Impressionist Afghan

Hi everyone, I am a beginner of sorts.....pick up knitting a year ago after a LONG break. We I purchased on Knit Picks the Impressionist Afghan. Did I get in over my head?

Anyone else buy it?

Rosemary

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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on March 31, 2011 at 11:20am

Rosemary, I don't think you are in over your head, but I tend to jump right in. I don't have the pattern but I'm sure we can help you along. There is also the Lace Knit Along that might be helpful. I only suggest it since there is a lace border and there may be some experienced lace knitters who might be able to help with the border.

There is a minor errata posted. Row 7 was mistakenly labeled as row 9.

Permalink Reply by Cathie Duff on March 31, 2011 at 11:34am

Haven't bought it but I confess I have been stalking it . . . I think it is a beautiful piece and don't think that you will find it hard -- the body is garter stitch on the diagonal and I love that orientation. I find that by the time I am ready to throw it down I am at the widest point and then from that point on all the rows are shorter! And the holding colors together is always pretty.

I wonder why I haven't bought it yet . . .? Maybe I will join you!

Permalink Reply by CamillaInTheDesert on March 31, 2011 at 12:13pm

Oh Rosemary..that is a beautiful afghan!
You can do it...I agree with Cheryl...just jump in...
On a fairly complicated lace pattern...I just use post it tabs to mark my row...
Again as Cheryl says..there are a lot of amazing knitters here that can and will help.

LOL Cathie ..stalking a piece of knitting...haha too fun!

Good Luck...remember feet first lol

Camilla

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on March 31, 2011 at 1:29pm

I agree with everyone else. We are good at hand-holding here!

Permalink Reply by Cathie Duff on April 2, 2011 at 12:17pm

Well, it is now on my Wish List waiting for enough for free shipping . . .

Permalink Reply by Cathie Duff on April 8, 2011 at 1:25pm

Well, the beginners hat/scarf kits went on closeout sale and I wanted that pattern and when I added that to the other stuff in the cart . . . I just order the Impressionist Afghan kit myself, so if you have questions or want to compare notes feel free!

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on April 8, 2011 at 1:32pm

Lucky you!

Permalink Reply by Cathie Duff on April 8, 2011 at 1:46pm

I do feel really decadent because normally I would purchase a "big" kit like this for a project with someone in mind, but this time it is all for me. And I already have a number of things that I am "finishing" . . . But I just loved the look of it.

Permalink Reply by CamillaInTheDesert on April 8, 2011 at 2:18pm

awww Cathie...YOU deserve a beautiful treat like that woman...

I know the many years of knitting for others children, men, friends, church, charities...I am guilt free...So when I want to treat myself..I just smile in my heart and enjoy lol

Permalink Reply by Rosemary Hegwood on April 8, 2011 at 1:43pm

Let me know how it's going.. I still have to finish 2 projects I am working on.

Permalink Reply by Cathie Duff on May 12, 2011 at 10:51am

My shower presents are finished and the next thing on the agenda is to start the Impressionist Afghan. Maybe next week. I'll keep you posted.

Permalink Reply by CamillaInTheDesert on May 12, 2011 at 11:26am

Sounds like a deal to me lol

I have put everything on hold..knitting wise...as a friend asked me to help knit preemie caps for her daughter and others.

What a joy and blessing..I pray as I knit each one for the recipient and family..As I believe preemies are Gods little angels he sends us for a purpose.

Hugs,

Camilla