Because there aren't enough things in the "To Do" list....but just LOOK how awesome this sweater is, or will be anyway, once it's shortened by about 6-7 inches. Yep, yet another Elizabeth Lavold Viking design. I think I may even do this in the actual suggested yarn - Silky Wool. Shocking.
And then there's this:
Somehow, this book has "mysteriously" ended up in my collection. Coincidence or fate?
And last but not least: Swatching. Always with the swatching around here. I'm slowly making it through the last batch of "test" balls from Knitpicks. This is the Shine Cotton/Modal blend in the color River. Can I say how much I love the way this stuff feels and knits and looks? It's got a nice sheen, has a lot more "give" than other mercerized cotton yarns I've knit, and the color options are quite pretty. Given my past issues with cotton (yeah, yeah, cotton tank update soon, I hear you), I'm not sure I'd ever try to do a whole adult sweater in this, but I'm betting I could tough it out through some kid knits. And you know how I need some new projects to do, right?
You'll have to tell me what gauge you get with the silky wool...I don't know how mine could be THAT off...
Posted by: melanie | October 07, 2005 at 11:16 AM
You're a total swatching monkey. Can I peruse some of your KnitPicks swatches sometime? I'd like to see how they all look and feel and maybe even taste.
Posted by: Debbie | October 07, 2005 at 11:27 AM
Look how you label your swatches. Now, that seems super responsible. Even *I* don't do that.
Posted by: Colleen | October 07, 2005 at 11:40 AM
I love the baby bootie book. Must steal from you.
Posted by: Bookish Wendy | October 12, 2005 at 10:41 AM
That sweater is gorgeous! Stupid question, is that from her Viking Patterns book?
Your swatching is really to be admired.
Posted by: Risa | October 19, 2005 at 12:11 PM
You are a swatchmeister ;o) I can't believe you label them - I bow to your organizational prowess...
We met in Rhinebeck - I'm the woman who looks sickeningly young for having a 16 yr old ;o) Trust me, once she gets her permit the wrinkles will set in FAST.
I admit I had to ask Laurie your name because I completely forgot it and I hope you will someday find it in your heart to forgive me...?
Posted by: JessaLu | October 19, 2005 at 12:53 PM