Progress!

Breakthrough! Last night, I knit 6 whole rows on the Mix and Mingle Throw. Sounds small but it is a good 2" and a great feeling. I have finally found my inspiration on this one. I figure I am about half way done but maybe more depending on how much yarn I have left. There is a light at the end of the tunnel on this WIP.

The Fair, the Sweater and the WIPs

This weekend was full and relaxing at the same time. Saturday was spent at the Puyallup fair. Not really my type of thing but I did come away with some hand-dyed sock yarn- as if I didn't have enough! We spent a good 6 hours there and were ready to be away from people by the end of the day. We did see the Seahawks dance squad perform and from that I learned that no matter how many mistakes you make, smiling and tossing hair hair around will make up for it. I think I will try that today at work.

The knitting display at the fair featured a Clapotis and Lizard Ridges. Someone there checks our Knitty.

Sunday was more of a domestic day- knitting, baking a pecan pie, making some soup, knitting, watching football, knitting. I finished the EPS sweater and just have the steeks left to do. I hear procrastination beating down the door. I am really nervous about this, not so much the cutting but making sure the sewing is done correctly first. After finishing the sweater, I started working on both the Mix and Mingle throw and the socks that have been on my needles for about a month. I would love to finish my WIPs before starting something new. A girl can dream right?

It's all about the length

I haven't had too much knitting to post about lately. All my projects are kind of at the same point- Repeat pattern to desired length.

I have about 18" done on the Mix and Mingle Throw. Having to change yearns every 3-5 rows has been keeping me away from this for a bit. There are so many ends to weave in but I have been doing them as I go.

The Thorn and Thistle Sweater is moving along. I have about 6" done on the body but want to get to about 10".

Socks are coming too. I have started the heel flap and that should move along quickly.

After 2 nights of no knitting time, tonight I will get a chance to work on a couple of these and get to my "desired length".

Short update

I am training a new assitant at work this week so I have been busier than usual. Just some quick updates.

I have turned the heel on the Waterfall Rib socks and started working on the foot last night. Cannot wait to wear them!

The Fair Isle hat has been the favorite project I have going now and I just started my second background color.

The Thorn and Thistle Lace Cardigan is moving along slowly but the interest is still there.

Finally, the Mix and Mingle Throw has not been completely forgotten but is just taking a little breather right now.

Yes, I have broken my rule of only 2 projects on the needles. This is the most I have ever had going at once but when inspiration strikes, you have to go with it.

Happy New Year

So my New Year's Eve wasn't very eventful- I was in bed by 11pm- but I did get a chance to knit a bit New Year's Day.

All I can think about when I knit these socks is how much I hated to color when I bought it (it was meant for socks for my MIL) but now it is really growing on me. It is Tropical Sunrise from Knitpicks and is now discontinued. The stranded pattern seems to be preventing any pooling, at least for now. They are on the smaller side but a good blocking should make them perfect.

The throw is coming along too. I am realizing, thought, that I am getting old and can only knit the fuzzy yarn sections under really bright light. 33 is great, isn't it?

I saw Dreamgirls this weekend and it was good. Jennifer Hudson is great. It was the first time I have been to a movie where people start clapping half-way through. Yes, it was after her big song but I was still in awe. If you like musicals and everyone knows I do, then you should check it out.

Roll Call for the weekend

I am really excited about both the projects I started this week. Needless to say, the other 2 I had going have been ignored for now.

Here is the throw from the kit Hubby got me for my Birthday. Perfect for our new couch and living room colors. Only downfall is the Suri Dream. I cursed this yarn last time I knit with it but luckily here it is only in chucks of 4 rows.

I am trying my own pattern for these socks with a little help from my stitchionary. I wasn't sure about the colors when I bought the yarn but I really like them now.

Lastly, here is the sock yarn I bought the other day. Just when I start making a dent in the stash, I buy another 2 skeins. In my defense, I thought I was getting 20% off for my b-day month but it turns out it is good the month after your b-day. Don't ask me why but I see more yarn in my future in about 2 weeks.