So, now that I’ve updated you with what I’ve managed to get off the needles, let me show you what I’m still slogging along on.
First up, that mansweater.
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Oregano. Pattern: Top Down Raglan Sweater Generator.
Here it is, in all its sleeveless glory. I did knit an entire sleeve, only to discover that the pattern’s math and Real Life did not exactly mesh. The sleeve was way too wide. My only choice was to swallow my pride, weep bitter tears, and rip that sucker out. Sigh. The Sleeveless Wonder has been sitting in the time-out corner for a week, waiting for me to recover enough to not hate it.
Next up: Fancy-pants lace!
Yarn: Briar Rose Fibers Angel Face. Pattern: Lilac Leaf Shawl.
After finishing so much Christmas knitting, I wanted to do something just for me and super fancy-pants. I already had the yarn, and I had the book of patterns, and here’s what’s coming out. I have had a few setbacks on this, but nothing huge. This is my first major lace project, so it’s a learning process. I am really, really glad that the lace pattern is only knit on the RS, because then at least I have a row knit straight across to rip back to.
Speaking of ridiculously complex patterns that I’ve been eyeing for months on end, I finally gave in and purchased the yarn for the SIPALU BAG.
Oh Sipalu. I’ve eyed you with equal parts fright, amazement, and skepticism. Colorwork is not my strong suit, but it’s just so pretty!
That is a lot of yarn for one project…
And now, just because all these projects just aren’t enough, here’s one more!
Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity sportweight. Pattern: Sweetheart Cardigan.
I was having one of those days where every project was just sort of stalled out and I really wanted to cast on something new. Thus, a little bitty cardigan. I am super glad to be done with the bodice, though, because the project backfired and got all boring on me for a while.
So that’s what my easily distracted self has on the needles. And, if that wasn’t enough, there’s some more yarn coming in the mail. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with myself.