Pattern: Ravello by Isabell KraemerYarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Sock
Colours: MC Silverfox, CC1 Tart, CC2 Smokestack
Needles: 3.5 mm DPS/ round needle, 3mm DPS
Start of project: November 10, 2014
On Ravelry
This sweater was love at first sight. I saw it and I knew I wanted to knit it. I wasn't so sure about getting the original yarn from Denmark, so I chose Madelinetosh Tosh Sock instead. I really like that yarn and Strickcafé had just the three colours I wanted. When I got the yarn I realised that the difference between the lighter Silverfox and the darker Smokestack was less pronounced than what I thought it would be, but I decided to go with it anyway.
It took me a quite a few days to get started with it. As with most of my bigger projects I seem to need time to get into the mood, to find the courage to actually cast on. Finally it felt right so I did a gauge swatch. I was suprised how close I came which I took as a good sign. I am going to knit a size S, I think that should fit me. The sweater is knit top down, so I can try it on while I am knitting it and go a size bigger if I have to...
The pattern started with short rows which are kind of my nemesis, the only thing I never really manage to knit neatly. Fortunately most of it went surprisingly well, only the last wrapped stitch turned into a bit of a mess but I think it won't be that obvious. This is my first raglan sweater but I seem to do it properly so far.
Now I am looking forward to using the CC1 soon. Tart has been on my wishlist for quite a while. Only about another centimetre and then I can start with the stripes.
gorgeous sweater pattern and I do love the colors. Once the new year starts I'll be making a sweater. For now I have to finish all the little projects I've got on the needles.
ReplyDeleteI still need 7 little socks and my daughter and my ex husband ordered a scarf. I think I will just knit on my Ravello inbetween those projects...
Deleteooh, I love that pattern, yours is going to be beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYes, that pattern really caught my eye right away (as did many others by that same designer...) I am enjoying knitting it so far and I hope I'll be able to take some photos of my progress soon, these last few days I haven't been home while it was still light outside...
DeleteI'm so interested to see your progress on this. Ravello is one of my all-time favorite knits. It's so comfortable and easy to wear. You have such a way with color, too, Corrine :)
ReplyDeleteI am really excited about this pattern! I've been looking at your Ravello quite often, to compare your photos from along the way. Right now, everything is really curly and messy but I think it will look good once it's done.
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