Frantically Finished Fetching

Say that five times fast!


Pattern: Fetching, Knitty - Summer 2006

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Merino DK
Wedgewood Blue

Needles: US 4 dpn Bamboo

Start/Finish: October 29, 2006/November 7, 2006

Modifications: Tried to continue rib pattern on thumb. Not sure if I will do that again. Also, in blocking, I left the bottom to roll - kinda like that effect. Gracefully (in a manly way, ofcourse) shown on Boo-boo before blocking.

It's quiet here this morning . . . RM and Boo-boo are off to church. I have a date with the recliner and Sunday paper. Should pick up some knitting. Want to pick up some knitting. Can't find a pattern I am in love with that will use up some stash yarn. I have a yearning for a cardigan. Plain with some ribbon and no buttons. Anybody know of a good pattern? Maybe I'll go with a cable hoodie with a zipper. . . hmmmmmm.

This is on my mind today. Now, we are all skiers. Yes. Everyone. Even Boo-boo, who by the way, has been skiing for two years already. Both kids also skied one season in the warmth and comfort of my tummy! In fact, I found out I was pregnant for Soccer Chica on a ski trip! Each winter weekend possible we go here. RM even proposed to me on the slopes of this resort. Between RM and I, we have skiing at Boyne Mountain each weekend for more than 10 years. So there are a lot of memories connected to Boyne. I know this year will be no exception.

So, I say, bring on the snow!

Progress . . .

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Well, here is the progress on my Embossed Leaves Socks. See how quick this is moving along? What do you think of the cuff? It is rather large. Not sure if I want to make it smaller and add an additional repeat or leave as is. I am knitting these on US2 bamboo dpn's. So far, the size is ok, but my hand knit socks always end up with a loose toe. Now, when I was younger that might sound interesting in a weird-o kind of way. But today, I just want the socks to fit properly. Only time will tell. Maybe a couple of decreases in the side purl stitches? This would decrease the total stitch count by, um, two whole stitches. Not sure that would make much difference. Hmmmmmm.

*Photo Removed* On to another progress shot. Our model is wearing my third pair of fetching wrist warmers. Sorry about the blurry photo, Little Man was not a willing participant in the shoot. I can't say enough about this pattern. It knits up quick. All have been intended as gifts. I admit to keeping the cashmere set. My picot bind-off seems "frillier" (is that a word?) than the pattern photo. So, I prefer not to drive in them. But they are great for soccer games! This pair is knitted with Debbie Bliss' Merino DK in a Wedgewood Blue. I purchased it here. If you are in Kalamazoo, MI this is a good place to stop. Large selection of yarn/supplies and very helpful ladies.

An additional reminder here. . .