- have had coffee. Lots of it.
My First Sweater
Pattern: "Lara" from Debbie Bliss Silk Alpaca
Yarn: Lots of "coal" Wool of the Andes from KnitPicks
Size: 32" (I am a 34", but the pattern runs large)
Gauge: 18s = 4"/10 cm on US #8 dpns and straights.
I'm not certain what to say about this pattern. It was simultaneously difficult and easy. It's easy to work a sweater all in one piece, and it's difficult to understand the very concise explanation of exactly how that is supposed to happen after a couple screwdrivers. There were some definitely weird maneuvers in this pattern that could probably be eliminated without any ill effects. That said, it was an easy knit. I would do it again.
Especially now that I know I can do a simple sweater in nine days. Whoo - ha!
Last night, I:
- had stir-fried broccoli and mushrooms with rice for dinner
- drank a lot of water
- worked a little on the Fugly Socks
- watched The Upside of Anger
3 comments:
Congrats on winning a gold from someone who won't win a medal!
The sweater is divine, and love the new 'do. Now put a smile on that face, mister, or do I have to come over there and poke you with a dpn? ;P
I really love that sweater, it has a very clean look to it.
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