Not Forgotten
Almost a Sweater
You might be thinking that in all my excitement about felted bags that I forgotten about a sweater for my very special Mom person. Actually, I've been keeping something from you... I finished the first sleeve on Sunday (I wouldn't let myself start the Kureyon version of Chicago until I got the sleeve finished). Amazing how completing the sleeve begins to make the project look like a real and wearable sweater.
Sleeve at A Different Angle
I really feel like I am in the home stretch now. One more sleeve, the collar, and the finishing work on the bottom of the cardigan and it will be done. I'm not going to dwell yet on all those ends that I am going to have to sew in or the task would just be too daunting for me. But I still have hope that Mom will have the sweater before I come back home Ann Arbor.
We had a great KIP tonight. I so love seeing everyone -- and we had a great time trading ornaments. There's something special about having a group of buds to hang out and knit with.
And just a brief note in the shameless commerce component of my life... if you don't like PayPal and/or would rather use a money order, that's totally fine with me. Just send me an email to theresaATkeyboardbiologistDOTnet or patternsATkeyboardbiologistDOTnet (replace the letters in caps with symbols)and I'll send you my address. I don't have a P.O. box and I'm a little uncomfortable publishing my home address on the web. Be sure if you send me a money order to send me your email address, too! I'm not equipped to do mail order hardcopies. If you would like a hard copy, the guys at ThreadBear have them.
last night was awesome - thank you!
Theresa, I was trying to find a way to email you regarding a comment you posted on WendyKnits on 02/27/03 about your dad attempting to make you wooden knitting needles. (http://wendyknits.net/archives/000125.html) I wondered if that ever became a reality and if you/he could share and advice/resources with my DH. He has been offered a large piece of black walnut by my father, and has told me he would try to make me some needles. Please feel free to delete this comment since it is sort of off-topic, out of place. Thanks! Cyn
I have a question for you: when you make a pair of socks using Opal, how long can they be without running out of yarn? I have used Regia using a toe-up pattern so that I can use every last inch of yarn. But with Opal, since it's all in one ball, I'm not sure how long I can make them. I'm using US size 1 needles with 64 stitches around. Thanks!
Sweater is moving along wonderfully! It'll make for a very nice present for your mother.
Enjoy your holidays! :-)
Nice blog re-do! Rabbits are so useful....;-)