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October 17, 2006
Oh So Fetching
I do so love a quick knit. Don't get me wrong, I love those big projects that give you that giddy feeling of accomplishment when you finish after months (or years) of work but, there's really nothing like a quick knit to make me smile. Fetching is done. What do you think?
Project Details:
Pattern: Fetching from Knitty Summer 2006
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Red (Colour 300610)
Needles: US #6 (4mm) Addi Natura DPNs
Thoughts: This pattern uses 1 ball of yarn (and Debbie Bliss yarn isn't known for its generous yardage) - 1 ball is 90 meters and I have less than 1 meter left. Perfect (although I was a tad bit concerned I was going to run out of yarn on the thumb). These are a lovely quick knit and the yarn is wonderfully soft. I'm sure it will pill like crazy, but I don't even mind because I can always knit another pair when these start looking a little worn. I worked the cables without a cable needle, which is a great way to knit them - so much quicker and a lot less hassle. I started these late Saturday night and finished last night after karate. I'd estimate total knitting time at around 6 hours - give or take a bit. I finished them just in time to wear them this morning because it's cold and snowing - perfect glove weather.
Comments
They look awesome! I need to figure out what yarn I want to make mine with. You know, perfect for the.. um, foggy mornings we've got here.
Posted by: Angela at October 17, 2006 11:22 AM
Ooo, those are great, Stephanie! And indeed just in time. We're getting snow down here too, though it isn't sticking yet.
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at October 17, 2006 12:13 PM
So pretty! Great color too!
Posted by: Leslie at October 17, 2006 1:22 PM
Oh so pretty! And i love your ring, too.
Posted by: jillian at October 17, 2006 2:19 PM
Perfect timing! I have been resenting the approach of cold weather, but great little items like this will surely help. Good photo of you too...
Posted by: Birdsong at October 17, 2006 2:21 PM
Fetching, indeed! I've been eyeing that pattern as well, and have been on a quick-n-easy knit kick - looks like a perfect project.
Posted by: Cyndi at October 17, 2006 2:26 PM
Great photo! And pretty gloves!
Posted by: Steph at October 17, 2006 2:41 PM
Sweet! That went wicked fast! I really want to start some soon. And having them in time for the first snow of the year, at least here, priceless!
Posted by: Wanda at October 17, 2006 2:42 PM
so pretty! you know I love that red!
Posted by: yahaira at October 17, 2006 2:54 PM
They're wonderful - except that you used them as an excuse to cover up your pretty face!
Posted by: Carole at October 17, 2006 2:56 PM
How pretty! I guess I have time to knit up a pair before the weekend then. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Michelle at October 17, 2006 2:58 PM
So lovely! I really like the color and they'll definitely keep you warm in the upcoming cold weather.
Posted by: diana at October 17, 2006 3:00 PM
Lovely! And I really like the picture of you wearing them... nice ring :).
Posted by: grumperina at October 17, 2006 3:04 PM
Wonderful! And love that ring your wearing.
Posted by: Rebekah at October 17, 2006 3:14 PM
Gorgeous! Love that red.
Posted by: Carolyn at October 17, 2006 3:26 PM
They are wonderful and so are your photos! I have the Cable Freedom book and am now dying to make something with cables!
Posted by: Marcia at October 17, 2006 3:33 PM
I do believe that's the same colour that I used to make my pair of Fetching gloves! What good taste you have... ;) No snow here in the UK, but mine are proving very comfy for chilly morning walks.
Posted by: Rhian at October 17, 2006 3:34 PM
Those turned out great, definitely on my to do list now :)
Posted by: Jen at October 17, 2006 3:37 PM
Those are very nice. Isn't it fun when you get to wear your handknits? I got to wear my socks in NY last weekend (3 pair). Here in Texas, not yet!
Posted by: Stephanie at October 17, 2006 3:42 PM
They look great--and I love your ring!
Posted by: --Deb at October 17, 2006 4:08 PM
perfectly fetching! i love the first photo :)
Posted by: gleek at October 17, 2006 5:09 PM
Great job. Your gloves are the epitome of fetching!
Posted by: Nubiancraftster at October 17, 2006 9:17 PM
these are way to cute. simply fetching actually. and they are very close to the top of my 'knit next'list.
Posted by: jacqueline at October 17, 2006 9:19 PM
Very pretty. I'm all about red these days.
Posted by: jessie at October 18, 2006 4:29 AM
Very nice! I love the red....I have to get on the ball and knit a pair of these!
Posted by: Stacey at October 18, 2006 8:34 AM
I adore the cheery red, perfect for snowy weather! Must keep this pattern in mind for quickie Christmas gifts. :-)
Posted by: joy at October 18, 2006 8:47 AM
I really like the pattern too, I`ve (almost) finished my second pair, I just have to weave in yarn ends (boring). It`s great to knit something so nice so fast. After reading your post I think I have to make a third pair, just to learn to knit cables without a cable needle - thanks for the link!
Posted by: Päivä at October 18, 2006 10:02 AM
They are wonderful and your photo is great!
Posted by: caitlyn at October 18, 2006 10:14 AM
those look great! i'm on my third (eek!) pair, and i love them. great for xmas gifts, i think.
Posted by: lynne at October 18, 2006 12:15 PM
the photo looks wonderful. gorgeous colors.
Posted by: blossom at October 18, 2006 1:23 PM
wahey! i wore my red ones for the first time today. i love your cashmerino ones! you do need warmer things if it's already snowing, though. brr.
Posted by: kris at October 18, 2006 2:55 PM
