that's how the XOXO cabled scarf is turning out ... much better than the previous version. i decided to combine elements of 2 different patterns to get the effect i wanted. but as much fun as this pattern is, i need to put it on hold for 2 reasons.
1. there's still quite a bit of holiday-related knitting to work on (dishcloths, socks). but more importantly:
2. I NEED THRUMMED MITTENS.
folks, the temp right now is about 19F with a high of 21F and it is very windy ... yesterday i think we had winds up to 60mph. a few weeks ago i knitted myself a pair of regular mittens and generally they are fine ... except when it's this cold and this windy. so this morning i pawed through my stash to find some wool yarn and roving that i can use and decided on noro kureyon and the roving is not merino, maybe it's shetland, i don't remember. and i don't really care, so long as i end up with some mittens that will keep my fingers warm. perhaps if i'd knitted my mittens at a tighter gauge, and if they were more than 50% wool they'd be better. they will do for now since it's all i have but i need something warmer. PDQ.
and i also need to go get lunch before my 1:30pm meeting. ciao for now. stay warm!!!
~mz
Love the pattern, but all that counting and trying to keep track where you are, doesn't that make you crazy?
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the weather, wind makes all the difference.
Sandy