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Pretty In Pink

7/25/2014

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I think most knitters do it... we buy yarn because we like the color or texture, and then it sits in our stash for years because we don't know what to make from it.  Such is the case for this yarn, 5 balls of Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Peony.  

It has been so many years since I bought it, I can't even remember what my original intentions were.  But after buying it I realized two things:  I don't enjoy knitting with cotton, and I generally don't wear much pink.  I'll admit that my dislike for cotton yarns is starting to wane after working with some really lovely cottons that didn't give me wrist pain; I think it was just my initial bad experience with a very rough cotton that turned me off.  When I was a little girl, pink was my favorite color and I wore it constantly; I think I wore myself out and now hardly ever wear it.

So what to do?  I just shoved this yarn into my stash pile for a few years.  Along came a new idea for a pullover, so I scribbled it into a pencil sketch and pinned it up on my inspiration board.  Then I remembered that my mom's birthday was coming up, and I hadn't knitted anything for her for quite awhile.  Mom is allergic to wool, so most of my stash was eliminated right there.  She also lives in a hot desert, so a warm sweater might not get much use, especially in July.  Plus... she looks great in pink.  Peony is a really lovely muted pink color that isn't too bubbly or in-your-face.  

Cotton+pink+short sleeve sweater= fantastic idea!!  Here is the result:
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After seeing the photos, I think I might start wearing pink again, as long as it is a nice and subtle dusty sort of pink.  I sent the sweater off to mom and she was thrilled with it.  I really wish I could see her in it, but alas she is 2,000 miles away.  The sweater was packed into her suitcase for the vacation she is currently on, so hopefully I'll get to see a photo of her in it soon.  

I really enjoying knitting this sweater, and decided to make a version for myself.  I generally don't like knitting the same thing twice, so I made a few changes for my sweater.  The body is several inches longer, and the sleeves are elbow length.  Also, I used another yarn from my stash; a green wool.  I love wearing green, but somehow I don't have many green clothes.  I also made a bigger size than the pink sweater.  Mom is a bit smaller than me, so the pink sweater is modeled with 3" negative ease, which is a bit tighter than I would normally choose for myself.  It is still quite hot here, so this sweater will have to sit in my closet for a few months yet, but I will be happy to wear it in the cooler weather.  
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Pattern is coming soon.  Stay tuned!  Until next time, happy knitting!
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