Stuck on Socks

Sunday sky and some knit stuff

Today was a glorious 65 degrees! But windy. And that always means a new pressure system is moving in. So after the sun got tired of peeking in and out of the clouds, this is what we were left with. I'm expecting a bit of rain in the next hour or so, don't you think? The dogs and I made the most of the nice temperatures and we may have zoomed through a Sonic to get a cherry limeade for me and some tater tots for the pups. There was also some cavorting in a muddy field and now we're all tuckered out. Some of us need baths more today than yesterday. OK, that would be all of us. :)

But in the last bit of daylight, I snapped a few knit pictures. First is a more serious representation of my progress on Lily than the last one.

Here's the problem: I was supposed to get a gauge of 5 spi. But no, I've got 5.5 give or take. Also, my knit stitches tend to be sort of short. So instead of knitting until there's 110 stitches for the back section, I'm going to knit until there's more like 126. I'm winging the math people and it might come crashing down around me. It might look like it's time to separate the sections and start knitting them individually, but there's no way it'll reach to my underarm yet. That's really my goal, to be able to put my arms in it.

So don't you think I need another sweater to work on at the same time that doesn't cause quite so much fretting? How could I not cast on Cobblestone when I had the suggested yarn and and perfect gauge swatch?

It's a teeny bit blurry - I was trying to get you some real color with that last bit of real light. The wind was blowing really hard too. I could have toppled right over trying to get this picture for my 2nd sweater confession. I know it's a bad idea to have 2 sweaters going at the same time. Well, it is for me at least. Something's going to end up neglected. Too early to tell which at the moment.

My last picture is my neighbor's cat - she was very interested in the weirdo taking pictures of clothing outside.

OK, maybe a little closer - she's very pretty. And I've got a soft spot for calico cats.

A first sweater

After pestering bugging patiently suggesting every other day encouraging Holly to knit a sweater, she's finally cast on! But let's not jump ahead too far... Here is the swatch:

Check out that gauge - right on target for fudging a little on the size of the Daisy Cardigan (Ravelry link) So when Friday night rolled around, Holly decided to take the plunge:

And because this is my blog and my dogs must be here too, the initial progress modeled by the ever-patient Elvis:

Wonder if he'll be so cooperative when there are sleeves? (Just kidding Holly!!!)

And just for laughs, here's a progress shot of my Lily cardi. Please ignore the wine glass, kids' movies, knitting magazines, and most importantly the yarn labels. I might have been swatching last night.

It's just a yarn label people! ;) And yes, it's the whole reason I took the photo. Now go make your own fun this weekend!

Lily Take 1

Here's the beginning of the Lily Cardigan. It might not make it. Problems include:
1. bad gauge - I like the fabric on size 5 needles but it's going to fit Barbie
2. knitting the wrong size (a bigger one) - this is what I'm doing to combat #1
3. the rows are already getting long
4. I already had to tink back a row and a half and I really hate that

Things going for it:
1. I like the color (finally)
2. I love stockinette for TV knitting
3. ummm..... maybe that's it

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Life here is blah. Elvis and I feel blah. Pearl had a little allergic reaction to whoknowswhat this morning and is still a little swollen. And Louie is tired of getting zapped every time I touch him. Damn static. Look at him ready to run away in today's picture. Poor guy.

Thanks for all the inquiries about Rogue. It turned out great and I wear it a lot. I even put it in the washer and dryer!! Photos aren't going to happen until I can find a day where I don't feel fat. Any guesses how long that will take?

New Yarn!

Yes Karen, the yarn arrived today! :)

After coming off a big sweater, I was looking for another satisfying knit and found the Lily Cardigan. Simple but with a delicate picot edging. I think it'll be perfect for spring. Then I recruited Karen to knit it with me and was "this close" to talking Holly into it too. (she's going to do the kids' Daisy version) So after a little swatching, I'll be ready to go.

And I have still been knitting - the proof is in 2 finished socks:

I wouldn't go so far as to say I've got my sock mojo back, but let's just say at least one 2nd sock has been started.