So the collection of handspun below has now become a raglan sweater for the wee one.
The colors just asked to be knitted together and conjoined like happy twins. The fibers include everything from Blue Faced Leicester and Merino to some mottled Jacob farm wool pictured below which I over dyed with rusty, reds and oranges.
The sweater is based on Elizabeth Zimmerman's EPS system. I added a hemmed edge to the bottom and have already tacked it down as it kept rolling up under my fingers as I knit around, minor annoyances.
I am so in love with the entire theory behind the magic loop method. Magic loop sleeves are just another plus!
As this sits in the knitting basket. I may just have found another addiction which might include color-work swatches. Colorwork I declare highly addictive - dangerous, definitely dangerous!
My amazon queue is now full of colorwork books and each book posted at schoolhouse press really should be mine, honestly.
Oh, and by the way, colorwork addicts I need some advice. How should I hold my yarn? EZ's idea seems the best thus far. I will learn the continental method yet.
Judging by your yarns' gorgeous colorways, I can easily see how much you love! color and how good you're at it. Love the swatch so far, it'll be a wonderful sweater. Love those rustic-like yarns.
Posted by: Terry | Wednesday, 31 October 2007 at 06:47 AM
Your yarn is beautiful! I love the colors and can't wait to see the finished sweater.
Posted by: Anna | Wednesday, 31 October 2007 at 03:12 PM