It Ain't Over til it's Over

I guess spring decided to take a temporary leave of absence; this morning there are a couple inches of snow! I don't think it will last long. I'm actually kind of glad we got it, because it was getting way too dry around here--we need to get those lakes filled back up for the summer season!

Well, as promised here are some photos of Cherie. I must've been standing strangely in this first one, because it's wrinkled up a bit. It looks OK in real life though! Here is a photo sans flash, which shows the color of the yarn better:Here's a close-up of the buttons. You can also see my tubular bind-off...I love the way it blends right into the ribbing. I did tubular cast-on for the bottom ribbing as well. So there you have it...another Lobstah production!
Pattern notes: "Cherie" designed by Kim Hargreaves from the book Vintage Knits. Used 10 balls of Rowan Yorkshire Tweed DK in Color #354 "Gust". Knit with US size 4 and size 5 needles. I think I sufficiently documented the pattern problems I had. The only yarn problem I had was that even within the same dye lot, there was quite a bit of variability in yarn thickness that made it difficult to maintain gauge. The yarn is quite soft for a tweed (though it does feel slightly itchy, which will hopefully subside with wearing/washing). Interestingly, there was a fair amount of vegetative matter in the yarn which I've never encountered with Rowan before. Overall, I think I would use the yarn again...especially because I've been in love with tweed lately!

Well, this should be my last post for a bit, as we are leaving for vacation tomorrow evening. Everyone take care and I'll see you in a couple weeks! :)