Here is the kersti top down raglan, just past the point where the sleeves are held on other yarn (thanks ANN, recognize it?) and you continue knitting the body stitches in the round. The kersti is absolutely a dream to knit on bamboo circulars. I think I need to remember when swatching that the needle/fiber pairing selection has a great deal to do with the enjoyment of the actual knitting of the garment. Producing a swatch, and getting gauge is One Thing, but garment construction can be a long process, and for those of us who are easily bored/and or distracted/with not enough precious knitting time, this can be a critical factor.
Usually, my name generator brain cells would have LOTS of potential monikers for this sweater, but I'm stumped. So, what do you think? Help me name the kersti sweater.....please?
Today I am planning to actually procure the size 1US needles and attempt the magic loop technique. Elizabeth, I have not forgotten your generous offer of a tutorial, and will email you as soon as I have the little darlings in my possession. It's been JUST a bit crazy around here...and the worst part is, I can't share the Big News until next week. It's MIRACULOUS, though, let me just say that. HUGE.
I spent part of my afternoon yesterday with our marvellous maggi. She was the very first knitblogger I ever met *in person* and everytime I think about it, well, I'm kind of at a loss for words. She is an AMAZING person, someone I am SO proud to know, and she took time out of her day to sit and chit chat with me and meet the Puppy Princess. When I picked up Daughter at the library after work, she said *MAGGI was here, and I MISSED her? Mom!* She was really disappointed. I explained that we had some grownup things to talk about, just us two, and that we would see her soon. Promise. It just amazes me that my Daughter thinks my Knitting Friends are the Coolest.People.Ever.
She is RIGHT.
Hmmmm...perhpas you could call it the Rainbow Bounce....
Huge News....I wait with baited breath (what ever that means but it sounds cool).
My little Duck is off to her Acedemic Orientation today...she and the Dad person left at 6:45 this morning ...over an hours drive to spend all day in London before heading back home.
She gets to pick her electives, decide if she is doing a double degree (major in Kineisiology and minor in something else), set up her timetable, sort out her student assistance money, chat with the counselor about the new students club, tour campus etc., etc.
At least London Ontario is civilized....they are one of the few cities in Canada to have a Krispy Kreme our home city doesn't :-(
MMmmmmm...doughnuts tonight!
Debbie
Posted by: debbie klement | June 30, 2004 at 08:34 AM
I don't have a clue what you could call the sweater. I understand the enjoyment factor in knitting. I have two projects on the needles that I LOVE because of the yarn (Noro Kochoran and Koigu PPM).
The Magic Loop for socks and small circular knitting ROCKS! I tried socks once with DPNs and then my mum bought a little book on Magic Loop and I haven't looked back. I've done pleanty of socks and now that I think about it, I should start another. Your broadripple were bea-u-te-ful.
I can't wait to hear the exciting news.
Posted by: Jennifer | June 30, 2004 at 09:52 AM
The sweater loks gorgeous. It reminds me of the colours of the Monet with the waterlilies, maybe Monet would be a good name?
Posted by: Ali | June 30, 2004 at 10:21 AM
Oh I have to agree with Ali - Monet. Once you get it down you'll have to give me a tutorial. Right now I'm finishing hubby's socks and also working on a pair of Broadripple, they are fun. Okay I can't wait for a week to hear the news I'm calling you hehehe.
Posted by: Cathy | June 30, 2004 at 11:14 AM
Yep; Rach should too! And I just want to squeeze that picture!
Posted by: Ann | June 30, 2004 at 12:09 PM
Gorgeous sweater! Don't you just LOVE it when you get to put the sleeve stitches aside for a bit and the whole mushroom-y thing finally starts looking like a garment!
I'm awful with names, so I'll stand aside for that and see what creative suggestions others have for you!
Big News, eh??
I'll stay tuned! Same Danger Girl time, same Danger Girl channel!
Posted by: Christine | June 30, 2004 at 12:24 PM
Argh! Having trouble posting comments on typepad today. I love the idea of calling this sweater Monet. Then again, I'm completely biased. Can't wait to hear the BIG NEWS. Cooking up a bit of big news myself.
Posted by: Nathania | June 30, 2004 at 12:26 PM
We're all ears! LOVE the sweater. Monet is a cool name..my first thought was Sky Blue Pink. It has the look of a sunset.
Posted by: Margene | June 30, 2004 at 12:41 PM
I'm on the Monet train, I think you should call it Waterlilies. It's sooooo purty!
Big news, big news...can't wait to hear it.
Posted by: Em | June 30, 2004 at 01:31 PM
I like Monet or water lilly. The colors are beautiful.
My first socks were knit using the Magic Loop method. Call if you have questions. Easy peasy once you get the idea behind. Which should be no problem for you.
Big news??? I can't wait!
Posted by: Annie | June 30, 2004 at 01:33 PM
Nope, don't see Monet. I see Flowers in a Blender.
whirrrr.....
Posted by: claudia | June 30, 2004 at 02:39 PM
Y'know, "Flower Blender" has more of a "Danger Girl" feel to it!
I'm with Claudia.
Posted by: MaryB | June 30, 2004 at 04:54 PM
Atlantis Calling - you must be able to see the island swirling into view and the two surfers travelling towards a temple archway rather than the beach there a moment ago....o.k I should be well asleep at this time but its there you know :0)
It's only miraculous when divine intervention is the need because of the magnitude of lack; with faith like yours my friend a talent is fed and watered mightily and no matter how HUGE the news it'll only match the receivers offering of gifts.
Posted by: D-W | June 30, 2004 at 07:27 PM
I think it's sunrise reflection. Beautiful colors.
Posted by: Betsy | June 30, 2004 at 09:07 PM
What a beautiful colorway---like a jar full of brightly colored jelly beans.
You got the spend the afternoon with Maggi? Lucky! Both of you! :)
I've tried the Magic Loop, and more power to those of you who can master it---but me, I'm a DPN girl all the way. That's right. Easy. And cheap. ;)
Posted by: Kim | June 30, 2004 at 10:03 PM
That is so pretty knitted up! The only new name I can think of that seems to fit is "Prism" or some variation on that...
Posted by: susan in pa | June 30, 2004 at 10:25 PM
I think you have gotten some good names for the sweater, which is beautiful. I am resisting (just barely) buying some kersti. I can't wait to hear your big news. You know if I can do magic loop method or socks on 2 circs ANYBODY can. Like anything else, it gets its own rhythm after the first 2 or 3 awkward rows. I find most knitters who love using dpns don't care for the circular needle(s) method. Those of us who aren't so fond of dpns jump on the single magic loop method or knitting circularly with two circs.
Posted by: Bliss | July 01, 2004 at 05:13 AM
The sweater looks like a Spring morning to me. I love it! And news? Can't wait!! Anything Good and Exciting is wonderful!
Posted by: Melissa | July 01, 2004 at 10:36 AM
Koigu has an actual colourway they call Monet--it's 436 (add the P or K or F for whatever fiber they're using).
It's LOVELY!
Posted by: Rob | July 02, 2004 at 06:43 PM
I think you should call this sweater : Miracle At Dawn. It is beautiful and the miracle is you have knitted your way threw scary times and happy times.
Posted by: Bobbie | July 04, 2004 at 11:23 PM