Completely finished the Fair Isle Capelet. Ends are now woven in and it is blocked. I just want to post the photos. I love it and hate it at the same time….
Love:
- Beautiful Aran Weight Alpaca/wool blend that was a pleasure to knit with.
- Great drape
- My favourite colours
- Pattern was extremely well written and kept me engaged
- Quick knit on 5mm needles.
Hate:
- The fit. Not that it doesn’t fit…I just feel like I have to keep my arms at my side. Perhaps this is why I have not owned a capelet in the past. I think I’ll wear it ice skating.
- The amount of ends to weave in.
Changes to the Pattern
- Slightly altered the ribbed bottom.
- Added a few extra textural rows
- Cast off ribbed neckline in a picot cast off.
I have officially crossed to the dark side and will now knit everything on circulars. I received several nods of approval from the drop in group tonight. Perhaps because I had it on a mannequin posing at entrance to the studio?
I admit it. I’m a proud mama. First circulars and first fair isle. First pattern in years (other than the thrummed mitts)and first FO of the year. I know I’m not alone….. What was your first FO of the year?