09/18/2006
Failed Plans
So the plan was to have one of my fingerless gloves done this weekend but plans failed. I got close to done but still have about 10 rows of ribbing and the thumb to do. they look really great so I am not super disappointed.
I took a closeup of the lace too. It is a leaf lace and I really like how it looks. Not a pattern I can even start to memorize as it is 16 rows long but fun to do.
I also had wanted to get the roving spun up that I showed last time but that failed too. I got one bobbin done and will do the next tonight. Guess I have just had loftier goals then I could even think of finishing.
I have also decided I want to knit a sweater. Never mind that I haven't finished my handspun one yet or even worked on it lately. It is just so great looking I can not hold back. Here it is the Dream Sweater. I wish I could afford to do it in the specified yarn but at $170 I just can not justify it. I found a substitute that should work and costs about $50 even with shipping. I will show you when I get it if it swatches out. Even if it doesn't I might just adjust so I can use it.
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your mits look great! I've been dreaming about the very same sweater.
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | 09/18/2006
I like the pattern on the fingerless gloves, and the yarn looks great too.
Posted by: Ruth | 09/19/2006
Wow, these gloves look stunning already, what an amazing pattern, and the yarn you're using is just so great too!
Your "Dream Sweater" definitely is a dream, I've eyed it a couple of times already too, and the more I see of it, the more I think I'll have to do it! I'm looking forward to seeing pics of yours once you've started working on it! Happy Knitting!
Posted by: Dipsy D | 09/20/2006
I love those gloves and your silk beaded yarn too! I, too, am working on "the dream sweater" and not using the "dream yarn." I have started but I haven't posted any pictures on my blog yet due to crazy afterschool schedules, but hope to soon! I actually think the hardest part of that sweater is the yarn choice.
Posted by: Tamara | 09/20/2006