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Smitten Yarn

I will be able to finish Smitten sooner than I thought. I’m sure I mentioned before that this project went on hold because Knit Picks was out of the dune twist colorway of Wool of the Andes till Jan 31. Well, I just checked their website and they have it in stock. I just ordered 2 more skeins and as soon as it is in, I will be able to finish Amelia’s cardigan. I’m so excited. I can’t wait for it to get here. With a bit of diligence, I might just have it finished by Jan 31. If I focus, I know I can get the last piece done in one evening, then commit the next evening to seaming it and setting it out to block. So possibly 2-3 more evenings of work once the yarn arrives.

Everyone, please pray that these skeins will not be too different from my current ones since it’s going to be a different dye lot.

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Inspiration

I’ve been inspired to work on my afghans. I’ve been browsing afghan projects on ravelry. Just looking at what others have made really is inspirational. And it’s motivational. I want to get working on my afghans again and get them finished so I can show them off.

For some reason, after months of letting it sit, I picked up my sis’ afghan and started the left border. I got the first 2 rows of it done. Each border is 12 rows, then I have to do a 6-round edge on the whole thing. But once I get going it’s not that difficult and it’s actually fun watching the ripple take shape. It’s a pretty simple pattern repeat (but I do have to say it in my head as I go along). Maybe I’ll actually get this done soon. There really isn’t much to do on it.

I’ve also made some great progress on Amelia’s cardigan. Although I did hit a snag. I measured her chest and it measured exactly with what the size 2 finished measurement is. I knew that wouldn’t work as she’ll outgrow it too quickly. So I decided to make the next size up even if it is a bit big on her right now. Of course, I ended up running out of yarn. Now I need to order more just so I can finish the left front panel. The right and back are done. The sleeves are in a different color and I have more than I need for it. Go figure. So I’ve got to remember to call Knit Picks before it’s too late and pray that they can get me the same dye lot or if not, that it’s not too far off the mark. But I did start the sleeves while I wait for more yarn to finish the front.

I also made a crochet hat ornament for a co-worker. She loved it. You can see pics at Flickr.

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3rd Times the Charm

So, it took 3 swatches to figure out my gauge for Smitten. Yes, you read that right, 3 swatches. I started with the recommended needle and was way off. Then I went up 2 needle sizes and was still off, but I’m using worsted weight yarn and the pattern is for heavy worsted. So I got in my head to try double stranding. It worked. I still had to go up one needle size but it looks great. I like the thickness of the double stranded fabric and gauge is just right. I had to order some more yarn, but it’s from KnitPicks so it was fairly inexpensive.

I finally started Smitten last night. I got both pocket linings done. Now I start on the actual sweater.

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Sweater Needed

With the cool weather finally settling in down here in Dixie, I feel the need to knit a sweater for Amelia. So I’ve chosen Smitten by Marie Grace Smith. It’s a cute little sweater that I think will look adorable on her. So now I’m in search of some inexpensive yarn in fun colors so I can get started on this ASAP.

Of course I told myself that I wouldn’t start anything new till Nez’s afghan was done, but I just can’t help it. Amelia really needs a sweater anyway. Nez will have to be patient.

But I’m working on her afghan. I had to rip back a few rows on the border. I tried to work on it at my weekly SNB and messed it up. So I’m back down to where I know it’s right and will start again. I brought it with me to work thinking I could get a row or two done at lunch.

But now I’m thinking I might head to Michael’s instead to get some yarn for Amelia’s sweater.

Yeah, I made her the pinwheel jacket and it’s adorable, but for some reason I don’t think it will fit her now. I have no idea what happened to it. I might just have to try blocking it and go from there, but the last time she tried it on, it was kind of snug and that was a few months ago. I hope it does fit, so she has something to wear while I work on Smitten.

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