Saturday 31 December 2005

Bringing in the New Year

DH went out last night for a (very infrequent) night out with the lads (the lads being the lead singer and guitarist from the group they were all in together; DH was the drummer). This meant I had to spend all evening knitting - oh dear. ;-)

Firstly I finished edging & seaming the Textured Cardigan! It's beautiful. You'll just have to believe me for now; no pics as yet as I haven't chosen the buttons.
However there is one slight problem; it's very tight on me. Rose, at the Knit Chat today, suggested that it was in need of some persuasion (i.e. blocking) to give a little, which I will try. If all else fails, it will soon be for sale. I love it, and I don't know why it has turned out small; all I can come up with is something to do with the textured stitch itself, which is very pretty but not at all stretchy. Ho hum, you live and learn.

After that diappointment, I tried to decide which project to continue with whilst waiting for DH to return home - the round yoke school cardigan for youngest DD or Martha for me? I didn't feel like either, and realised that my gloom could only be lifted by a New Project.

SO, just in time for the New Year, a
mini clapotis is born using a gorgeous ebay yarn acquisition from a while back - as yet unphotographed. You'll just have to wait for the New Year to see this beauty which I cannot put down. I wonder if I could sneak it in to tonight's New Year's Eve party? :-)


Happy New Year to all, and may 2006 be full of knitting achievements!

3 comments:

Daisy said...

Happy New Year!

blueadt said...

Happy New Year Steph.

I'm also considering making a Mini Clapotis - I've got 200g of Sirdar Salsa from my SP5 that needs a project. I'll be looking out for your pics.

Sharon J said...

Happy New Year! Hope it's a good 'un.

It's always annoying when something doesn't fit, but a double bummer when it's something you really love. What a shame. Fingers crossed that blocking'll do the trick.

~Sharon