My Bohus is here! I got it Monday, just as I was about to blog about the crappy cold and now rainy weather. But now I’ve got something better!
I ordered the Forest Darkness colorway, with dark green as the main color. And it is dark. It’s a very dark teal color. It’s pretty, and out of the green box for me. I kind of like that I didn’t get to see and pick the colors in person. Refreshing, kind of.
I bought it almost on impulse, I did give myself a few days to think about it before I actually bought it. Kind of a consulation for missing Maryland this year. Which is So. Sad.
Here’s the yolk colors~
This yarn is super thin, like, light fingering weight even. 8.5 St/in. Yeah. I started a swatch on 2.5mm needles, and I’m getting 9 St/in, preblocked. I’m hopeing it doesn’t grow with blocking, so I can use 2.75 or 3mm needles instead. It would appear I am a glutton for punishment. I do like the small gauge knits! The whiskey sweater was 7 St/in, and I bitched about that, but it was so worth it.
It’s done, by the way. My whiskey sweater. The last stitch is bound off, the last button sewn on, and the last end woven in. I’ll get some photos as soon as the weather is better. If it ever gets better.
OOOOOOH…. I am SO JEALOUS. I just love those colors- my colors.
No MD? So sad!
Can’t wait to see that sweater finished.
My, that’s going to be one gorgeous sweater. And I salute you for having the patience to knit one up at such a fine gauge. How is the kit yarn? Soft hand or no?
I am totally envious of the Bohus! I went to the website and proceeded to drool over my computer. I do have a question though. I can’t find any pricing information, and being a college student on a budget, I can’t afford every little thing I develop longing urges for. How much does a kit like this run a girl?
oooooh this is a totally delicious colourway – i llok forward to the in-progress pics!
those are stunning colors – like the ocean. I just can’t imagine knitting a whole sweater on sock needles!
No MD???? So sad!
Can’t wait to see Whiskey – that is going to be amazing!
The colours look really lovely and the yarn looks so soft – I’m sure it will be a pleasure to knit.
I’ll 2nd Leyna’s question, what’s a Bohus kit running these days?
I wish you luck on this adventerous knitty journey! After seeing how wonderful Stephanie’s was in person I have to admit I was tempted too… but I am not sure I am just that crazy yet :o)
Holy crow! I can’t wait to see it! I’m in awe…
WOO HOO WHISKEY SWEATER DONE WOOOOOOOO!
Your Bohus kit looks phenomenal. I don’t even *wear* sweaters like that, but I’m so tempted to knit it anyway!
Beautiful colors- It is going to be gorgeous!!
Wow, those yoke colors are blowing me away–so becautiful!
I want a Bohus. But then I’d have to try colourwork, which scares me just a little.
Those are SUCH pretty colors!
Such lovely colors! I’ve been tempted by the Bohus kits and will probably order one in the fall! Can’t wait to see your Whiskey sweater!
Oh, cool!!
Heh, I love the small gauge knits, too….
So excited and those colors are so pretty! I’m such a green lover too, but that one will look great on you. I
Oh my, I LOVE those colors!! Maybe it’s time to reconsider my next project…!
Can’t wait to see it’s progress!
Wow. I’m so envious of people who can tackle fine gauge sweaters. And a colorwork yoke too. I would lose interest after about an inch. I can’t wait to see your Bohus!!!
I’m so jealous. That’s the colorway I was leaning towards. Oh well, maybe after MD. Sure I can’t pack you with me?
I’m jealous. I think I’m going to have to get one of these kits. (And thanks for the tip on the BGW Site I’ve been mesmerized.
such lovely colors! Looks so soft and squishy. I hope the weather starts acting right soon, I wanna see Whiskey! Are you going to PA sheep and wool?
Brave you are. Watch, may I? pretty, will be.
Oh, I am completely jealous/envious that you get to knit a Bohus. I love knitting with little needles, and the pattern is so. beautiful. But I’m really feeling like some stranded knitting next, so Bohus will have to simmer while I think about it…
That’s a gorgeous color selection. I look forward to watching the sweater progress.
You will love knitting a Bohus! I’ve made two this past year….one was the Forest Darkness. Soooo pretty!
I just got this exact same Bohus kit! have you started yours yet? I’ve only got a swatch completed and at the rate that I knit and considering how many projects I’ve got going, I don’t expect any miracles. But I’m stoked to see you’re doing it too! Can’t wait to watch you and stay inspired to keep my own moving….
My kit, The Blue Shimmer, was total of $166. That includs shipping, etc. From Solveig. I am almost finished. vj