Decisions, decisions

Well, I'm blown away by the number of responses to my message.. Who would have thought there would be so many new projects in need of a knitter?

Having had some time to sift through the messages, I think I've been able to whittle out a few that definitely aren't for me. 

As some of you have said, Grain would be hard work.  Too bulky, too heavy and I just wouldn't wear it.  I do like the colour combination so I might think about using it in a different shape at a later date.

Although I do like Lucy, she's not yelling out 'must knit' to me right now.  I think the texture might be too limp, if that makes sense.

Pandora, well, her message came across as a little prissy don't you think?  Also, she tricked me into thinking that Big Wool was part of the jumper, when it's only used for that strange dangly thing (why?) on her front.  This means she's all 4 ply, so a bit slow.  I might do her later on, without the neck insert.

Foggy Panda, what can I say?  To be honest, I wouldn't mind the graphic on a t-shirt., but on a knitted garment it's just wrong.  Enough said.

That leaves us with the final contenders.  I'm going to need your help here.

I really like Analise.

I like the neckline a lot and could see myself wearing her to work as well as with jeans.  Wool Cotton is lovely to knit with and I like the range of colours.

Then there's River - the little temptress.

I would use the Cherry Tree Hill laceweight left over from the Stonington Shawl debacle, rather than KidSilk Haze.  The word on the street is that River is a simple knit, which sounds good.  Downsides, well, she's not as practical as a jumper - when would I wear her?

Then there's Bianca

She's another versatile knit - reminiscent of Martha from the previous Rowan mag.  I don't mind if she brings Maude along, Maude looks like she'd be a good use for leftovers.  4 ply and beads means Martha wouldn't be a quick knit, but I think she'd be worth it.

Bringing up the rear is Creeper (on the right in the photo).

 

To be honest, the message wasn't the best was it?  But I think Creeper would be a good weekend jumper.  Plaid is lovely to knit with and nice and quick.  I made Josie a poncho last year in one weekend and she's worn it a lot and it's kept its shape.  The downside is definitely the batwing element - I'm just not sure how it will look on me.

So, those are the choices.  Help me out here - who should I go for?

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Comments

[Jill]

If it is any help. I did twenty rows of River last night in KSH. So far so good.... though it doesn't look a bit like the picture , i.e. the bit of the pattern you can see on the model's shoulder. I have come to the conclusion there is a border of some sort (?diagonal diamonds) before you get to the bit that looks like vertical columns. If not, well, I am way off...... Bianca was my second choice, I did the unbeaded version of Martha and that did not take too long, I was surprised.

[dawn]

aaaarrrrhhhh! you're so cruel! my mag is (hopefully) at work, but I won't be going in until tuesday. I popped into a yarn shop on holiday, and resisted even opening the rowan mag. Can't wait. Loved River.

Dawn

[Donyale]

Ok - I'll fess up! I like River so much I tried to vote more than once to swing the votes! Damn that Blogpoll thingy! Stopped me halfway through my crafty plan.

[Tracy]

I like River too. I had three new mags waiting for me on Saturday.....oh joy!

[RoxyKnits]

I voted for River but really really want you to make Creeper so I can see what it really looks like!

[Amelia]

River is lovely. Creeper is nicer and more of a risk. Bianca is too Martha like. I don't like Bianca all that much - although she may well look a lot nicer in another colour (is that me damning the grey??) and as for Analise - I am just not quite sure what it would like without the styling. But to me it sounds like Analise is the one that is lighting your fire...

[Sam]

Like Jill I also did about 20 rows of River but could not get on with knitting such fine yarn on 7mm needles - it's *very* loose, a real cobweb. I would try with an oddment of yarn and see what you think of the result. I have decided on a different stole pattern on finer needles, but you might get on better than I did! Could still do the little beaded fastener thing. I think you'd suit Analise but voted for Bianca!

[anna]

i love bianca, but i think your heart is with analise.

[pixeldiva]

e) all of the above? ;)

Me, I'm going for River, cos if I'm going to knit lace, I might as well jump in with both feet.

(sorry)

:)

[Diane]

I vote for Bianca. I think that I will try knitting Bianca too. I just have to figure out what color I would like to use. I wonder if they will come out with any new Fall colors in this yarn.