Shalom.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 7:58PM I am pretty amazed and tickled--and just a bit stunned--that I am finally at a place with my knitting where I can take some yarn...
and some pointy sticks and someone's directions and turn it into the very thing I am trying to turn it into (because we are not going to talk about the "hey, nice belt" but it was a scarf episode). I've said it before, and here it is again, Shalom is a great pattern for a newbie knitter. This was my first of many firsts: top-down construction; sweater; twisted-rib yoke; sleeves; button holes. Yipes. But it's done.
It took about a week and a half of fairly steady, but casual, knitting. In my world, 'fairly...steady...casual' describes me knitting about an hour to two, in total, a day. Now, that may sound like a lot and I don't blame you if you're wondering what had to give to make room for it in my day (feeding the kids? laundry?? feeding herself???). But no, not quite. I've discovered that I can sneak in knitting in ten or fifteen minute chunks throughout the day. Or during tv time if I indulge in any after the kids are in bed. In fact, it is this seamless pick-it-up/put-it-down/fit-it-in-anywhere process that I adore about knitting--because it really adds up! In this case, into a cute sweater that cannot be mistaken for anything but a sweater.
Love it.
I think I'll mostly wear it open...
but I like it buttoned, too...
Public Ravelry link here, with my notes. I'm picking out my next project asap--we have a beach trip coming up and I'd love to take something along. Though I hear it's tough to knit on the beach with little ones. We shall see!
Sandra
linking up here
Reader Comments (6)
It looks fabulous! Congrats!
I am impressed! It looks great. How long have you been knitting? Makes me want to learn...
Amazing! That looks like something I would pay big money for in a store. The buttons add a really nice touch and help bring out the lovely texture. Well done!
CGG: thanks! You have to teach me crochet next :)!
Grace: I learned years ago as a child, but it was a no go. I tried again a few times as an adult, but didn't really get back into it for real until this summer. Now I'm totally addicted; I love it so much. Give it a try! My biggest tip is to just stick with it for a stretch of time. For me, devoting a couple of weeks to knitting every day, even if only for a few minutes, made everything finally click.
Amie: thank you so much! The pattern indeed reminded me of a piece from a fave store (but for much less--the yarn cost me under $15!). I can't wait until it's cool enough to wear it.
That looks beautiful! I am still working at mastering hats!
Hello Sandra,
I'm french and I begin to knit the Shalom... I chose the same yarn than you because i saw your cardigan on ravelry and it's just perfect! That's exactly the shalom that I want... We will see!...