Knit-crazy
I've got lots of pictures to share!
First: two sleeves finished on the Take Me Along cardigan.
I finished a sleee today and blocked them both. My, how the yarn gets even more incredible after a bath. My first sleeve had to be ripped a little and reknit, because I somehow managed to mess up the very top of the sleeve cap.
I finished a pair of socks on Friday night. The second had been my communitng project; it took about a month of 15-minute bus rides and lunch breaks to finish. They're the most comfortable socks in the world.
And I finally succumbed to the lure of Ruffles (check out all of 'em on the Scarf Style Knit-Along). I found some discontinued-color (#462 - Chiffon, a pale lilac sort of color) Rowan Calmer on clearance at the Yarnery today, so I saved a few bucks. Two skeins will make a nice-sized Ruffles. I'm using very slippery needles, as no matter how asthetically appealing this yarn is on bamboo needles, it's too sticky to make the knitting pleasant, and knitting backwards to save the trouble of turning and purling. I love this yarn - there's so much energy, it's incredibly soft, and doesn't split at all. I love a yarn that doesn't split.
Other knitting content
In addition to the Calmer, I picked up some Naturespun Sport to make my darling boyfriend a Joey Ramone doll (from Stitch 'n' Bitch Nation). He deserves it several times over.
This morning I discovered the Townsend Socks Knit Along, after finally Googling those great cascading leaves socks that are popping up all over (take a look at Kris's new pair).
I decided that I'd like to make the Fitted Jacket with Embroidery from Norsk Strikkedesign, using Merino Style from Knitpicks. I'll need to upsize, so the slightly larger yarn may help. The colors that Knitpicks carries are too suitable to pass up, too. I'll wait awhile before ordering, however, as I don't need any more projects and I'll have lots of overtime cash to spend soon if I so desire. It was interesting to see that you all picked a different sweater. How did I choose the embroidered jacket? Well, it's my favorite design, yes, but it also uses bigger needles (4's) than most of the patterns. I guess I got lucky that way.
Speaking of work...
Beth (I think!) asked how my new job was going. Does how long it took me to respond to the inquiry answer the question? I've been BUSY. I'll be giving up lots of my Saturdays, I think, at least until filing deadlings are past. More yarn money then, right? I'm enjoying my job, though. My brain is used (I get to edit a little!) and my experience is used. My coworkers and the company are fantastic. It's all very good.
Tipper @ 8:32 PM * link
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