Without further ado….
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It was tough going, I have to admit. I started losing stitches again once I switched to the dpns, but I figured it out pretty quick. I wasn’t pushing the stitches to the middle of the needles not being used, so they were creeping up to the edge and falling off. I was three rows from the end and somehow I messed up a purl stitch so I was off. Ripped back. Did it again. It was quite exciting though. And you really do only need one ball of Calmer. I was very surprised at how much I had left.
The stitches toward the top are a little bit sloppy. That’s because I had to rip back a couple of times, or pick up dropped stitches and the yarn is so stretchy and splitty. But it’s done, and I really have a sense of accomplishment. By far, I think, the most difficult project I’ve done so far. It was fun to be sure.
I finished it about 1:30 – G worked late and didn’t get home until close to midnight, so I had plenty of alone time to curse and yell in frustration. I was so pumped after though I didn’t fall asleep until 3 – and then I was up early because I was excited about my first big elann.com sale! (I was at the computer at 7AM, so I worried for two hours I wouldn’t get what I wanted.)
I was able to get all the colors of Jo Sharp Silkroad I wanted!
 Paper Rose |
 Cedar |
 Dusk |
The Dusk is the Aran Tweed for my dad. When he saw I was making G a vest and Max a sweater he popped up with his request. I’m hoping it’s a gray/brown kind of color. I’ve seen a bunch of websites and the color is different on every one. The Paper Rose and Cedar are DK Tweed. I got enough for sweaters in each color – I’m thinking cardigans. Maybe one for Samara. Maybe both for me. Depends.
My goal for today is to cast on the front of G’s vest and cast on the Geometric Scarf. That way I can knit whichever one I feel like on the train to Philly tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Remember to unbutton your pants before you start eating.
Cara your Shedir is just lovely! Isn’t it amazing how you can go through all that drama and still get a beautiful result. This is why I don’t see myself ever going back to sewing in any serious way… Congratulations on your silkroad purchase! I love the Paper Rose colour, I have some in a beautiful blue and it is the stash yarn that I most often think about “Should I get more? should I get more colours? What will it end up being?” Such lovely yarn.
It’s beautiful! I’m using Calmer for a sweater and should have some left (someday, when I finish it…). This is on the list! Thanks (great pics, too).
gorgeous! it is really beautiful…great silkroad colours too. have a great thanksgiving!
Wow! and congrats for sticking with it, it was worth it!
gorgeous hat! wonderful work.
Your hat is so pretty. It really turned out so amazing! That Calmer makes a very nice texture for the hat. Enjoy!
Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving day, and now you can enjoy the weekend! 🙂
Oh Cara, your shedir is just beautiful! Marsha is supposed to start losing her hair next week from the chemo and her hairdresser will be shaving her head at the first signs. She will just love this, I know it. Thank you so much for your generosity, your caring spirit, and above all your passion!
A very happy Thanksgiving to you…
Love, Jen
That hat is absolutely gorgeous! I am a newish knitter and am completely in awe of great knitting!