roooooooseberry!

so i got the latest interweave in the mail last friday and was a little ho-hum about the issue, and i'm usually against summer knits and cottony things. somehow rubs me wrongly against the wholesome wooliness of yarn and knitting. however, i'm a humongous fan of twinkle design, despite the fact that most women can't wear superbulky knits without looking completely stuffed. however, i cannot resist textured knitted leaves. absolutely cannot. i love the cute simplicity and the huge button at the neck. not only a i changing gauge, but also making the motif asymmetrical on the front. i am also omitting the bobbles because i am seriously bobbled out.

my adaptation is with misti cotton + silk (incredibly soft! from windsor button) in a colour called terracotta. my swatch lied, just like the yarn harlot sez. i thought i had 16 sts 24 rows = 4", but with my 'real' swatch (i.e. the growing garment) looks like i have 18 sts 26 rows = 4". not too bad, since i believe the cotton will relax some after washing. anyway, i can slip it on, and it's good so far!



and wonky reverse stockinette short rows. hideous or tolerable?