This week I started swatching on my first real design (in my studio haha), sneaking away at night after the holiday festivities to knit. It is incredible and a little overwhelming to consider all of the possibilities that come with writing your own designs and patterns. This little thing will turn into the front panels of a pretty cable and lace cardigan for little miss Naomi. Im excited to start working with numbers, although I have always been terrible at math, so a challenge is in store. I know I want it to be a classic construction, set in sleeves, very tailored and structured but I still have to decide if I want to start from the top or bottom of all the pieces. I recently heard Cirilia say something, somewhere, about how she thinks decreases look prettier than increases and I would have to agree, after really thinking about it. Then there is the ribbing, a dainty lace rib, or a sturdy fisherman's rib to balance out the sweetness of the lace? Cast on? Finishing? So many questions and possibilities! A sweet new friend of mine gave me some beautiful vintage shell buttons a few weeks ago, and I think it will go perfectly, so at least I don't have to think about that. The yarn is the ever gorgeous and heirloom quality brooklyn tweed loft in blanket fort, Naomi's mother picked it up while she was in Brooklyn. She fell in love with it just as much as I told her she would. Maybe I am crazy for starting such a project amidst the chaos of holiday knitting, but I can't stop thinking and doodling about it. What do you think?
thanks for reading,
K
That yarn has such a pretty hue! Perfect for the winter : )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn! Brooklyn tweed is such a dream. I've recently started writing my own patterns (I've been makin my own stuff for years but decided to write them down). My projects are much simpler because I'm lazy but it makes me appreciate your work so much more. And I have to agree that decreases are ridiculously prettier than increases.
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Courtney
Its a beautiful design I love the lace against the ribbing; it reminds me of a growing vine :)
ReplyDeleteLovely. Yesterday I grabbed my needles after a busy weekend to see if I could remember my basic knit and cast off skills- success. And then I come over here and drool at these exquisite patterns you are whipping up. Ahh well, something to aspire to. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty! I think it's great that you started this during the holiday season - it can become stressful at times and it's nice to have a project that can take you away from it all :) I can't wait to see the progress.
ReplyDeletereally pretty photos, also!
ReplyDeleteI don't know anything about knitting, but I wish I did. Your creation is off to a beautiful start! And how pretty shell buttons will look against that shade of periwinkle.
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