Wednesday, October 31, 2007

A Little Halloween Flair


Why won't I finish this? All that remains is to pick up stitches and knit the neckband, block it and sew on some buttons. I am scared, that's why! Scared that it will not look good on me. Isn't that silly. I am posting this in hopes that I will be shamed into finishing it...


Pattern: Flair
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpaca Dyed Cotton
Color: Periwinkle
Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch
Needle: US8

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Minimalism


"Use of the fewest and barest essentials or elements, as in the arts, literature, or design."

My current knit time is dedicated to finishing the Minimalist Cardigan from the Fall 2007 Interweave Knits. I am liking this pattern. I have finished the back and both the fronts so I am on the home stretch when I cast on for the first sleeve, hopefully tonight. The sweater is knit in moss stitch with with a rolled edge neckband in stockinette that goes down the front. I have actually enjoyed working the moss stitch. I was afraid it would knit up slow and tedious,
but it hasn't been bad at all. The yarn is Berroco Ultra Alpaca which is great. It knits up very nice and is a good price at around $8.50 for 215 yds. This is my first experience with it and I will be looking for more patterns to use with it.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Only Knitting Here!


Well, I have decided that those interested in knitting, probably don't give two hoots about my non-knitting ramblings. So, I created another page, Nurturing the Muse, to contain everything else.

Now as soon as I get busy with the camera, I will post some current projects. Meanwhile, this and the one up top are of one of my favorite projects to date, the Clapotis (pattern free on knitty). This one is knit with Artyarns Silk Rhapsody (almost three skeins). I love it. I loved knitting it. I love the way it looks. And I even love to wear it! How often does that happen?

I have started another one using Trendsetter Tonalita in Ocean and Skys Blue. It is a little farther along than in the photo, but has been on the back burner all summer. I am doing this one for a dear friend and I need to get working on it be cold weather gets here.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Ready, Fire, Aim!
Okey dokey. Blog created. Now I need to post something! I hope to be posting progress on knitting projects along with whatever else strikes my fancy. I am not a writer, so we will see what happens. Come back later to see what's goin' on.