I started a new project yesterday. The cable design that I was working on last week has been shelved. I still love the design idea, but there are a few kinks to still work out, and I’m wondering about using a different yarn. I don’t mean to be snobbish, because I love the feel of that yarn, but it’s 1/2 acrylic, and acrylic always, always, always makes my hands ache. I couldn’t make it past 2 rows without putting the project down it ached so badly. So while I think of where to go from here, I’m doing another simple project to help my thoughts percolate some more.
I planned this purplish-blue bulky yarn for myself. I was planning on making my Camille Cardigan, since the magazine kept my sample, and I genuinely designed something I really wanted for myself. So that was the plan. But…well, Silje has had her eye on this yarn ever since I got it. She’s often turned her nose up at the clothing I make for her, and it’s been a few years since I’ve attempted it because of that. Well, she misses it, I guess. She’s really been wanting me to make something for her. She’s always cold like me, and well…there’s this pattern I’ve been wanting to knit since the second it came out, and would just look darling on her. I think that casting on this project could make both her and me happy.
Also, she’s getting so big that we’re starting to borrow some clothes from each other. My sweaters are still a bit big on her, but I can swipe her sweaters from time to time if needed. It’s odd really. She’s my daughter. Anyway, I figured I’d make her with sweater with a little bit of “growing room” and maybe…in an emergency…I could borrow it from her.
Just every once in awhile, that is.
This cozy, cushy wool yarn will keep her very warm, and it’s knitting up so fast (without the soreness) that this is just yesterday’s sitting-in-the-car while the kids are in choir work. It’s so bulky it could easily be done next week.
I’m finishing up Johnny Tremain and still enjoying every second of it. I know it’s historical fiction, and I know how the Revolutionary War ends (obviously) but I’ll admit I can’t wait to find out how it ends.
Linking up with Ginny’s Yarn Along.
Sue says
October 1, 2014 at 2:16 pmI’m delighted to hear Johnny Tremain still finds an audience today. I first read it in 4th grade (back in 1959), the school year after I learned to knit in the summer. I loved it then, read it with my son in the eighties and read it again about five years ago.
Mom says
October 1, 2014 at 3:21 pmI LOVE the color and design of this sweater. and anxious to see how it turns out. Also, you did know that it’s not going to take much for Silje to outgrow you, didn’t you? I think it’s a given. 🙂
bookworm-Mary says
October 1, 2014 at 3:34 pmPretty sweater!
Laura says
October 1, 2014 at 3:34 pmThat yarn looks absolutely beautiful, and is going to make a stunning sweater. I love your idea for making a transferable garment! 🙂
Sarah says
October 1, 2014 at 4:30 pmWhat an adorable pattern! It’s going to be beautiful.
A Little Blue Dragonfly says
October 1, 2014 at 4:55 pmWhat a gorgeous yarn color! Love your Camille pattern, (need that sweater!) and my daughter would love the sweater you are making for your daughter. Johnny Tremain is going to have to be added to our school studies. Thank you for the recommendations! 🙂
Anonymous says
October 1, 2014 at 5:00 pmAnother thing about “growing room:” when Silje does outgrow you, she will have to hand her sweater down to somebody, right? May as well be you!
Donna says
October 1, 2014 at 6:38 pmYou are not a snob at all. I am working with acrylic and noticed my hands are hurting too. The only thing I loved about that yarn was the price! Lesson learned. I do love the color you chose.
hardknitlife says
October 3, 2014 at 4:24 amThat Ambrosia pattern is just darling!!!! Immediately added to my queue. I could totally see you “borrowing” it regularly 🙂
Also, agreed with Donna that you are not a yarn snob. My hands tend to hurt when I work with cotton since it doesn’t stretch easily. It’s funny just how sensitive we can be to different fibers.
Can’t wait to see the progress!!