My one fiber resolution for 2011 is to work primarily from my stash. I have come to an understanding that this will involve a deep and honest evaluation of my yarn and UFO collection, and that some difficult decisions will need to be made.
This first decision was not at all difficult: Frog City. I hate it so much I may not even bother to unravel the yarn, I may just pass it on to the Goodwill in vest form. It was meant to be a Berkshire Sweater from Weekend Knitting
like the Violet Beauregarde sweater I made a year or so back, but the gauge was all funky and the yarn was not delicious and the whole thing was just sad. I will need to think of something to do with the yarn -- it's Debbie Bliss Chunky Donegal Tweed -- or else it goes to someone else's stash, so ideas are welcome.
This sweater is another no-brainer. It's the Millie Cardigan from Vintage Crochet and it's so close to done! I just need some concentrated quiet time to get the counting right. I can't wait to wear this!
Okay. This is just what it looks like: a pile of Lopi yarn in a bunch of colors I thought looked pretty together. It was way on sale. I'm thinking of something in garter stitch, maybe vertical stripes? Input is, as usual, appreciated.
Another pile of Lopi yarn, this time destined to become knitty.com's awesome Sonnet sweater. I'm going to have fun looking for buttons to go with this one. Have I mentioned that I love working with bulky yarn?
And, at last, my current fave, Madelintosh's tea leaves cardigan, done in Cascade Eco Duo that had been meant for an EZ seamless yoke sweater which I was simply not ready to tackle.
I would love to stay and chat but K's birthday party is this afternoon and I am using up precious knitting moments. Until next time!
I completely love that vintage crochet one! Can't wait to see it finished up. Also totally love the yarn you chose for the Sonnet, though I suspect the key to that is all in the buttons!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! You've really got a lot goin on over there!