Now With More Knitting
I haven’t been knitting a whole lot lately. There, I said it.
It’s summertime and with school done (!!!) I have been spending as much time outside as possible.
Oso on Mt. Jumbo 7/30/10
At least the dogs are happy even if the blog isn’t.
Mt. Jumbo 7/30/10
I have found time to squeeze in some knitting here and there and as often happens when time is tight I have been mostly monogamous in my knitting. Although I have many projects on-the-needles I have found myself working on just two projects for the past month or so.
This is the beginning of a Freyja Sweater from a recent Interweave Knits. I am knitting it out of Frog Tree Alpaca Sportweight. I am doing this as a mini-kal with my good friend Missy. It is nice to knit-along with someone, it has really kept me motivated to work on this sweater even though my progress has been glacial.
I’m a little concerned that the brown is too gray to be very flattering but it will at least be soft, warm and lightweight so I’m sure I’ll get a lot of wear out of it once it’s finished. I’ve completed the sleeves and I’m up to the bust increases on the body. I’m getting quite excited to reach the colorwork yoke.
This is my other project. It is an as-yet-unnamed shawlette/scarf thing of my own creation. I am hoping to write up a free pattern for it when I am done. I’ve had a hard time deciding how long to make it. I’m using some yarn that Missy dyed for me and her skeins seem to go on forever! I’d originally planned to keep going until I ran out of yarn but now I am thinking that 100 grams will make a nicer size for a scarf. 100 grams will only be just under 1/2 the yarn I have. This project has been on hold this week while I try to make up my mind.
That’s all the knitting! I think it’s time to head back outside…
Who could say no that?
Are those pictures from the top of Mt. Jumbo? It looks fantastic up there!
Beautiful photos! I have a Siberian Husky who wishes he was with you! And no way could I say no to that!
Oooh the elusive Mt. Jumbo! Fabulous views and adorable pics of the doggies!
You are making great progress on that shawl. I hope you still have plans to write that up – I would love to make it. Call me up for test knitting
Look at how happy those dogs look. That’s what it’s all about! Love the color choice of your Freyja.
aw, amazing photos!! your doggies are too cute!!
Oooh, I can’t wait to see more of your Freyja…I love that design!