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Tonight I got out my new Laura Nelkin book, my new 4 & 5mm DPNs and the Countess Ablaze purple DK D gave me for Christmas.
I love the way the Knit Pro Karbonz needles feel to knit with!
The yarn is gorgeous! And before I knew what was happening I had knitted up to the increases for the hand!
Which I started before I forced myself to go to bed. I am going to wear these out on Saturday! I am determined!
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What a great pattern – it looks fab in the purple. A good way to try out the new needles too. Are they really nicer to knit with?
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The Karbonz come into their own in the smaller sizes – the 3mm and below. At that point, because they have a slightly greater weight than the KnitPro composite wood or bamboo needles then I prefer them infinitely. At this size, I imagine they are much of a muchness with the composite wood. They are nicer than my metal 5mm DPNs! I was drawn to the set because I’m into knitting on3mm at the moment as I have a lot of sock weight yarn that needs knitting up! (Have you noticed I have completely gone off crochet?!)
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Yes! I go in phases with my making too. I’ve just started knitting my first jumper since 1988:)
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I love that pattern too and the purple is so rich! Those needles look like they mean business – a serious knitters kit!
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Claire, you’re such a great knitter and I’m drooling on your needles….. literally….
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Aw thanks!
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Ooh, I’ve been umming and ahhing over the Karbonz for a while, they look lovely – I might just have to give them a go now!
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You are putting me and my Beira fingerless gloves to shame!!!!!
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This is in DK and there are lots of wrapped stitches rows!
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Darn it. Another knitting book I just may have to buy. I seriously love those gloves and the yarn.
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It is an amazing book. I tend to prefer choosing a pattern from Ravelry rather than buying a book but I honestly want to knit EVERYTHING in this book!
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wow – those look great! Don’t you just love Laura Nelkin’s work now that you know about her? She does amazing things with intriguing stitches. I agree with Slipped Stitches – I might need that book. The heck with buying her patterns one at a time. I need the book.:-)
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My mom loves your knitting ^^
And she said it’s a great book 🙂
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Aw tell your Mom I said thanks and hello! x
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