Ok, that’s probably overstating it a bit. But I just finished my half Alcott, and I have to say, she’s pretty sweet.
And being fresh off the needles, she feels pretty precious to me. 🙂
Hopefully I won’t descend to madness and start eating raw fishes. hehehe
Lots of mods to the pattern- round neck, split hem, colorwork only on the front.
For the back, I decided to go with two yarns held together- a recently spun Priscilla dk weight, and a creamy hazy suri alpaca/silk laceweight. It was delicious to knit with, and resulted in a worsted gauge, lightweight, slightly fuzzy drapey fabric that resembles parchment.
I decided to use this combo for the neckline and armhole edgings as well, to keep things from looking too busy.
Now she’ll go into the cedar chest to await the arrival of cooler weather.
I actually just acquired another cedar chest from a friend who is moving and didn’t have space for it in her new digs. I can always use some more sweater storage space!
It’s a vintage Lane, made in 1951.
I thought this label inside was kind of neat. Guarantee against moth damage! But her mother apparently didn’t send in the registration postcard thingee. Oh well.
Alrighty- the garden is calling. Things to water, pick and weed. Have a good week, folks-
What an amazing vest!!! Love the cedar chest too.
thanks Donna. I’m so pleased with how the colors worked out. not too sharp, but balanced and with enough contrast for the motifs to come through clearly.
It is just lovely.
thanks Michelle. i almost want to cast on another fairisle project right away. They are so satisfying!