Mon 12 Jun 2006
“Questions, I’ve got some questions…”
Posted by Sea Anemone under Blabby Blabby, UFO, Socks, Sweater, Stash Enhancement
I’m humming along to a Jack Johnson song right now which is where I got the title…
I’m about three inches of ribbing away from finishing the SC. I’m finding it hard to stay motivated. Is this stupid or what?? I mean so friggin close and yet I’m starting to eyeball other projects. So, I WILL, MUST be done and able to wear this sweater on Saturday in NJ. Meaning that I must block it Thursday night.
I need help deciding what project I will cast on for this trip to NJ on Friday. So listen to the choices and weigh in please!!
1. The Leaf Lace Shawl - Fiber Trends - Rowanspun 4-ply in Hansel: I’ve only got half of the yarn needed for this project. I’ve located the other half but am waiting on a shipping quote before I purchase it. The shawl would be specifically knitted for use with this dress and the green yarn matches the paler green of the leaves perfectly right on down to the tweedy aqua bits matching the blue bits in the dress. See this picture.
2. Hourglass Sweater - Last Minute Knitted Gifts - Classic Elite Renaissance in Valencia Orange: Valencia is a soft tweedy orange wool. I’ve got 12 skeins (priced at $5 each? Who could resist?) weighing in at way more yardage than needed for this sweater and frankly, it’s such a flattering knit, who could resist!
3. Silk Camisole - Last Minute Knitted Gifts - Adrienne Vittadini Teresa in a smoky blue: It’s the exact shade of my eyes on a day to day basis. I’ve heard that the Fiesta La Luz called for in the pattern pills a lot. I don’t like pills on my handknits. It’s an absolutely elegant little top and I’ve got a feeling that it will be a quick easy knit for a long boring flight.
So, my question is this… besides the socks I’ve been struggling with for my mother, which of these large scale projects should I bring?
June 15th, 2006 at 10:15 am
I think you should start the cami. It is a nice lightweight project and the sooner you finish it, the sooner you can wear it!
Also, I love the Curious George soundtrack with all the Jack Johnson songs!
Ironically, I am also going to NJ but not till next Mon.
June 15th, 2006 at 11:42 am
I’ve been eyeing the cami or the sweater myself, so I vote for one of those two. How fast do you knit (ie, which will you finish during the ideal weather to wear it?)? Or maybe something in your box will inspire you…