Eileen in the round

I decided to knit Eileen in the round, rather than on straight needles. I knitted in the round until the armpits, then switched to straight needles for the front and back. It helped to break up the monotony of knitting only lace or only stockinette, as I had to knit both for each round. My plan was perfect, until I realized that I had been knitting the lace pattern in one direction only - so I had to learn to do it backward when I switched to the straight needles! A few attempts got ripped out before I finally got it right.

I used Rosarios 4 Bio Bamboo (100% bamboo) and I must say, I am extremely pleased with the result. It is so soft, and a bit drapey, though I think it turned out lovely! I used 4 mm needles to get anything near the gauge recommended for the pattern.

Bio Bamboo is wonderful stuff, but I think they were out to lunch when they printed the label. The yarn label's gauge is 27 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches with 5 mm needles, but I couldn't even get that gauge with2.75 mm needles (I got 25 sts and 30 rows). And I always knit to gauge. So I wouldn't trust the label, and recommend ALWAYS knitting a gauge swatch with this one.

FO: Eileen

More Pictures and Info at my blog.

Yay!

Eileen with a V

I think it turned out pretty good. I am pleased.



Look for an FO in about a week or so.

I have a few more details in my blog. I had to re-write the short-row shoulder shaping and I have a picture of the hem.

Making a Mod to Eileen

I'm going to be changing up the neckline. I want a v-neck instead of the crew neck.

This is my first time changing up a pattern like this. I did some maths. It's going to be great!

Eileen Tank Back Finito!

Short rows are easy. After finishing the back of Eileen, I can see how it shapes the shoulders. Very cool. Click on the photo and you'll be taken to my Flickr page, where you can view a much larger version to see the lace detail.



Am I posting too much? My take is that posting often keeps the KAL blog alive and happy. :)

No More Lace!

I am at the shoulder shaping. It calls for short row shaping - wrap & turn fun! I've never done short rows w/ the wraps before, but I've been researching it lately, knowing I have to do them for the shoulders. I'm ready to just get one with it! LOL!

I don't have to do any more lace. The front is stockinette. I am ready to do some mindless knitting.



Cheers!

I Started Eileen!

Hi everyone! I am not allergic to wool, but I love knitting with non-wool yarns, especially for warmer weather.

The pattern that really spoke to me was Eileen. LOVE this top! I am using Garnstudio Bomull-Lin, a cotton/linen blend. I just got through the first pattern repeat.

I look forward to seeing everyone's projects.