Grace Kelly?
When the latest Knitty came out I immediately zeroed in on Grace. I love the look of this tee. But I despise mohair so I was looking for a good alternative. I think I found it in Needful Yarns Kelly. Here's my progress on the back with colour 50 a stripey blue.
The yarn has long stripe repeats that don't quite varigate (but aren't as long as Kureyon). I think the interesting construction of Grace will really show off this yarn. It's a good time to start too. The weather has finally changed--it was actually hot yesterday.
I also wound the balls and started my Charlotte Poncho but I think I made a mistake in my design, so I need to work that out. That has to be done later because Friday is my self-imposed deadline for my Concluding Chapter. I gotta get out of the house to avoid temptation.
HA--our taste is so similar in the patterns we like. I am also planning on making Grace using totally different yarn than mohair (could you imagine wearing mohair on a 90 degree day??), probably some Colinette Wigwam, slightly different gauge but I would make the smallest size to make up for that. I can't wait to see how yours turns out! I'm finishing up my second sleeve on the Mandarin Cardi (and working on a dress for my daughter, which is why it's taking so long. oh--that and the fact that I'm sure I knit much slower than you do!!)
Posted by: Karen Heinig | May 11, 2004 at 10:50 AM
Oooh! What a fantastic idea! I have 10 balls of Kelly right now to ponder over. I'll be interested to see what the front looks like with the strips... should be pretty!
Posted by: indigirl | May 11, 2004 at 11:50 AM
I've been in love with that yarn ever since I saw it in the yarn shop and I've been in love with that pattern since I saw it on Knitty. What a perfect combination! I'm going to have to pay a visit to the yarn shop soon.
Posted by: monica | May 11, 2004 at 07:16 PM
It's looking great so far, love the colours in the pattern.
Posted by: Donna | May 11, 2004 at 07:37 PM
Grace will look great in stripes, with its diagonal shoulder bits. Of course, the name combination of Grace and Kelly is too good to pass up.
Posted by: alison | May 11, 2004 at 09:30 PM
Ack! I've only been gone two weeks, and you have a gorgeous, WAY fun new Banff and half a Grace? You rock, girl! And you look fabulous.
Posted by: Rachael | May 12, 2004 at 03:00 AM