I’ve put a little time into some of the old projects, but, as usual, I couldn’t resist starting a new project (or two). I’m working on an hourglass-ish sweater, but I’m at the point where I really need to go out and buy the pattern rather than winging it. I have no problem knitting a big tube with a little waist shaping, but I’d much rather stick to the pattern when it comes to the neckline and sleeves of this one. I’m using one of my Argentina yarns – a slubby cotton that is ultra soft – sort of like Manos stria but with the thickness variations of regular Manos. I wasn’t sure it would work for the hourglass, but so far I’m really liking the texture…
It is MUCH more blue in real life.
I’m also working on a pair of camouflage socks using the squeakiest sock yarn on earth – there are no natural fibers in this one, but I couldn’t resist the colorway. So far it’s pooling a bit more than I had hoped, but is perfect mindless knitting during all of the Olympics I’ve been watching.
I’m not involved in the knitting Olympics, but HOORAH! for all of you Olympic knitters – I hope your projects are going well!
6 comments:
Nothing about your first day at school? Start dishing!
I think I just made this word up, but when I looked at that sweater I thought "snubbly!"
yeah, how was your first day of school?!
wow, that picture of the slubby cotton yarn is nothing how it looks in real life. i think that the blue here is more accurate:
http://www.gleek.net/gallery/knitbloggers/CIMG1650
i love that yarn
That Argentina yarn is great - it has a wonderful handspun quality. yeah I'm with the others tell us about school and the tasty treats you'll be bringing to the point for us...hehee
yes, please tell us about school! i feel anxiety just thinking about the first day of school. how are the sensible shoes?
Both sweater and sock look great so far! I'm dying to go for Attempt #2 on the Jaywalkers once I finish my Olympics project! And I love the knee highs from the previous post!
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