b r o o k l y n t w e e d: Stripes Make a Comeback

3.01.2007

Stripes Make a Comeback

I'm happy to report that I'm knitting for pleasure full-time again. The last couple of months have been a little dicey with some extra-curricular knitting , but I'm safely back on the fast track to a more relaxed (deadline free) knitting schedule, at least for the time being.

This weekend I'll be zoning out on stockinette and getting reacquainted with The Swisher.

Stripes make a comeback

I love picking up an in-progress project after its fallen off the radar for a few months. In a way, it seems brand new again - this time there's only half a sweater to knit, though. Kind of feels like cheating.

Don't mind me, I'll be the one happily knitting in the corner.

Until next time.

¶ 11:33 AM

Comments:

Great looking colors! I like how they blend together.

# posted by Anonymous : 01 March, 2007 12:56

You are so right about falling in love again with a long neglected project! I am struck with my tactile memory of the needles and yarn - how strong those memories are when the details of the pattern are still a bit foggy!

# posted by Anonymous : 01 March, 2007 13:09

Welcome back!

# posted by KnittyLynn : 01 March, 2007 13:29

Hooray for fun knitting! Any chance Demi will come out to play any time soon?

# posted by Anonymous : 01 March, 2007 13:47

Hello, Brooklyn Tweed,
I love The Swisher. If a person were to want to make a similar top-down raglan but didn't know how to do it, how would you advise a person to proceed?
Thanks,
Mary (a person)

# posted by Anonymous : 01 March, 2007 15:19

Yes, I'm all about the stockinette zone-out! I tend to put projects that are no longer seasonally appropriate away and then take them out the following season, and like you said, voilà, you have have a sweater to finish. Brilliant.

# posted by The A.D.D. Knitter : 01 March, 2007 15:51

i feel the same way...except sometimes its tough to remember exactly what routine you had goin' on. this project is especially nice with it's interesting color comination.

# posted by Anonymous : 01 March, 2007 18:28

Love that color combo!

# posted by Adrienne : 01 March, 2007 20:38

man this is beautiful!!!!

# posted by Jen Da Purse Ho : 01 March, 2007 23:00

How is that Swish to work with? I've eyed it before, but never bought any.

# posted by Anonymous : 02 March, 2007 00:34

I'm doing a striped project, too, and I love it. My only concern is whether or not the stripes are wide enough to be flattering, but not so wide that I look like a crafty escaped inmate.

And those are gorgeous colors together. Like wine and, well, more wine (which is only a good thing).

# posted by Anonymous : 02 March, 2007 00:39

I love your choice of colors, just lovely. Enjoy your weekend, and may it be full of leisurely knitting!

# posted by Megan : 02 March, 2007 07:15

these stripes are so good. enjoy the stockinette land.... very relaxing! and i agree about picking up an old abandoned project. i've just done that with 2 sweaters and they feel so close to being done now!

# posted by amisha : 02 March, 2007 08:18

**sigh**
You said it All, baby.
(i call everyone that, haha)

# posted by JustApril : 02 March, 2007 09:12

i am diggin these colors so much!

# posted by a friend to knit with : 02 March, 2007 09:28

Ah, stripes and stockinette. That's like the meatloaf and mashed potatoes of knitting...so simple, yet so satisfying. Have a great weekend with the knitting!

# posted by Adam : 02 March, 2007 10:56

Beautiful blog i am from BRASIL...wonderful knitty

# posted by Art & Disorder : 04 March, 2007 15:43

Great perspective on picking up UFO's. I love it, too!

# posted by KHM : 05 March, 2007 17:38

I love your color choices and am currently working with Manons Wool which I agree has the best colors, but it does feel hard on my hands. May I ask why you don't enjoy working with it? Edna

# posted by Anonymous : 07 March, 2007 18:23

I love those colors together, they are so striking.

# posted by LisaB : 08 March, 2007 23:06