When I dyed the yarn for the Cresting Waves Scarf, I also dyed some of my sock yarn in the same "atlantic" colorway. I had thought that I’d make some wristers to match. After thinking about the pattern a bit, I decided I wanted it to be a bit more solid, and I wanted a place to add the thumb, and a solid stockinette for the palm. This will create a left and a right mitt, but that shouldn’t be a problem. Last Friday, while riding the train home, I cast on.
I haven’t gotten far. As I’ve worked out the stitch, I’ve had to rip back, rip out and start over and generally punt as I thought about it. Another project also went onto the needles a day or so later. It is the Hourglass Pullover from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. Kelly was wearing hers the first time I met her, and it has stuck in my mind as a must knit. All stockinette, knit on circular needles, it is a perfect knit for watching TV or taking to meetings.
It calls for a turned under hem, to be sewn in after the fact. I’m a little nervous about it. Hems often have a way of flipping up or just plain making a thick band around the bottom. I decided to alter the pattern and make a picot edge. Then, I basted the hem and started to stitch it, first separating the plies in my sewing yarn to a half thickness in hopes of less bulk.
My fingers are crossed. (I think I have a "thing" going with this color.. it’s got me everywhere I turn.)
10 responses to “a good read”
I think I’ve read all of his, too, and loved “Pillars”. Will have to look for this one!
I loved Pillars of the Earth when I read it years ago and have read many of Follett’s books since. I read it again this past spring and loved reading it all over again. Thanks for letting me know it is a great read. I’ve moved it to the top of my list of books to buy.
I loved Pillars of the Earth when I read it years ago and have read many of Follett’s books since. I read it again this past spring and loved reading it all over again. Thanks for letting me know it is a great read. I’ve moved it to the top of my list of books to buy.
Thanks for the recommendation!
You know, I was wondering about these books. I need to read the first one first, wouldn’t you agree? Thanks for the review!
Another Me Too on Pillars of the Earth! I couldn’t put it down. Off to order this one now . . . thanks for the heads up!
There’s been quite a discussion among the Audiobooks Knitters at Ravelry about this book. I have it on my wish list for next year. I loved Pillars.
I’ve not read any of his books. I’ve heard that Pillars of the earth is a great book. I’ll have to check it out.
I didn’t know about the sequel. Must read. Thanks.
I adored Pillars of the Earth and just finished World Without End. Fabulous story even if it did take me away from my knitting.