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March 28, 2006
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I'm giving you this preview of future projects because the ones I have going on right now are either, stalled, boring or in a time out. And really, all I want to do is spin, but I can't because I have work to do and I'm procrastinating. I tried to work on the collar for short rows yesterday and it looks awful. Really awful. Did I ever tell you Claire's inspired idea? You know the whole "should I stripe it or not" question? Well, Claire suggested I stripe the FRONT, but not the back. Great idea, no? I liked it anyway. So I started it and the thing needs to be ripped. I love the sweater so much and I think the knitting is really done well (if I don't say so myself) and I refuse to fuck up the sweater with a shitty collar so I'm putting it aside for the time being. Maybe for Maryland, instead of Passover? We'll see. I might need some help on it, and luckily help is coming soon. Current socks are boring. YAAAWN. BDFS is ready for action, but all I want to do is spin. See a pattern? But deadlines loom. Like this one:
Here we have my choices for my Sockapalooza Socks! That's HOT FLASH Socks That Rock and the Simply Lovely Lace Socks from the current IK. My pal likes bright colors and ankle socks, so I'm pretty sure these fit the bill. I'm a little concerned about sizing though, as she wears a full size (or more) bigger than me and I've never knit for someone different than my size. The pattern says cast on 60 stitches on size 0 needles, but I plan on knitting with size 1s. It's a six stitch repeat - do you think 66 stitches will be too much? She said she's a bigger girl, so that's why she wears ankle or crew socks. The best part? I know the person who made her SockapalTWOza socks, so I sent off an email this morning. Hopefully I'll get some good advice. Of course I want these socks to be perfect. I'm going to try something new with them as well - two socks on two circulars! This way I can also be in the Cirque Du Socks KAL!
Neat, huh? You need to knit socks on two circulars, but if you've done that before, then try something new. So I'll be casting on soon - 2circs2socks style!
Here's another preview:
Thinking ahead to April's Project Spectrum spinning! (Even though I've still got like 12oz of March spinning left to do. Did I mention all I want to do is spin? ;-) ) This fine fiber is from AmyBoogie. It's her Almost Solid series in Corriedale, Sunflower and Marigold colorways. I saw some of the Sunflower spun up over at Marnie's, and even though I have some batts on order from Graton Fibers, I couldn't resist. I LOVE Amy's fibers. LOVE LOVE! And her dyes are wonderful too. Look what else I got from her:
It's Amy's Handpainted Tahiti biffle and if I had all the time in the world to spin, it would be a nice transition fiber from March to April - it's got yellow, orange, pink, reds - just a whole lot of sunshiney goodness. YAY!
Posted by Cara at March 28, 2006 12:46 PM
Topics: Project Spectrum
~ Sock Pal Socks
Comments
Gorgeous fiber overload. Ahh....
Heh, I'm not quite sure I picked up on the pattern you have going there...
Posted by: Chris at March 28, 2006 01:09 PM
OK...you can't sit and spin why? Go with what feels right. So you spin today and tomorrow and knit in a day or so. You have a full month to knit Sockapal socks...spin away, grrl!
Posted by: margene at March 28, 2006 01:11 PM
There's that damn biffle again ;>
Dammit, now I *really* need to learn how to spin. (And, apparently, I need to relearn how to speak without cussing.)
Posted by: liz at March 28, 2006 01:21 PM
Amy's stuff is amazing! I'm addicted to checking her site daily for my dose of drool worthy fiber! Can't wait to see the Almost Solid series spun up!
Posted by: Kate at March 28, 2006 01:24 PM
I'm drooling over here!
Posted by: Scout at March 28, 2006 01:28 PM
Oh yum. Look at all that gorgeous fiber. I feel my credit card itching for a little action.
Posted by: Stephanie at March 28, 2006 01:41 PM
sorry? you were saying? with such delish pictures i can't concentrate on the text.
Posted by: kris at March 28, 2006 01:42 PM
Have you ever wanted to join a KAL because of how damn cute the button is? Love that Cirque du Socks!!!
Beautiful colors, Cara -- I got pink picot jaywalkers in the header, too. ; )
Posted by: Vicki at March 28, 2006 01:43 PM
The biffle looks just like some yarn I just dyed for a "transitional" project spectrum project! I can't wait to see the pink lace socks - those are really going to rock!!!
Posted by: Stacey at March 28, 2006 01:43 PM
Amy's stuff is good, Grafton Fibers is good, it's all good. Now wonder we can't stop spinning!
Posted by: Carole at March 28, 2006 01:43 PM
Ooo, pretty fiber!
Posted by: Monica at March 28, 2006 01:45 PM
I'm currently spinning some of Amy's Disco Duck biffle. Well, that's not what she called it, but...
Posted by: rock chick at March 28, 2006 01:46 PM
I am sitting in front of my monitor drooling. Ok, I *get* now why it's fiber porn.
Posted by: Kathy at March 28, 2006 01:48 PM
I expect you will love the 2x2 sock knitting. It's the only way I knit socks anymore. So fast, and the socks come out the same size everytime!
That roving is just lucious. I need to spin more!
Posted by: Leah at March 28, 2006 01:50 PM
awww, yay amy! i love amy - she taught me to spin! her rovings and yarns are soooo yummy.
Posted by: anne at March 28, 2006 01:55 PM
Pretty fibers! Not for nothing, but I really hope your my sock pal! That hot flash yarn rules!!!
Posted by: Illanna at March 28, 2006 02:12 PM
Someone caught the spinning but big time! The fiber is all beautiful -- great choices.
Posted by: amanda at March 28, 2006 03:56 PM
Okay, that roving is gorgeous. Just saying!
And, I LOVE doing two socks at once on the magic loop method--it's my preferred method, whenever possible!
Posted by: --Deb at March 28, 2006 06:27 PM
66 sts on #1s should be just about right for your sock pal. I have, ahem, zaftig gams, and that recipe would suit me just fine. I'm sure she'll love 'em. Who wouldn't?
Posted by: Meg at March 28, 2006 07:56 PM
I know I'm somewhat alone in this respect, but I prefer knitting 2 socks on one circ. It prevents second sock syndrome and, because I'm painfully lazy when it comes to making pattern notes, makes it easy to modify both socks equally.
Posted by: Juniper at March 28, 2006 09:49 PM
Oooh, that fiber is beautiful! I think you should go ahead & spin if you want to....
Posted by: Norah Willett at March 28, 2006 10:24 PM
I am hankering to get my hands on some Socks that Rock yarn, but my local LYS(s) just can't get on board. I think an internet order is in order. Darn you enabler.
Posted by: Elaine at March 28, 2006 10:27 PM
Love the fiber-such great colors. I can't wait to see how you spin it into yarn. The pink sock yarn is great for that pattern!
This is an odd question, but any chance you went to Loesche elementary school? You look familiar.
Posted by: Diane at March 28, 2006 10:36 PM
Re: sock size. My feet are bigger than most patterns, and I have had more luck going up a needle size, rather than increasing the pattern repeat. Just sayin.
Posted by: Ellen at March 29, 2006 07:47 AM
LOVE the "handmade sock in the flirty little mule" look! Could it be that you have yet another talent? Stylist, perhaps? How blessed can one woman be??!
Posted by: claire at March 29, 2006 08:00 AM
phenomenal taste I tell you... you have got it in spades (though I am going to step away from the spinning I have interest in yarn anything further and well I am in DEEP shite :)
Posted by: stinkerbell at March 29, 2006 02:16 PM
I know what you mean about wanting to spinspinspin. Love the Amy Boogie colors. They look very Cara.
Posted by: Laurie at March 29, 2006 03:45 PM
The fiber for your April spinning is so beautiful! It looks like a creamsicle!!
Posted by: Lolly at March 30, 2006 07:24 AM