Yesturday was the perfect day for dyeing! I tested out a new pink color
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And dyed some yarn for Trek, to thank her for being a fantastic test knitter!
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By the way, check out Trek's version of the cuff I designed for BCB's Seda de Soya (that's Spanish for Soysilk). The pattern can be found here (it's a PDF and may take a second or two to load).
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I spent most of my evening last night sitting on my porch, knitting on the monstrosity. After approx. 4 hours (total, not just last night!) this is what I have.
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I've never done colorwork like this before...but I couldn't be happier with the results. I mean, yes, it's an ugly color...but I can't believe I'm actually creating this pattern! I really enjoy knitting on it, although now that I'm done with the sleeves it's just 5 plain rows followed by a patterned row.
I do have one question about it: The directions say to increase at the beg. and end of every 4th row, placing the increases at least 2 sts apart. Huh? The increases will be 3 rows apart...does it mean on the first row I K1, inc then on the next inc row: k3, inc?
Any help is appreciated!

5 comments:

Marina said...
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Marina said...

Oops, sorry about the missing comment!

It is being knitted in the round, right? I believe they just want you to increase on the 2nd stitch and second last stitch even though they use the terms beginning and end.

Jennifer said...

Lovely yarn and colorwork!

Anonymous said...

I agrea with marina on the increases should go.
Have to say, lovely colorwork, your doing a great job : )

Anonymous said...

very soft and pretty looking!