Long winding country roads lined with vibrant fall foliage. Yes, that's what this sweater reminds me of most. I worked it top down, using an earthy brown worsted and my plant dyed tansy yarn. I had just enough for the large block of color on the yoke and a little extra for each sleeve. I wasn't sure how the increases would look on the solid color, but I really like them; each increase reminds me of the crook of a tree!
With the leftover brown and the green yarn I dyed from the tansy stems, I made up a hat for myself. As it usually goes, I never get my knits to myself!
I'm working on the patterns for both pieces and hope to have them finished soon.
What have you been working on this week?
{Joining in with Ginny}
What a great combination of colors. Your projects came out really nice. Glad to have found you via Gimmy.
ReplyDeletethat sweater and hat combo are beautiful. such amazing work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweater and hat, the buttons go just perfect with it.
ReplyDeleteThis sweater is just beautiful- and I am admiring the effect of the increases in the yoke! It really makes the sweater!
ReplyDeleteThose are absolutely beautiful! You are an amazing knitter. I am a beginner knitter (i've just mastered the knit stitch and about to embark on the purl). Do you have any patterns for a beginner knitter?
ReplyDeleteThat is a great looking sweater and hat. I would love to see a copy if the pattern when you have it ready.
ReplyDeleteI'll be one of the first to purchase both! I've been holding off on making my boy a sweater as he HATES pullovers and I've been waiting for the perfect cardigan pattern to come along. To afraid to make my own. I love yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful colour combination, love the buttons too!
ReplyDeleteI love the earthy feel from the color choices in these. The fact that you dyed your own yarn with tansy makes the combo even more sweet!
ReplyDeleteI recently received a sneak peek of The Rocking Yaks new colored yarn line that will be available in 2013. I've been having fun putting together a design for them using these new naturally dyed yarns. I want the color work to reflect the Tibetan culture of the women who hand spun the yarn. I'll be sharing the project soon on my blog www.thebeatKNIT.com
Cheers ~ Carrie
I love following you on FB - beautiful stuff.
ReplyDeletePerfect ,Looks so nice.
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