I could sure use a belt!! Actually, that may not improve my knitting situation much, so never mind! I have been puttering along on my Whiskey Tunic — making some progress at a drunken snail’s pace:
The Sweetheart Tunic pattern calls for seven repeats of the leaf motif. I’ve finished seven and am heading for nine: for more length because of my height and because I’d prefer it a bit longer. I really love this yarn — Reynolds Whiskey. It is “real” wool but feels a bit softer. It has very rich color variation and great stitch definition for a lightweight yarn.
Like all knitting, progress is slow. I adapted the pattern to be worked in the round and when I get done I’ll be happy I did, though it is a slog doing the front and back together.
PS: Welcome Kym to the blogosphere!!
That is going to be gorgeous. God, I wish I had half your patience and just a fraction of your talent!
Comment by marissa — June 8, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
I think we should rename ourselves the Slogging Sisters.
Comment by surly — June 8, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
Love the color and the stitch pattern! You will indeed be glad when you get this part done – only two more repeats, then things get interesting! Hang in there!
Joan in Ellicott city “merlin”
Comment by Joan — June 9, 2009 @ 12:00 am
I use Whiskey liberally. Oh, and I made some gloves with Reynolds Whiskey, too. Really liked the yarn, and there hasn’t been any pilling to speak of. I don’t think I could tolerate a next-to-the-skin garment with it, but I’m sure it’s going to be wonderful as a tunic.
Comment by Cheryl S. — June 9, 2009 @ 10:27 am
I have some Whiskey in my liquor cabinet, oops! I mean yarn stash. I’m not sure what to do with it, but your project is going to influence me, I’m pretty sure. Keep on slogging! (And thanks for the shout-out!) 🙂
Comment by Kym — June 9, 2009 @ 10:56 am
what a great color. i am such a sucker for blue.
Comment by dana — June 9, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
No wonder the snail is drunk, all that Whiskey. But I also bet it’s happy to see such a handsome sweater in progress.
Comment by twinsetellen — June 9, 2009 @ 8:27 pm