my blog needs a holiday too
i am very pleased with my elfine sock's progress. leaves of maple colors just kept forming that i can not stop! initially i was afraid the sock may be too big. well, now that i have knitted past the ankle, i can say that the fit is wonderful. unfortunately i do not have photos to show just yet.
monkeysuit's instant oatmeal in foxbgloves (cashsoft aran)so, i plan to start this project soon, perhaps after my christmas feast.
while everyone is having the greatest decoration and holiday plans for next week, we are not really riding this wave just yet. my husband and i have yet to establish the exchange of secret christmas present thing because why? we have no secrets. we shop for what we like together and that is both satisfying and practical. and i think that will also be the case for 2005.
smooth shoulder shaping using the short row techniquehighgate was also progressing until i realized that my stitches were off while i was doing the sleeve shaping. why, why, why? i was so frustrated that i had to throw this project back in the basket. maybe those stitches will fix themselves.
nothing else is going on for my alpakka sweater, though i will try to finish it before the spring.
and my blog needs a holiday break. then again, maybe not! i may not be able to resist to urge to show my complete elfine socks, the beginning of butterfly (new and improved) among other random things.
Comments
Oh, you are so lucky to have a little niece to knit for. The monkeysuit is adorable!!
posted by Purly Whites on December 15, 2005 12:22 PM
Great choice for your niece! It's perfect, I can't wait to see you start it. The cobalt cardi is looking good. I shop with my husband like that too, it's great.
posted by Carin on December 15, 2005 01:08 PM
I'm knitting Highgate too and after ripping the sleeves back once, I'm still not sure the cap is correct. I decided to forge ahead with the back and see how the sleeves matched up to the arm holes. I'll confess that I secretly hoped you'd pull ahead and offer helpful insights. I look forward to seeing your progress. --Anna
posted by Anonymous on December 15, 2005 01:12 PM
Oh, the pattern is adorable! Which issue of IK is the tutorial in, Winter 05? I still haven't received mine yet, grrrr...
posted by Angela on December 15, 2005 01:18 PM
Great new baby project you have chosen. It should be a quick knit (so satisfying sometimes). Your cobalt cardi looks lovely too. I am interested in all those live stitches. I have never done a 3 needles bind off before but I think I'll have a go soon...
posted by francoise on December 15, 2005 04:16 PM
Oh, that baby pattern is just so cute! So. Friggin'. Adorable.
posted by Colleen on December 15, 2005 08:19 PM
Awww, that's going to be an adorable baby set.
posted by Kathy on December 15, 2005 10:37 PM
That baby pattern is wonderful. How sweet and it will look great in that color. I hope you don't completely take a break, but I imagine everyone's blogging will slow down a bit over the holiday.
posted by Stephanie on December 16, 2005 09:52 AM
I love that detail of your Demi - what a beauiful knit. Gosh, I have such a soft spot for tweeds!
posted by Lolly on December 17, 2005 06:21 AM
Can't wait to see the monkey suit...and the cobalt cardi looks wonderful!Enjoy the holidays!
posted by eunny on December 17, 2005 10:48 AM
THat monkey suit is going to be so fabulous! I wish you a happy holiday season and hope to see some of your wonderful projects soon :)
posted by Dani on December 17, 2005 06:37 PM
Have a wonderful Christmas. There are no surprises in my house either. I don't think my husband or I could manage to keep a secret from each other for more than ten minutes. The Elfine Socks are an adorable pattern. I look forward to seeing them and your sweaters when they are finished.
posted by Say on December 18, 2005 09:55 PM