March 09, 2008
Mishmash
I am so glad that so many of you like my dyeing mishaps! I'm leaving the hats open for a few more hours, and I'll draw some winners tomorrow.
I wore my Buttercup out to lunch today, and I love it. I got a bunch of compliments on it, and it was just lovely to wear, it made me feel all summery and cute.
In other project updates, the Lacy Cable Sweater is moving along nicely, I finished the back yesterday.
It looks a little long and narrow, but I'm hoping it's the ribbing effect doing that. I'm about to start the sleeves, so I can do both at once. And because they have a reasonable amount of ribbing, 5cm instead of 18cm!
And I gave in to the itchy fingers, and started Hyrna Herborgar in the Possum blend.
What a fun knit! The only problem I had was getting used to the fact that there is no clear centre stitch on some of the rows. But I'm at the end of the first section and about to start the second.
I apologise for the crappy pictures of late, but our camera started to die halfway through our trip, and it's getting gradually worse. It's getting really hard to get pictures that are nice and clear.
I delivered my shawls to the Easter Show yesterday, and my there is some stiff competition, particularly in the Shetland Shawl category. There was one particular shawl that was made of handspun in the finest yarn imaginable. I'm not getting my hopes about about that category!
Twinkie is getting the hang of this being picked up malarkey. She's figured out that if she lets us pick her up, there'll be a pellet or two when she's put down again.
That doesn't mean there's any dignity involved though!
Posted by Donna at March 9, 2008 09:21 PMComments
always amazed at your work. Front finished and then to start the Hyrna Herborgar , while getting the two sleeves going. Twinkie will get used to it all in good time. Who doesn't like an extra treat.
Posted by: KSee at March 10, 2008 12:00 AMWow! That cabled sweater looks devine. Don't you love when something you make allows you to feel pretty and girly and everything else nice? Glad you had a nice day. I too love that little cardigan with the split sleeve. Oh, I long to be productive :) g
Posted by: gaylen at March 10, 2008 02:39 AMWow! That cabled sweater looks devine. Don't you love when something you make allows you to feel pretty and girly and everything else nice? Glad you had a nice day. I too love that little cardigan with the split sleeve. Oh, I long to be productive :) g
Posted by: gaylen at March 10, 2008 02:39 AMWow! That cabled sweater looks devine. Don't you love when something you make allows you to feel pretty and girly and everything else nice? Glad you had a nice day. I too love that little cardigan with the split sleeve. Oh, I long to be productive :) g
Posted by: gaylen at March 10, 2008 02:39 AMTwinkie does have a bit of a smooshily grumpy face!!
Posted by: Lee Cockrum at March 10, 2008 02:58 AMLove the cabled sweater. Twinkie has learned a new way to get some treats.
Posted by: Suzanne at March 10, 2008 10:30 AMThe Lacy Cabled Sweater is coming along nicely. :o) You are flying through it! Yes, Twinkie does look quite indignant in that photo. (g) The things you do for food. ;o)
Posted by: Terri at March 10, 2008 12:01 PMTwinky looks soooooooo unimpressed.
I love how that cabled jumper is knitting up. Damn you are quick.
Posted by: Carol at March 10, 2008 03:05 PMTwinky is one smart rabbit. Love both projects you have going. The cables are so pretty!
Posted by: Wool Winder at March 11, 2008 01:54 AMOh Twinkie rewards for cuddles. I hope that doesnt make her gain too much weight. Your knitting is looking fabulous too, and I must say that 5cms of ribbing is much better than 18. You will have those sleeves finished in no time at all.
Posted by: Sue at March 11, 2008 09:24 AMgood luck with the Easter show! Now I have even more added reason to listen to David Reidy, as he usually does interview and commentary on or about the different knits at the easter show.
Posted by: La at March 11, 2008 10:19 AMGood luck for the show!
Twinkie looks great, smart Bunny!
The projects you're working on now are looking lovely.
Are you a Cave fan too then?
Best of luck at the Easter Show Donna! Love the Cable sweater, lovely work as always! I too seem to be hooked on cables lately. I was very naughty or I could try and blame you, LOL ,but when I saw the Filatura Di Crosa Superior on your blog I just had to buy a couple of balls. Can't wait to try them out.
Posted by: Helen at March 11, 2008 08:07 PMI LOVE that cable sweater! It's just stunning.
Posted by: Mandy at March 12, 2008 04:09 AMoh wow they both look beautiful!
and thank you thank you thank you for the fabulous box that arrived this morning! I've blogged it because its so beautiful and I know I'll use them all and they've found a lovely good home with lots of love here!!!!!!!!!! I've got something in the post to you today I'm sure you'll put to better use than me
thanks again you've made my week
Corrie;)
I have not been blogging for a week & you have already done so much - the lace sweater is growing very nicely & I love the color of your Hyrna.
Posted by: Ann at March 13, 2008 12:16 PM
You won't need it, but I'll cross my fingers anyway. The lacy cable sweater looks great!
Oh, oh! If she continues getting extras, she might need to go to Lara's bunny spa again ;-)
Posted by: Marina at March 9, 2008 10:55 PM