address for an online shop based I think in Melbourne!

MsFortuknit said...

wonderful work doll!

MsFortuknit said...

K shar
thats the first time I saw that scarry dolly!