Just Another.....Knit!

Friday, October 20, 2006

Night and Day....I've been knitting..... the Hidcote Garden shawl - Ashland Bay merino/silk handspun....
Although difficult to see, the yarn is a sagey-brown....with flecks of color...yellow...red...rust...and white silk slubs....
Sock knitting has halted....I am afraid the sock will have issues....like stretching....haven't a clue what I will do....but I'm thinking....

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

I was only going to knit a swatch.....to calculate stitches/inch.....to plan my socks....But I couldn't resist casting on....... Side one...
Side two....
Up close..... If I knit like crazy, I'll be able to wear them to spinning this Saturday....you never know....

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Friday, October 13, 2006

Remember This? "Fruit Salad" Targhee.....
The colors aren't accurate.... but I enjoy looking at it : )
I prefer the name "Happy Feet." 360 yards....3.5 ounces....perfect for ankle socks....

I hope....I'll keep you posted!

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Monday, October 09, 2006

The Good.....Definitely pretty in pink.............. The Bad..........Icarus is finished and while it measures 72" X 36" (as designed) it is a very shallow shawl and not to my liking............but it's okay because...............
The Ugly...........Gives new meaning to "mindless" knitting..............

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