Swatching
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 12:06PM | Breean Elyse I know, I know. People really hate swatching. And, I admit, I used to be one of those people. Recently though, I've been on a swatching kick.
Every so often I discover one of those stitch patterns that keeps my interest while also allowing for easy, enjoyable knitting. Whenever I find one of these gems, I begin knitting it up in a variety of yarn weights, using various needle sizes in order to achieve the perfect fabric.
This happens to be one of those stitch patterns.
It's an 8 row repeat that includes a lot of purling. I'm usually not a big fan of purling, but I've gotten much quicker at it now that I've spent several hours working with this stitch pattern!
Stitch pattern via the Harmony Guides: Lace & Eyelets
Yarn is Swans Island Organic Merino Worsted in logwood
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Reader Comments (3)
That is beautifully amazing. I adore the angles and pops of the pattern... and the rich color. Wish I was patient enough to swatch. I get about 25-30% through a project and then frog it if I don't like the yarn or needle size. That's how I roll. :P
You better not frog your latest project ;)
Too late. Two times already after row 7. Being all knitally challenged (or super tired). I am doing it now. Like I was born to knit this!
I am eating a plum and reading a client email... "Absolutely, let's change it up a bit. Something innovative and futuristic, but no space ships or robots." Darn.