What a week, what a week. I have had something going every day and every night. I am wore out - pooped. Thursday and Friday I worked for our attorney friend. Now typically when I work for him I answer the phones, greet clients, make coffee, drink his diet cokes, eat his snacks, update my email, talk on IM and knit, knit, knit. This time the office administrator actually left some filing for me to do AND I had to water the plants. I told the attorney friend we are going to have to renegotiate my pay........if he was willing to pay me $$$ for the original list how much was he willing to pay me for adding the other tasks that are cutting into my knitting time? I don't think he took me serious. :)
So, I got some knitting done. Here is the beginning of some socks I've dubbed - Winterberry Delight. The solid yarn is Panda Silk by Crystal Palace Yarns. It is so yummy, I love the way it feels. The other yarn is a Limited Edition Tofutsie by SWTC in Winterberry. This is a horrible picture in regards to showing correct color. But..........I'm lazy. :)
I've also finished one of the mitts I'm making. I love these little babies. They are so huggy and affectionate and you know how I feel about that. I hate unaffectionate socks and gloves. Now sweaters, eh, they gotta be affectionate in the right places otherwise you can begin to feel controlled or smothered.
And finally, the swatch for Secret of Bad Nauheim KAL came out 
yesterday. Since I'm behind in all my other KALs what do I do? I cast on and knit the swatch for the new KAL, are you crazy? I'm not sure how I feel about this one. I will probably go down in needle size. The pattern calls for size US 4 for this one I used US 3 but will probably go down to a US size 2, but I may not. I'm also not to sure about the yarn. I love the feel of it but I'm not sure about the colors. But this is what I have in my stash and I really don't want to purchase any more laceweight for now. I might leave it as is or once the shawl is complete I'll overdye, we shall see. This is Knit Picks Shimmer, 70% Baby Alpaca & 30% Silk in Turquoise Splendor.
yesterday. Since I'm behind in all my other KALs what do I do? I cast on and knit the swatch for the new KAL, are you crazy? I'm not sure how I feel about this one. I will probably go down in needle size. The pattern calls for size US 4 for this one I used US 3 but will probably go down to a US size 2, but I may not. I'm also not to sure about the yarn. I love the feel of it but I'm not sure about the colors. But this is what I have in my stash and I really don't want to purchase any more laceweight for now. I might leave it as is or once the shawl is complete I'll overdye, we shall see. This is Knit Picks Shimmer, 70% Baby Alpaca & 30% Silk in Turquoise Splendor.Tootle Lou!!!!
12 comments:
Peggy, just how many KALs are you in? Seems like a whole bunch of pressure. When our knitting group decides on a project, I'm usually the first one done (unless it involves a second sock ☺). A compulsive, overachiever, I am...
I am trying to resist the new swatch. I have not even finished clue 1 of Dem Fischer sin Fru and I have sooooo many other UFOs. The only project I am really making progress on is SOTSii. I think I will wait for Mystic Light. I look forward to seeing your progress.
I printed out the swatch but haven't done it yet. I restarted Mystic Waters, so that's 3 shawls actively on my needles.
Peggy, I like the color of the yarn. I agree with you on trying it with size 2 needles. The YOs look a bit loose and raggedy to me.
Love those fingerless mitts. The colors are so cheery!
I thought your socks were one very pretty sock yarn, instead, you cleverly combined two yarns to create a stunning sock. Lovely mitt and nice swatch, your blog is always so wonderfully inspiring and entertaining.
I love the shimmer in your swatch. Great choice.
I made a stole with that yarn on size 4s, and it turned out really well--in fact, better than many of the variegated yarns I've tried for lace.
I did sign up, but am still on clue 1 of dem fischer sin fru, so not sure if I'll even cast this one on. But I had to sign up! :)
Your swatch for Secret of Bad Nauheim looks good, I really like the yarn!
I know what you mean about being busy. Since I've added working three days a week... whew. I'm done!
I'm so glad you join all the KALs, so I can see how things turn out... looooong before I get around to knitting them!
Love your mitt. I know what you mean about mitts being "friendly" and huggy!
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I adore your mitts...and those socks are awesome!
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