Dean Street Hat

Dean Street Hat in Malabrigo worsted weight (color Emerald Blue):

A New Hat

Flurries: pattern by Lionbrand.com, yarn is Lamb's Pride Bulky

Continental knitting

Wow, a lot of time has elapsed since my last post. Having multiple blogs is obviously too much for my little brain.

My last post in November said I was going to try to learn continental knitting. Now, ten months later, I can't imagine knitting any other way. It is so much faster and easier than throwing. Also, I've must started learning stranded knitting which uses both methods combined.

Continental Style

Today, I finally worked up the courage to try continental style knitting. It feels really awkward right now, but I can see how it will be much faster once I get more practice. I'm happy that my stitches are still pretty even, but the edges look kind of funky. My right wrist will need to get used to the new position. It is a bit sore right now, but again, that will come with time.

I am making a square for Tiffany's ugly square project. I don't think kitties or dogs will mind if my stitches are a bit uneven. I'm using Vanna's Choice (Lion Brand) on size 6 bamboo needles. I will try to remember to check in on this blog periodically to record my progress.

I Do Believe...

it may be time for another yarn-fast. The past 4-6 weeks have seen roughly 20 more pounds of yarn come into the nest. Therefore, I declare the next 30 days to be yarn-purchase-free. Let's see, that means July 22 will be earliest next purchase date - internet or brick/morter. That will be easy to remember, as 7/22 is my mom's birthday.

In the interim, I will knit what I have, and hopefully do some blocking and photographing of the items I've already completed. I'm starting to accumulate quite a "to be blocked" pile.

Give me strength!

I am off to the Wool Market tomorrow. My cash and credit cards will be in danger...

Mid-Month KAL dishcloths

These are from the Monthlydishcloths group mid-month KAL. The yellow and blue ones are made from Sugar and Cream, and the pastel one is Peaches and Creme. The last shot is of Angel(o) helping me block them. I love this pattern and have already made a smaller version as a baby washcloth, but haven't woven in ends/blocked it yet.

Note: I don't know why the first 3 photos are sideways. They are right side up on my computer. I tried deleting and reloading, but nothing. Strangely, the last photo is oriented correctly.