Swatching, I told myself is not really knitting. So off I went to my craft room, I picked up a periwinkle skein of Cotton Fleece, some size 6 needles, sat back down next to Mr. SockPixie, knitting and talking.
The first swatch: a P3 K1 rib.
Then a second swatch, same P3 K1 rib, but then came the fun, smocking with a contrasting red yarn.
I love the result. I am so excited to be working again. I guess my in between rest is finished. Off to work on a classic design...
7 comments:
Love the swatches, and the blog's new look!
What a great idea! That would make an awfully cute bodice on a knit dress......
Can you explain how you did the smocking? I've never tried before but it's super cute.
I think the same way! it's so fun isn't it?
Dear Lyndsay,
About the smocking, I am going to work on a video tutorial to show how it can be done. It is very fun to do and really not difficult. I am working on a sweater design using the smocking.
Caroline
This swatching is beautiful and I LOVE the color.
Love the smocking! Makes me think of the dresses I had when I was little.
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