The Crooked Knitter: groove KAL

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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Groove KAL Prizes

I mentioned it yesterday and then forgot to tell you about the patterns I won from participating in the Groove KAL thread on Ravelry.

First, there were a couple random drawings for a pattern. I was drawn one of the time, and we were able to pick a pattern from their shop. It was a hard decision, but I eventually settled on Fargo.

I decided that I'm going to use the color Atoll, but have to special order it since we don't carry Organik at the shop. I'm probably going to wait on this one for a bit since it's already warming up for spring here in New York. To fit me, I need to order 12 skeins, except you have to order in bags of 10 (meaning I'd need to order 2 bags). Since it's a yarn we don't stock, I'd have to take all of it. So I'm still deciding if I want to make both Fargo and the Rocky Coast Cardigan out of the same color. I would need 8 skeins for that and it would work out perfectly. But do I want them both in the same color. Decisions, decisions...

At the end of the KAL, there was a Grand Prize winner and also another winner. They chose from the people who had finished their Groove by the end of the KAL. No, I didn't win the Grand Prize (enough Road to China Light to make a sweater pattern, included...so jealous!). I did, though, win a copy of the pattern Schoodic, new from Hannah Fettig

It calls for Acadia. I do so love this yarn now! My only gripe is I can't choose a color. Any ideas? I'm open to suggestions :o)

Friday, March 2, 2012

FO Friday: Groovin'

Last week, I finally finished sewing the buttons on to my Groovin' Shawl and wore it everywhere! I finished the shawl by the KAL deadline and even won some prizes :o)

I really loved knitting this. Acadia is a great yarn, and it softens even more after blocking!

The pattern was, as usual, very well written. And, as usual, I didn't not use as many stitch markers as he calls for. I swear, Stephen West is obsessed with stitch markers. I can't claim that to be a bad thing though :o)

My favorite way to wear it- as a poncho!

Pattern: Groove
Designer: Stephen West
Ravelry Project: Groovin'
Yarn: The Fibre Company Acadia
Needles: US size 5
Mods: I worked 1 less repeat of the last section because I ran out of yarn. Also only used 5 buttons (pattern calls for 7). I didn't want them to weight down the shawl too much, especially since it was slightly shorter than called for. I used backing buttons since my buttons had shafts but they have a tendency to pop their way through the yarn overs so I might have to adjust how I sewed them on.

Someone posted on one of the main Ravelry boards why people put their cats on their shawls and take a picture. The lady obviously has never had a cat before in her life. Dino had to come investigate during my photoshoot. He wasn't too into it though and didn't plop down. He much prefers cardboard :o)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Groovin' Along

Earlier this month, the Fibre Company started a KAL in their Ravelry Forum for the Groove shawl in Knitty. On the kickoff day they hosted a chat in the forum with none other than Stephen West.

It's a pretty fast knit, and before I knew it I was picking out buttons!

I chose the plainer ones on the left. I only used 5 buttons, when the pattern called for 7.

I really enjoyed this shawl. It was a pretty mindless knit. I love the kushiness of the yarn

I technically finished my shawl yesterday, but haven't been able to take pictures yet. No time today though since I'll be busy working at the shop.* Soon though!

*Um, I have to teach 4 10-year old girls how to knit today. Wish me luck!