So, I've been knitting, yada, yada, yada. I've made progress on my sweater, but since you just go 'round and 'round and 'round, it's kind of boring to blog about. But here's updated photos:
Even the photos are boring, but I just can't visualize how to make a round blob of knitting look exciting. Suggestions from my photographer friends would be welcome! Of course, the sweater pattern is boring, too, which is why I'm planning on spicing it up with different sleeve cuffs and a different waistband. It shouldn't be that hard to modify - I just need to pick the right stitch pattern - but that's a ways off yet.
The Jaywalkers went to the frog pond. I was trying to do them on 4 needles instead of 5 as the pattern called for, and kept ending up with 4 extra stitches at the end that didn't fit into the pattern, except that I had the correct total number of stitches. Anyway, when I went to rip them out, I realized they were going to be too big. This is the second time I've made that mistake - why do I think my ankles are bigger than they really are?
I've done pretty well sticking to the yarn diet - with a couple of excused, rationalized exceptions! Kate is making me (no, really she is) join her KAL of My So-Called Scarf, and can you believe it? I had NO worsted/bulky/suitable yarn in my stash. So she held a gun to my head made me buy this yummy Lorna's Laces Worsted in the Gold Hill colorway.
The photo just doesn't do it justice. I also had to purchase this gorgeous sock yarn from Sheri - I had it in my shopping cart the last time she had it, didn't buy it, and then it was out of stock for what seemed like forever. When I read on her blog that she was getting more, I stalked the website and scored 2 hanks that will soon be on their way to me. (By the way, if you want to place an order with her - she's super nice - click on the link on my sidebar and I'll get a $5 credit.)
Since I'm sort of on this yarn diet, I figured that only applies to yarn, right? So I have no reason to feel guilty for purchasing More Sensational Knitted Socks and - the one I've been waiting for - Charmed Knits! Love, love, love this one.
Now, if I could just find more time for all the stuff I want to do: knit, keep the blog updated, update Flickr, maintain Ravelry (have you guys seen this yet - it's awesome! Thank you, Zarah, for getting me signed up!)
Springfield Knitters - don't forget about the Marshfield Fiber Fair on May 19th! I'm so looking forward to it!
Comments (6)
Sweaters are hard to make interesting when you're doing a simple pattern. It's kinda like lace. Lace seems to always look funky till you block it out.
I'm on a yarn diet now to and for me that counts sock yarn. I'm not counting books, needles, accessories. :)
Posted by Trish | May 10, 2007 6:16 PM
I realy like those colors, they would have looked good for my bag.
Posted by kathy | May 10, 2007 7:22 PM
No yarn? Are you freakin' kidding me? Did we, or did we not, hook you up with two skeins of Manos in "your colors" at the yarn swap?!! The excuses for breaking the yarn diet are getting pretty thin, missy! (Okay, no more mom-voice for a while)
Posted by Zarah | May 10, 2007 9:42 PM
Can't make it to the fiber fun this year, but Sunday, June 10 it's Sheep & Wool Days at the Grey/Campbell Farmstead at Nathaniel Greene Park. I'm hoping to stop there then:~D
Posted by Lana | May 11, 2007 7:27 AM
I picked you as one of the people to be tagged. All info is on my blog. :~)
It's your turn.....lol!
Posted by Trish | May 12, 2007 6:21 PM
The MSCS is totally worth the yarn purchase. I love that pattern... it's so beautiful. I'm knitting it with malabrigo!
Posted by Kate | May 16, 2007 7:55 AM