Anyway, I have been knitting. I finished my Dizzy Swap hat, and I think it is pretty cute. I will take a picture of the whole swap package, once the recipient has received it--but posting it now will give away the surprise, if any of the Monthly Adventures gang takes a peek here.
Needle US 9 / 5.5 mm
Yarn Cascade 220 Wool
Yarn Cascade 220 Wool
That used less than half the skein. I may just make one for myself.
I've also started on my sweater. First the hat gauge swatch.
I'm glad I did this first--my first real colorwork. And I'm glad I thought I was making it for keeps--I wouldn't have forced myself to make it otherwise. I just didn't like the way the colors came together. Call me crazy, but all I see is a big streak of mustard and ketchup in the middle. I don't want fast food on my head. So I stopped here and started the sleeve, where I had planned some colorwork at the wrist. Here's what I've got now.
I like this MUCH better. So now I am happily knitting along. I've done all the increases and I just have to keep going until it is long enough for my (gorilla length) arms (20.5 inches). 
I've also started some Jaywalker socks--for those times when I need more than just endless stockinette stitch. I'm not even done with the ribbing yet. I'll letcha know how it goes.
4 comments:
Hi, Cath! Thanks for stopping by my blog... I have lurked here before, you have a nice blog yourself. Nice colorwork!
That looks way less like a group of condiments now. Not that there's anything wrong with condiments.
Beautiful.
I really like the re-ordered colorwork - does anyone really want to wear mustard and ketchup? Personally, I try hard NOT to wear mustard and ketchup, however, most of the time I fail miserably! And a comment from the Yarn Harlot - wow! I can't wait to see the sweater in person!
Love the new, improved color combo! Though, with the little guy around a mustard/ketchup theme could have some advantages ;) Can't wait to see it for real on Monday - if I make it this week!
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