Florence grows
June 30th, 2008 by 
mel
I’m amazed by the yardage of the Cotton Gima - the first ball took me through 2 good size swatches and more than 50% of the back of the tunic. This is soothing stockinette at it’s best, and a bit more visually enjoyable knitting than tactile, although my fingers are intrigued by something different too. I’m enjoying the textural quality of the Gima and watching the stitches form under my fingers, and the gauge is big enough to be sheer and allow the inches to flow from the needles rather quickly - very satisfying. Florence has been my go-to wind-down project of late. It’s working up as expected with a bit of negative ease - so the fit will be different than the orginal with it’s lovely feminine drape, hopefully the snug fit won’t be too much when coupled with the sheer fabric. Ruth says that this project requires a certain spirit of adventurousness, so I’m letting go and having fun with that!
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July 1st, 2008 at 12:43 am
That does look like a calming knit…bet it’ll be sublime to wear.
July 1st, 2008 at 6:53 am
That looks gorgeous knit up at such a loose gauge!
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:19 pm
I just want to reach into the photo and touch it. I can’t wait to see it finished. And I’ll admit…I linked over to see what the cost/yardage/colors were. I practiced restraint for now!
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Well some like this way, Buy I think you should consider the another side of the toppic too. Thanks