This has been a time consuming project but fun. Each step of the way, I've encountered a problem and I move forward until the next glitch occurs. What I'm getting is a sweater I didn't initially envision. It forms itself and changes as it grows. This is a way I like to work but haven't done much of this style in my knitting. I think it's because the idea of a sweater is so overwhelming that I feel I have to have everything all planned out ahead of time. Though I feel that approach has its very strong merits, I am finding this process so much fun and so relaxing. I don't know where I'm going so there's no rush to go there.
I'm also learning quite a bit as I stagger through the design as you go labyrinth.
Oh but what I especially love are shawl collars-and seed stitch!
I was very weak in the wrap and turn short rows. After all the wrapping and turning on this shawl collar, I pray to remember how for next time the technique is needed.
My island thrift store has the most wonderful surprises! Look! Corriedale in brilliant colors from High Prairie Fibers. 8 ounces at the greatly reduced thrift store price of 1.25
Which reminds me....back in the days (not so long ago)when I first started spinning, I bought some raw fleeces there and I'm sure some were not washed! I better pull them out and wash them. I've found out fairly recently how important it is to get the fleeces clean before storing. Now, I have to sort through all my fiber and get those washed before the summer ends and maybe if I'm lucky it won't be too late.
And yes, I know I'm lucky that my thrift store is fiber friendly.
