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November 25, 2004Step away from the knittingI'm taking a 'lil break from knitting this week. I have to say that I have never been so put out by balls of yarn 'til Audrey. Thanks so much for the well wishes. In regards to ripping, I would only have to rip the top front and back down to the unsightly rib end and try to figure my way back up and if not, then back to the middle it would go (that's if I rip). But the bad thing about it (in my opinion) is that this calmer doesn't really like to be ripped. I knit the lace so many times that at some points I only had a piece of elastic just waiting to snap. So I'll have to get around to Aud later, much later in fact. It's put me in a knitting slump. I'm going to baste the lace to the body at some point, but for now I don't even want to look at her. So even though I don't feel like knitting today, I do feel like blocking. Here is Flo's back and left front. And remember Bright Autumn or shall we say Bright Fuschia Autumn. Well, I think I should take note next time odd knitting events start to go awry. I decided to Russian Join when I got to the end of a ball. Check this out. Nice Russan join right? W r o n g, why exactly is my end still sticking out at the top? Well, it was in my lap when I joined it and I obviously grabbed the wrong end (see the bottom right of photo). So I unjoined and rejoined. It's not the cleanest join but once it was seed stitched in, I couldn't even find it. I finished the neck and it came out 47 inches long when I ran out of yarn instead of the 60 inches it should be. I'm hoping I can block it out, but think it is highly unlikely that I can't stretch 13 inches out of it, duh. So after I block it as much as I can, I'll have to just pick up the sleeves and work something out. I am tempted to buy another skein, but I am determined to make this a stash buster (okay so really I went to the yarn store and they didn't have anymore in fuschia which I didn't expect since I did buy this over a year ago). Fuschia, definitely a new color for me. I guess I could just make the sleeves longer and work some seed stitch at the top of the sleeves (possible design element maybe?). I had hoped to find something in my stash for the sleeves, but as of yet cannot find anything suitable. Was hoping that I could use some of the elann peruvian wool left from a bag for a chicknits cardi, but missed out on the extra balls of yarn while perusing the site (see last post). Ok, my needles must need a break cause they seem to be working against me at the moment so I'm not picking them up 'til this weekend (how likely is that?).Here's hoping the long holiday weekend will energize me to pick up the needles and knit through this. Send some harmonious knitting vibes my way. I'm in need of some. Not such a good week so far for knitting or turkey's for that matter.
 Gobble, gobble!
Comments
Oh man - that Audrey! She got me too and has been shelved until spring. Don't let her get you down! You're way to talented for that! :)Enjoy Thanksgiving. Posted by: Jackie at November 25, 2004 06:30 AMHope you have a wonderful thanksgiving and the turkey helps you get over your knitting blues. Posted by: tacha at November 25, 2004 07:11 AMDon't let Audrey get you down!!! Enjoy your break! You'll come back to Audrey when you're ready - - she's not going anywhere, after all. Have a great Thanksgiving! Posted by: mindy at November 25, 2004 08:09 AM~~~Knitting Vibes~~~ I hope they help! I can understand your frustration. You are such a talented knitter--hopefully you will get out of the Audrey-induced slump soon! In the meantime, enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving day with Mini, and take care of yourself! Posted by: Lolly Lauren at November 25, 2004 08:10 AMScrew knitting through it - I say send them to the Island of Misfit Knits (or Knitfit WIPs, whichever you prefer) until they work through they're own darn problems. ;) Froggy, have a great Thanksgiving with your mini - I always love reading your blog and appreciate greatly all the kind and thoughtful comments you leave on mine. Posted by: Elisa at November 25, 2004 08:17 AMThank you for your comment on my blog. I like so much your's, but i'm sorry, my english is very poor... Have a happy thanksgiving and a a restful break from your knitting. :) Posted by: alison at November 25, 2004 08:59 AMAs you know from my blog, that calmer almost did me in as well! A break is a good thing, Audrey will forgive you (and in the end it will be very worth it!). Have a restful Thanksgiving. Thanks again. Posted by: Cara at November 25, 2004 09:39 AMI know what you are talking about. Take a break for as long as you need, the knitting will be there when you want/need it. Have a good rest. Posted by: lisa at November 25, 2004 09:44 AMYou know Froggy dear, some knitting weeks are like that. I say, chuck it all and start something new. Posted by: claudia at November 25, 2004 09:52 AMFroggy, have a fantastic Thanksgiving! Take a break, eat some turkey and you'll feel better :) Posted by: Monica at November 25, 2004 10:17 AMI'm sorry about Audrey. You're right to take a break from her. Good luck with your Bright Fuschia Autumn. I hope you can either stretch it or find the yarn. Remember it doesn't count if you finishing a WIP. Have a great Thanksgiving to you, your mini and family! Posted by: lynette at November 25, 2004 10:30 AMI got your parcel today and it's fab! I hope you like yours as much as I like yours. It's even more appreciated as I haven't been able to knit for 9 days! Don't worry I'm sure the knitting fairy will come and visit soon. Happy Turkey Day, Froggy and Family! Posted by: Niki at November 25, 2004 08:36 PMI would say it's time for some yarn therapy. If not, start something new or small. Posted by: Siow Chin at November 26, 2004 01:37 AMVery cute turkey. You'll get Audrey eventually. (And I happen to know that you have plenty of that blue calmer in your stash should the ripping go awry!) Sometimes knits are just stubborn. I spent forever on Pia - a relatively simple pattern. I feel like I knit it about 3 times, and I'll have to re-knit it again this spring to get it to really look right. Take heart, and if Audrey gets really out of hand, just toss her aside. Posted by: Julia at November 26, 2004 08:37 AMThat Audrey is a cruel mistress indeed. The seed stitch in your bright autumn is just gorgeous. I hope you enjoy your knit break! Posted by: amy at November 26, 2004 02:03 PMI understand about knit breaks. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with mini and any other family. Posted by: Erika at November 26, 2004 03:38 PMSorry about all this trouble Audrey has caused you, I hope you enjoy your knit break and that you were able to have a wonderful thanksgiving with your mini. Posted by: eyeleen at November 26, 2004 09:52 PMHope you had a GREAT Thanksgiving - may a lot of food and merriness bring you good knitting vibes. Posted by: Anne-Caroline at November 26, 2004 11:44 PMI am so happy you posted the russian join as I used a knot. Keep up the knitting hints. Some projects were sent to test us... |