Slacking
Clearly, I’ve been slacking.
I joined Carole’s Anti-Stashalong weeks ago, and, here it’s been over a month, and I haven’t bought anything since the yarn for my Olympics sweater in January.
Well, I’m really sorry about this, and so have this to offer you–22 skeins of Karabella Aurora 8.
I know, I could have just bought one color, but darn it, they were on sale. (I’d link you to the site again–because I did when I placed the order–but they’re no longer offering the sale price, so why torture you any more than I have to?)
Besides, I really like the gold that I’m using in my Olympics sweater, only I’m really only using a very little bit, and, darn it, I like it. So . . .
And that denim-blue yarn? Would you believe I’m considering making another cabled cardigan, just like my orange one, because I like it so much? I even know just the button for it . . . You don’t think I’m crazy, do you? It would look so fabulous with jeans . . .
Of course, in some areas, I haven’t been slacking at all . . .
As you can see, the body of my Olympics sweater is done. Completely. (Note that I’m trying this on over an orange t-shirt–naturally, under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t wear it that way!)
And when I say completely, I do mean it. Even the ends are woven in.
Don’t believe me?
Here’s the inside.
I’ll admit, I do wish I’d centered that leaf-motif, rather than putting them in pairs like that. But, let me reassure you, in person, in normal, incandescent light, the blue and green are much subtler together (grin).
Tomorrow, I’ll start the sleeves. Wow. I can’t believe I’ve done all of this in 6 days (grin).
Oh, and before I forget–I really enjoyed all the answers to my sock question yesterday. It’s really kind of fascinating how differently we all wear our socks–handmade or not.
And–did you folks see that we knitting Olympians got a mention in Time? (Okay, so they referred to us as crocheters, but still!)
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wow! that looks fantastic! that is gorgeous.
And I love aurora 8… oh my. Jealous! (i’m still on my pre-MDS+W yarn diet).
So, 22 more points for you? The sweater looks great. Here’s to finishing on time! Woo hoo!
Go go go go!!! Tomorrow evening I attach my sleeves to the body and start the yoke. Very exciting! Hindered a bit by materials difficulties, but not too bad.
The hair doesn’t look all that short in that photo. Have you made peace with its length?
Oh, the sweater’s not bad either - and of course, farther along than mine.
You’re right the gold is gorgeous, you just had to.
You’re an Olympic inspiration!
OK, you didn’t answer THE question on my mind… Does the motif hit too far down or is it placed just fine?
I think a blue cabled Cardi is necessary. It will be gorgeous in that color!
And the button will be perfect! 
Wow! You go, girl!
HI, I love you Olympic sweater..and I have just started reading you blog..you do great work..But I would love to know where you got you knitting bag..?
The olympic sweater is looking great, I really love the colors you choose.
Ooooooh Aurora 8. Squooshy yarn! Lovely colors, can’t wait to see you make something out of that.
Love the olympic sweater!
Deb - your stranding is so good, you could wear it inside out! Great job!
You’re going to medal for sure!
You are just churning out the projects and being so productive and organized lately…It’s scaring me. I love the yolk sweater! And about the placement of the flowers, I think it looks great…well um, depending on where they are being placed on the front!
Thanks again for my super sweet gift! You are a marvolous treasure of a friend.