4.04.2012

tops tanks and tees kal.... are ya ready?

how are you doing in your search for the perfect pattern for our tops tanks & tees kal? any progress? as i had mentioned last week, i'll be doing jane richmond's gemini.

Source: knitty.com via Rebecca on Pinterest

it was a fairly easy decision for me because as soon as it was out in knitty.. (actually, truthfully before that) i knew i had to knit it up.
purchasing yarn is something i'm not doing a whole lot of these days.. i'm really trying to work through what i already have. my stash isn't the most impressive or huge by any means... (coughmisocraftycoughcough) ;) but i do have a stash... and a few years ago, i bought this linen... and several skeins of it.


this is montoya beach solid, by punta yarns. the colour is sage green. i've never knit with linen before. and i have to say i'm kind of excited about it! it's definitely different though. it looks so loose when i knit it up. because the loft isn't there... i had to wash and dry my swatch before actually measuring it.


a first for me.... and here's the kicker. i am so dumb. i didn't write down anywhere what size needle i used for the swatch. so while it's all pretty and everything.... and bang on for size... i have to do another one.
ha. it's ok though. because i've got time. something tells me that it's a 3mm though. i think i had to go down a full needle size. but i do remember talking to jane about it and saying that i really wanted to use my knitpicks.. hrmmmmm....

needless to say, before the kal has even started i have to do something over. hahaha. so my tip to you is.. write.down.any.and.all.mods. 'cause you'll forget. i just did. haha.

join up!

start date: april 11th, 2012
end date: may 23rd, 2012

head on over to luvinthemommyhood to sign up for the kal. and go check out her yarn choice for her gemini. it's gorgeous!  it makes me want to make sure i knit something up in a bright colour for this summer season! shannon's also got some great tips on getting gauge and choosing the right  yarn for your project. be sure to check it out!

so have you decided what you'll be knitting? do you think you'll knit more than one top? i do have another top in mind if i'm speedy enough.... but i'm honestly not holding my breath :) i'd love to hear how your progress is doing! xo

10 comments:

  1. I don't know how many times I've swatched and then forgot what needles I used.
    Now I add it to rav as soon as I swatch so I don't forget.

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    1. oh yes that is a very good tip. i need to get on ravelry more... i mean for updating my projects. it's serves as a great little journal of projects for me. as long as i actually keep it updated ;) xo

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  2. Haha you made me giggle just now because I did the very same thing the other day. mommy brain is the pits.

    That yarn is just gawjus! I bet Gemini will look just wonderful knit out of it.

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    1. hahah hannah. yah i feel so dumb. but i'll just figure it out quick. i'm excited about this yarn though! xo

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  3. I've read that with Linen when you set out to block it you break all the blocking rules. Like you should try to kill it...almost. I read of a woman who submerged her linen shawl in hot hot hot water, then rolled it out in a towel, stuck it in the freezer for a whole day, then she thawed it in cold water before finally blocking out the pattern. She claims it is the softest shawl ever. Linen is a hardy plant so I don't doubt that it could take the abuse.

    Good luck and find some super great hand cream, scratch that heel cream...your fingers will thank me later :)

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    1. yes linen is a very strong fiber. i'm excited to work with it. i'm also addicted to hand cream, so i'm set ;) xo

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  4. --- I'm commenting on here in reply to yours on my blog! cause.... I read your blog too! ----
    You guys are the ones to gave me even more of a push to cast that baby on… but I have some restrictions this year – ‘knit patterns other than my own with yarn I have made, either spun or hand dyed’. yikes… but I’m thinking about using Salvaged, held double?

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    1. ohmygosh! i didn't even know you were aware of who i am! haha. awesome! are ya gonna officially join in on the kal? it would be so awesome if you did! xo

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    2. ha! love it! i will swatch a little tomorrow and see what I can come up with... thankfully i still have a few days!

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  5. Oh, I am soooo jealous! The yarn looks incredible, and the pattern is beautiful. I am going to have to add it as a favorite. I am still short on time, so can't join the KAL this time either, but I'll be following everyone's progress.

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