Thursday, August 09, 2012

Citron

I've been knitting like a maniac during the Olympics, and making good use of all that TV viewing and sofa time!  Here's what I have to show for it:  a Citron shawl.

Citron

Citron is a free pattern on the Knitty.com web site.  It was perfect TV knitting - lots of mindless stocking stitch.  The instructions are written for 5 repeats of the main pattern, with some extra guidelines for making it bigger, if so desired. 

Citron

I checked ravelry, and saw a bunch of folks had recommended 7 repeats.  I really like the size that the recommended 7 repeats produced.  The only other change I made was to go down a needle size to a US 5, which worked well for this lovely fine yarn.

Citron in progress

And what is this lovely yarn you may ask.  It is a merino wool/silk mix lace yarn from Phydeaux Designs.  Isn't it beautiful.  Colorway is Alpha Centauri.  I think I may become a frequent shopper at this online store!

Phydeaux yarn

Hope you are having a good week and enjoying the Olympic Games,
Sam
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4 comments:

  1. Terrie D. (StarSpry)9:09 AM, August 10, 2012

    It's beautiful, Sam! The colors are so pretty :)

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  2. Judy11:00 AM, August 11, 2012

    Love this. I must make this pattern. Perfect Olympic pattern.

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  3. Karen10:21 PM, August 25, 2012

    Oooh that's gorgeous! I've just been wondering if I really like hand-dyed yarns, if that is really my bag. This definitely works!!

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  4. Liz Nosal5:06 AM, September 16, 2012

    The paternal is one I my list of "todo", however Phydeaux Deigns is my favorite Indie yarn shoppe.

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