wicked redux
It was exactly a year ago that I started knitting Wicked. That first incarnation met an untimely demise with only a sleeve to be finished. Although it was a really fast knit (under two weeks if memory serves) it was still hard to rip. When you frog an entire project knowing you'll have to reknit, sometimes it's best to leave the yarn in a time out in the stash. Yesterday I hauled out the same green Brooks Farm Fourplay and cast on for Wicked v2.0. The yarn is so delicious. When I knit with it, I'm surprised I put it away for so long (but then I remember the sizing frustration. Grrrrr.)
I'm sorry pretty yarn, it wasn't your fault. I shouldn't have punished you for so long. I hope you'll be happy to be back out in the sun and coming with me to SPA this weekend for some knitting and manicures and girlfriendy goodness.)
LOVE the color you are making!
Posted by: Adrienne | February 21, 2008 at 16:36
Oh my goodness. The color is gorgeous. "Wicked" gorgeous. Okay, that was bad. But way to go on having the courage to pick that old yarn. I may do the same! R
Posted by: Rhonda | February 21, 2008 at 16:57
Now THAT is incredibly lovely!
Posted by: Kim | February 21, 2008 at 17:29
That green is gorgeous. Right now I'm waiting for yarn to start my own wicked - so I'm going back to check out that old post of yours.
Have a great time at SPA! I had no clue it was this weekend (yeah, I'm really keeping up with that list)
Posted by: michelle | February 21, 2008 at 18:33
That yarn looks so yummy! Love that stitch marker, too.
Wicked is one of my favorite patterns - quick and easy. Hope the sweater turns out great this time around.
Posted by: Lisa | February 21, 2008 at 23:46
hopefully it will be more successful the second time around! the yarn is beautiful!
Posted by: stacey | February 22, 2008 at 07:48
Isn't it just delicious to knit with? My green Four-Play sweater is finally about to be seamed. I am looking forward to finally wearing it!
Posted by: Christine | February 23, 2008 at 04:06
How had I never read your blog before? (And hi, I'm ThatBlondeGirl over on the 'ol Flickr).
Are you making a cardigan version? I really, really love that pattern as a cardigan (but only really love it as a pullover).
Posted by: Specs | February 24, 2008 at 13:43
are you knitting it two sizes smaller as you had mentioned before? i am about to embark on wicked and we have similar body shapes (as much as 2D allows me to glean)... i'm a little nervous since i've seen many wickeds end up too large.
Posted by: Melana | March 08, 2008 at 23:58