As promised, here are some photographs of one of my other Starmore sweaters in progress. This one, called Lismore, is from her book The Celtic Collection. She has reworked it in her three-ply yarn, which is what I am knitting it in. Although the pattern itself has not been changed particularly, she uses fewer colors in this version.
Here is a photograph of the original design:
You can purchase yarn and the necessary amendments to the original pattern here, but you will need a copy of the book.
Anway, here are some photographs of my Lismore in progress. The color looks a bit faded in these pictures for some reason; in person, this is a very striking and rich looking pattern.
I stopped working on it temporarily because I think the large turtleneck called for will be a bit overwhelming on me. I’m deciding whether I want a simple scoop neck with a band or whether I want to keep the ribbing but do more of a stand up split neck.
Your Lismore is gorgeous! I would lose the turtleneck only because I don’t need anything drawing attention to the beginnings of a double chin 😉
Comment by Marina — September 22, 2006 @ 12:19 pm
So beautiful! I’m fascinated by the ribbing.
Comment by Wendy O — September 22, 2006 @ 1:41 pm
From Susan — I, too, am concerned about anything that highlights the double bubble. Maybe the turtleneck would provide camo for the chin area???
Comment by surly — September 22, 2006 @ 4:48 pm
I am so impressed. I agree about not using the turtle neck..too much and would take away/
Comment by kathy — September 22, 2006 @ 7:28 pm
oh i love lismore! may i please ask what gauge you are getting? i would love to knit it in their 2 ply, as the 3 ply would be way too warm for me in florida 😉
Comment by vanessa — September 23, 2006 @ 8:24 am
The gauge for this sweater in the three-ply is 23 stitches over four inches.
Comment by surly — September 23, 2006 @ 9:12 am
That is absolutely gorgeous!
Comment by ck — September 23, 2006 @ 4:09 pm