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February 12, 2006
Solid Progress by British Knitter
“Good evening! You’re joining us after just one full day of competition here at the 2006 Knitting Olympics, and we’re checking on one Amelia Raitte, a young British competitor who we think might be in with a chance. Isn’t that right Ron?”
“It is Clive. As you can see, she’s made a really solid start in her Stranded Colourwork event with a tightly-executed houndstooth check. She’s found a swinging rhythm and settled into it nicely.”
“Will she be pleased with her progress at this stage of the event Ron?”
“She will Clive. There’s still a long way to go though, and one thing we know about the Olympics – there are always surprises!”
“How right you are Ron. I’ll be joining Ron Fairisle for more comment regularly throughout these games, but for the moment this is me, Clive Steek, handing you back to the studio where I believe they have some stunning news from the Pairs Cable event…”
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I planned on hearts, changed my mind, consulted extensively, changed my mind back to hearts, then, predictably, changed my mind once more.
(That’s deep red, not fuscia - gloomy February light.) I’m not sure that I like it… although I think it would look quite lovely in black and white, with an orange trim.
Posted by Anna at February 12, 2006 07:16 PM
Comments
That is fabulous!
Posted by: Scout at February 12, 2006 07:58 PM
at the rate you are knitting, you could actually frog that and start again in black, white and orange. how on earth did you get all that done so quickly???
i am about to cast on for your elfine sock...having never knitted toe up - there might be some hand holding. but i'll let you know if i get stuck.
Posted by: jacqueline at February 12, 2006 08:02 PM
Coming along nicely!
Posted by: Leisl at February 12, 2006 08:44 PM
I have such a strong admiration for fast knitters. Your selection is moving along swimmingly, and it looks lovely. Hmmmm...black, white, and orange? That is mighty tempting!
Posted by: Gina at February 12, 2006 09:48 PM
Keep going, don't get distracted, you're doing very nicely. You can always do the black/white/orange when it's all over...
Posted by: francoise at February 12, 2006 11:23 PM
I just cannot believe that you have made it so far in just 3 days! I am frogging my first effort as we speak. I love the colors you chose - knit on, then do a second in the black and white scheme as they would really give totally different feels.
Posted by: kim at February 12, 2006 11:39 PM
Personally, I love the colors. Red and white is spunkier, more unpredictable. A bit more whimsical in a pattern as stoic as houndstooth, I think.
Posted by: Cara at February 12, 2006 11:44 PM
Looks fantastic so far, and I love your sense of colour. I've been designing some stuff with houndstooth lately too, although that's been set aside now to get the paying stuff done. I can't wait to see how yours shapes up.
Posted by: jodi at February 13, 2006 12:40 AM
I love your commentary!! The knitting is excellent, I like this pattern as well as the hearts, but it plays merry hell with the TV cameras, so try to avoid them!!!
Posted by: 2paw at February 13, 2006 02:10 AM
I love the red and white. I also love your blog. You seem to have a great way with your designs. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by: Diane at February 13, 2006 03:08 AM
It looks lovely! I'm an olympic dropout :( I didn't touch the shawl all weekend...
Posted by: kerrie at February 13, 2006 06:28 AM
Crikey, How DO you knit so fast??? Looks FABULOUS!!!!
Blessings
norbu
Posted by: norbu at February 13, 2006 07:41 AM
Wonderful work- I'm absolutely loving the commentary as I cheer from the Olympic sidelines :0
Posted by: di at February 13, 2006 12:28 PM
love, love, love the houndstooth!
my better pal just bought the sgt. pepper pattern for me. i am so happy!
Posted by: shobhana at February 13, 2006 02:32 PM
Beautiful pattern! How did you do that blue ribbing...it seems to swirl or is that just the camera angle? I am almost done with the back to Pippa...love the pattern but hate the yarn I am using. I had some Briggs and Little in my stash that I decided to use but it's definitely not cashmerino! :-( Kate
Posted by: Kate at February 13, 2006 02:54 PM
I have a personal rule not to use white in knitting because I find it too harsh. (Sgt. Pepper an obvious exception.) If that is what is bothering you about this jumper, you could finish it off and then soften the white by dunking the whole garment in coffee with a bit of alum for mordant. Unlike tea, which can have an orange cast, coffee makes a lovely creamy aged white.
Posted by: B. at February 13, 2006 03:41 PM
It's beautiful! I love it. If you decide when you've finished that you're still not happy with it, I'd be happy to give it a home, and I can't even remember what the finished object is going to be!
Posted by: Carrie at February 13, 2006 05:06 PM