Don't you just want to bury your face in it?
The colourway is Motley Hue, which I was a bit worried about because some people have had problems with it (according to Ravelry). But it's really perfect — mostly pearl grey, with flashes of light blue. I was worried that the flashes of blue would result in too much striping, but —
No, it's just about perfect. This is a Vivian from last winter's Twist Collective, which I have coveted pretty much the moment I set eyes on the pattern. I started it during the cottage break this summer with Cascade Eco Wool, which was lovely in its own right but too rustic and heavy for my taste. (I know that other people have used it and got amazing results, but I knit very tightly and it was like iron.) This is much lighter, and fluffier, and all-round better. And thus continues my pattern of starting out with the wrong yarn on one of Ysolda Teague's sweaters and switching out. I'm 2 for 2.
I may use the Eco Wool for something else. A Log Cabin blanket, maybe (Rav link). I'm very into the comfy-cozy blanket idea of knitting right now.
Sweater update: Pierre's Christmas sweater is almost done!
Yes, I am aware that it's very difficult to see anything other than a giant knitted lump. Don't worry. It's there. I just have about three inches of collar to knit, and then some finishing — I spent a few hours last night doing all the seaming. Usually three inches of ribbing isn't too difficult, but this isn't exactly subway/work knitting, so the timing is going to be a little tight.
Since it's so big, it has been living in a reckless pile in our living room. Pierre says that every time he sees it out of the corner of his eye, he thinks it's our cat. So I thought I'd compare.
Sweater.
Cat.
Hmm.
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