Olympic Update
I thought that, as we finish the second full day of the Olympics, that I’d show you my progress.
I have to admit, I didn’t think this sweater would be going this quickly. If I had realized quite how fast it would go, I would have used Aurora 8 rather than Aurora Bulky. It almost feels like cheating (grin).
Still . . . I’m pretty happy with this.
I’ve split for the arms, whose stitches are waiting patiently on Denise cables for their turn. And meanwhile, am working on the body. Nice, simple stockinette stitch, which comes as a relief after the long stretches of long floaters necessitated by the long, 18-stitch gap between blue stitches. Whatever was the designer (coughmecough) thinking when she put those long breaks in color there? Luckily, (it’s been years since I needed to do this) I remembered how to catch floaters behind the work.
My feeling about this sweater? Love the colors. Love the feel of the yarn. But really, bulky yarn on large needles is not my favorite. I would actually have been happier with finer yarn. But still–I’m happy with the way this design is coming out. (Although, in retrospect, perhaps I should have put that large, leaf motif in the center front, instead doing a pair like that?)
Speaking of Olympics, I trust you’ve all heard that Michelle Kwan has dropped out? I was sorry about Michelle, but as one report on msnbc.com, said, “Despite the disappointment for Kwan, truly for
everyone who loves skating, the withdrawal was a vindication of the original
decision—after Kwan was injured and unable to compete at the national
championships—to grant her a medical waiver and place her on the team. She more
than honored her public commitment to relinquish the spot if she wasn’t 100
percent and able to deliver her best performance. She did so with such rapidity
that Hughes, who was still in training back home on Long Island for next month’s
world championships in Calgary, will be able to arrive here in Italy well before
the competition begins on Feb. 21.”
It’s such a shame that she had to withdraw.
I wonder if she knows how to knit? A gold medal is still within reach . . .
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Michelle did show such strength of character these past few days didn’t she? In interviews she’s honost about her dissapopintment but never self pitying. My project is going quickly too, If I get a medal I’ll dedicate it to her.
The sweater is looking gorgeous! I’m not a big fan of the bulky yarn on big needles either, though I’m not exactly fond of garments larger than socks with a 32st/4″ count
I don’t like having to count to 291 to cast on!
I admire how Michelle handled the whole situation, how she lived up to her original promise that if she wasn’t ready to compete, she’d pull out. While I’m sorry that she’s going to lose this last chance at gold, she’s already won it in my eyes with her grace, and strength of character.
You’re making wicked fast progress! I’m impressed.
Hmm, I see what you mean about the leaves!
I had the realization yesterday that I would probably be done really early. And then I had to do a fair amount of knitting - Carole had warned me that I was invoking the wrath of the knitting gods by blogging that I’d probably be done this next weekend… and she was right.
I think it looks beautiful. I am impressed that you have that much done already!
Your sweater is looking lovely! I think the leaf motifs should be fine actually. It looks like they won’t extend too far down since it is more of a yoke design. But don’t quote me on that!