Progress…
03 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in designing, family, knitting, life
Yes, there has been some. Which is surprising, considering the amount of running around, cooking, cleaning, playing and just general Holiday Revelry going on as of late.
My mom and brother left this morning, not without tears and sadness. It’s snowy here today, and very blustery in Western NC. Little flurries fly by the window when those wind gusts pick up, a good day to stay in for sure.
Brother Jim enjoying some brew at The Wedge, just one of a few local favorites. Let’s just say there’s definitely a good reason Asheville gets voted “Best Beer City” in the US!
I’m finding myself a bit more cheerful now than I usually feel this time of year. Instead of the impending gloom of winter, it really does feel like a fresh start to this New Year. I’m looking forward to seeing it unfold, and hoping that I can at least have a hand in how that happens.
Finally finished is my Westall Cardigan. The pattern is still being written, as this one proves to be my most challenging one to write yet. The actual knitting itself isn’t difficult, it’s just trick for me to figure out all the sizes with a top-down set in sleeve (this being my first one knitted, let alone designed!). Yet, I’m plugging away and will let you know when it’s ready. When the weather is a bit better we’ll get some modeling pics too.
Sleeve and back panel shot, I love how the Gothic Arches came out in this yarn!
Dye for Wool’s Etsy shop, closed until Jan 4th, but go bookmark it!
My husband was really impressed with this one. He also commented that I would probably wear it a lot, with it’s light weight and nice, neutral color. Which I agree completely. Even this time of year I run warm while inside, and usually only wear light sweaters over my tanks and tees. I’m excited to have actually made something I’ll get good use out of!
Currently in progress is this little stealthy number, created from Madelinetosh Sport yarn, a lovely combo of merino/cashmere and nylon, this is colorway ‘Firewood’. I snagged this bit at their Etsy shop, thinking it would be a smaller project. Then of course I immediately decided it needed to be another sweater after I received the yarn. Then panicked because I only had 3 skeins (750 yds.) which of course isn’t enough. Then rejoiced that I found someone with a hank in their stash on Ravelry.
Back of sweater
This has been a total joy to knit. The only bummer for me is the 4th skein is noticeable different than the others. I’m hoping it won’t look too bad on the sleeves. I’ve halved the remaining hank to make sure I can work the sleeves to the same length…we’ll see how far I can get.
Slightly better shot of the back
Yoke and sleeve detail. I love how seed stitch shows off the color variegation.
This one will be finished up soon, and I’ll be looking for a few test knitters. As always, drop me a line if you are interested!
I’m off to do some yoga while the baby naps. I don’t believe in making resolutions (just tend to think you’re setting yourself up for failure), but I’m definitely going to be working off some of this umm…holiday cheer. Let’s just leave it at that! Be well friends.
