The Americo Waffle Ridge cardi-wrap is on the needles!!
And the first few rows went something like this: knit 3 rows, tink back two rows, knit 3 rows, tink back 2 rows. What was up with this simple little waffle weave stitch?? My fingers had a complete breakdown, I tell you!! Finally after about the 6th repeat, it is now under control and I’m getting about 2”-3" done each evening – with 60” more to go it will take forever if I don’t keep at it. Slow and steady wins the race, or so the tortoise says!
Still, I’m just loving the gorgeous coppered coloured Alpaca as it flows through my fingers – simply heaven, the quality speaks for itself. The other fabulous but sadly blogless Kate, from my TAFK group (which is on temporary hiatus) has started her Americo Tina vest, too and reports back the same heaven felt knitting sensations! Sometimes I just like to sit with it on my lap and pat it like a small pet!
Totally aside from nothing, will ya check out this crochet gone wild by artist Carol Hummel (google her and read her explanation for this piece under her portfolio section if you are interested in her explanation of creating a tree cosy!):
Really messes the eyes, don’t it??
Knit on….
