#rananculus pattern

[carlos-in-glasses]

Cig Knits: A Rananculus

The Rananculus is one of the most popular patterns on Ravelry, so I thought I'd check it out for myself as a beginner who wanted to try lacework. Although it's notoriously oversized, I somehow managed to make myself the world's tightest version lol - despite getting gauge with my swatch?! But that might be because of the yarn I chose (for the colour vs. how it would behave because I'm a sucker for a good green and also an idiot). Or maybe I was knitting more tightly when I felt more pressure? Idk. Anyway, I went for Rowan Sock in Emerald. It's lovely and has still made for a wearable garment that fits - I just think if I knitted this again (which I want to!) I'd go for a DK wool and go up a size or two. Make an actual cosy jumper out of it.

The yoke was exactly as engaging as everyone says, and then it's just stockinette in the round while watching Lone Star (a requirement). This is the first project I didn't have to frog at all?! But I put that down to following the tutorials on Youtube by Sundragon Tips and Tricks - I couldn't have done it without her. I loved this project for teaching me the logic of lace, and it's definitely made me a more confident knitter. (Tbh I've been stupidly confident from the start - far more than I have any right to be, but still, feel like I've earned some stripes with this!)

So, while I want to knit this again, what I really want to do is try my hand at more complex things. I'm currently knitting up my first cardigan - which is patchwork! I'll be tackling a button band, and that's extra fun because I get to choose buttons when I'm done! Can't wait!

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[carlos-in-glasses]

Hi, Cig!! 💞 I hope you have been well! For nice ask week, any knitting projects you would like to share with us? But zero pressure of course. Which has been your favorite to work on so far?

Hello Desi!!!! I hope you've been well too! YES I DO have a knitting project I'd like to share! Thank you for asking!!! Very happy to show real progress with my Ingrid Sweater (pattern by PetiteKnit), which is an all-over textured jumper.

Yesterday, I began the single ribbing for the hem, and I will soon be moving on to sleeve no.1! I'm a bit scared of the sleeves because apparently everyone finds them hard... But hopefully I won't have to rip back as much as I did with the body along the way! I cast on in the New Year and this is proving quite a journey, but one I'm proud to be on. I was even able to take it to the pub to work on because I found my stride. (And indeed I had a pot of tea at the pub because I am *never* and I repeat *never* drinking *ever* again):

I think my favourite item to work on so far is my rananculus top. The lacework yoke was highly engaging, and it was followed by mindless stockinette in the round, which is nice and easy. I like patterns that have a mix of engaging features and parts where you can just knit while engrossed in a movie. Shout-out also to the chunky beanie hats I've made - these are great for pub knitting and it's nice to have a quick win 🥲