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Decisions, decisions

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I picked up the Ms Ida Chain Link mittens once again and am already a few rows past the ribbing.  I still haven’t completely finished the first one yet.  The thumb and flip-top finishing are waiting.  Plus I’m not liking the pointy end and tried to do something to round it out a bit and still keep the end smooth. 

MS Ida CLM right back

 

I’m headed to the City of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia) in 10 days for a conference for work.  I don’t like to drive in big cities and I’d have to drive the beltway around Baltimore.  Mr. Aitch went with me the last time I went to this conference.  He doesn’t want to go this time.   So I decided I would take the train instead of drive. 

That will give me six hours going and six hours coming back to knit!  Yes!  Plus the evenings in the hotel.  Yes! 

I need to look at my unfinished objects, my yarn stash and my knitting wish list.  Then I just have to figure out what project(s) to take with me…

Neck wraps

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I’m looking for a quick knit for a neck wrap.  It has to be secure around my neck and not tie.

I ride a motorcycle and this time of the year (as well as the spring) the mornings are a bit chilly.  I usually tie a bandana around my neck under my jacket…looks like a cowboy sort of.  I want something a bit more sophisticated than a bandana.  My Mom had a lot of beautiful scarves that I thought I could use for such an occasion (and keep her close to me) but the scarves are silky and like to move around too much.

Any sleek but warm suggestions?

FO: February Baby Sweater in Pistachio

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Friday evening I finished the February Sweater on Two-Needles from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Almanac.   The light spots are the reflection from the sun. 

FBS Pistachio 2010

 

I couldn’t find buttons that I liked so I ended up making some out of polymer clay.  Only my second attempt but they worked.  I need to play with the clay more so I can get some buttons made ahead of time and not at the last minute…like I did this time.  

Buttons

 

The sweater fit my granddaughter!  I was so afraid it would be too small.  These photos were taken at the birthday party after the cake.  Jayne’s hair style courtesy of some icing mousse.  

FBS Pistachio Jayne 2010

 

FBS Pistachio Jayne with baby

 

I used US 8 needles and worsted weight yarn (Caron Simply Soft).  (I know EZ would be unhappy with me for not using wool.)  I knit the sleeves on dpns (double point needles) to eliminate seaming the sleeve.  I did have trouble joining the yarn as I had a gap where the body and sleeves met.  I’d really like to know how others do this.  I’m not happy with the join but it worked.

I went over to Ravelry and checked to see if others had trouble with this pattern, particularly the sleeve join.  Some people were very upset when one questioned the pattern.  I knew the pattern was vague and allowed for individuality but coming down one someone for not liking the pattern and lack of direction was just nasty.

It’s Friday already?

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Really, I have been knitting on the FBS.  I’ve just got a lot of other things that have been taking my time away from knitting this week.  I have only half a sleeve left to knit on the February Baby Sweater.  I really need to get this off the needles tonight as it is a gift for my granddaughter’s first birthday.  The party is tomorrow.  I still have to find buttons for it as well.

When faced with finding buttons last year, I decided I would make my own from polymer clay.  I bought a little oven, pasta machine, roller, blades, extruder, and a few other things that I have someplace.  I made buttons for sweaters for E&Z.  I think they are on one of my FO pages.

Can I make three buttons tonight after I finish the sweater?  Or will I have just the right thing in my button box?

And pictures!  Yes, I must remember to take pictures!