They knit up in a snap, or seem to anyhow, in most cases can be made in the round (which just happens to be my most favourite way to knit items) and make for small light projects that are easy to pack up and go. I hopped on that bandwagon long ago.
My latest project:
Wavy Feathers Wimple by Caryll McConnell
Needles: 4 mm 16" circ
Yarn: Americo 100% Pima Cotton (fingering weight)
This project is just what I needed. I've been having trouble finding knitting inspiration as of late. Between the heat waves and our busy schedule, I easily went two weeks without picking up the needles (I hardly recognize myself anymore *shakes her head*).
I've had this oh so lovely yarn in my stash for 2 years now. A splurge item on a shopping trip while visiting my friend in Toronto:
It's soft and squishy and the colour is so warm and rich. As cold as the winter was, and as much as I hate to wish my life away, I find myself counting down the days until Autumn arrives for more occasions to wear my new (soon to be completed, that is) garment.
I started last night, and have already made much progress:
The lace pattern is much easier than you would think upon first glance. It is comprised of 4 repeats of 28 rows (28!). The good news is it is mainly yarn overs and simple decreases (ssk and k2tog). The rows are straight forward and easily memorizable. Difficult to get lost in. All in all a nice pattern for the hot hazy (lazy?) days of summer.
Bye for now
