So all my timing has fallen apart: no FOs for last Friday, but have completed one since, and I almost had only two old faces to show for WIPs today. With this whip cracking almost audibly behind me, last night I cast on for Uber-Cool Brother's second birthday scarf.
I spent some time yesterday evening trying stuff out - otherwise known as swatching. Yes, I have trouble believing that myself, and I was actually there ! I tried out the Dragon Skin stitch, but it didn't 'pop' enough; then I tried out the Ribbed Leaf stitch pattern - twice, with a different amount of cast on stitches - but that also didn't come out as well as I thought it would. So I let my fingers do the walking through Barbara Walker's 2nd Treasury, and ended up with German Herringbone Rib, which I am quite liking after 3 or 4 pattern repeats:
This is the 'Squash' 4ply superwash merino from the Skein Queen in the colorway 'Aunt Betty's Pond', as selected by Uber-Cool Brother himself.
In addition, we have made some progress with the vintage cabled sweater for my youngest niece; each 8 row pattern repeat seems to take ages, I think because it's in DK ...
The furry head is Sebastian getting in on the act, feeling sorry for himself because he lost the battle royal on this occasion and so ended up being showered/bathed in his special shampoo. He lost, but I am the one sitting here in wet clothing ....
This is the 'I am clean, feel way better, but am compelled to guilt trip you in spite of all cuddles and treats' pose. I can tell you it's pretty effective. We are back to the vet tomorrow morning.
Over at Tami's Amis, as usual you'll find many interesting and beautiful projects, but I doubt any will be quite so sorrowful-looking ....
I really like that rib pattern, and it looks great in that colourway :)
ReplyDeleteCute dog picture too, even if it is the guilt trip pose!
I love that rib pattern for the scarf it is very eye-catching! You make me want to buy the book. Loving the cabled sweater - it looks so delicate and pretty.
ReplyDeletePoor doggy-boo. He sulks very cutely!
Both of your projects are gorgeous - the Herringbone Rib looks great.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the photos of your dog! He looks very clean, if a little sulky!
Lots of gorgeous knits! You're brother is going to love that scarf! As for Sebastian, he looks very clean and glossy so I wouldn't feel too bad for him!
ReplyDeleteOoo, thanks for linking that dragon skin pattern. I'll have to use that some time.
ReplyDeleteDogs can be soooo cute! And then they play you for everything you've got.
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern you chose. I'll have to use it sometime.
ReplyDeleteCute dog, almost feel sad for him.
Your brother is going to love his scarf. It's Uber Cool!
ReplyDeleteYour WIP's look great! Poor doggy! They've got to feel better after a bath, though.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question on my blog, our Chihuahua peed all over the house!
Really love the color of the scarf, and the rib pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to squish your dog. Is that bad? Really, it's a high compliment. Poor baby. The knitting's pretty neat, too. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern and cute, pouty pup!
ReplyDeletePoor Sebastian...nice start on the projects...I love the color of Aunt Betty's Pond...
ReplyDeleteThe herringbone rib (&yarn!) is so pretty! Love the squishy cables too. Poor puppy, I'm sure he'll cheer himself up by dirty-fying himself soon :P
ReplyDeletePoor puppy. Having to take a bath :(.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dog. My favorite breed, so noble and smart...
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