It's HOT. And STICKY. Which is why I've finished knitting the Aubergine Wonder Cardi (except for the zipper and weaving in the ends).
It was becoming really uncomfortable having a large pile of Peruvian Highland Wool on my lap while it was 82 degrees outside, so I had a marathon seaming/collar knitting extravaganza in the last 2 weeks. It's a good thing, because I should have it done when we meet my sister next month in Toronto. I'll be able to hand over the finished product in time for her to (hopefully) wear it this fall. Fingers crossed that it fits!
I should be working on the BasketCase sweater for Marc, but see excuse above - too hot! So I cast on a little sweater for myself.
I've been drooling over this ribbed collar sweater in Debbie Bliss' pattern book, Simple Living.
The pattern calls for Debbie bliss Cotton Cashmere, which too pricey for me. So I'm substituting Jo Sharp DK Wool in Teal. I found it a few months back when Elann was having a special (I know, it's still wool, and it's hot. But it's a lighter gauge - really). The pattern called for working the ribbing 2 needle sizes smaller than the body, but I used the same size, as the wool is much more stretchy than the cotton would have been. I didn't want it to suck in too much at the hips.
There just seems to be something sooo wrong with working on a sweater in 86 degree weather.
Did you get the sandals yet?
Posted by: Mom | June 13, 2005 at 04:13 PM