I lost another 0.4 pound. I’m not thrilled, but I kind of expected it. I did go to the gym today, so that’s something. It’s so cold out, which makes it hard to leave the house at the best of times and working out is not the best of times for me.
I did finish the February Lady Sweater. It’s drying now and I might be able to wear it tomorrow. If not then, Tuesday for sure. I haven’t actually tried it on since it’s been totally done. I hope that my attempts at lengthening it a little were successful. If not, it’s not a big deal.
I also started a sock. I’m using some of the yarn I got with the Chewy Spaghetti Blue Plate Special Sock Club. I’m making up the pattern, which is just plain stockinette with a cable running down both sides. Although I know I could have found several patterns like it online, I kind of impressed that I’m making the entire thing up. I think I may end giving the pair to my mom. I had a pair made for her for Christmas. As I was about to wrap them, I noticed that one sock was noticeably shorter than the other. I have no idea how that happened, since I am pretty good about keeping track of my rounds. So, I owe her a pair.
And, I’ve also cast on for another sweater. Last spring or so, I bought 6 skeins of Patons Merino in an off-white color at Michaels. I had heard that it’s a decent workhorse yarn and the price is reasonable. I”m using The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Ann Budd as my guide, but I’m kind of making it up as I go. It’s going to be a pretty plain cardigan. I really, really love cardigans. It’ll be worked from the bottom up and I’m going to attempt to do a hemmed edge, rather than a ribbed edge or something else. I like the look of a hemmed edge, but I’m not sure I’ll have the patience for it.
Other than that, I’ve gotten some work done on the coworker’s scarf. I really am not happy with how it looks, but I think she’ll be fine with it. Garter stitch isn’t my favorite look except in small amounts. At least it has stripes.
I am a total Ann Budd devotee. I’ve made probably 5 or 6 sweaters, both adult and child, from it, mostly the Raglan because it has such minimal seaming to do after it’s done and because Willem and I both are broad-shouldered enough that we look a lot better in raglan sleeves.
Comment by Kate — January 31, 2009 @ 9:25 pm |