Well, for this week in Ginny’s Yarn Along you’re still seeing the Dirk sweater, and the Buttercup diaper soaker. I can’t believe I’m still on these projects, but it’s just the way it is. The Dirk Sweater is now in the “Ninja Phase” as I like to call it. My goal was to get this sweater done for the pattern pictures by October 31st, and I missed that mark. I haven’t been knitting as much as I like, but I’m still getting pieces here and there. I think there’s a very good chance that these sleeves will be done by next Wednesday’s knitting post.
The Buttercup soaker in size medium was done, but after I had Solveig wear it for a day, I didn’t like how it gapped a bit by her back, so I’m making some slight changes to the waistband to make it more elastic. There’s strings everywhere by the waistband and it isn’t ready to look pretty for the camera so I covered up that part.
As far as the reading, A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
After harvest ended, Knut knew I really needed to get out of the house without the kids for a little bit. I brought up that I miss going to the knitting night at our local yarn shop. So last Thursday I got to sit and knit, while surrounded by lovely yarn and fun ladies. The new manager there kept calling me “the designer” and wants me to help teach a class on the Clara Cowl sometime. She also helped me get it set up to sell my one paid pattern there, and any others in the future that come out. I was so flattered.
The owner’s daughter stopped by and they told her about the wool diaper covers I knit. She had been searching for some wool covers and ended up ordering some custom shorties for her little baby, and picked out the super soft yarn you see in the picture. I need to cast those on soon.
Rachel Proffitt says
November 2, 2011 at 4:16 amWell it sounds like your night at the yarn shop was well worth your time 🙂 Everything is looking good- the sweater seems to be in that last stretch- the one where you see daylight but it is STILL taking too long LOL
Crunchy Momma says
November 2, 2011 at 4:56 amThat is awesome about the yarn shop. Can’t wait to see the finished cover.
Mom says
November 2, 2011 at 5:02 amThe Dirk sweater is looking good. I’m sure you’ll be relieved when this project is finished and published!
Amy says
November 2, 2011 at 5:12 amCongratulations! Maybe you need to go to the yarn shop more often:) My inlaws farm and we just helped them wrap up the harvest season. I know how stressful it can be!
little macaroon. says
November 2, 2011 at 7:05 amthere’s nothing better than an autumn knitting night – I miss my tuesday night ladies back home!
stitchandpurl says
November 2, 2011 at 8:56 amThey’re all looking lovely though, good luck wrapping them all up!
pinkundine says
November 2, 2011 at 9:49 amThat’s really cool about the yarn shop 🙂 Congrats
Lee Ann says
November 2, 2011 at 9:57 amCongrats on the yarn shop – Awesome!!
And love the sweater – so incredible cute!!
Ellen says
November 2, 2011 at 12:25 pmGood things always happen while visiting a yarn shop! 🙂 I like the new Dirk Sweater colors.
Rebecca says
November 2, 2011 at 3:21 pmI have yet to own a Barbara Walker Treasury but hope to some day! LOTS of possibilities with a book like that one. Glad you got to spend some time out and away from the family.
Becks says
November 2, 2011 at 7:18 pmSonds like a great and productive night at the yarn shop. I wish I could get chance to get to our local knit and natter…….
Lori ann says
November 3, 2011 at 2:46 amcongratulations on your wonderful yarn night and all your lovely knitting. it’s very exciting, well done.
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Cherleen @ yesiamcheap says
November 3, 2011 at 5:55 amThe yarn night looks wonderful. Congratulations! I wish I know how to knit but no matter how hard I try, I only learned crocheting and cross stitching.
Jen says
November 3, 2011 at 3:54 pmGood for you! That’s what I call a great knit night.