Well, I’m already behind in our knitalong since I a) haven’t started and b) find the mere task of printing out the 8000 pages of directions and figuring out which ones to follow exhausting. I shall do so, though, before she gets any farther ahead.
I still must finish sewing the pearls onto the hem of the Berry Cluster Pullover. I have a few ends to weave in as well. Why does that last little bit of finishing seem so boring (and therefore unappealing)? And then there is the Feather & Fan shawl. Sixteen rows. Ack. I feel like Commander Scott heading back from the South Pole and realizing he may not make it.
The good news: I just spent the weekend with two friends. It was Red Cashmere Glovelets girl’s 50th birthday and her husband flew me and another friend, Jody, down to surprise her. Jody has wanted to learn to knit and so this weekend I taught her. She’s a natural! She’s well on her way to knitting her first scarf using a nice variegated yarn. She has mastered knitting and purling. She can already tell when she should knit and purl if she is doing stockinette stitch, can count her rows of garter, and knows almost immediately when she has made a mistake. Her gauge is amazingly even for a newbie and she has even thrown in a few rows of (deliberate) drop stitches here and there. Getting stuck in the airport for five hours yesterday helped her have more time to practice.
She’s already chomping at the bit to buy more yarn and needles.
I agree with you on the pattern! I still have to select yarn, but count me in for the mini knit along! What yarn are you using, is it also the cascade 220? I have had the Berry Cluster Pullover on my to do list for some time now. Can hardly wait to see photos.
Comment by Alison — February 20, 2007 @ 11:27 am
A new convert!? Good for Jody — there’s plenty of yarn for all!
The newest sweater you and Susan are knitting is just beautiful. Would you consider it more advanced or intermediate? I may just be ready for something that’s a bit of a challenge — and if there’s help to be had — maybe it’s time to stretch myself.
Can’t wait to see your Berry Cluster finished — it’s such a beautiful pattern. Susan’s was lovely.
Comment by Wendy O'C — February 20, 2007 @ 5:21 pm
Hi Sally, I’m also starting the carousel baby blanket at the same time. Can you tell me how you finished the back side of the blanket. Did you line the blanket our just leave it be. I selected Cashsoft Baby DK in a light blue for my mini knit along. I was able to get row and stitch gauge with my swatch! It took me an entire night to figure out the 40 pages of pattern but I’m ready to start!
Comment by Alison — February 21, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
I’m ready for another tutorial. Sally – you have definately created a monster! You’d be
proud of me. I am starting skein 2! Is it time for another yarn shopping trip? Please? Oh Please? 🙂 BTW – I had lunch
with a colleague/friend today. She too has just taken up knitting and I directed her
to your website.
Comment by Jody — February 23, 2007 @ 10:16 pm