Category: knitting

I finished the flower basket shawl and cast off tonight; it’s pretty little but I’m positive I’ll be able to get a useable size when it’s blocked.

I guesstimated how many repeats I could do with the yarn I had (by guesstimated I mean I stopped when I was bored!). I was lucky – this is what I had left after casting off.

I really couldn’t have done another repeat! Well, okay, maybe I could have, but it would have been really, really close.

Finally, here’s a finished Dreamcatcher sleeve to show you. I’m a couple of inches into the other one.

I still haven’t touched the finishing on the cable/rib cardigan – the fronts and back are sort of blocking now (spritzed rather than full immersion). I’ll block the whole thing again once it’s done – hopefully this weekend.

First of all, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! I’ve gotten loads of fabulous responses to my survey. I’m going to keep it up for a little while more, so if you haven’t answered it, scroll and down help me out! Yes, I’ll post some of my results when it’s all done ; )

I actually have REAL knitting progress to show. I finally blocked the black v-neck sweater. Unfortunately…the photos didn’t come out so well. Night time, and my nice new camera is away on vacation.

It’s black. It’s a top down v neck. It’s cozy. And not as large/frumpy as I thought it was going to be, which is a good thing!

black v-neck pulli
Pattern: my own
Yarn: Louet Gems Topaz (worsted weight), 2 cones and a bit
Needles: Denise US 7
Finished: hmm…a few days ago.

Unlike a lot of sweaters where the first wash/block results in a more drapey, looser fabric, this one actually tightened up a bit – not sure if it’s because I spun it in the washer, or what, but it’s great. Feels more substantial. Love the yarn, it’s the same one I used for my Olympic sweater, only worsted weight. And since I used the 1/2 pound cones, very few ends!

Cable/rib pieces are all done.

I had a bit of a panic attack when I soaked the sleeves – they grew, and grew, and GREW. Ridiculously long. So I threw the pieces in the dryer for about 15 minutes – the yarn is superwash, so I suspect that’s why it went funny. We’ll see what happens when I block the back and fronts. I expect the fronts won’t grow quite as much because of the cables, but I could be wrong. Just some sewing and a collar, and some sort of fasteners, and we’re done! Of course, that’s all some time and energy consuming work that I might not be up to for awhile.

FBS continues. I’m done 8 repeats of the main pattern (calls for 7, but I’m using smaller yarn) and I think I’ll do…one or two more repeats before going onto the edging. I’m getting a bit bored of it, actually. Should be done tomorrow at SnB, maybe.

Finally, since some projects are coming off the needles, I need a fresh one! I’ve actually already started this: the dreamcatcher medallion cardigan from loop-d-loop.

I’m using elann Highland Silk in “oxblood”, and it’s working up really, really nicely. Soft and smooth, with that dryness from the silk. It’s really a rich colour as well. Love it!

I think I’m going to need to started some more projects soon…I need some inspiration.