Lacy Skirt: Swatching
I didn't expect to pick a handpainted yarn but the color just drew me in. It's Claudia's Handpainted Linen in plumicious.
I'm hopeful that the coloring will blend and look like it's swathed with color, but we all know it's a big guessing game for now. And that's par for the course for my first knitted skirt.
After my last experience knitting with linen I decided to go the more traditional route and knit with the yarn as is and wash and dry it after it's knitted up. The swatch I'm going with starts out as 6 spi before washing and after comes out right at about 5.25 spi (exactly what the pattern specified) after it's been washed and dried and stretched out a little bit (using 3.5 mm / US 4 needles). I'm trying to mimic the way the skirt will behave when worn. If I'm right I'll get a skirt that fits nicely and doesn't look baggy and saggy after being worn. If I'm wrong, well, let's just say I won't be taking any pictures if I'm wrong (but I'll be sure to post about it).
I can't wait to see how this looks once several inches are knit up. I'm sure I'll do a test wash similar to Swiss Dot just to make sure everything behaves as expected. I hate that feeling I get when I'm knitting and I'm concerned that it's not going to do what I predicted. Plus, once it's washed I can try it on for real and see what it looks like.
Comments
The color is really pretty - it goes well with your blog :) Can't wait to see how the skirt knits up for you!
Posted by: lekkercraft | May 14, 2007 09:40 AM
Definitely a beautiful color choice if nothing else. I hope it works out for you!
Posted by: Jessica | May 14, 2007 11:33 AM
very pretty color - Claudia usually knits up pretty variegated, so hopefully your skeins will be the same way!
Posted by: stacey | May 14, 2007 11:35 AM
Gorgeous color! And I'm thinking happy thoughts about your lacy skirt. I've been wanting to make one for myself.
Posted by: diana | May 14, 2007 11:49 AM
Delicious colors!
Posted by: Katie | May 14, 2007 01:25 PM
Wow those colors! I'm sure every thing will work out according to plan. You seem to be very prepared.
Posted by: Christie | May 14, 2007 03:10 PM
I LOVE the color!
Posted by: Chris | May 14, 2007 06:27 PM
What skirt? I must have been skimming! My mom used the Plumicious on the Diamond Fantasy Shawl. It's very pretty.
Posted by: Kathleen | May 15, 2007 08:04 AM
I love that colorway! I just picked up a few skeins of Claudia's sock yarn in that colorway at Woolbearers over the weekend.
Posted by: Helena | May 15, 2007 08:43 AM
It should be interesting to see how the colors look knitted up. Skirts are so much wider around than socks :)
Posted by: Kristy | May 15, 2007 09:40 AM
Love the Claudia's.
Handknit skirts are hot right now. I look forward to seeing the progress and how it all works out.
Posted by: isel | May 15, 2007 09:52 AM
Oh so delicious - love the colour.
Posted by: Asaknitter | May 16, 2007 02:55 PM
It's very pretty but aren't you the woman who hates pooling and the "things" variegated yarns do? :)
Posted by: Debi | May 16, 2007 11:10 PM
It's very pretty but aren't you the woman who hates pooling and the "things" variegated yarns do? :)
Posted by: Debi | May 16, 2007 11:14 PM