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I've got post project completetion restlessness. Not sure what to work on now. What I "should" do is a little organization, but that seems like too much work. A little spring cleaning? naw... I want to knit.
The problem is I'm not sure what I want to knit. I have plenty to choose from. I should work on the KAL's I've got going, but I'm also thinking that I should finish up something for Matt. The Happy Husband Sweater? the Cable O's Vest? The Staghorn Pullover? Hmmm, do I see a trend in my taste? (let's not forget that I'm also working on the Spring Forward Cardigan).
I just think that every once in a while you find a designer that designs specifically for your taste. Janet Szabo is that designer for me. I find her designs to be timeless (which is important for me, as it takes me a long time to finish things) and interesting to knit (which is important to me, as I get bored easily). So I guess I am officially a groupie. Thanks so much Janet for designing so many sweaters that I want to knit...
Cross Over Top
Crowing Ram
for the button.
Kristi
Jacq
Lauren
Nicole
Rosie
sUsAn
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Actually, it might get some wear before. It's just that we're having BEAUTIFUL weather!! Open windows tee shirts sunshine blooming flowers kind of weather. It is supposed to storm this afternoon and bring a cold front, but I'm basking in this delightful weather. I'm sure it will get cold enough again for my new sweater.
Now that the SCA is on the smaller, ribbing sized needles I have one of the most dangerous things for me: an empty needle set. My compulsiveness about starting new projects really hates seeing empty needles. However, I have so many things waiting for me, I'm not sure how tempted I am to start something... especially since I've decided to re-start Marilyn to the smaller size.
I think the Marilyn KAL is dead. I'm a bit lonely on the tagboard, so I think I'll be doing it all by myself. Maybe it's just the wrong time of year to start a wool cabled sweater KAL? I'll keep plugging away on mine (or rather re-start mine).
Well, back to finishing up a sweater (did I mention "woo-hoo!"?)
I still have to finish knitting the second panel and sew it in. I'll then pick up the entire bottom band and do the ribbing.
My overall length is going to be a bit shorter than the original pattern, as I wanted to end it at a specific point. This will make a cropped sweater, but that's fine with me, as I rather prefer a cropped style. I figure I'll have the sweater finished tomorrow (minus a light blocking).
Kudos again to Janet Szabo for the pattern. I love this sweater so much. It's just a stunning combination of cables. I'm looking forward to getting back to work on the Spring Forward Cardigan!
Anyway, the real question: "what did you buy". Well, I think I was actually pretty good about keeping it to a minimum. I only spent money in one booth: Black Water Abbey. I love the yarn and the dedication to cables...however, I actually bought a fair isle kit (yes, regular readers of my blog know that I'm not big on knitting fair isle. I've only finished one project to date...), but the colors were just so me, and it's only a little purse...
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The other purchase was some buttons for Marilyn.
So good shopping! To top it off, my package from Elann came too. So I started a project, of course. I'm re-doing one of my favorite sweaters that no longer fits.
