Call me crazy, but I got the hankerin' to try it once again. Maybe it will be better in the round? That sounds like EZ (Elizabeth Zimmermann for the uninitiated) to the rescue. I've been wanting to try her EPS system for knitting a sweater, so why not put the two together and make a fair isle yoke sweater.
It's always fun to knit without a pattern. It reminds me of my Grandma. She was a practical knitter--socks, hats, and mittens--and never used a pattern. She had made them all so many times, she could probably have knit them in her sleep. My Mom is the same way. I think it's the way all knitters should start out. Let's face it, gauge is tough, so why not adapt the sweater to your gauge rather than trying to match your gauge to a sweater? There would be a lot more beginning knitters who could wear their own creations rather than ending up giving them away to whomever they wind up fitting. (I know of what I speak.)
So, I knit a sample, did a little math, and cast on. And then round and round and round we go. Now for the excitement! The yoke.
I knit up another quick little sample to get an idea of where to place the colors, and took the leap. I'm not sure how it will all work out, but knitting fair isle in the round isn't horrible. (High praise, right.) It's easier to keep the tangles to a minimum and the pattern is always viewed from the right side. Since I haven't started the shaping yet, a row takes me a while to knit. Looks like winter isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so I can take my time and still have a chance to wear it before it warms up.
This has also been a fun project because it's the first time I've used my new needles. My old interchangeable needle set was one of the less expensive brands. It's served me well, but the joins have gotten a little rough.
After much research, I ended up getting the Addi Turbo Clicks. No one set is perfect, but this one came the closest. Between the two sets, I'm hoping my needle buying is behind me.
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