Hello Everyone! Well, I am knitting and knitting and knitting – and there is a bit of spinning thrown in for balance.
I wanted to show you my Totally Tubular Edge – it is just so cool, dudes! Thank you Ysolda!
As you can see I am working away on Gretel. I am almost done with chart #1 and skein #1. This is a fun knit and great practice for cabling sans cable needle! I am loving this technique! It makes cable knitting so much faster – and there is much less stretching out of the stitches with them hanging on a cable needle. I hope to have this hat finished this week!
Next there is a May Day Sock Sway update. Last time I had told you I had picked the pattern and the yarn. Well, the yarn arrived – STR Mediumweight in Tanzanite. This picture does not do the fiber justice at all – it is a deep, vibrant purple. The pattern I selected is so appropropriate for me to send – after all I live in Holland – Chrissy Gardiner’s Twisted Tulip Socks from the latest IK issue is perfect.
As you can see I have cast on and have about an inch of the cuff done. The pattern is flowing right along. I love how the twisted knit stitches stand out. Those of you who are Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR fans will know that the yarn is perfect – soft and squishy. Perfect for socks for my pal. The chart would be a nightmare to read, but I recently got some highlighter tape – wow, that stuff rocks, gentle reader. Totally rocks!
What else is on my schedule for the day? Well, I have my state test tomorrow for my CNA certification – so I am doing a bit of review today! I also have an orchestra concert to attend tonight – Heidi will be playing. There is spinning tonight as well - let’s all hear it for how to juggle a hectic schedule. I will go to the concert to listen to Heidi play her 3 songs – then head off with Alice in tow to spinning!
Stay tuned tomorrow for an update on how I did. I will also have a big announcement coming soon – a long awaited big announcement.
Have a great Tuesday all.
Good luck!!!!!
You’re right – perfect pattern!
You’re pregnant? You’re getting married? You’re living in sin? You’re so smart they’ve decided to just give your a Dr’s license? I have no idea!!
Good luck with your test! I hope all went well.
Can’t wait to hear your big, big news!
Big congratulations in order. Im thrilled for you. condolences as well. Love your swap box.
goodluck… and oh man that tanzanite shoudl sooooo be mine! Gawjus!
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