Are you tired of seeing my weekly Hemlock updates? Well, this should be the last one. I am done with Hemlocks for a while, though my love affair with them has not ended. I do anticipate knitting one or more of these in the future. I just love making them — and because you can finish one in a week for around $30, it’s a great gift idea.
So, here is the last of the Hemlock Hat Trick — this “blob” picture really looks like a blob 🙁 — it looks like Sally took the picture (Susan says with a wink ;), thinking back on Sally’s Yarn Harlot photos). And before you yell at me, Surly, I do think most of your photography is fabulous!!
And the blocking shots:
I am now in between. I certainly can go back to the Kauni Cardigan — one sleeve and the front bands to go. Not a lot left to do. I also was working on the felted Modular Purse. The class was supposed to start tomorrow, but got cancelled — try making a living from that, mes amies! It took the wind out of those sails. I could start Plisse, but just looking at the directions made my head hurt. Lots of odd shaping and tiny print to decipher.
OR I could start the Large Lace Collar. After seeing Michelle’s (sorry, Michele with One L!!) Michele’s masterpiece, it is very tempting:
It is beautiful to see but even more wonderful to touch — like rubbing the soft underbelly of a baby kitten (I got to hold it at the knitter’s guild meeting).
We’ll see. The nip of fall in the air certainly encourages winter-type knitting — real wool and rich colors.
You’ve almost got me doing the hemlock ring thing. They’re just that lovely. So is the Bohus.
Comment by anmiryam — September 22, 2007 @ 7:26 am
I just love that color!!
Can’t wait to see what you decide to work on next!
Comment by Stacey_CrimsonPurl — September 22, 2007 @ 7:39 am
The Hemlocks have all been beautiful, but I think I like this one the best! You’ve even made me go check out the pattern!
Comment by Sue — September 22, 2007 @ 8:47 am
Susan- Go as the spirit moves you. The Hemclocks are lovely, but
it sounds like your ready for something different that is both challenging
and relaxing. The Bohus sounds like just the thing.
And in between you can finish your Klowni-
Comment by Lorraine — September 22, 2007 @ 9:03 am
I’m getting very tempted to start my Bohus as well. I was fondling the yarn last night.
Comment by surly — September 22, 2007 @ 9:46 am
Oh you just make the Hemlocks look sooooooooo easy….. and I am sure they are not, not for me at least 🙂
I agree, winter/autumn wool burgundy, brown, rust… all seems so inviting right now. The list is endless. hmmmmmmmmm just in case…. i know of a really autumny Autumn Cardi!!
Comment by Michelle — September 22, 2007 @ 10:29 am
Start the Bohus and when you get to the plain stocking stitch, start on the Plisse!
Comment by Marina — September 22, 2007 @ 4:06 pm
I second Marina. Plisse isn’t so bad once you start it and since there are no color changes, it goes quickly.
Comment by Joan — September 22, 2007 @ 5:41 pm
I feel like I just had my 15 minutes of fame. Bohus is very nice to knit in this weather. I am sure it will be a piece of cake for you. I can’t wait to see yours when it is done.
Comment by Michele with one L — September 22, 2007 @ 6:52 pm
You’ve gotta love the explosive lace that leaps from the star in the center of the Helmlock.
I vote you finish Kauni. It will be perfect to wear through the fall.
Comment by LaurieM — September 22, 2007 @ 9:31 pm
Gorgeous work. And I love the shawl you’re wearing on Stephanie’s blog.
Comment by AlisonH — September 23, 2007 @ 1:01 am
Very very pretty! 🙂
Comment by Romi — September 23, 2007 @ 6:20 pm
I had been thinking about doing a Hemlock Ring in a dark red as a Christmas gift but kept thinking no, I must finish my million other things WIPS first. Well, seeing your latest Hemlock Ring propelled me to one of my LYS to buy some more yarn (like I don’t have enough already!) and the owner herself was knitting one too. I’ve gotten to the second feather and fan pattern repeat, it really does work up quickly.
I’m thinking there may be several of these in the line up.
Can’t wait to see your next project.!
Comment by Eve — September 24, 2007 @ 1:52 am
Very lovely Hemlock! And it was nice to see Sally on the Yarn Harlot’s blog. Woot!
Comment by AuntieAnn — September 24, 2007 @ 3:02 pm
What a gorgeous Hemlock!!! What size yarn and needles did you use?? I saw the completed object on the Yarn Harlot’s website. I’m finishing an all over lace faroese shawl for my sister for Christmas. Maybe I’ll make a hemlock for myself!
Comment by gail — September 25, 2007 @ 8:10 pm
You can never see too many Hemlocks!!
Comment by Soo — September 26, 2007 @ 6:15 am
I hope to knit like you when I grow up! How big is your hemlock ring? Yardage? needle size?
Comment by susan — September 27, 2007 @ 11:40 pm
Where did you find the bohus pattern?–I’m drooling!!
Comment by Margaret — May 13, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Thank you for the pattern….I also want to thank you for your advice in knitting about looking for doily patterns and using them as afghan size patterns…have a great knitting day…
Comment by Darlene Krystal — May 20, 2013 @ 3:48 am
Just finished a Hemlock Ring as a baby shawl for a colleague. She loved it. So did my Nattering Knitters (FB) sisters. Now attempting to adapt it as a top. Will let you know how it goes. X
Comment by Mandy Rainey — June 14, 2014 @ 5:34 am
I’m having difficulty with the 14th row…any suggestions? I can’t seem to figure out the technique! Thanks
Comment by Lauri Gray — October 22, 2014 @ 11:07 am