Haven’t we all set our sights on the holy grail at some point in our knitting lives (Lyra)? Adrienne Martini describes her journey in a new book called Sweater Quest: My Year of Knitting Dangerously…
I have not read it yet, but I do know a bit about the plot: She writes about knitting Mary Tudor from Alice Starmore’s classic, Tudor Roses [now out of print]:
The cover sweater IS Mary Tudor. Sally made this sweater years ago, but I could not find a picture of it here or on Ravelry…maybe she’ll add one (?). It’s fun to find out about knitting books that are not just about patterns!
ETA by Sally:
Yes, I knit Mary Tudor. It was, if I remember correctly, my second or third fair isle project. I still love it. Tudor Roses itself is one of my all-time favorite knitting books — beautiful projects, wonderful photography, and even some history. Here are a few not so wonderfully photographed pictures of my own Mary Tudor.
I hope Sally does find a picture. That sweater is certainly quest-worthy (as was Lyra, for sure (from either side!))
Comment by twinsetellen — March 28, 2010 @ 9:48 am
I just got the book “Sweater Quest” from Borders – haven’t started it yet. Also have the yarn and pattern for Mary Tudor – also not started, but maybe it will get me to at least wind the yarn and cast on.
Comment by Nancy — March 28, 2010 @ 10:32 am
Do you and Sally have any wisdom on making beautiful button bands? I would like mine to be more professional. Thanks!
Comment by Kathy Filkins — March 28, 2010 @ 2:27 pm
Ladies- I haven’t read it yet-but interesting that you were mentioned.
Comment by Lorraine — March 29, 2010 @ 9:36 am
Correction- got my facts wrong- but Sally’s MT is just lovely!
Comment by Lorraine — March 30, 2010 @ 10:59 am
Will have to read this one. Sally, your sweater is certainly beautiful!
Comment by Wendy O'C — April 2, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
I looked up Starmore’s Tudor Roses. One copy is on sale at Amazon for — are you sitting down? — $200.
Comment by victoria — April 9, 2010 @ 4:57 pm