Earlier this year, my wonderful friend EmmyLou gave me the seven balls of Rowan Fine Tweed you see above, along with the pattern for Peerie Flooers. She knew I wanted to have a go at colourwork and thought this would be the ideal starting point for me. As I still hadn't started it when the second Year of Projects rolled around, I added it to the list in the hope that would give me the kick up the bum to actually get started.
Sadly, disaster struck on Monday. I was merrily knitting my way through the next flower section of the chart, when I noticed my stitches getting stuck where the cable joins the needle. On closer inspection, I discovered the cable had broken and was tearing away! I quickly put it away, not wanting to lose all of my stitches at once, and jumped straight on the internet to find a replacement. No more cheapo bamboo needles with plastic cables from eBay for me! I have ordered myself an Addi Premium to replace it.
I haven't had that happen but I'm sure I'd wind up crying :(
ReplyDeleteThey're looking fabulous already - hope the new needle arrives really soon!
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern. Enjoy your first try at colorwork. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour work. Hopefully, the needles will arrive soon.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a project ... wow. Very complex. I think you'll like Addi Turbos, they have a very narrow point and strong cable. Anyway, looking forward to seeing the finished hat!
ReplyDeleteThat pattern was my first try at stranded colorwork, too! That's so scary about your needle, though. Hope your replacement comes soon!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness you caught that in time!
ReplyDeleteAck! I'm glad you realized before it was too late. Good luck once you get new needles!
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