Every time I looked at PopKnitting by Britt-Marie Christoffersson for the last several years, I’d say, “Okay, I want to try that pattern and that one and that one…oh, and those two.” The book is full of interesting and different stitch patterns, perfected by a master knitter.
The time finally arrived earlier this month, when I could knit for fun and edification, without distractions, without worrying about doing anything else. How often does that kind of thing happen in a lifetime?
So here they are, over the next couple of posts: my swatches from PopKnitting. They were fun to make. I’m very pleased with each and every one.
This soft, light brown piece is Slipped Stitches and Reverse Stockinette Stitch. When the light hits the subtle texture just right—wow! The yarn: Berroco UltraAlpaca.
Here’s another subtly-textured piece, in the category of Slipped Stitches and Stockinette Stitch. The yarn is Plymouth Yarns DK Merino Superwash.
Getting any length to your knitting takes a lot longer if you’re knitting welts. I listened to a Flavia DeLuce novel by Alan Bradley while knitting, so the time was pleasant. This is knitted welts separated by sections of stockinette stitch, in Berroco UltraAlpaca Sport.