I’m sitting here at my desk; its midnight and I can’t sleep. There is a full moon on the rise coupled with an unfamiliar nocturnal sound, thunder in the distance. Our fair state has been plagued by a drought that has lasted for too many months. We had a bit of rain today, just enough to give the air a damp smoky odor. No the lightning will add another element of danger to the already parched earth. The end of May begins the rainy season. We can only hope.
I have finished the second Amble sock. I am so pleased that I persevered. The second half of a sock pair are so much more enjoyable to knit. I used the Jaeger Matchmaker that was also used in the prototype. I was listening to Brenda Dayne’s Cast-On Episode 8, I think. It was the show with tips for new knitters sent in by listeners. One tip really hit home for me, well 2 actually.
- Knit loose, not so tight. This is a particular affliction of mine. Going up a needle size would help as well.
- Secondly, swatch. I have never knit a gauge swatch. It’s probably why my projects are hit and miss at times.
I have invested (read $$$) in some more elaborate projects that I want to start when I’ve cleared my knitting deck a tad more. The Lady Eleanor shawl in Noro Silk Garden and the Rogue Hoodie in Debbie Bliss silk cotton. The shawl is not such a worry. I already knit with the Noro earlier this year. It’s the Hoodie that has me a bit nervous. Sweaters are not my forte. I mean sweaters meant for me. The have never fit quite right. The yarn should be hitting my door any day. I hope that it will suit the pattern of many cables. I have also been squirreling away balls of Anny Blatt Antique in Argent. I think that I've amassed 30 or so balls. It all started when Connie placed one on my desk at work. Antique is about $15 for a 50 yard ball. But its just so sparkly. Now to find a pattern.
Speaking of yarn, I’ve been on somewhat of a buying binge. I read blogs and am intrigued when a pretty yarn catches my eye. The latest temptation is Pirate Yarn from the Yarn Wench. Interesting, with all those embellishments. I have my eye on the Flotsam, so Florida.
