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August 16, 2005
River Along It Is!
Alright, it looks like there's enough interest so let's have ourselves a little knitalong!
I'll get the list together and post it on my sidebar tonight. If you left me a comment on the last post then you're in. If you didn't, please leave me a comment here or on the previous post and I'll get you added.
Added later: Here's a link to a PDF of the chart. I intentionally left out all WS rows (they're the even ones). If you look at the pattern you'll see a few different rows for the even rows. It should be pretty easy to figure out if you have the book.
If you find any problems with the chart please let me know!
Answers to a couple of questions:
Start Date Let's make a start date of September 1st, although whenever is absolutely fine. If you're itching to get started now -- go for it! If you can't start until November -- that's fine too! I'll try to post updates once a week, probably over the weekends. If you want to be in the update feel free to email me, although I'll try to visit all your blogs at least once a week (assuming we don't get too big).
How much yarn? The pattern calls for 2 balls of Kid Silk Haze (just under 450 yards)
Curious what it looks like? Kirsty left a comment that she's 3 repeats in, and she posted a few pics on her blog. It's beautiful. She reports it's an easy knit. I can't wait to see it blocked!
If you leave a comment let me know what yarn you'll be using. KSH is gorgeous but I'm sure some of you will be substituting. If we get together a big enough list of substitutions I'll post that as well.
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I have leftover KSH in Toffee from my Birch. I'd love to swap with someone for another color so I don't end up with two matching shawls.
Posted by: Jessica | Aug 16, 2005 6:19:15 PM
Me too! Please?
Posted by: Donyale | Aug 16, 2005 6:40:29 PM
Cool, I shall knit along vicariously! A Rowan LACE pattern?! Not for this newbie (at least one that hasn't been thoroughly tested among trusted bloggers).
Posted by: Colleen | Aug 16, 2005 7:56:24 PM
i just got my rowan mag in the mail with free kidsilk haze (enough for the shawl!) so i'm in!! this time lace will not conquer me, i will conquer it, and end up with a pretty shawl in the end!!!!
Posted by: kim | Aug 16, 2005 10:19:31 PM
I want to join! I'm still waiting for my Mag to come in the mail, hopefully it'll get here soon.
Posted by: Jessica | Aug 16, 2005 10:27:23 PM
You are a doll, Jody! Thanks for charting the lace...it makes life SO much easier!
Posted by: Felicia from sweetgeorgia | Aug 16, 2005 10:50:53 PM
You are tempting me!! First with Butterfly and now with this. If there only could be more hours a day so I at least could knit 8 of them. Then I could join your KAL and knit beautiful lace all day. (note to self: must finish Gemma first and then start Rouge. Don't even think about starting another project....)
Posted by: Carina | Aug 17, 2005 2:38:27 AM
I'd love to join. As you can guess from my blog name "knit-along..." I've been dieing to get into one! and I'm ready to move on to something in mohair.
Posted by: Cambria W | Aug 17, 2005 8:49:16 AM
Please add me to the River-along. I am a huge fan of Sharon Miller, and can't wait to get this stole started.
Posted by: Kristy | Aug 17, 2005 12:32:20 PM
can I join? I need to get some yarn, but if the start date isnt till Sept 1 then I have time right? Now I have to decide what color to do this in....
Posted by: yahaira | Aug 17, 2005 12:58:35 PM
Oh, I'd love to join! Please sign me up (I don't have the mag or yarn yet but I'll try to get by the 1st!)
Posted by: marichan | Aug 17, 2005 1:06:27 PM
Any more room for another knitter? :)
I recently joined Rowan's International Membership, so I have my book and yarn (from the free gift) and am ready.
Posted by: Liz | Aug 17, 2005 1:15:20 PM
Hey girl! Count me in on the River Along. I started before you announced the along, so I'm a little ahead of the game, but knowing me that won't last!
Posted by: Julia | Aug 17, 2005 2:30:24 PM
Ok, me too. Can't resist a good lemming rush LOL I might have to spring from some KSH for this one...two balls won't break the bank, right? (n'ermind the other yarn that will just happen to jump into my bag)
Thank goodness you charted this; I was going to totally skip it because of the lack of a chart!
Posted by: Sheree | Aug 17, 2005 4:59:39 PM
Jody - I want to play, too!! I'm using KSH in Blushes (583). It looks like a perfect project...I'm craving lace and KSH!!
Posted by: Jackie | Aug 17, 2005 6:07:05 PM
Me, too, please! I'm using KS Haze in Candy Girl.
Posted by: Chrissy | Aug 17, 2005 6:32:48 PM
Oh, me too, me too! I fell in love with River when I purchased #38! I just need to decide on a yarn purchase...
Posted by: Marisa | Aug 17, 2005 10:17:17 PM
Hi there - I am using Crystal Palace Kid Merino -
it has 240yds to 25gms...I've looked at both of them "in the flesh" - almost identical except KSH has the silk sheen to it...otherwise a good cheaper option.
Posted by: Donni | Aug 18, 2005 10:45:06 AM
Add me to the Riveralong. I'll be using the new Kidsilk Spray in Medici (blue).
Posted by: liz | Aug 18, 2005 10:54:33 AM
Count me in!!! I'm going to use the Kidsilk Haze I got with my membership for it. And thanks for providing a charted version...that's really great of you and I will certainly be using that!
Posted by: Eklectika | Aug 18, 2005 11:25:13 AM
If there's still room, may I join in the river along? I am lacing my way toward esctasy. Hopefully.
Thanks!
Posted by: NYCMouse | Aug 18, 2005 11:49:13 AM
Thanks - count me in...
Thank God Summer is almost over - i will be able to: update my blog with pictures and start knitting with mohair again !! hihi
Posted by: SamLaTricoteuse | Aug 18, 2005 12:31:27 PM
May I join in??? Just got the pattern yesterday. I'm working on Birch, but this is my next KSH project.
Posted by: Melissa | Aug 18, 2005 2:01:35 PM
May I join? I started last week, and I am now 3 repeats in, using KSH Lord.
I was starting to wonder if anyone else was doing this stole!
Posted by: Heather G | Aug 18, 2005 3:53:22 PM
ok, count me in...I don't know when, or how...or if I should put down my christmas knitting and start...oh I will knit it though, I will.
Posted by: Carolyn | Aug 18, 2005 6:03:11 PM
Thank you so much for providing a copy of your chart. I started this a few days ago (after giving up on Birch!) and the knitting is going quite well for this not too experienced knitter.
Posted by: Cruz | Aug 18, 2005 8:21:26 PM
Hi!
I came across your blog while looking for River Stole help - I'd like to join your knitalong - please add me- it'll be my first knitalong. Hopefully I can keep up with everyone else (it's really hard to squeeze in knitting time with 2 young kids). Anyhow, I'll be using Kidsilk Night in Starry Night. Just waiting for my yarn to arrive, but can't wait to start. Thanks for the chart!
Posted by: Dorothy | Aug 19, 2005 1:16:52 PM
I want to do it too. I love Kid Silk Haze. What do I need to do to join? I have the Rowan Book and I'll just have to order the yarn. Let me know what I need to do. I have never been in a Knit-Along before.
Posted by: Diane | Aug 19, 2005 3:47:32 PM
Wow! Beautiful - and thanks to your chart, I can actually see what it's supposed to look like now. Thanks for doing that.
Posted by: KarenK | Aug 19, 2005 4:13:57 PM
I've been thinking of making this ever since 38 arrived. Now all I need to do is decide which colour KSH tp make it in from the stash!
Posted by: Yvonne | Aug 19, 2005 8:26:51 PM
I just started the first repeat, and I love this pattern. I'm using KSH in Pearl and its turning out great. Thanks so much for the chart, now I dont have to carry the magazine with me everywhere I go. Anyone have any needle suggestions?
Posted by: Evangeline | Aug 20, 2005 1:43:47 AM
Thanks a lot for the chart ... and yes, please count me in for the KAL.
Posted by: Agnes | Aug 20, 2005 4:52:19 PM
I started River last Thursday and am now almost finished. I'm doing it in KSH in Dewberry. I am really pleased with it. It's so gossamer-like as to be almost ethereal. There are some photos on my blog of it at the almost half way stage. The close up photo shows the true colour; the other photo was somewhat spoilt by the flash. I'm going to post some more photos over the weekend once it's finished.
Posted by: Hazel | Aug 20, 2005 4:54:37 PM
Please add me in*
OK, so I started today a little early but I just HAD to and now I know there are a few of us around I feel GREAT**
Can't WAIT to let the wild 'River' take me on it's journey.
I have KSH in 'Blushes' which did TRY to be used for Birch but I started and ripped FOUR times so eventually, let it go.....
Please please PLEASE can I join???? <3 <3
Blessings
norbu
Posted by: norbu | Aug 21, 2005 6:04:08 AM
Yes yes yes! Haven't started yet, but am looking forward to casting on with the sinful Kidsilk. I have a feeling I'll eventually be knitting two Rivers....my mother was drooling over it in the new mag. Wasn't impressed with the rest (it was a bit disappointing) but she did love River!
Cheers.
Posted by: Audrey | Aug 21, 2005 8:24:55 AM
Ooops! I neglected to state the color of the KSH I'm using - Dewberry. I've ordered some KSH in Majestic as well...perhaps I'll be inspired to work on a second one!
Posted by: Audrey | Aug 21, 2005 9:28:34 PM
Hello, please can I join? I'm intentional on using KS Night in moonlight, but if my experiences with Birch are anything to go by I will probably end up switching to something a bit more friendly.
Thanks
Posted by: Alison | Aug 22, 2005 6:02:59 AM
Can I join too? I got two balls of black KSH as this year's membership gift and they are just crying out for River! Hope this goes better than Birch.....
Posted by: Niki | Aug 22, 2005 5:43:38 PM
Can I still join? I've started it in KSH Pearl color
Posted by: marjorie | Aug 23, 2005 1:06:42 AM
I'm in too. Have this already stashed and ready to go as an Xmas present for someone.
Posted by: Nathania | Aug 24, 2005 9:37:28 AM
Oh and I'm doing it in the specified color in the mag: KSH Smoke
Posted by: Nathania | Aug 24, 2005 9:38:31 AM
Oh Pleaaaase sign me in for my first Knit Along!
Thank You!
Posted by: Stéphane | Aug 25, 2005 5:35:52 PM
i have my KSH in trance and am ready to roll. thanks jody for that chart...you're an angel!
Posted by: kate | Aug 26, 2005 5:44:06 PM
as soon as the Rowan magazine came in, I started the River. I still had some pearl KSH left. I'm making it slightly wider; 5 stitches on each side. THANK you for the pdf...literally reading the instructions is not so easy. Currently I'm at row 23.
Please can I join?
Posted by: Marjan | Aug 29, 2005 5:41:37 AM
I'd love to be in for the River KAL! Please add me to the list.....
Posted by: Christine | Aug 31, 2005 1:29:56 PM
Add me too please. Cheers, Kirsty
Posted by: Kirsty WH | Sep 2, 2005 2:29:45 PM
I posted a picture of my RIVER in progress on my blog, along with an explanation of my variation......I may knit this again and do it as the pattern is written........:)
Posted by: christine | Sep 6, 2005 6:53:30 PM
Carina, I have to knit Rogue too! Too many projects!!! I'd love to knit River, but I can't!!! RRRR!
Posted by: Emily | Nov 12, 2005 12:44:51 PM
