Wavy Feathers Wimple--unblockedI finished my smoke ring tonight (I know it’s called a wimple, but I prefer smoke ring and don’t really plan to wear it on my head). This was a completely enjoyable project from start to finish. I love the pattern–perfect for watching tv, just enough umph to keep it interesting and enough plain rows to keep it simple. I really can’t say enough about it. I think it will fit perfectly with some blocking (which I’ll do tomorrow) and with this cold weather hanging on, I might even get to wear it once or twice. I’d certainly make this pattern again for a gift or something someday–although I really want to try the Flared Lace Smoke Ring!

Pattern: Wavy Feathers Wimple
Yarn: Regia Silk in #10 Brown
Needles: Knitpicks US6, 24″ circulars
Size: Unblocked= Approx. 14.25″ long x 21″ long
Modifications: I added one extra repeat and cast on 110 stitches to make it a bit looser (I’m claustrophobic, don’t want something tight around me neck) and to make it fit comfortably on 24″ circs.
Note: I cast off with US9 needles to make it as stretchy as the cast on–US8 would have probably been fine as it almost seems looser than that the cast on edge, hopefully it will all block out even.

I’ll post blocked out photos when it’s done.