tiny pieces - hiatus

I am going to go nuts. I insisted on ripping out all that work on the Eyelet Cardigan because I wanted to try my hand at a different cast on. It's the perfectionist in me. If I hadn't, I would always have wondered. Now I have 5 balls of cream colored yarn again. I don't have the time to put it back together.

At the same time, I finished a sock. I have one sock of two. I have other socks that need to be properly finished. I am a right knitting mess. This is crazy.

I don't have time until the term ends to really concentrate on my knitting. I need to do schoolwork, and that's all there is to it. So, until then, I'm on hiatus. See you in a month or so!

all she wants to do

So, what have I been up to lately? I've been knitting my tail off, and there is work to show for it, but it's dark, for which I apologize. I figure I'll share it with you anyway.


This is the back of the eyelet cardigan. I love that the stitching that forms the eyelets looks like vines climbing up the back of the sweater. I'm already making some adjustments for my size, so we'll see if they pay off.


This is a detail shot of the cast on. Chelle told me today that maybe I should have used the tubular cast on, but I'm happy with it. I don't yet feel comfortable enough with the tubular cast on to give it a shot. I know it's my first sweater, but I'm excited.

In short, all I've been doing is knitting. I've shirked homework, I've stayed up late, and all I want to do is knit ... even while sitting and taking notes in lecture! This is getting bad. I have other things to do, but to my knowledge, I have not failed an exam for the sake of knitting, and for this I am grateful. I also (re)started Hedera, the lace pattern in the eyelet cardigan reminded me a lot of the eyelets in the socks. I couldn't resist. that, and the yarn is such a beautiful spring/summer green.

Knitting makes my life better. Even if people do stare at me on the bus.

starting something new and shiny

I'm starting the Blue Sky Eyelet Cardigan tonight, and I've already got the gauge swatch down to my liking.

Materials:

• 5 skeins Blue Sky Dyed Cotton in #614 Drift
• US7 Circular Needle (Denise)

Techniques:

• Cara's 2x2 Cast-On
  

That's all I've got so far, but it's looking good, and I'll probably document my progress and changes that I might make, if any. Here goes!

crossing the finish line

I kitchenered up the toe of Jaywalker #2! I did it! I did it! I finished my first pair of socks. All I need to do now is sew in the loose ends, and I can wear them! ... Strangely, I think my right foot is one or two rows longer than my left foot. I knew it! I'll also admit that Jaywalker #2 is simply more attractive than Jaywalker #1, but if you're not a knitter, you'll never know. Then again, why are you reading this blog if you're not a knitter? You must love me a lot! ;) Anyway, photos coming very soon!