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April 24, 2006
Cast on
Yes, I did. I casted on Gwen yesterday. Awaiting to get a circular needle for the front band of Electra, I have though already made a swatch for Gwen to get gauge. It was exactly the same as required, so I decided to make the smallest. (I am normal Japanese woman size, which is generally the smallest size for knitting).
This is the first time for me to knit with Rowan Handknit cotton DK. Generally I like knitting with cotton yarn, but this time the yarn is quite heavy and stern, it makes my wrist and whole shoulders tired. I love though, that crispy and even looking of garment. From now on, every night knitting time I would start to knit it and when I am tired, I take my Electra.
Yes, I don't forget my Electra. I finished all the knitting part and am joining it in a relaxed mood.
I have just finished the right side seem joining. I try to keep it continue but without hurry. Now at the end of April, Tokyo is quite warm. People wear the cotton jacket to go out and put it off in daytime. Wooly garment is so far out of season here, already, even if it is light one like Electra(yes, it is quite soft and light cardigan). But I won't abandon my precious Electra in this status! I will anyway complete it and show you the FO soon. The other day I went to get the Rowan buttons for Electra at Rowan shop, but they have just moved the shop and haven't had the buttons I wanted in stock. I have to get them too to complete it....
Posted by trico at April 24, 2006 10:42 PM
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Hi, I am a Spanish knitter who lives in Tokyo. Went to the Rowan shop at Yebisu Garden Place the other day and tried to get some yarn but found out that it had recently closed. Looking at your blog it appears that it must have re-opened somewhere else. Do you happen to have the address? I would really appreciate it.
Posted by: Patricia at April 28, 2006 10:12 PM
Hi Patricia, I sent you the details of the shop, find it!
Posted by: Trico at April 30, 2006 07:11 PM
Hello Trico! I love your Electra, it's coming out wonderfully. I know the feeling of summer approaching, and having some wooly projects on the go. I have a few of those! But, I will finish them over the summer and they will be ready to wear on the first chilly day.
Enjoy the warm weather.
Impressionist
Posted by: impressionist at April 30, 2006 09:51 PM