UFO Sightings
There's an end in sight for Grace, I believe! The sleeves have been blocked but I haven't cut the yarn in case I need to knit some additional rows. Twenty-two more rows for the collar and I can seam! Woohoo!
Do I show the mitten? Yep, it's just like the first pair. Only smaller. Yep, it's pink. And it's got a ribbed cable cuff. Yep, same pattern. No, I shouldn't. Hmm, maybe I should. No... Okay, here it is. Yep, boring! Let's move on...
I bought 2 balls of Rowan Kidsilk Haze in #589 Majestic. It's a very subtle grape color that my grandma would love. Except for my love of pink, I share the same fashion sense as her: simple lines, unusual but understated colors. I have a choice of 2 patterns with which to accommodate the 460 yards: a simple yo/skpo/k2tog pattern from Scarf Style, or the lace scarf pattern from the latest Rebecca (2nd from left). I'll probably start on it after finishing Grace.
Finally, this is for all the people who comment on blogs: thank you! It's good to come home after work to find that people find the time out of their day to say something to others. Encouragement, enabling, decisions, or just kind thoughts can make a person's day. I totally believe in the knitblog community, no matter how different we are from each other. Much thanks and appreciation to all.
Grace is looking great. Are you knitting these mittens flat too? I think I'll start a pair soon.
Hi MJ! Thanks so much for your email! Your comments about the knitblog community are held by many--what a great place!
Your Grace is so lovely. I am a pink freak, so every time I see it my eyes are happy. I cannot wait to see when you model it for us! :)
Great cables - it looks good enough to eat! Are you actually looking forward to seaming because you enjoy it?! I really don't enjoy that bit - I know that good finishing can make or break a garment - pile that pressure on! Enjoy the Kidsilk Haze, it's really lovely stuff - just watch out for the bits of fluff that masquerade as a stitch!
Oooh, Grace is looking so pretty! I still need to pick up that book. I can't wait until you finish it! The mittens are looking mighty fine, too. Don't work too hard.
Grace is very beautiful. I'm on a real cable kick and I'm loving those.
Your grace is gorgeous! Cable-y good sweaters in pink are one of my favorites :) And I love that yarn. I have some in the wings waiting to be knit, not sure I will be tackling the cables though. Can't wait to see it seemed up.
Grace looks so nice! I wish I had some more time to work on mine. With the new baby I will likely be done in time for next year! My dreams of cuddling up with cotton angora will have to wait. I am so excited to see your pictures when it's all done.
Hi-
I think that the package that you meant to send to your secret pal recipient was mistakenly addressed to me. (I recognized the return address as yours :)).
I have not opened the package as I do not think it was intended for me--it has my address but someone else's name.
Anyway, you have my email address---if you will send me the correct address for your SPII recipient, I will mail the package off to its proper home :)
love your cables! they look fantastic.
Your final gift is on its way: USPS tracking number is 2301 0370 0001 1445 1633
I redirected the gift that was meant for your SPII person: USPS tracking number is 0304 0370 0001 3775 8972
Best wishes!