Vast fields of knitting before me
I have miles to go before my alpaca lace thing is shawl-sized. Miles. I can do almost two rows on one leg of my bus trip. Uff da. It is now about a DD-cup (really, I put it on my boob!).
My A.V. v-neck is done drying and is sooooooft. I think I'll even get some seaming in tonight, because I'm hardcore.
The remainder of my yarn for Crichton arrived today. Sorta. I was sent more balls of #133 (purple heather/mauve mix depending upon who you ask), two balls of beige, and NO balls of clover. It appears, from my brief research, that clover is discontinued. It's not on the J&S colorcards I've seen online. So, I guess I'll be dealing with just two background colors. From the picture, it appears that clover and purple heather are not all that different, so maybe I'll do just fine. I'm just glad it's not another problem on J&S's side, although I wish they would've let me know about the switch.
Sockapalooza matches are out, and I'm one of them for the very first time. Thanks to a Livejournaler, I knew when names were being taken, and thanks to a previous sock swap that I organized (but didn't actually successfully swap), I had my measurements on hand in great detail.
The person I'm knitting for appears to want something simple. Wool, and not lacy. I have no idea what patterns that aren't lacy are out there that aren't boring as heck, so if anyone has any to share, bring it on.
As far as I go, I'm up for anything. But knit me awesome colorwork socks (as long as they aren't Lucy Neatby - except maybe these - or these scary creatures) and I'll be yours forever.
Speaking of awesome colorwork, dig Eunny Jang's Deep V Argyle vest! I bought the pattern and am contemplating yarn. Merino Style, maybe? I'd like something springy. Fog + cornflower? Frost + nutmeg? Oh, how I wish I had a colorcard! Or, y'know, I could put my Debbie Bliss Merino DK to work (though I'd have to buy a contrast color), though I think I might have enough for an entire sweater. Can anyone think of any other nice DK-weight yarn that isn't too ungodly expensive or hard to find?
And now - we seam!
Tipper @ 9:56 PM * link
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