Root Canals=Good Knitting
I had a root canal followed by having my crown permanently cemented on yesterday, so I stayed home and knit. I need to have the Ella Shawl done by next Thursday, so I primarily worked on that.
It's a really fun knit, and I am finally using up my stash of Koigu bits. This shawl is going to be huge after blocking...these little "Leaves" suck up a lot of ease. I have about 40 rows remaining, so my goal is to have the knitting done by the end of the weekend so I can block block block early next week.
I also worked on Petal so I could get the freeking sleeves separated from the body it was DRIVING ME CRAZY!
With gauge, I am knitting the size that gives me about zero (+ or - a half an inch depending on the bra) ease, and I think I am going to be happy with that. I normally give myself at least 2" of positive ease, but I think that I want this fitted because there are two button closure options (3rd and 4th picture), and I think I'll be wearing it more like picture 3. I'm really excited about getting this sweater done...I think it will be a really wearable summer weather sweater. Even though the yarn (Louisa Harding Kashmir Aran) is a cashmere/merino/microfiber blend, it is cabled and light weight, so I think it will be good for warm weather. Also, Minnesota is notorious for having very exuberant air conditioning, so I'll need the warmth any way!
Your shawl is looking GORGEOUS!!!!
Posted by: adrienne | May 07, 2008 at 03:32 PM
I love the colors in your shawl. You're enabling you know!! The sweater too. Oh my, so many things and not enough time.
Posted by: Joan | May 07, 2008 at 05:31 PM
The colors of the shawl are fantastic!
Posted by: Leslie | May 07, 2008 at 06:47 PM