Hello!
Another week has blown by and I find it is time to do another Year of Projects post. Has anyone else taken their calendar down and figured out how many more weeks until our year is done?
No?
Well, I did, and let's just say my list is in need of some serious revisions. There is no way I will finish it all in the 17 weeks left to us!
Truly!
It is only 17 weeks until July 1st!
I did make some knitting progress this week, which I am excited to share----
First off, I cast on my Esprit Folk Tunic for Adelaide. I am making this on the large size so she can wear it next winter. Spring will be here soon, and seeing how it is made of 100% wool, I thought it would be better suited for her next winter. It is moving along quite quickly--love that chunky yarn-and the construction of it is easy. Bottom up for the front, then over the shoulders, where you begin the top down back portion. It did take me a bit of time to figure out Moss Stitch vs. Seed Stitch--all a bit confusing and brought on by the fact that this pattern is translated from the French. I smile every time I see the title for the part where the directions actually start--it is titled "Realisation"
I am really enjoying this Cascade Ecological wool, but must say I have never bought such a large skein of yarn! Not too much pilling, but it does tend to dry my hands out a bit.I am also working fast and furious on the second fingerless glove of my Short and Sweet set. I love this pattern, by the way, and can't wait to get this set done so I can wear them.
This next week is set to find us Pacific Northwesters with some very cold temperatures with daytime highs only getting into the low 40's many days. That makes for a very cold Kim at work--my desk is in line with the main door which our patients use. That door opening and closing drives us nuts at times, and it is especially frustrating when parents let their little gems play with the automatic door opener! Saturday morning found me with a cup of coffee, knitting needles and burgundy yarn in hand, and Downton Abbey being re-run on my television. I am so smitten with that show!Finally--thought I would show you a little sign of spring I found outside in my yard today.
Lovely buds on my plum tree--the poor tree which was encased in ice and full of broken branches just a month ago. I am so happy to see it is moving on to a new season in a healthy manner!
Looking forward to visiting you all, as I am always encouraged by what I see being created all over the world!
Love the colour of your tunic Kim and I hope your glove knits up quickly so you can wear them.
ReplyDeleteIts wonderful to see the trees and plants turning the corner on the winter season into spring.
The sign of spring is super exciting. I know what mean about yarn drying out your hands. You can't put on lotion, it sticks to the fiber, and sometimes your hands get so dry, the yarn sticks...catch 22. I had totally forgotten when our year for yop actually ended, so no clue about counting. Hum..perhaps I should work on something on my list. I've gotten sidetrack a few too many times making things that aren't on the list. Love the color of your 2nd project.
ReplyDeleteLove the grey tunic, gorgeous colour and patterning. Good luck with that second glove, the colour looks more or less the same as the buds on your plum tree, really pretty.
ReplyDeleteKeep warm and have a good week....btw....don't go scaring us all with a countdown, I've got my head in the sand!
Lots of icy winds and broken branches around these parts. Love the tunic especially in that sheep-y wool!
ReplyDeleteThat tunic looks so pretty and strokeable!Lovely glove too.
ReplyDeleteI am so much looking forward to spring. I want to ride my bike in a dress again, darnit!
That little folk tunic is adorable; the sides are just so cute w/the possibilities of little bright buttons. I love how they layered the model w/a printed dress.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a smart idea to make mitts for a cold workplace. Fingerless are so ideal. I love the deep, berry, wine color.