Happy Wednesday in a goofed up week, because I think it really feels like Tuesday today.
That being said, the weekend is one day closer and that is not a bad thing.
This week I have this incredible urge to knit sweaters! Ravelry and a certain blog are not helping in this urge but I am plugging away on my repurposed Custom Fit That No Longer Fit Pullover Turned Cardigan. In the game of picking up stitches it is always a challenge to get the perfect balance between too few vs. too many stitches, I lost the first round (in the too few category) so I ripped back and started over again. This time looks much better which reinforces that you do indeed win some and lose some! Also, this pro-tip might be of some help in the Crochet Steek Category. I did not find this on any website or blog, however, with my Steeked Stopover – I noted a bit of flaring of the steeked edges. I followed instructions to crochet in each stitch along the edge. I noted this same occurrence in this sweater, so I crocheted in 3 out of every 4 stitches. This gave me a much neater edge with no waviness. I likewise picked up less to begin the sweater bands, but I did not need to do so – I should have been smart enough to figure that out. However, I hope this tip helps you in your future sweater projects!
I am also working on finishing Triticum and I am really itching to cast on some new things. I am trying to hold off, but I am not sure I will win that battle. The sweaters are just calling to me, what can I say.
I finished listening to LaRose, and while I finished it I really have mixed feelings about it. I loved the detailed storytelling, but it really surrounded a devastating story. I am still troubled by parts of it.
However, this week I am back to a story that I truly do not want to end – The Secrets of Mary Bowser. I have just a few chapters left and I am entirely enthralled with the story. I think Mary is a wonder and as the tale expands I am more in love with her. She is a true heroine!
I am also reading book six (The Hanging Girl) of the Department Q Series – so, so good! I just adore Carl Morck!
That is all I have for this mixed up day – and as usual, I am joining Ginny and her Yarn Along.
What are you itching to cast on?
Those colors! Both of those yarns are stunning, and I’m sure your fos will be also. Just think, you’ll have two beautiful finished sweaters in the near future, just in time for sweater weather!
I’ve been dreaming of sweaters, but I haven’t even finished Slope which I started last summer. How can I hope to finish a winter sweater???
Oh goodness, steeking scares me! I know it works but still. Your work is beautiful
It really is a mixed up day, I can’t figure out where in the week I am. These are gorgeous knits, anyway.
I’m happily hap knitting and will stick to it without distraction but am eyeing several sweater and hat and mitt patterns. Must be the season.
I am dying to cast on what I hope will be my second successful sweater. But, I promised myself I would finish one more project before I start the sweater.
You know what I’m going to say, right? Finish the projects you have going before you start something new. 🙂
I’m dreaming of socks, but that might be because there has been a chill in the air the last couple of mornings. I’m not ready for fall! (But, you know that.) Start something! What’s the worst that can happen?
I’m 1/2 sleeve away from being done with Mountain High. That should be complete this week. Next up…a 1/2 knit BT Alvy that is wooly and red and wonderful so I’d like to jump back into that! Not starting anything new. Nope. Not. No! 😉
I get my days mixed up sometimes as well. It’s a weird thing!! I am still knitting two shawls and patiently (impatiently) waiting for the weather to cool off. I’m so done with the heat…
I am so obsessed with sweaters that can’t imagine not having one on my needles all the time!