Edit: I'm in Brighton, UK for the next few days and I decided to be a bit sneaky and use a previous post for my 'Arts 'n Craft' entry over at Ramblings and Photos. Oh, and I'm serious about needing the knitting pattern!
Back in January I promised Matthias a knitted vest. He chose the pattern from Rowan Knitting for Him, a fairly poorly named book in my opinion, but it happens to have some lovely knitted jumpers and vests, one of them being a simple fair isle vest that I thought I'd be able to completely without a problem. On first inspection it did seem easy. I wasn't even put off by a few faint whispers on Ravelry saying "so glad I've finished the back" and "on to the front - yippee!". I dived in. We chose the colours, ordered the wool and I got to work.
It has been incredibly slow going. The back has a twisted rib pattern that takes ages to knit-up. Interspersed with other knitting project it's taken me 6 months to knit up the back to the underarms. But last week I made it to the "35cm from cast on edge" point and was ready to read the pattern again. Now, six months on, do you think I can find the book? At some point in the last year I have put "Knits for Men" down and now have no idea where it is. I've looked everywhere, and it's not to be found. It's gone and the chances of finding this book in a German public library are probably slim to none.
So... I have no idea how many knitters read this blog. But, if there is anyone out there who happens to own this book, please, please, please, I would love a copy of the fair isle vest pattern so that I can finally say good-bye to the twisted rib and get stuck into the front.
15 comments:
This picture is gorgeous. The softness, the texture; just lovely. Your pictures are amazing. I had time to scroll down a ways this morning, and you are very VERY talented! WOW! Your composition is wonderful.
That's so funny about your phone "script!" I used to do that too! I really did! Now I just go over the conversation in my head before I call someone. Isn't that weird?! And then I have to plan what I'm going to say if they pick up, vs. what I will say if I have to leave a message. ;-)
Which camera do you use Clare?
xxx
Oh, that's awful. Horrendous. Horrible. I can't imagine. I'm sorry that I don't have a copy of it or I would certainly help.
At least you haven't given up completely because I know I would! I hope you come across the book somehow so you can finish it.
P.s I know you asked ages ago but in reply to your comment I really enjoyed Inception but my boyfriend didn't. The central idea of the story is a bit unbelievable but apart from that I thought it was good. I think it is one you have to go see to make up your own mind about.
I dont know how to do it ....but I would love to know how to knit...:)
That is such a great image:)
Kisses,sweetie
I could almost reach out and touch the texture... awesome!
I've always wanted to knit, but I haven't found the time to learn... maybe one day (like, 10 years from now?)!
Beautifully captured with wonderful detail. I agree, the texture is life-like. Thanks for your visit and comment.
Great image! I so wish I could knit, but I can't. I wish I could make anything with my own hands, but all I can manage is a mess :-)
I would love to learn how to knit some day. My grandmother knits quite regularly, so perhaps she can teach me sometime. Great shot.
I've always wanted to learn how to knit...and seeing this photo just makes me want it more...I absolutley LOVE the texture this shot conveys, lovely!
Such a beautiful photo! I've been dying to take a knitting class.....but lack the time right now....good luck with the rest!
what a great photo, my Mam knits and I mean to learn, so maybe one day:)
I do miss knitting....what a beautiful shot!
Beautiful and would love to learn knitting!
Love this photo! Absolutely stunning! I'm hoping to learn how to knit. I can crochet like it's nobodies business, but using two needles? probably not. Lovely
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