i started a new project this weekend. an afghan per elizabeth zimmermann in her book knitting workshop. i've crocheted many afghans. this will be the very first one i've knitted.
this is an impulse project. i had ordered ten skeins of worsted weight yarn but was mistakenly sent the yarn in bulky weight. instead of returning it, i kept all ten for $15.
brown sheep lamb's pride 15% mohair 85% wool
i have always wanted a simple white afghan. i knew it would have to be in bulky yarn. otherwise, it would take me forever to knit one up. i seized the opportunity with the mistaken yarn.
i'm using size 13 needles. all garter stitch. the finished afghan will be 4'x6'. may be 4'x8'.
this is what it looks like after one complete skein is knitted up:
afghan skein one
that image looks a lot like the beginning of the seamless beanie. this is where the short rows would reverse if this was the hat. as this will be an afghan, the short rows will continue to decrease to create a triangle before reversing. you'll see.
i must admit the more i knit with garter stitch, the more convinced i become that it's the best stitch in knitting. it just can't get any simpler. as attractive as stockinette stitch is, it can't rival garter in terms of fabric body and flatness. and the fact that garter works up to a 1:1 ratio makes it my all time favorite.
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