the blue blog archives: finally

After a little dry spell of inspiration, I finally found something that moved me to pick up the knitting needles again.

My lys just put up a sample of the Hey Teach sweater in the store window and it was so pretty, I instantly started thinking about yarn. (Job well done, window display!) The sample was knit in all seasons cotton, an old favorite of mine which I haven't had the pleasure to knit in a while. I happened to have some asc in my stash - not enough to finish the sweater, but enough to start it - and so I started it. As if I've ever let not having enough yarn stop me from beginning a project before! I'll find more. I always do. (Um, if you happen to have some unwanted asc in color #170, do speak up....)

I'm thoroughly enjoying the knitting so far. The stockinette was lovely - I do so enjoy a good eight or nine inches of stockinette! The lace pattern is delightful: simple but with a striking result. And I'm having fun. It's so good to be back knitting again.

posted by alison at 8:53 am | in summer knits

Comments

It looks like a great start!

Posted by: Leann at June 4, 2009 9:10 AM

This is one of my favorite sweaters to wear out of all the ones I've made for myself. A definite winner!

Posted by: Christy at June 4, 2009 9:16 AM

Beautiful sweater! Have you tried using ravelry to find more yarn? I've had luck finding matching colors (and dyelots even) when I ran short on a particular yarn. Good luck!

Posted by: mia at June 4, 2009 9:51 AM

Hey Teach is next in my queue, too - for my daughter, though. First I must finish the Hogwarts sweater from your book - for just a one year old, so it should go quickly. It's cute. Should I send you a photo?

Posted by: Mary K. in Rockport at June 4, 2009 10:06 AM

Terrific!!!

Posted by: Leslie at June 4, 2009 10:13 AM

really love the colorway of the sweater its gorgeous

i really love the pattern

wish you luck in seeking out more yarn to finish the sweater

Posted by: bettina at June 4, 2009 10:16 AM

I love how the ribbing blends into the lace pattern. It's always a bit of a pet peeve of mine when the elements don't blend one from the other (not that I fix it... I just make something else instead).

Posted by: Seanna Lea at June 4, 2009 12:10 PM

Did you ever finish the pink and orange stripe sweater with the big sleeves...? Loved it and was dying to see the FO.

Posted by: Christine Gossens at June 4, 2009 2:19 PM

I had forgotten how pretty that is & I agree with Seanna Lea about how the ribbing flows into the lace. You could also try posting an ISO post on the Yahoo KnitSwap list. It's pretty active & it probably offers your best chance (short of a Rowan group) for finding the needed yarn.

Posted by: Donna at June 4, 2009 4:11 PM

I'm not on Twitter, but I just wanted to say that I LOVED the Willoughby's. It was so off-the-wall and funny--I love everything that author has done, but this is NOTHING like anything else she's ever written.

Posted by: Melissa at June 4, 2009 4:43 PM

I have been thinking of starting this sweater...thanks for the inspiration

Posted by: Darci at June 4, 2009 7:07 PM

School book fairs are great. We once scored complete boxed sets of "Little House on the Prairie" and "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle," the funniest books for boys or girls, ever.

Posted by: Mary K. in Rockport at June 5, 2009 12:16 PM

I'm making the very same thing (except for the yarn.) I just started the front.

Yours is a lovely color and looks great. Glad you were inspired again!

Posted by: Becky at June 6, 2009 1:00 AM

Pretty! The lace pattern is gorgeous! Way to go!

Posted by: Pom Pom at June 6, 2009 9:47 AM

I was searching online for another Rowan yarn and happened to come across this - I think it's what you are looking for if you haven't found any.
http://www.personalthreads.com/newsite/idetail.cfm?ItemID=16204
Your Hey Teach has made me want to pick mine up asap! Have to finish that hoodie for my gd first! :(
Sandee

Posted by: Sandee at June 6, 2009 7:12 PM