Petra....another stash burner

Petra is a pattern from Cocoknits. My Petra is a stash burner knit using Noro Transition. The year 2009 will be a year of Stash Burning; or at least a year to absorb 4 or 5 different lots from my stash! Clapotis was my first burner and Petra is now my second.

Petra was started a week ago and is about 80% finished! That's pretty dog-on fast and I haven't pulled any all nighters either, but using #10 needles and a bulky yarn like Noro Transition would speed any project up. I had 9 skeins of the Noro in my lot, so there will be plenty left and I think I will knit up a Moebius Neck Warmer with the balance.

There are many facets of Petra that make this such an enjoyable knit, but I think I will share those details with you upon completion.

Anyway, here is a sneak peek thus far..............

Now with all this stash burning talk being said, I must admit to you that yarn is on order at this very moment from here for my next project. I haven't felt this level of excitement in quite awhile and think this is one of the most magnificent designs. The pattern is from the new Interweave book, French Girl Knits. This book has many beautiful feminine designs and is a must to finger through the eye candy, even if you don't make the purchase. My selection from French Girl Knits is Stella. Stella will be started the day I receive my Cream-RYC Cashsoft Aran (all 14 balls)!

I'm sure I have the patience for such a project as Stella and only hope my level of experience will be enough to get through such a knit. Just look at the back of this jacket.............................................................








Now check out the front......................................................................

Aren't the details dreamy???

Wish me Luck!!