FO: Dashing, Finally!
Feb 11th, 2008 by jennie
These took way, way, way longer than they should have. I cast on as a quick project in December and (sigh) two months later, here they are:
Pattern: Dashing (from Knitty, Spring 2007)
Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted Delight, in “Frost Gray” (under a skein… this stuff has wonder-yardage)
Needles: US 5 and US 4 dpns
Thoughts: Well… other than the fact that they took inordinantly long for me to knit (all due to my own mistakes), this is a lovely pattern and works extremely well with Malabrigo. Really, it was a pleasing knit, even with my complete and utter inability to read the simplest directions. As a result, there are some modifications, both accidental and incidental. Accidental: I knit the part above the thumb 6 rows longer than required. I find the extra long hand to be rather pleasing actually. They can be worn up to warm the fingers, or rolled down to facilitate finger-function. They are also rather longer below the cables due to a similar inability to read. But this makes no difference — they just act as arm warmers as well. Incidental: I only had US 4s in short dpns, which make thumb knitting much easier than the longer dpns. So I used them. They resulted in a snugger thumb, which I find pleasing and not one ounce restricting. I’d do it again. All in all, a terrific knit that I’d probably do again–this time, I’d pay better attention. They are a gift, so I hope the recipient feels the same.
Anyway — Phoebe likes them!
Lovely color. I too have a pair of dashings to finish. I’ve knit one and can’t seem to bring myself to knit the other. Using Malabrigo is a great idea. I’ll have to try that with my next pair, if I ever finish my first!
They look beautiful and cozy! I love the color.
Mmmmm… They remind me of driftwood!
I’ve always thought that the Dashing pattern had a ‘too good to be true’/deceptively simple aspect to it! Love that Malabrigo, I agree that the yardage is unbelievable!
They look great! And who couldn’t love Malabrigo, man or beast?!?
Lovely! Nice match of pattern & yarn (& cat).
i really like this pattern - and i am not sure i will get around to them this season, but they are definitely in the queue. yours are beautiful in that subtle color
I think Malabrigo is quickly becoming my new favorite thing. Those mitts just look so scrumptious and cuddly.
They look wonderfully cozy! Aw, Phoebe - don’t they make you staticky?
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