Joined the Gang
Last week I got a package from Wool and The Gang.
It brought a lot of new crafty experience for me. There are a lot of "firsts" in there for me. It's the first knitting kit in my life! I finally have the yarn that is recommended in the pattern, which means I don't have to recalculate all the numbers. The kit includes 4 balls of Shiny Happy Cotton (100% pima cotton) yarn, 5 mm needles, booklet with pattern instructions, sewing needle and stretchy ribbon.
This is the first time I am making a skirt! It's a completely new territory for me and I am excited to explore it. The pattern looks pretty easy, but with an interesting touch of moss stitch panel which spices up the background stockinette stitch. I love how the colors are slightly blurred in the moss stitch part. Such a small detail, but it makes a difference! I fell in love with Riviera Skirt design. Simple, modern and so perfect for spring/summer season.
The colors just scream - It's spring!
This bunch of yarn balls makes me ridiculously happy. I couldn't stop taking pictures!
This is the first time I am working with pima cotton. What a joy it is! So incredibly soft against the skin. I am savoring every single stitch.
The pattern recommends to use 5 mm (US 8) needles...
... but I know my hands - I am a very loose knitter. Got all the way down to 3.5 mm (US 4) and got the perfectly matching gauge!
I feel like this project will become my faithful companion in early morning hours of before work knitting time and during long road trips. Will keep you posted on the progress!My Ravelry Riviera Skirt project page can be found here.
I hope you are having a wonderful week!
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