Comments on: River Update — Week 3

By: Ericka

Ericka — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:16:56 +0000

Hi there, I’m new to the River KAL, and I am working on creating my own blog. I’m using KSH in Toffee, and I’m using my Denise circulars in US10. It’s my first time using KSH, and I can’t say that it’s my favorite yarn to knit with (in fact, it’s FAR from it, but the results are nice (so far I’m on the 4th repeat). I’m finding that River is actually ADDICTING! I’m making this one for my aunt’s birthday present, but I’m already planning to make one for myself in KSH Trance.

By: Julia

Julia — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 19:08:59 +0000

Thanks for another great update, Jody. I’m glad that you mentioned that you’re using smaller needles, because mine has been done on 10’s so far, and I just don’t like it. It looks sloppy compared to everyone else’s and I’m sure that it’s because I need to go down in needle size. (I’m not sure why this didn’t occur to me before. D’oh!)
I’m also glad to hear your review of Bryspun circs – I have only seen and used their straight needles – I’m intrigued!
xox,

By: Agnes

Agnes — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 13:06:49 +0000

Hi Jody, just to let you know that I have finished River and just put up a post on my blog. I LOVE it!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 19:39:56 +0000

Ahh, what a great project this is! I had some reservations when I first began because I’ve not worked with KSH before and it took some getting used to. I’m now 10 rows into the pattern and things are moving along just fine. I had experimented with a few different needles before starting the actual pattern, and decided on my Denise needles – they’re good and pointy, and I like the way the KSH slides on them.
I drafted a worksheet to go along with River – it’s got checkboxes so that I can track where I am in the pattern. It’s in the same style as my Clapotis worksheet which can be found on my blog. Due to the fact that River isn’t a publicly published pattern, the worksheet won’t be available to download from the blog. But this doesn’t mean I won’t share! It just means that you’ll have to contact me directly for the worksheet.
I’ll post pics this week…and oh yes! I forgot to say that I changed my mind about the color. Instead of Dewberry, my River is in the color Majestic.
Hope your long weekend was lovely!

By: kate

kate — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 16:08:27 +0000

finally cast on today while driving back home from the holiday weekend. i love knitting in the car…you can get so much done and not feel guilty about all the other stuff you SHOULD be doing! am using bryspun circs in US 10s…gotta say, i am not crazy about them. got them from my LYS buddy who got them them as a prototype from the bryspun rep. i’m definitely not happy about the tiny ridge between the needles and the connecting cable that you have to coax stitches over. also, i agree on the points–certainly not as pointy as i expect from this brand. will post progress pics on my blog later on.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 11:44:01 +0000

Thanks for the update on the Bryspuns. I was tempted to buy a pair, but I’m just using 6mm Addis instead, and not having a problem. Your yarn is absolutely gorgeous. Kind of a River color. And thank you so much for the compliment on my Balmoral thistle shawl! I was calling it my Balmoral Thorn for awhile, because I was having so many problems. So it was a relief it turned out okay.

By: marichan

marichan — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 10:26:07 +0000

I’m always interested in seeing other people’s Rivers. I have gone the super cheap route and am using Knitpicks Shadow in Vineyard. And I enjoyed reading about your adventures with bryspun circs.
And Jody – thank you so much for mentioning my pullover! I’m blushing! It was lots of fun to make and it’s amazing to hear so many nice things about it.

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 10:20:17 +0000

That yarn is gorgeous, Jody! Great choice! I didn’t work on River this week due to some obligation stitching that had to be done, but I’m back to it today. I’m using Lantern Moon size 10 straights for this project. Lovely needles- expensive but worth it!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 10:10:52 +0000

So cool to see a close-up of the River pattern. The Alpaca cloud looks like it’s working out well. Not that I’m buying any yarn. Or anything.

By: laurie

laurie — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 08:49:15 +0000

i have a friend who is looking for the bryspun circs. what is your LYS? thanks! laurie