Antarktis is turning out to be a really fun knit. I love watching the mesh pattern emerge.
I’ve finished the first section of the pattern, which is about one-third of the scarf. The pattern says to expect a lot of growth during blocking. I’m going that’s true in my case, as this is going to be the smallest scarf of all time is it doesn’t.
Here I am, a little bit sleepy,with this week’s trip knitting. The orange bit in back is my Frostline, knit in Plucky Bello worsted. I’ve just started the third color, Dandy Lion.
The pale blue is my Antarktis shawl, which is my Elliebelly KAL project. And the green is my long-languishing Vodka Lemonade sweater. My flight is boarding, my knitting is ready, so I’m off!
A little bit more work on Antarktis — I'm about one-quarter of the way through.
Here it is, my cast on edge of Antarktis for the Adventurous April Knit Along. Because it's knit in garter stitch, the fabric is very squishable and lofty, which is not what I anticipated. I'm intrigued and am finding knitting the repeats to be highly addictive.
My first spring break knitting goal is accomplished, my Tipperary Shawl, knit from The Plucky Knitter’s Snug Bulky yarn, is finished.
It is, of course, love. There are three reasons for that: Cashmere and Alpaca in a bulky lace pattern, a Warm and pretty finished object, and, an easy but never boring to knit pattern.
This is another pattern I can’t recommend highly enough.
Next up for me is casting on my Antarktis Scarf in the morning when the Adventurous April KAL starts.
A small confession. I jammed a couple of pairs of pants and some tee-shirts in my son's suitcase for spring break. This left my roll on board and my carry on bags free for knitting. Because that's what spring break is about, right?
I've got the following projects along with me:
Expect a few quick pictures and updates on knitting as the week progresses.
In 2009 I knit a Clapotis out of linen. To be precise, that is Elliebelly Chemise in the Nassau Colorway.
Every year, around this time I take my summer clothes out of storage, and fall in love Clapotis all over again. Kate Gilbert's brilliant pattern stands the test of time. And, in linen, Clapotis is decorative, protective from the sun, a little bit of extra warmth – all as needed.
It's interesting how some knits remain favorites for ever. This Clapotis, my second one, knit up much more quickly than the first. It's much smaller and I understood the pattern going into it. It's very simple. And yet, I reach for it constantly.
What knits have stood the test of time for you? What patterns do you see out there that you think could achieve that status in your knitting? My other knit in this category is Lida, which I finished just last year, and which I wear constantly.
