Archive for April, 2010

The Doldrums

I’m at that point in my two major projects when progress seems infinitesimal.  It doesn’t help that they are both projects that have naturally slow progress (at least for me); the Zarabel sweater is knit, which already slows me down, with lace panels and cable panels that slow me down a bit further; the Spanish [...]

April 19, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  No Comments

Empty Space

So, I’m making go0d progress on the Zarabel sweater, but I’ve run into my first frustration (aside from not being able to join my cast on edge without twisting it).  As I’m working my way up the chart for the side panels, the stitches have steadily decreased, creating empty spaces in the chart.  I find [...]

April 8, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Charts, charts, and more charts

I think I’m making good progress on my Zarabel sweater.  Yesterday I finished the ribbing and moved on to working on the charts.  It definitely takes a bit more concentration than my other knitting projects to date, but already the symbols are starting to make sense, which makes my progress a bit smoother.  I almost [...]

April 6, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Knitting  No Comments

Further evidence that I am insane…

New yarn=new project. I just can’t help myself.  I got this beautiful yarn from Sheep City USA this past week.  It’s called Astral from The Alpaca Yarn Co. and is a blend of Alpaca, merino wool, and tensel.  Oddly enough, aside from the soft feel and beautiful luster, the color really attracted me to this [...]

April 5, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Knitting  No Comments

A Baby Blanket Montage

I finally managed to get the Hoodie Baby Blanket sent off to the baby it was intended for, so I took the opportunity to snap some photos of both of my most recent baby blankets. Then, of course, there is the beautiful Sólás Caomh with the trim edge from my Aragon Tunic. And one more [...]

April 3, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Crochet, Knitting  2 Comments