Back to Regular Programming…
I’m making slow but sure progress on my Leaf Lace Shawl. I think I’m through three full repeats of the second (main) chart if I recall correctly (I don’t have the pattern sitting here so I can check my notes).
Despite having that and the never ending second sock on the needles I’m feeling the itch to start something else. Something that will be easier to knit in the dark in front of the TV. I think I may be swatching for the Wear-Everywhere Pullover from the Spring IK. It calls for a sport weight hemp, but I think I’m going to see how I like Cascade Sierra in the stitch pattern and then adjust the pattern. This just seems like a great pattern for me. It’s interesting, but dull enough for dark knitting. My favorite sweaters in my closet are ribbed turtleneck sweaters, so this will be a little more interesting and not so bulking around my neck. If I don’t like the Sierra I think I will seriously contemplate picking out a proper weight yarn to make it from. Though I don’t care to have it made from hemp. But, the largest size given will actually fit me properly I think - go figure! Could this perhaps be my first completed garment for myself???
I’ve also been spinning. I did some hand carding to blend 15g of turquoise, green, and yellow corriedale and spun it up into singles. I didn’t care to switch the wheel to plying as I now have about 1/2 of a bobbin of my merino/ecopolyester on it. So pics of that color blending will have to wait a bit as the center-pull ball doesn’t look that great. But it was fun - though a bit of a safe color combination. I think I’ll try something a little more adventurous next time.
I’m hoping to get inspired for a fun title graphic for the blog, but I think everything is working now and stuff won’t be changing other than the title. Please let me know if you run into any troubles with this new version and layout.
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