Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Nearly There//WIP Wednesday

I cast on for my Cadbury Owls sweater just 13 short days ago; I took a break of 2 days to work on my hearts for the sheepish heart bomb (check out the results from around the world!!) and I'm now past the sleeves. I've joined the sleeves and body in the round; and now I'm just 2 rows from starting THE OWLS!!!!
 I like my layers so I decided to knit some short sleeves, I found inspiration on Ravelry and just got on with it. I was most nervous about the sleeves, but in actual fact they worked up so quickly (just 8 rounds) I just didn't get much time to feel the nerves.
I have to admit now I'm mostly worried about the short rows, wrapping and turning?? I'm confused but I'm sure I will figure out with some help from Ravelry.
What are you working on this week? I am playing along with Ginny and Tami, as always. Have a knitty wednesday.
Vicki xo
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  1. Ali20 February 2013 at 10:33

    Oh this colour is so cadbury's chocolate. I'm impressed how quickly it's progressing. It takes me ages to knit a sweater. I'm sure you won't have any trouble with the next part you seem to be doing really well. Just hope it's not tempting you to eat too much chocolate :)
    Ali x

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  2. Heather20 February 2013 at 12:12

    I'm with Ali, ages to knit a sweater! And honestly, I have never done an adult one - that might take years! But, all of my knits for my kids seem to be about as quick as I can go :-) Beautiful color!

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  3. Unknown20 February 2013 at 12:58

    Its coming together and it really is the colour of cadbury's chocolate !

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  4. Unknown20 February 2013 at 13:24

    Nice color!
    For the short rows, you should check out the Craftsy mini-class with Carol Feller. It's free!! She demonstrates four ways of doing them. The class material is really good too. I refer to the handout whenever I need to tackle some short rows. Here's the link:

    http://www.craftsy.com/class/short-rows/96

    Good luck!

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  5. Unknown20 February 2013 at 14:21

    Short rows are nothing, just follow the instructions and don't over think it. It will be gorgeous when done!

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  6. Jill@NorthStarYarns20 February 2013 at 14:25

    I love the purple and can't wait to see purple owls. My big sister finished an owl jumper in January. It was beautiful but she wore it once, washed it and accidentally felted it! It doesn't even fit her 4 year old daughter now :(

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  7. Karen20 February 2013 at 14:36

    You're making amazing progress! The color is lovely. I can't wait to see the owls:)

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  8. Truly Myrtle20 February 2013 at 14:59

    German short rows. I've just learnt about them. You'll never regret it :) Do a search on google, there's a fab couple of videos featuring some rainbow yarn.

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  9. Nicole20 February 2013 at 16:17

    What a great color and awesome progress!

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  10. Michelle20 February 2013 at 16:42

    Owls is such a marvelous pattern! It looks like you're doing a wonderful job here! I bet the rest of the sweater will go quickly now that you're to the fun bit.

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  11. Celia20 February 2013 at 17:29

    I like the color. My favorite.

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  12. Unknown20 February 2013 at 19:01

    It looks awesome so far. I love the short sleeve idea. And that sweater pattern is adorable. I love the owls that are going to be on it.

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