Rondelay for Firefly Fibers

June 13, 2013

Today I have a very special FO to share with you - Rondelay: Rondelay is a fun knit using just one skein of sock yarn. The pattern calls for Malabrigo Sock (and I love all things Malabrigo), but with Rowan releasing their first hand-painted sock yarn, it was the perfect opportunity for a shop sample with this brand new yarn.

The end result is stunning - it was the perfect pairing of design and yarn!

I cast on and finished the first Rondel quickly (there are 3 Rondels), but then it was pushed aside until classes were posted at the shop. I was finally able to pick it again at the beginning of June when I shared my progress from the freezing baseball game. Even with putting it down for a bit, it still knit up quickly and the bind off was perfect for social knitting.

Raveled: Rondelay

Pattern: Rondelay by Jennifer Dassau

Yarn: Fine Art by Rowan Color 306 - Lapwing

Both yarn and pattern are highly recommended! My finished Rondelay is currently on display at Firefly Fibers if you are in the area and want to see it in person!

As an added bonus, I have about 8 gr of yarn left - can you say Hexipuff?!

More to come on my Beekeeper's Quilt addiction in the very near future!

Cheers!

Fiber Freeze Frame | Rondelay

June 2, 2013

It was this last weekend as I was finally able to work on the second rondel....

Now, I'm on the last rondel for Rondelay and looking forward to seeing it off the needles because she's awfully scrunched up now.

Finishing will have to wait for a bit now though, it's time for taco Sunday at our house.

I hope you found time to knit or do something else you enjoy this weekend!

On My Needles...

May 17, 2013

As usual, I have several WIP's right now. Some are secret - sorry - and some are just plain neglected, but there are a couple that are getting a fair amount of attention and I'm really excited to share these with you!My Cap Sleeve Lattice Top for the KAL is finally moving along and I'm ready to cast off & on for the neck! You can see the body color I've selected in the photo - both are very neutral colors that will be perfect with jeans or a fun skirt. I still have a lot of ground to cover, but once the lace is done and I'm knitting in the round, it will fly! I'm keeping my motivation up with thinking about trying it on once it's joined in the round!

Pattern: Cap Sleeve Lattice Top - MODIFIED

Yarn: Skinny Cotton by Blue Sky Alpacas (30 Birch & 314 Gravel)

Raveled: Cap Sleeve Lattice Top - modifications are noted

This is the another little bit of lovely that found it's way onto my needles. I shared the newly arrived skein of Fine Art a couple days ago and after officially casting on for the shop sample last night, it's beginning to look like something!