From the sublime to the ridiculous…
Just so that there is no doubt about the matter, I am not a flibbertigibbet. I’m really not. Here is the proof…
Giotto by Anna Bell in Lana Grossa Soja. A delicate and fiddly sock knitted on teeny weeny needles – 2.25 mm (US 1). They don’t get a whole lot smaller than that and this sock took oodles of concentration and a whole lot of knitting.
But it is a delight. I hope you agree!
At the other end of the spectrum…
Otello by Louisa Harding in Lamb’s Pride Bulky – the back almost finished during an afternoon watching Wimbledon plus a little of the Athletissma from Lausanne. Knitted on super-ginormous 7mm needles (US 10 1/2). I’m in shock over how quick this is knitting up. I hardly ever knit with bulky wool and after so much fiddly stuff recently this is a revelation. The ultimate in stash-busting 🙂
So I guess you can imagine how much housework is being done at my house!
Helen
July 1st, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Love the blue of the Otello!
July 1st, 2011 at 9:38 pm
I must admit that every once in a while I get a kick out of knitting with larger yarn and needles… things just move along so quickly. The colour of the Lamb’s Pride is wonderful.
July 2nd, 2011 at 5:58 am
Hello Helen
Nice to meet you. I’ve just found your blog via The Quince Tree. I was attracted by the fact that you live in Switzerland – the country at the top of my wish list. I off to browse around your blog and get to know you a little.
Cheers
Helen ( or Helsie as my friends and family call me )
July 2nd, 2011 at 1:44 pm
I love the blue yarn, Helen. Your projects always look beautiful!
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:57 am
Didn’t they turn out pretty?! Definitely doing those – what needles do you usually do socks on? I nearly always use 2.25mm, occasionally 2mm for smaller sizes or 2.5mm for men’s socks. But I’m a loose knitter (!).
7mm in contrast – wow. I’ve started another Soay on 3.5mm… total lack of discipline LOL
July 8th, 2011 at 5:55 am
How do you fit so much creative time into your busy life? I’m a complete slob in comparison. I haven’t knitted for months and I miss it, but I’m tied to the keyboard at the moment. However, I shall make more effort and get the needles out.