Na Craga #1
I finished it two nights ago, washed it yesterday and it's still slightly damp. I had forgotten how long it takes for Aran sweaters to dry.
This stone came with the yarn as this particular colorway was inspired by beach pebbles. I thought it was a nice touch. I like the multicolored specks and it's a good yarn to knit with, but it's prone to snagging and that made for a particularly time consuming tubular bind-off since I had to be so very careful passing the yarn throough and through so many times.
In the end it all worked out well. The neck is rather loose, but Ben likes it that way. Besides, he'll be wearing this sweater when it's cold with a flannel shirt underneath and I don't want him to choke.
And now, off to finish the other Na Craga, this time for me. :)
Comments
Its beautiful. I feel lucky to have been able to see it in person--it really is amazing.
Posted by: Rose | October 20, 2006 5:58 PM
It looks beautiful.
Posted by: Shannon | October 20, 2006 6:10 PM
lucky ben, it really is amazing. go you ;)
see you soon? give me a call on my cell if you decide to come, va bene?
Posted by: andrea | October 20, 2006 7:46 PM
Oh my dog, it's stunning! I can't wait to see yours. In the meantime, I'll swoon over this one. Wow! Well done!
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | October 20, 2006 7:57 PM
Fantastic cable work, lady! Bravo!
Posted by: Sachi | October 21, 2006 2:09 AM
Francesca, it's absolutely gorgeous! Those cables really do "pop"!
Bravo! We need an encore!
Posted by: Marina | October 21, 2006 5:03 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Marlene | October 21, 2006 8:34 AM
F- It's amazing!!! I can't wait to see yours! I am totally in love with honeycomb cables. Perfect for you and your Honey. Congratulations on a fine, finished project.
Posted by: Bobbi | October 21, 2006 11:54 AM
That is truly gorgeous, what workmanship. Love the pebble, too. Is yours the same colour?
Posted by: rosie | October 21, 2006 3:17 PM
Wow, those cables have such depth. It's just stunning and I love the color. I look at that and think of how many years it would take me to knit it. Such a handsome sweater. Looking forward to seeing yours.
Posted by: Barbp | October 22, 2006 11:54 AM