Tuesday, February 17, 2004

Boring, Old Updates :)

The kimono is proceeding apace; I finally got the ~!@#$%^&* seed stitch done on the bottom of the back.  That in itself counts as a milestone in my book :)

The back in all its mushed up glory

And this time I even remembered to switch from the 6s to the 8s before I was several rows into the stockinette!  Will miracles never cease?

~!@#$%^&* Seed Stitch

Now that I’ve gotten to the stockinette part, things should go a bit more quickly.  The only problem I’m having now is that thoughts of quick little projects keep intruding.  I’ve been reading about knitting socks on 2 circular needles (Krista Jo over at Knitwit has some pictures and a good link) and the idea of trying this keeps popping into my head.  I even have yarn already!  I keep telling myself that I’ve got the mitts to work on when I get bored with the sweater, but this sock thing… I don’t know…

Speaking of mitts…

The Great Mitts Experiment

Another couple of pattern repeats and I’ll be ready to do the thumb gusset - which I think I’ve got figured out now.  I had started out thinking I would follow a particular pattern but this has changed and evolved into something entirely my own.  This both pleases me and makes me nervous.  Pleases because I can say - I thought this up myself!  Makes me nervous because there’s always the possibility of embarrassing myself.  On the other hand, if the mitts well and truly suck, I can always stop mentioning them and never post another picture :) I’d tell you, of course… Of course I would.

Obligatory cute photo :)

This kid is stuffing because it’s really cold out and there’s a possibility of snow in the near future.  The traffic at the feeders seriously picks up before a snowstorm.  Little buggers are smarter than the weatherman!

I got to try out the gloves this morning as I had to be out early and the temperature was about 12F when I left.  They were awesome!  I’m so glad I made them thick.  I know (from experience) the steering wheel was like ice but my hands never got cold.  I love my gloves and have decided that another pair or two in different colors wouldn’t be out of the question at all!

I think it’s going to be soup for lunch today - there’s something about soup on a cold day that’s infinitely comforting.  And then, more knitting!

Stay warm folks :)

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1. Hi Robbyn,

   Which kimono pattern are you using?  I have been drooling over several for years without jumping in.

   Posted by Rob  on  02/17  at  05:13 PM
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2. It’s the one from Crystal Palace.  The pattern is on their website:

   http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/merinof_kimono.html

   and is also included in the April 2004 Knit ‘n Style.  Real simple piece :)

   Posted by Robbyn  on  02/17  at  06:24 PM
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3. Seed stitch...boo...hiss....how can something that looks so good be such a pain? Glad your torture is over & you’re on to the quick knitting. Looking good - can’t wait for the finished product!
   Oh - I’ve got my fingers crossed for your mitts turning out great. (no pun intended!) :::grin:::

   Posted by Bron  on  02/17  at  08:39 PM
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4. Hi Bron :) Thanks for the encouragement.  I’m looking forward to knitting another sweater...someday.  It’ll take me a while to recuperate when this one’s finished!  I’m real curious to see how the mitts come out myself - I’m enjoying all the cabling :)

   Posted by Robbyn  on  02/17  at  10:28 PM
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5. Congratulations on finishing the seed stitch - and remembering to change needles - the kimono is looking great.

   Posted by Pamela  on  02/18  at  03:28 PM
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6. Thanks Pam :) Having decided that I need a matching hat-scarf-glove set, I need all the encouragement I can get to finish the sweater :)

   Posted by Robbyn  on  02/18  at  03:43 PM
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