I like to have an easy knitting project on the go, to work on when I'm waiting or chatting, or just have low concentration levels. I thought I'd make Jack another pullover. The one I knitted him a couple of years ago, using a Drops pattern, was very successful. I had a look at using it again, but the yarn I have on hand is too thick for that pattern to work. Luckily, I was rereading Elizabeth Zimmerman's book, Knitting Without Tears and came across a very similar pullover, though it's knitted from the bottom up, rather than top down. It uses Elizabeth's percentage method, so I could just knit a swatch and then work out the figures for this yarn and suitable circular needle. Neat! At the moment I'm just knitting round and round until I get to underarm level.
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That yarn is beautiful! I love reading Elizabeth Zimmerman's books, and Knitting Without Tears is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project.
ReplyDeleteGreat! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely start and the two-toned yarn is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy Elizabeth Zimmerman patterns and comments. Her daughter was in our town several years ago and I got to go to a gathering with her. Such a joy. I once used the method you are using for a very petite lady's pullover. Worked wonderfully. Jack is going to have a very nice looking and useful pullover.
ReplyDeleteLucky you to meet Elizabeth’s daughter in person.
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