Jan 18 2008
Getting There
I wanted to have a completely clean slate for knits in 2008, but I didn’t quite make it… although I got close. The only true lingering knit after I finished Kris’s pullover was the Komb Afghan. This is a big project knit, so I am not hard-pressed to finish it tomorrow. However, it does feel nice to see progress on it. I really enjoy the process of making these hexagons. I have professed to love Norah Gaughan’s patterns for years, but this is the first actual pattern I have made by her… and I am loving it. I love the whole “Gestalt”-ness of it: all the parts making up a whole.
I just finished the ninth hexagon of sixty.
I love how each hexagon is unique with the variegations of yarn.
…and because I believe it is good for the psyche of the knitter, I am also working on a few quickie projects…
The Twiggy Bobble Hat, knit in Alpaca Co. DK-weight. It is a beautiful yarn that was a gift from my sister and brother-in-law. The pattern is cute, and includes two things I really like: purl stitches and bobbles. The little stitch marker is a rosebud, and was a very sweet gift last year from Kimberly.
Baby Garter pulli for a co-worker’s baby that is due in March. I liked the little stripes and thought it would be cute for a baby boy. I am making the 3-month size, so it should fit just in time for the summer months. The pattern is from Vogue’s KnitSimple magazine, the Spring/Summer 2007 issue. I am using Sugar and Cream cotton in cornflower and yellow. Thank goodness for Flickr friends giving me advice on baby knits – I am planning to modify the pattern to add buttons on the shoulder to accomodate for big baby heads 
The afghan is gorgeous, the colors are so rich. It looks snuggly can’t wait to see it finished.
That afghan is going to be absolutely amazing when finished!
Lovely knits in progress! I find I always seem to do a few quick projects in the midst of the larger ones. Since finishing the back half of my sweater I’ve done 2 quick knits plus 2 dishcloths & cast on for another pair of socks – time to swing back to the sweater.
i already commented on your flickr photos, but the komb afghan is looking great! i can’t wait to see it completed.
…the ninth of SIXTY? Oh, my. The colors look fabulous!!
that is going to be one smashing afgan!!!!!
The blanket is so beautiful. You have such a great eye for color.
I fear that if I endevored to knit that (without copying you exactly), it would look kitchy (I envision something similar to my grandmother’s acrylic primary color granny square blankets – which I love, don’t get me wrong, but they aren’t something I really want in my living room as an adult).
So – beware – if I ever get the idea in my head to knit a blanket, I’ll be a big copycat…
That looks amazing so far, Lolly! You’re making me want to drop everything and start and afghan right now! I love it
i’m loving the progress shots of the afghan….i want to knit one….
Such an intriguing look to this knit afghan! Far away from the usual, and I like it.
lolly, i love the way the afghan is turning out. i cannot wait to see the end project.
Your Komb Afghan is coming out beautiful! What yarn are you using again? Did you select specifc colors or are you de-stashing as you along using what you have built through the years?
Big baby heads, hehe! That’s why I’ve only ever knit cardigans for babies, and why I have no plans to knit anything but cardigans in the immediate future. I do like the idea of buttons on the shoulders, though.
I love that afghan! What a special gift for your friends.
That afghan is shaping up beautifully. I’m in awe.
I love the way the afghan looks. The colors and the pattern are really cool. I just got the Berroco book to make Joyella – a sweater made of hexagons.
wow that’s gorgeous! i am all about the hexagons too, i’m just about getting into crocheting them together for a shawl… it’s really such a great shape and i love how it plays out into the different knits!
Komb is really working up beautifully—- gorgeous!!!!! Orderliness and a surprise element, two very nice things working together in a project!
Can’t wait to watch it progress………….
Good thing you’ve got a year to give a wedding present, right?
With all those beautiful colors in play, I’m sure Becca will be thrilled with that gift. Of course, it’s natural to need to have quick fulfillment when you’re working on such a large project. I’m sure both the hat ans sweater will be adorable!
Great projects! The colors of the hexagons really are nice together and good for PS earth.
I love blue with yellow; what a cute combo for a baby boy’s sweater.
Ooh, so pretty! That blanket looks like a piece of art!
That is the prettiest blanket I’ve ever seen. I thought I wanted to make the Babette blanket, but I think I’ve changed my mind after seeing this. Lovely!!!!!!!
All beautiful knits. I like the warm earthy-ness of the afghan.
Such pretty hexagons! Great colors.
Seriously: How do you keep it all straight? You’re always working on so many awesome things!
Hooray for quickie projects! But that afghan will be so worth it…
Lolly, I still just can’t get over the colors of that afghan–so beautiful.
The Komb Hexagon Afghan is absolutely beautiful!!
Wow, your friend receiving the afghan will absolutely love it. It’s amazing and so beautiful.
I love baby knits and the quickness of the baby sweater.
Yes, buttons to make room for big baby heads are a MUST! Your coworker will appreciate a handknit gift that is also easy to get on the baby!
9 of 60?!
Whoa – that is a lot of afghan. But it is going to be stunning – it already looks great.
“sigh” I wish that I could take such gorgeous photos. The colours in the afghan are so nice.
wow! I never seen knitted hexagons! I did crochet hexagons, but never saw a knitted version: looks wonderful!
I can definetely see why you’re in love with the Hexagons. They quite irresistible. Good luck cleaning up your wips…am doing the same!
Absolutely gorgeous!