Like any good knitter, I went through my library again, both on Ravelry and on my bookshelves. Eureka! I came across the Westwood Blouse in this summer's issue of Knitscene and knew it was THE ONE.
I'm using the Blue Moon Fiber Arts BFL Sport that I purchased for another project and am feeling a little guilty about that (should I?), but I want this top for the cooler weather to wear under a jacket perhaps (as Gail suggested to me) and the yardage is right. Oh, and did I mention that I think this blouse will look beautiful in this color?
Alright, maybe I don't have to justify my decision to use this yarn so vehemently ... after all, it is my stash, right? As you can see, I'm not very far along as there is a lot of stockinette stitch on US4 needles, but I can already tell that this will be a great project for relaxation knitting (and Netflix!).
I hadn't seen that pattern before, it's lovely! Don't feel guilty, using what is in your stash is always good. Plus, it means you get to go yarn shopping for that other pattern when you decide to knit it!
ReplyDeleteI need to get back to my Oaklet shawl. Poor thing has been abandoned for about a month. Your Westwood Blouse is going to look fabulous in that color!
ReplyDeleteSummer Knitscene has come great projects. I have several interesting ones marked.
ReplyDeleteYou've decided on a great looking color, Evelyn. It's one I don't even have in my stash so am eager to watch it's progress.
We listen to audiobooks so that when I get some knit time.
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That's going to be so pretty! It's a great color for you, I think!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty pattern and its going to look gorgeous in that colour. Looking forward to seeing some more on it.
ReplyDeletePretty pattern! Your posts are always so clean & calming, I love it. : )
ReplyDeleteLovely color! Sounds like the perfect project for this time in the summer!
ReplyDeleteThat color will be perfect for the blouse..
ReplyDeletePerfect color for you! I just cast off a Lovey Dovey and while I am still doing hats, I too am browsing the patterns for something else. Must be something in the air.
ReplyDeleteOh that will be gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteOh size 4 needles. That sounds like it's going to take a while. I don't think I've ever knit a sweater on a pair of fours. There's got to be a first time for everything...
ReplyDeleteI think it's about time you attempted another garment. And why feel guilty? You can always buy more yarn for that other project... says the little devil on your shoulder. ;-)
ReplyDeleteEverything in Knitscene is always so lovely, I really should subscribe. That blouse it going to be amazing, the pattern is pretty and the color is perfect! (and glad to see you still use my markers :P )
ReplyDeleteNope, don't feel quilty. Lovely color
ReplyDeleteOh, it's a lovely colour - and all that stockinette is perfect TV knitting!
ReplyDeleteOh, that will be cute. I like how it's light and airy but gives you some coverage to keep you warm.
ReplyDeletePretty! The color of that yarn will be gorgeous with your dark hair and coloring.
ReplyDelete*smiles*
Don't feel guilty if you find the perfect pattern for your yarn, it looks lovely!
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