Ingeborg re-visited
The picture from a few posts ago? It was Ingeborg. I'm really determined to finish it this time. Since this is my first fair isle (stranded?) sweater, I'm kind of nervous about tension issues. However, I'm pressing on and doing at least 2 rows a day. I'll post pictures about once a week to keep me honest.
First words out of my mouth, "Oh my God."
2 colored stranding is a great way to get into the groove. As long as your work isn't pulling, you're doing it right!
Looks great so far.
Posted by: Laurie | Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 11:58 AM
It's so exciting to see another Ingeborg in progress! Mine will have to wait a while longer, so I'm glad someone else has one going, to tide me over.
If you can gently pull on the fabric to flatten out any puckering, you should be fine with the whole stranded knitting thing. Blocking will make it all beautiful, even if it isn't perfect when you first knit it.
Now I'm really tempted to swatch for mine, and to cast on the bottom red band. I have the red and the off-white yarn. I just need the black...
Posted by: Rebekkah | Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 03:27 PM
Nice pattern! I can see why it's taking you a while!
Posted by: Andrea | Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 03:28 PM
Wow! Kudos to you even for trying! I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Posted by: caitlyn | Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 03:39 PM
Oooh, very pretty. Good luck this time - I'm sure you won't have any problems finishing this beauty.
Posted by: Stephanie | Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 03:49 PM
Well it looks beautiful so far. I couldn't do it, not yet anyway. I'm tackling cables now, maybe color work will be next...
Posted by: Vicki | Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 05:28 PM
Yes, it's a beautiful pattern--well worth the effort! The trick I find with color stranding is to spread your stitches out to the size they would be off the needle (not crunched together under your hand), so that any yarn you're "floating" across the back will have just the right amount of give--not so much that they sag, but not too little so that they pucker. It takes a little practice, but it's not that hard!
Posted by: --Deb | Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 09:52 PM
It looks like it's coming along really well so far! I applaud you, that's an industrious endeavor.
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, October 05, 2005 at 10:19 AM
Looking forward to seeing your weekly posts ;)
Posted by: PJ | Wednesday, October 05, 2005 at 10:22 AM
So, are you a one-handed or two-handed strander? I can't remember if you've mentioned (I think not)?
Posted by: Donna | Wednesday, October 05, 2005 at 01:54 PM
That is one very pretty multi-stranded sweater! I just don't think I would have the patience. But your's looks beautiful so far.
Posted by: Amanda | Wednesday, October 05, 2005 at 02:19 PM
I just bought this pattern at Stitches East. It is so beautiful. I look forward to your updates!
Posted by: Linda | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 07:45 AM
Now that it has finally gotten cool, maybe it's time for me to think about getting my Fair Isle sweater started, too. Maybe we can cheer each other on to the finish line!
Posted by: Theresa | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 09:52 AM
Once you get going again you'll wonder why you ever put it down. I'm addicted now and just wish I'd had a go earlier.
Posted by: Tracy | Friday, October 07, 2005 at 06:49 AM
Oh, it's looking gorgeous. Keep it up! :)
Posted by: Sarah Elizabeth | Sunday, October 09, 2005 at 10:39 AM