Aran afghan and a little question
>> Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Here is what I have been working on for my aran afghan. Thanks to a comment left by Sheepish One I checked out the DIY network web page and found this. Here is what I have knit thus far.
It is the Moss Diamond Cable Afghan Square and it takes a lot of concentration. So in addition to this little project I need something that is a little more mindless if you know what I mean.
Back when I first learned to knit and purl I thought, "hey this isn't so bad, maybe I'll just whip up a sweater." Mind you at this point I knew next to nothing about knitting, yarn, patterns, what have you. I promptly went to the store and purchased this yarn (I have more than one).
Patons Classic Merino 100% WoolI have now been holding onto this yarn for about two years and I don't know what to do with it. I still have yet to make anything for myself. I would like to make a cardigan or a simple pullover. Nothing fancy just something that will fit. The yarn is kind of stiff but I like the color so...Any suggestions?
5 comments:
You are doing a great job with the afghan. Ravelry has a pattern browser you could check out if you are a member. If you aren't a member yet, it is a wonderful resource for ideas and patterns and it is free.
I agree with Lucky Knitter about ravelry. It is very good for patterns. The colour is gorgeous, I can see a pretty shrug or a vest top. Quicker than a full sweater.
I agree too...I would also use the yarn finder at Ravelry. It's a useful tool to see what others have made out of the same yarn. Love the color. good luck!
Hi Andrea,
Like minds....I also was going to recommend that you look on Ravelry. Paton's Classic merino is a good basic wool yarn. It softens somewhat with that first washing. I think you would enjoy a garment from it. Good luck. I'll be watching...... :) k
you have been one industrious knitter! wow!! that panel looks fabulous.
there are a lot of sweaters knit out of your wool:
i saw tree jackets (pattern available at zephyrstyle.com/patterns), rogues (http://www.girlfromauntie.com/patterns/shop/rogue/detail.php) and wonderful wallaby (pamphlets are available at stores).
good luck!
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