February 21, 2008
Endings
All my projects seem to be closing in on their respective finishing lines.
Charlotte is racing along.
This was exactly the right lace project to follow the Shetland Shawl. Fingering weight on 3.5mm needles feels like chunky yarn on broomsticks after cobweb on 2.5mm needles!
Buttercup is a bathing beauty.
All done, and blocking. All I have to do is seam her up, and finish knitting the garter band for the bottom. That bit is really, really boring, so it's taking a while.
And the only other project currently on the needles is the Baudelaire socks.
As per usual, I have three projects going at once. A lace project, a garment and a pair of socks. Once they're done, I can start three more.
What's next? Not really sure yet, but this arrived yesterday.
Oh.My.Gravy. It's heaven in a ball band. Filatura Di Crosa Superior, 70% Cashmere, 30% silk, 100% droolworthy. Not a hint of scratchiness, it's just lush. I think this will hit the needles in short order.
Posted by Donna at February 21, 2008 09:22 PMComments
That Filatura Di Crosa Superior is certainly droolworthy. I am half way through making the 'Lacy Sampler Scarf' using it. This is a free pattern on www.tahkistacycharles.com . This would be a simple knit for you Donna, I am finding it very enjoyable but a little bit challenging as I am a new lace knitter. It only uses one ball, though, so perhaps not a good idea for you. I'm sure you have something wondeful in mind for it -- Enjoy!
Posted by: Elizabeth Summons at February 22, 2008 12:20 AMIt's not every day all three projects are finished at once. It will be fun choosing the next three.
Posted by: Wool Winder at February 22, 2008 12:41 AMOooo, that's pretty! What's it going to become? A scarf? Another amazing stole? Details!
(I currently have 5 main projects on the go. I envy your discipline.)
Posted by: Andrea at February 22, 2008 07:04 AMYou are such a good finisher!!
I had the chance to feel some of that Superior the other night - OMG, it is divine! You are right, totally lush. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Posted by: roseredshoes at February 22, 2008 07:59 AMOh wow, the Baudelaires look fabulous. They look so calm and comfortable. I know that sounds strange, but they looked very different in bright lime green!!! How fast are you knitting???!!!
Posted by: 2paw at February 22, 2008 08:30 AMDroolworthy indeed! The baudelaires are looking fantastic too. :o)
Posted by: Terri at February 22, 2008 05:29 PMThose are some totally gorgeous projects.
Posted by: Madame Purl at February 23, 2008 01:37 AMThe cashmere looks amazing....
Posted by: Jeanne at February 24, 2008 02:05 AMThe cashmere looks amazing....
Posted by: Jeanne at February 24, 2008 02:06 AM
Mmmmmm cashmere! What weight is that?
Posted by: becky c. at February 21, 2008 11:58 PM