Wednesday, December 21, 2005

I got my yarn from Knitpicks!

Hi everyone,
Yesterday I received the yarn I am going to use for Picovoli and the needles. I really like the color I picked out. It is the violet Shine from knitpicks. I read the pattern and decided to try knitting the swatch. This is my first knitted project that has to really fit, so I knew I had to do the gauge swatch! I once knit a sweater 15 years ago, but that doesn't count. Anyhow, the gauge of the swatch came out PERFECTLY, thankfully, so I don't have to worry about that step.

I am not sure about the pattern yet though so I will wait a bit until others on here get started. I have never done a KAL so I am not sure how this works. Will others post details on how they are coming along and about the pattern when we start??

I am ready to go!! But I have other things to work on too until January so no problem waiting. I am learning how to spin on a handspindle and I have to say it is very fun and kind of addicting!!

Lisa

2 comments:

Heather said...

Hi Lisa! This is also my first KAL so I'm not sure how it works either but I'm excited to start also! I just ordered Shine in Blush - it's really pink, but I think it'll look nice. Hopefully the yarn will come today, I don't have anything else to work on so I may start it soon. I need something to work on to de-stress from all the Christmas stress.

YarnB said...

Heather, My yarn came pretty quickly. Please let me know if you get started ok? I might start too. I so far just did the swatch and I also casted on the stitches and am trying to understand how the pattern works.....The yarn has a nice feel to it. I hope you like yours.