Wednesday 23 May 2012

Decision made.....finally!

It's strange that I was having so much trouble finding a new project to cast on as normally it's exactly the opposite, in other words I'm usually telling myself off for casting on too many! My son came to the rescue whilst I was agonising and requested a hat. That was certainly a first. It seems that a college friend of his has a Mum who knits and he quite liked the hat she knitted him. No pressure there then. 

The plan was to cast on a ribbed beanie and while I was knitting that, hopefully another project for me would be easier to find. It seems to have worked and I'm almost done on the Beanie.



After much searching I've finally settled on a pattern for myself, which is Baby cables and big ones too. 

Its a really lovely looking pattern with a lot of different textures to keep the knitter's interest. I think my wool and alpaca blend will work well with all the stitch patterns, so I've eagerly cast on to get going. I've got gauge with a slightly smaller 3.75mm needle and as it seems to be a jumper that grows a little with washing and wearing, probably due to the garter stitch yoke, I'll be knitting the smallest size. Unfortunately I cam home from work with a nasty headache yesterday evening so I haven't made much progress yet, but as my evenings are pretty clear this week I hope to really push on with my knitting. Its typical that having found a gorgeous jumper to knit the weather has now turned quite warm, but after all the grey days and rain lately I'm certainly not complaining!

In the meantime I'm off to continue my latest book group book 'The Paris Wife' on my new found love my Kindle, only just started the book but it really promises to be a good one. Our last few book group choices have been very interesting and quite different topics, so I'm looking forward to really getting stuck into this one. I'll let you know how I get on next week. Have a lovely day everyone, hope you've got gorgeous weather like we have x

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6 comments:

  1. I sometimes get stuck choosing a project too - seems impossible when you look at my queue of 300+! I'm sure your hat will be perfect!

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    1. It's bonkers Sarah I've not faced this before as I normally have too much on the go! I had to clear my queue last week as I couldn't 'see the wood for the trees' if you know what I mean! So loving your green tunic by the way, gorgeous yarn x

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  2. I love cables! I'm sure it will be wonderful, especially if the pattern is interesting. That's always fun isn't it? I thought the Paris Wife was very good. Our book club just finished Clara and Mr. Tiffany which I just adored! Have a happy day!

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    1. I'm with you there, cables are lush! I'm so glad you liked The Paris Wife, I'm off to look up Clara and Mr Tiffany thanks for the recommendation. Happy Thursday x

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  3. I love that yarn for the hat! I'm a Kindle lover too. I said I didn't want one for ages, but now I wouldn't be without it!

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    1. It's worked really well on the hat, funny as I wasn't loving it before I started! I was exactly the same with the Kindle, as I absolutely adore books of all kinds, I love the look, feel, smell of new and old ones! Yes It's a bit weird, but my gorgeous daughter bought me one for Christmas and I've totally fallen for it x

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