Another new project!
Here's another quick winter knit: Mittens with Cable Ribs from Sarah Dallas' Vintage Knits. I'm just about to start on the thumb gusset. The yarn is Debbie Bliss' Baby Cashmerino in #602 Old Rose. The picture doesn't do justice to the color at all, which is more like this, with less blue. The mittens are intended for BF's mom in Nuremberg, but I'm a little worried that the yarn may be too thin. I may end up knitting a second pair in 100% wool if these don't turn out to be warm enough. Any suggestions on a good wool?
As much as I love Vintage Knits, I have some complaints about the book. There are instances where additional sizes are missing, or charts where there is no color key. It seems like there needs to be some additional proofreading, as I've read about mistakes in the directions. I've been in design long enough to know the nightmares on design and copy deadlines, so it's understandable to miss a few mistakes. But not a lot. I'm going to contact the publisher and hopefully they'll forward my concerns to Miss Dallas.
I finished Tart's back last night and started on the front. Tarty she is with all those holes! Time to go camisole shopping! I'm quite satisfied with the way this is turning out. I just had to make sure the yarns didn't twist into themselves and make little gnarly worms. My sister's been asking for her knit tank top, so I'll be able to give this to her by the weekend!
Your current projects are turning out nicely :o) I agree with the errors in VK... the fairisle sweater really bugged me when they did not include the colour chart. It will be good if the designer can provide corrections.
Old Rose is a really pretty colour. Those cable ribs are beautiful too. I was thinking about knitting a pair of gloves for someone for Christmas, but I'm worried about the fit as I don't know their hand size. Did you kind of guess on what size to make, or did you know beforehand?
Wow, you are really flying along on Tart! It look beautiful, as do the gloves.
I love that pink, and the pattern is turning out so nice. I was at the book store earlier today, and was flipping through Vintage Knits. It has some beautiful patterns... too bad the directions are not that great! Good luck and have a great weekend!
The mittens look gorgeous - lovely cables. I love the patterns in Vintage Knits, didn't find any errors when I did the striped cotton sweater but I did find the pattern incredibly sketchy - could have done with a bit point direction at certain points. Tart looks great - lucky sister!