WIP Roll Call

Three projects going now. I finished the adjustments to the Cardigan on Thursday but of course, forgot to take a pic.

#1- Petal- I can't really figure out why I am starting a wool sweater in Feb. but if I like it, I have that cotton-ease to use up.

#2- Argyle Socks- I think these are really cute but are a bit too thick. I am so used to knitting 2 socks at a time that I have a bit of SSS going on these.

#3- Sock I forget the name of- They are from Sensational Knitted Socks. This is the first STR I ever received. Thanks to LadyLungDoc!

It's in the bag

I finally got the yarn on Monday night! Did I run home and start the sweater I had been wanting to start for a week? Hell no. Why would I do that? That would be because after months of trying to get down to 1 or 2 projects on the needles, I again have 3 things going: the argyle socks, the new socks and the adjustment on the Thorn and Thistle Sweater. So until I get one of those done, the new yarn is in the bag waiting for its turn.

Maybe it just isn't meant to be

So last Thursday I went to a LYS to look at yarn options for Petal. I found a great Cascade 220 Quattro (#9433 to be exact) but they didn't have enough skeins. The salesperson told me they would get a shipment in on Friday or Sat. No problem but I really wanted to start the sweater. I called other LYS and none nearby stocked the yarn. So Sat AM I go to get the yarn and am told that the shipment was held back and it should be in on Monday. I had stated some socks to keep me busy so I thought I could wait. All I have been thinking about is that color. I looked for other options but nothing struck me like that. I am crossing my fingers that the yarn will be in when I get there after work today.

You may remember the Thorn and Thistle Cardigan I knit last year. It is yet another in a line of sweaters that are too short. I have worn it once. So this morning I picked up stitches along the bottom and and going to knit more length, either ribbing or stockinette with some eyelet accents. If that doesn't help, it may be heading to the frog pile.

Is there such a thing as yarn mojo?

I have been trying to knit from my stash. I just finished Rusted Root from Cotton Fleece stashed for over a year and a half. So when I saw the picture of Stefanie Japel's Petal, I went through my stash to pick the yarn. I found some Cotton-ease. This Cotton-ease was once Sitcom Chic and then frogged. I have knit Something Red with part of the stash and never wear it. It seems that no matter what I knit with it, I am disappointed. Is it the yarn/pattern combo or could it be that the yarn just has bad mojo? I have looked at other yarn options at the store- Moda Dea Silk 'n Wool and Cascade 220 Paint. Any suggestions? Do I just give up on Cotton-ease and get the mojo out of the house or do I give this yarn a 3rd chance?

A First

Yesterday, I attended my first caucus. We walked to the elementary school down the street and were shocked at the number of people who turned out. There were about 6 precints squeezed into the gym. Our group alone had 178 attending, up from 16 four years ago. I glad to see such a diverse group of people and was excited to be a part of it. For the first time, I am excited about the elections and watching the results for every caucus and primary as they come in.

If you are able to, go vote and make your voice known!

Ends are pretty ok

Saturday was the first Argyle Sock class and I have to say that I am loving it. Intarsia has been something I have put off for 2 reasons- weaving in ends and weaving in ends. Well, this morning I finished the intarsia on the first sock and the ends really weren't so bad. They are woven in and now I am ready to join and knit in the round. There is still a week and a half until the next class so I think I will start on the second sock to prevent the SSS from happening.