A Tale of Two Swatches.

Ravellenics, Sweater by FogKnitsJuly 28, 2016July 28, 2016

It’s time to prepare for the Ravellenic Games (the knitting olympics, for those not in the know)! My event is the ‘Sweater Triathlon’. Yes, that means I’m going to knit an entire sweater in 17 days. I want a sweater. I have yarn for sweaters. I have sweater patterns in mind. I just finished a whole bunch of WIPs. The time is right.

Option #1

The yarn is Lace Lux, same as the scarf I just finished. The pattern is Sabine. A repeat of this beauty…

I really want to wear that sweater! Just not sure I want to knit it in 17 days. Even on a size 6, that’s a lot of stitches. So…

Option #2

Chunky yarn on size 11 needles. Now that seems reasonable! The pattern I’ve got in mind is Stephen West’s Outer Space. It’s got the classic WestKnits’ wedge & stripe construction so even if I don’t like wearing it, I’m going to like knitting it.

I get to stashbust a little. I’m throwing in the leftovers from the cardigan I knit in January. I think this is the plan. With only 17 days to execute, it’s good to have a plan.

Cast on is one week from tomorrow…theoretically, I’m continuing my WIP knitdown until then. I may crack though. It’s hard to not cast on. Amirite? I’m gonna try. I’ll keep you posted!

11 Comments

toomanystitches on July 28, 2016 at 1:10 pm
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I love your box of yarns and best of luck for the Games! I’m not sure I’d fancy trying to knit anything in 17 days… The Lace Lux is a gorgeous colour, is it very ‘furry’ after knitting with it?

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1. FogKnits on July 28, 2016 at 1:14 pm
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  I don’t think the Lace Lux does get that furry. It’s 67% Viscose, only 33% wool so I think that helps keep it rather smooth looking!
  
  The samples I’ve seen at the yarn shop, still looked great!
  
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Paula @ Spin a Yarn on July 28, 2016 at 1:10 pm
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Wow! The Stephen West one is seriously funky! It looks like a lot of fun to make and wear :)

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1. FogKnits on July 28, 2016 at 1:15 pm
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  Yeah, it’s going to be fun! I’m not sure it’s my style but there’s only one way to find out :)
  
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Missy's Crafty Mess on July 28, 2016 at 3:35 pm
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Good luck… don’t give me ideas

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1. FogKnits on July 29, 2016 at 1:10 am
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  ha!
  
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salpal1 on July 28, 2016 at 4:12 pm
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you go girl!!!

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bonnyknits on July 28, 2016 at 5:45 pm
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Awesome box!

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1. FogKnits on July 29, 2016 at 1:11 am
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  thanks! it’s just a shoe box, a glue stick and a handful of old knitting magazines :)
  
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mindful.melbourne on August 7, 2016 at 6:55 pm
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Wow! I recently finished a scarf I’d had on the go for a year so I’m very impressed by this! (I’ll admit, it had been in and out of the knitting draw a number of times.) I look forward to updates on your progress.

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1. FogKnits on August 8, 2016 at 9:29 am
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  I still have a whole pile of old projects to ignore! LOL! The new sweater is nearly done though! :)
  
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