Lacy Skirt: Mid-Hip
I've been knitting on the intermittently all week. Now that I've got a rhythm going I can (mostly) knit by touch. The linen can occasionally get splitty, but it's not too bad.
The hardness of the yarn makes for a very uneven knit, but I'm hopeful that it will behave like the swatch and look all nice and even after it's washed and dried (she says with just a hint of concern).
As for mods (you know I had to, right?) I'm knitting this top-down. I want to be able to try it on periodically, and I'd like to stick to the yarn I have so this will be the best way for me to do that.
Comments
I'm sure it will end up looking even after it's washed. That doesn't sound like something a swatch would lie about :)
It totally makes sense to make it top down. I would want to try it on as I go, too!
Posted by: Kristy | May 20, 2007 04:27 PM
I think I am going to make a top-down skirt for my daughter this summer. I am debating the elastic-in-casing or simple drawstring or some combo of the two...she's so skinny!
Posted by: Liz K. | May 20, 2007 05:48 PM
Great color! And knitting it top down makes a lot of sense.
Posted by: Chris | May 20, 2007 08:46 PM
Loving the colors! Top-down = super smart.
Posted by: pamela wynne | May 20, 2007 09:48 PM
The color is just great! Can't wait to see how this comes out for you. :)
Posted by: Jessica | May 21, 2007 06:28 AM
Yes, the linen will indeed soften. And every time you wash the skirt it will get better and better. I HATE knitting with linen but ADORE the end product. Enjoy!
Posted by: Carmen | May 21, 2007 10:01 AM
Yes, the linen will indeed soften. And every time you wash the skirt it will get better and better. I HATE knitting with linen but ADORE the end product. Enjoy!
Posted by: Carmen | May 21, 2007 10:01 AM
Hi, could you take me off from Arwen KAL, I don't and won't knit it..maybe :)
Posted by: tikru | May 21, 2007 12:28 PM
The colors are gorgeous - that's going to be an awesome FO! and while i agree that knitting with linen is a less than enjoyable experience, particularly for continental knitters who have to do the finger wrapping bit, my (not handknit) linen skirt gets the most wear, hands down, of any skirt in my collection. the best for summer, without doubt. looking forward to seeing more as it grows! ~gabriella
Posted by: gabriella | May 21, 2007 01:01 PM
It's looking great! And going pretty fast. Top down is the way to go [I'm just agreeing with everyone else], but it begs the question, why would the write the pattern starting at the bottom?
Posted by: Christie | May 21, 2007 03:02 PM
I think the yarn looks great and yes it will even up once it's washed. It's kinda like knitting with rope pre-wash :)
Posted by: Debi | May 22, 2007 02:54 AM
I love following the skirt developments and all your smart moves with this project...
It's looking great!
Posted by: isel | May 22, 2007 03:04 PM
Oo-lala, even if the stitches don't even out after washing, it's pretty with all the texture! What a yummy skirt.
Posted by: Julia | May 22, 2007 10:10 PM