Friday, August 15, 2008

Ribby and Ribby a la Trois

I'm in a Ribby Cardi mode! My first Ribby is being fixed, and I'm in a groove with it. The back has been lengthen and it's done. I'm currently working on the first sleeve decreases.

Ribby Cardi repairs
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Since I love my two Ribby Cardis so much, I cast on the Adara (purchased during the one day full bag sale at Elann) to see if I liked the colors together:

Ribby a la Trois
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Ya, I think I like the colors together. I'm making this with negative ease since I'm using a cotton/linen blend. This is my third project with Adara and I know how much it grows with wear. The other issue is that I know that the ribbing on the sides will also grow with wear, plus I want a fairly slim fit since it's for warmer weather.

I really enjoy knitting this pattern. It's interesting, yet simple, without being boring. A nice mindless project, especially when I'm also working on October Frost:

October Frost
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Unlike Staghorn, I can't memorize this cable pattern, so it's a little slower going. I'm glad I stuck with it, as I'm really happy with how the fabric and cables are coming out. The drape with the Mountain Mohair is fab and I know this will be perfect when the weather turns cooler.

Oh, and I have cast on the first sleeve for Cassidy, but I'm still just on the cuff ribbing. My main focus right now is the fix on the original Ribby. I'm hoping to have both sleeves fixed by the end of the day? We'll see....

3 comments:

  1. You've got me dying to start a project from A Fine Fleece! That book is worth every penny. I love the yarn you're using on October Frost.

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  2. I must buy that book too, after seeing your project. October Frost is looking gorgeous, and I really like the cotton ribby too.

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  3. I must buy that book too, after seeing your project. October Frost is looking gorgeous, and I really like the cotton ribby too.

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