Vanilla Swirl! and other news from the front
She is finished!Let us follow the progression of this yarn:
The Forsythia Sweater (2002)
Cherry Twist according to pattern (7/2003)
Cherry Twist first adaption - too tight (6/2004)
Final Version. (7/3/2004)
Taken from the knitty pattern and adapted for worsted weight yarn. The Sugar & Cream $1 skein cotton gave quite a bit of stretch, which worked out perfectly. When the body was too tight, I ended up ripping back to the yoke, knitting the body (a larger version) separately, and then grafting the two together. 80 stitches in kitchener stitch. I can safely say that I have made kitchener stitch ma bitch. I did (of course) places one set of decreases incorrectly, but it's only off by 5 stitches, so it's not particularly noticeable. And at that point, I didn't care enough to fix it.
I am very happy that this is finally done. Of course, now I have a whole lot more cotton left, but I think I'll make dishcloths for friends or something.
All right. Who's been knitting while driving? Hrmmm? Hrmm?
Debbie Stoller of the infamous Stitch 'n' Bitch is speaking at a local bookstore on Thursday. I can't decide whether to wear Vanilla Swirl or Bella.
I have taught people to knit before. Usually, it has gone rather poorly, as I am good at showing, but not at teaching. But last night, I showed a friend of a friend how to knit and she got it and knit beautifully. I think it was more her ability to learn from being shown than my teaching prowress, but boy was I proud!
And would anyone be offended if I posted a mini rant about knitting perceptions between the young folk and the older types?
It's been a long week. I'm midway through the front of my Vogue Tank, woefully behind on my Chiagu top, and just starting on what would have been my fall knitty submission. It's probably going to be a winter or spring submission at this point because I am just too lazy. Whatcha gonna do.
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