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May 15, 2006
Weekend Knitting
Finals are over! I now have a week off of school and plan to spend it relaxing, cleaning the new pad, getting organized, and, of course, knitting. So much for the plan to finish Salina this weekend. I got sidetracked with a new project. I said I wouldn't, but I need some instant gratification knitting. Green Gable is looking pretty good so far!
After having a difficult time getting started (mostly the result of a finals-induced sleep deprived state of deleriousness) making stupid mistakes and frogging the whole thing 3 times, I'm making progress! I'm through the lace portion on the yoke of the sweater and have done several rounds increasing toward the bust. I love knitting in the round! It makes the project seem to go so much faster. I am also a huge fan of this classic elite sierra. The color, which is not done justice in the picture) is a gorgeous deep chocolate color. Hopefully the weather will perk up soon so I can wear it when I've finished. It's been so cold and dreary lately, and it's May for crying out loud!
I have also been trying out the math on this:
to make sure I have correct row gauge. There are quite a number of horror stories on the blogs lately about mismatched row gauge which ends up making a giant sweater apparently. I really love this vest so want to make sure it fits like a glove the first time around. Fun with Fair Isle!
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Congratulations finals are over!!! I know the feeling. I have one left and then I'm free for a whole three months!
Posted by: Erin | May 15, 2006
Green Gables looks wonderful - the deep chocolate if a fave color of mine as well. :)
Posted by: Amy | May 15, 2006
Oooh, la la, two fabulous projects going on at a time. They'll both look great on you. I can't wait to hear more about Green Gables. I'm wondering how it would work for my figure. Have fun!
Posted by: Karma | May 15, 2006
i think your vest will be great - i've heard horror stories, but i've also seen some great finished vests. lovely!
Posted by: carrie m | May 17, 2006
Your Green Gable is so pretty! That yarn looks so soft!
Good luck with the vest ;)
Posted by: Lolly | May 18, 2006
oooooh, what a pretty color. i'm feelin ya with the weather... why can't we just have a nice warm dry spring already! it seems like the weather is a little wonky everywhere...
Posted by: sarah | May 21, 2006
Nice start on the Green Gable. That's an all-around great pattern, from what I've read from other knitters. And the vest--I have that on my list too!
Posted by: MJ | May 23, 2006