Madly, madly in love with Kiki's Fair Isle Sweater, made of yarn scraps. Here are some notes on the art of random color, including the fair isle pattern Kiki used.
Posted by jess at August 30, 2005 1:34 PMWow. Wow. WOW.
I never thought I'd want to knit fair isle (just too daunting) but maybe I'll give it a go some day with that sweater for inspiration. Of course, the best part will be collecting all the leftovers to use! ;)
Posted by: julia at August 30, 2005 3:24 PMHey Jess - I read over on Illana's blog (knit powers to peace) that it's your birthday too! Happy Birthday to my fellow Virgo!!
Posted by: Lisa at August 30, 2005 9:13 PMHey!! Looks like you found the info you wanted. Most of the scraps are worsted weight, and the sweater is a big one (looks like it would fit a Barbie on that big-ass rock). It weighs a ton. Not so good on days when you sweat into your cupcakes! I did sneak in some fat bulky, and doubled some thinner scraps. It just added texture. I want to see yours next!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
We Virgos are a virtuous bunch, dontcha think? (I got double whammied with the name Catherine, "Purity" in Greek. My poor mother....).
love,
kiki
ps....I think pages 48-49 in EZ's "Opinionated Knitter" could get you through the actual knitting. The only things I changed are creepy kiki changes that no one else would care for, I am sure. Go for it!
Guh! What a beautiful beautiful sweater! I think I will have to make this some time...
Posted by: Iris at August 31, 2005 3:19 AM