SKB-in-Progress
Voici, the progress on the Simple Knitted Bodice. I really am enjoying this pattern; it's fun to knit garments from the top down. I love seeing the sweater come together as a whole as I knit. I love the fact that I will have precious little finishing to do once I knit the sleeves. But, most of all, after my last disaster, I love that I know what it will look like before I'm done. I've tried it on twice and, while it could be a tiny bit smaller, I think it will look great. The deep v-neck will require a cami or similar underneath anyhow. And I should have no problem finishing it before seeing Colin.
The yarn is lovely ... Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool. Other than that strange silk smell and rather a lot of vegetable matter, nothing detracts from its rustic beauty. It looks fabulous on the lace panel. In fact, I am already dreaming of a shawl (maybe Swallowtail?) in Silky Wool.
posted by Laura at 10:28 AM
24 Comments:
Looking good! And ohhhh silky wool, I love it. I have a sweater's-worth in the stash waiting for a good project. Your shawl idea is a great one, I'm pretty sure I've seen one done but I can't remember where...
That is a gorgeous color! Can't wait to see it finished.
Oooh, that is oh so pretty!!! I'm hearing that pattern call to me more and more and more. It seems like every blogger I know is knitting it, and I'm such a follower. I can't wait to see you model yours!!
Hey, call me crazy, but I love that silk smell so much that when I walk into Banana Republic I head for the nearest pile of neatly folded silk twinsets and bury my head in them. Salespeople think I'm nuts.
I just freaking adore that color. So jealous!
Very pretty! I just love that color. :)
That is looking good & silky wool to boot! I can't wait to see it finished!
Ooooh...that colour is gorgeous...that is going to be a killer sweater...
Ok...and it's nice to know that I'm not the only one who likes the smell of silk.
Oh, I love Silky Wool. You got an amazing color. Looking great!
I want to knit a sweater now. Socks are starting to bore me!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! I think I'm feeling faint. That is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen!!
Ooh, Colin will have no hope of resisting you in that sultry color and lovely garment.
I love Silky Wool - it's one of my top favorite yarns of all time. I think I have it in every color in my stash! I did a shawl - the Leaf Lace Shawl - in Siolky Wool and it's really pretty. If I could get over my fear of blocking I could show it to you!
That's lovely. The red will be wonderful on you! I love Silky Wool - I never thought of it for a shawl or scarf. That would be divine.
This looks so good already, and what a fantastic color you're using! I'm really looking forward to seeing the Bodice once it's all finished, it's going to be a real beauty!
I find the strange silk smell sort of goes away after washing, although it comes back whenever wet. Don't wear it in all that rain.
It's a loovely colour!
Your SKB is lovely! I love that silky wool - I'm currently knitting Eris with it, but I have a boring oatmeal color going on, not that beautiful red! Love it! (did I already say that...?) ;o)
I love Silky Wool too -- and it softens up and feels soooo nice after wet blocking - don't be afraid, Stephanie, block it!
Gorgeous! I've heard such lovely things about Silky Wool!
beautiful! great color... GREAT color. Can't wait to see it finished!
Wow, the rich color of that silky wool literally jumps of the screen! The pattern is lovely and I am glad it's fitting you the way you want. Let's hear it for minimal finishing!!
Gorgeous yarn! I've really wanted to try silky wool.
I'm glad that we seem to be later on the Yarn Abroad swap--I have some wonderful chocolate I'd love to send. It was fun to find some sock yarn for you.
Your Yarn Aboard Pal
It's just lovely! And A shawl in silky wool would be so nice!
I'm actually doing the Swallowtail in Silky Wool and loving it ...
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