Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Undecided


My lonely little Shetland ball needs a project.


I want it to be a vest for this winter but look at how many wraps I am getting to an inch. It's not really winter garment weight so finding a pattern hasn't been easy.


 At the moment, I'm leaning toward Galiano by Megan Goodacre but I'm not sure if it's the vest or the haircut I like.


I've still got two bobbins to ply and this much left to spin so I'm not in too much of a hurry but in order to get my spinning mojo back with this project I need to have a reason to do it.
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9 comments:

  1. Delighted HandsAugust 26, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    I like the vest, and the hair... but the Shetland will be pretty in that pattern! It will be warm yet light to wear, a great combination!

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  2. JanetAugust 26, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful handspun and I like the touch of lace on the vest. They would be a good match.

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  3. WanderingcatstudioAugust 26, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Haha - I've fallen victim to "styling" before and like a pattern more for the clothes it was paired with than the pattern itself!

    As for vests - I really like Tracery
    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tracery-4
    You could pair it with one of your crazy rainbow spins!

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    1. AraigneeAugust 26, 2014 at 6:26 PM

      Oh, good golly....that is breathtaking!

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    2. WanderingcatstudioAugust 27, 2014 at 10:26 AM

      I thought that one would be right up your alley. I have the pattern and can send it to you if you like.

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    3. AraigneeAugust 27, 2014 at 10:45 AM

      Hmmmm......I wonder if I could convert it to an open vest with front bands by steeking? Might be worth a try. Thanks for the offer!

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    4. WanderingcatstudioAugust 28, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      One person has done it with a zipper.. I'll print it up and send if off to you - then you can take a look at it and decide!

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  4. elnsAugust 26, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    don't laugh at my denseness, but what does the wraps per inch tell you?

    I like the haircut and vest too.

    I think you always choose interesting projects. I'm curious to see what you end up doing.

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  5. kathy bAugust 26, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    NOw teach me please…how do wraps per inch translate in your knit plans? I have no clue!!!

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