31 July 2007

Piggle - Mk I

Bought some wool in a lovely bright purple for Piggle Mk I. Not entirely happy with the yarn as it is a bit stiffer than I thought and harder to knit with - especially on the ssk. Will definitely use a softer yarn for the next one. Why a next one? Well the other thing was that I followed the pattern (mostly) which requires 2.75mm needles for 8ply yarn. Didn't have a set of 2.75, so I used 3mm and even now it looks like it will be a snug fit for a small girl. Will go up to the 4mm set for the next one.

Must say that knitting in the round when dealing with ribbed patterns is so much easier as the "bumpiness" isn't so obvious as it is with stocking stitch. So yes, there will be several more variants to be knitted up and given away (it's only a few nights of knitting to finish them) and also I'll get to play with other variations of 3x2 rib and lace patterns.

Have also worked out that the next mini-project will be a matching beanie & mittens for the vest (in between piggles) and have thought of a cunning plan to solve the white cotton cardi edge issue... still pondering the next major project. Should reeeeeaaaaally finish one of the long lost projects - but can't bear to knit with black at night, it's just too hard.

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