Tuesday, April 22, 2008

This Project; Thick and Buttery...




I began working on Interweave's Aran Placed Cable this past weekend with my leftover Fisherman's Wool. I like how it's coming out so far.




This will be a real winter sweater. The type of aran worn more for keeping warm rather than being fashionable. I have a bunch of arans from my Michigan winters.




For me there is something calming about knitting with a fisherman's wool. Maybe it's because I find the color soothing, perhaps because I've knitted so many over the years. I like this pattern so much, I may make another one before the year is done.

13 comments:

CiCi and CAJtalk said...

this is looking great. you had a busy weekend I see.

Gale Bulkley said...

Oh I so agree with you Carolyn. Fisheman's yarn is so good for just the thing you describe.

Camille said...

I love sweaters out of this type of wool. I have picked up a few at resale shops.

Deborah said...

Is it really waterproof, fisherman's wool?? I should try making one now that I can wear sweaters again with my discovery of girdles!

Unknown said...

Nice knit. But it's not too hot to work on?

QueenDBW said...

It's beautiful. I love that pattern, but haven't worked up the nerve to tackle it yet....

Des

hakucho said...

That's going to be a wonderful sweater. I love the pattern :)

Anonymous said...

That's going to be the perfect snuggling sweater. Love the simple, classic color you're using.

cathy said...

I'm a little behind here, but your shadow cable vest turned out great! It looks downright glamorous in the shot with the pearls. :) And such a pretty color.

Linda said...

Thats going to be so nice, I love the pattern.

Alicia said...

ohh it is looking so lovely I can't ait to see the finished garment.

Cami said...

That's beautiful!

Torhild Reidardatter said...

Oh, but the placed cable is a very nice staying warm sweather.
I like how its so simple and classic in style.