March 2012

Well, in March my KADD (Knitter's Attention Deficit Disorder really kicked.  I didn't do a very good job of staying focused, but, here goes...

When I left you in February, 2 sweaters were started.... well, we'll have to get back to them later, they are still in progress.  It seems that when something caught my eye this month, I had to try it.  So, I intrupeted those projects and knit this shawl.  As you look at it, you might recall, I knit the same shawl last month, with a different yarn.  The pattern calls for a DK yarn, last month I did it with a lace weight, adding a few rows. It was beautiful, but not quite big enough for me and I wasn't quite satisfied, so I decided to go again.  This time with fingering weight, Ella Rae Lace Merino (yes, I know you are tired of hearing about this yarn) and beads.  Now I love it.  The beads embellish the top floral area and the bottom border.  Did I mention I love it?

A few more rows on the 2 started sweaters, then a new yarn arrives.  From Noro, Ayatori.  Well, it is a DK weight, Silk and Wool blend and I have never felt a Noro yarn so soft.  And such pretty colors.  You can guess where we go from here... I had to knit it.  A cute drapey bolero it is.

In between here, I have been working on finishing some sweaters for customers.

We had a few samples that were out of date (the yarns gone or almost gone). So new fingerless gloves.  The first, from Lace Merino Worsted, what a wonderful crisp yarn in great colors and the other in a new Noro, 100% cashmere.  Oh my, need I say more?

And a baby surprise sweater, this time in Summer Stripes, by Sirdar, a cotton blend.  Cute!  Even better if it weren't on it's side, I tried everything , for some reason, I can only post the picture on it's side, sorry!

 Then an idea I have been thinking about for a while.  A large bead on I-cord as a necklace.  So I have been shopping around looking for large beads, with big enough holes for I-cord.  No luck. So the other day I was sitting here and it came to me... Sculpey Clay.  I happen to have some here and so I made beads before I left the shop for the day.  I found yarn to match.  I went home and baked the beads and knit I cord.  I wore one the next day.  Aren't they cute?  I think they could make great gifts.


Then one more sample update.  My Gossamer Shawl needed to be redone in a color in stock, so it's in progress.

And still on the needles, with some progress being made, my Comfy Cardi out of Noro's King.  I had just cast on last month, so I have done some knitting on this.  It's good social knitting.

And finally, my beaded Findley top.  I am further along, but I was struggling with the neck a bit and I find when I am not quite sure what to so next or want to avoid trying to figure it out, I end up starting new things.  As you can see that happened this month.  I really do love this and am happy with how it is turning out and last night, I sat down and worked on the neck.   A few rip out's and maybe I am on track....we'll find out next month....

Happy Knitting, Nancy