Well!
Knitters are nice people! I got two little packages in the mail today.
First, from Lisa of Knitting by the Sea, a skein of fluffy white yarn. See, in my Summer of Stash exceptions, I cited the possibility of making Baby Ugg booties, and that if I decided too, well, it would be for a gift and had to be allowed. Well, Lisa had extra white stuff, and offered it to me, and how could I say no? Hey, it was helping HER with HER stash, right? Really, I was doing her a favor. So really, Lisa? You’re welcome! I’m so glad I could help. (Okay, really, thank you. And those two teabags look yummy, too.)
And then, I got a “thank you gift” from Jennifer, who I gifted in the Knitter’s Tea Swap. Wasn’t that nice of her?? All these adorable little handmade things–a little bag with a zipper, a flower pin, a tissue holder, a few sheepy notecards, and some cute, tiny little pins. Wow, Jennifer you really didn’t need to do that, but thank you! I know you said you were sending me a thank you, but I’m blown away.
Here’s a look at my knitting progress.
The first sleeve on my Celtic Dreams is almost done. So close, in fact, that I would have pushed forward if it weren’t for two things. First, my fingers were tired . . . which I could have ignored except that (second) I’ve only got about a yard left on this skein. Between having to add in another skein and finger-fatigue, I’m going to be wise and let the remaining 10 rows wait until tomorrow.
It’s frustrating that it’s so close, though. I really want to get this done, already. I haven’t been able to get my knitting bag closed since I started the sleeve, and it’s gotten rather heavy. My poor lace project is languishing at the bottom of the bag, too. Usually I rotate pretty evenly between projects, but I’m so anxious to have this sweater done . . . I’m loving making it, by the way. The cables are gorgeous, the pattern is interesting, but it’s big. It’s bulky. I’ve been working on it for two months now, and I’m ready to move on to other things. Something lighter would be nice . . . lace would be excellent! Or, say a Green Gable sweater . . . (grin)
When my fingers are tired and cranky from the thick cables on tiny needles, though, I have been working on my Trekking sock. (Small yarn on small needles–much better!) It’s about an inch or so away from getting the heel turned, and looks lovely in its shades of gray, camel, and cream. Very neutral. Very lovely. Very subtle. And wow, very soft!
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Nice mail day! Do I sense Hazel Rose Looms on their way? I have the square and triange somewhere. Can’t exactly remember which box they made it into but I can vividly remember where they used to live in my apartment
Anyway, they’re pretty cool, but you have to find the right weight yarn to use or the weaving looks sleazy. Yes that’s a real term. Though, the sleazy, if not superwash or ack-rylic, could always be felted into something more solid.
Now, that was a perfect mail day, wasn’t it? I really love your Celtic Dreams, it’s so gorgeous already and the color you chose is awesome – looking forward to seeing it all blocked and finished! Great Trekking sock too!
The mysterious parcels are always the best, when you have no idea what’s in them. You must have been delighted! I just bought the Green gable pattern too! I am thinking of a rich green…
Celtic Dreams is coming together fabulously!
Now you’re adding weaving? I am so impressed. BTW, thanks for the pup tips. I’m afraid the bath thing is a bit late for my 8.5 year old dog. The countertops are usually clear, but you know how sometimes you forget? That’s me. Also, I haven’t read Caesar’s book, yet. I will most definitely need to pick it up. His approach is so dog-friendly. A little short on the people skills part, although with some of the people he tries to help….’nuff said. When can we expect weaving on the blog?
The mailman brought me a present yesterday, too. Thanks for the yarn, Deb! I love the colors.
YEs I would agree, KNitters are very nice people. I just got a surprise in a little package of Koigo from a certain someone. Thank you! I love the Regia!
well i couldn’t thank you enough for your generosity so i had to try with the package! i am very very glad you like everything in it. and hope the little pouch and tissue holder can spruce up yer purse!
Yes, you’re right – you did help me out. This stash thing may be harder than I thought. I’m tempted by everything I see.
Your Celtic Dreams sweater is beautiful.
Celtic dreams is just beautiful, I’ve been enjoying watching it come together!
You’ve been a very lucky grrl lately. CDs is looking good and you will be very ready for something soft and lovely…like lace.
Hmm, my fault? Well, ok. But really, you wanted to go down that path… I know you did… Ah, CD looks wonderful! Mine is languishing at the moment…