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September 18, 2007
Because Dana Said So.
Dana said it was time for an update, and I agree. I apologize, my schedule has been pretty wonky lately. I have been busy though with my knitting as well as other things.
First off, my Twisted Flower socks are nearly complete. I'm almost to the toe decreases on the second sock. I'm very happy with how they are looking in the CTH Supersock.
I've also received the yarn for my Dickenson Pull over. I must say, I'm very happy with how Wool of the Andes feels, as I've never worked with it before. I have to be honest, since I'm trying to be a monogamous knitter (only one project at a time). I cast on the sweater last night since I knew I'd get the socks finished today. It can't hurt, right? Wrong. I knit four rows and realized I'd knit something wrong. I had to rip out. Just a word of advice... when you make a vow to the knitting gods, do not take it back. They will inevitably reach down and bitch slap your project.
Just to show you the colorway I bought, enjoy the Dove Grey yarn.
In spinning news, my lace flyer came in this weekend. Oh how I love it. I put it on my wheel and played with it. I can spin lace with little effort now. This weekend I'll be taking the flyer back off to lacquer it. The only bad thing is I have to switch out my maidens every time I want to switch from the lace flyer to the regular or jumbo. It's worth it though and really very little effort.
Hopefully, I can spin enough for a good sized shawl for the fair next year.
Well it's time for me to start getting dressed for work, but I'll post the finished socks by weeks end, I promise!
Posted by Holly at September 18, 2007 06:15 AM
Comments
It's been over a week... I want another Holly-installment... :-D
Posted by: Dana at October 3, 2007 05:45 PM
i bet you will have to start another project inside the sweater project, sweaters take FOREVER!!! can't wait to see it! and your socks look GREAT!!!
Posted by: stacy at September 21, 2007 11:48 AM
Man I hate getting bitch slapped!!!!! Socks look great, so intricate!!!! I'm using Wool of the Andes for Aaron Tomten, so far I'm really enjoying it.
Posted by: Peggy at September 19, 2007 04:52 PM
Thanks for listening, LOL. I haven't blogged this week either- I'm surprised you haven't yelled at me, too. ;)
The sock looks great. It's a Cookie A pattern, right?
Can't wait to see what the pullover looks like. I like Wool of the Andes, personally. It's a pretty decent yarn, and of course the price is ideal, LOL.
Posted by: Dana at September 18, 2007 05:03 PM
I must be slipping. Normally I am the one yelling "hey blog something"
That is why I never make any promises, they are so hard to keep.
Posted by: Sonya at September 18, 2007 09:30 AM
Nice sock! I like the Dove grey for the pullover too, very nice choice :)
Posted by: tabbyj at September 18, 2007 08:57 AM
OOH that sock is delicious!!!! :)
Posted by: Lora at September 18, 2007 08:17 AM