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Again, I’m so behind. But I’ve been making knitting progress. Lots of it. I’m just lacking in the spinning department lately.
I finished the Orchids and Fairy Lights hat. And I love love love it! The pattern called for Malabrigo worsted and size 7 needles. But I had this lovely Manos wool which really wanted to be this hat. I decided to use size 8 needles, as I have a large noggin. It turned out to be a good decision. The hat fits perfectly. Now, if it would only get cold again so that I can wear it… Oh, and this was my first knitted item with bobbles. I had always stayed clear of the bobbles as I wasn’t really sure that I was a bobble kind of girl. But I think that I might love them now. I definitely see bobbles on the horizon.
I also finished the swap gift for fabulous kikibowns. It’s the Emelia Lace Choker. It turned out to be a really easy lace pattern. I was plesantly surprised. And the yarn… Jaggerspun merino/chinese silk. It was the most wonderful laceweight yarn I’ve ever knitted with. I have plenty leftover, which is great. I want to knit more of these chokers. And I want to knit more of that yarn!
Now on to new projects.
First up is the Merino Triangle. I’m using the Shetland Triangle pattern. If there is such a thing as mindless lace knitting, this pattern would be it. I’m substituting a DK weight yarn (Louet Gems) for the fingering weight that was originally called for. I’ve also gone to a size 8 needle rather than the 6. This is definitely making the shawl a bit more substantial, which is nice. But this pattern is really letting this yarn shine. The Louet Gems is showing the stitch pattern so nicely. And this color is to-die-for! Cherry red. It’s just so vibrant!
And lastly, I’ve just cast on my summer KAL project that I’m knitting with kikibowns. It’s the Avalon scarf. She sent it to me (and the yummy yarn) as a part of the Eclipse swap. The yarn is called Twilight Inspired and is from The Fiber Gourmet’s etsy shop. I am one lace pattern repeat in and I’m loving this. I’m loving the yarn too. It’s giving the scarf an almost gothic feel.
Lots going on right now. And a busy week ahead of me. Lots to do, lots to do.
I see that time has passed me by.
I’ve been working diligently. I just have no photos to show for it yet, as nothing is finished. I guess you could say that I’ve had a serious case of the start-itus and WIP-itus. Let’s count, shall we?
On the Needles…
1. Orchids and Fairy Lights hat (Manos wool)
2. Supersecretninja 3: Return of the Ninja (this one needs to be done in… 5 days?)
3. Brea Bag for me (Fisherman’s Wool- just need to block, seam and line.)
4. Noro Striped Socks 2 (Noro Kureyon Sock- this is a resurrection.)
5. Mom’s Christmas Socks (Arucania Ranco Multy- yes, still going. I don’t want to talk about it.)
6. My 54 Billionth Pair of Simple Socks (Opal Krokodel or however you spell it.)
7. Green Socks (Arucania Ranco Multy- toe ups! One down, one to go…)
8. Lace Cuffs for me (Knitpicks Gloss- these will be very lovely when finished.)
On the spindles…
1. Tussah Silk dyed in the loveliest reds
2. Temptation- merino, camel, tussah, cashmere, oh my!
3. Newly fallen snow- merino, silk, nylon
On the wheel…
1. Undyed corriedale in a lovely beige hue that will soon be filled with shells.
Perhaps one day, when I can focus long enough to finish something, I’ll snap some photos and share. Until then, I give you the light of my life, Hercules Michaelangelo Heironymous Mr. Barky Pants:
