Not much going on so far this week - I've been swatching different yarns for the Tie Back Shell (another Connie Chang Chinchio design that I want to knit with the SKC this quarter) and I think I finally decided on Debbie Bliss Pure Silk in a royal purple color from stash. I bought the yarn a few months back from a sale at My Sisters' Knits and I think this is the winner for this design! I considered and dismissed Rowan Wool Cotton (right gauge, but no "sheen" which this design needs) and Classic Elite Premiere (ok, but again, the sheen factor wasn't there.)
Other than that, I still have to do the little cap sleeves on Paloma and pick out a ribbon for the neckline. The pattern recommends a 2.5" wide ribbon and I am going to go with a 5/8" wide one instead as I think it will fit in the eyelets much better and also be more understated. I'm thinking of one of these hand-dyed silk ribbons from M&J Trimming for it. Any suggestions on colorways?
I plan to cast on the first sleeve of Broderie later today as well, and I'm starting to feel some sewing mojo coming back after a hiatus.
I guess I had more to say than I thought!
Holy crap that's beautifu ribbon!
Posted by: Carol | July 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Those silk ribbons are gorgeous! I like the variegated ones (like the jungle one) but if the green is a little off from the green in the sweater, it might look like crap. Maybe the raven one?
Posted by: Jenny | July 15, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Glad to hear your motivation is coming back! The Tie Back Shell is really pretty. I bet Connie will be out with a book soon. Her designs are so popular.
Still trying to finish tops of Breton Girl. I'm sick of light blue stripes. :)
Posted by: Debby | July 16, 2009 at 09:09 AM