Recently I have been knitting a pattern along with a dear friend. I've known Rebecca for many years, we bonded over terrorizing our homeschool group when we were little (we were unstoppable troublemakers).
We remained close even after I moved away to "somewhere over the rainbow" and she is one of those special friends that even if I don't see her for years, the second I meet up with her again it is like we were never apart.
When she suggested that we knit the Artemisia sweater together, I immediately agreed (she has excellent taste obviously). I've found the pattern a little bit challenging and so I'm quite a ways behind where she is, but it is a beautiful pattern and I cannot wait to finish it.
I'm knitting it with Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash Solids, one of my absolute favorite yarns, that I picked out during my latest Webs adventure. It always produces the most comfortable garments.
We have grand plans to each wear our sweaters the next time we see each other. Hopefully I can finish it by then!
We have grand plans to each wear our sweaters the next time we see each other. Hopefully I can finish it by then!
Your sweater is going to be beautiful! I love that color.
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky to have such a special friend:)
the colour is making me drool.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pattern, I'm sure you will master it!
I checked out the Ravelry page to see the full sweater - wow, what a great design, but am surprised it is seamless and knit top down. I'll eagerly follow your progress on this lovely sweater. Love the color and yarn that you selected.
ReplyDeleteI also had to check out the pattern -- and it is beautiful. I love that pink -- I'd be happy if it was the only color in my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteI have a childhood friend who is also a knitter and lives far from me. I should propose a KAL with her. Great idea.
In love with that color of yarn!!! How special to have a friend like that who also knits. I have friend like that-we have been friends since 4th grade and we are now each 51 years old! I haven't seen her in person in over 13 years! (she does not knit though... :) )
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Gorgeous yarn choice and what a lovely pattern too. Enjoy your KAL :)
ReplyDeleteLove. Love the color. Love the pattern. Love love love!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen that design before - very pretty! It's fun to knit along with a friend, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely pattern, and the yarn you have chosen will work very well for it. I hope you will post pictures of both sweaters when they are finished
ReplyDeleteThat color is so pretty. I love KAls. I can't wait to see the sweater when it is done.
ReplyDeleteAw, you guys sound like such sweet friends! Can't wait to see your finished sweater - I love the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI love friends like that, and I love teeny KAL's - sounds like a perfect combo. The yarn is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern and the great color you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pattern, I can't wait to see it! I love friends like that, they really are the best!
ReplyDeleteI know you will finish it. I wish I had a friend like that for so long. None of my elementary friends are really close anymore. I do have some close HS ones though.
ReplyDeleteIt's one thing to have a really good friend like that but the fact that she shares your love of knitting.....now that's special and truly a gift to treasure. It's friendships like that that feed the soul. I'm happy for you both and can't wait to see how the sweater turns out.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I never knew about WEBS when I lived in that area years ago.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful - I love the color! I have never done a KAL, formal or informal but maybe I need to change that sometime this year. What fun to do one with a close but far-away friend! My mom is the only close friend I have who knits, I wish I had more knitting buddies!
ReplyDeletethat yarn is lovely. I can't wait to see the finished sweater.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I may need to propose this to one of my far-flung friends! (she too is one where we can pick things up after years apart! the best friends are the ones like that, I think!)
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