Christmas Knitting Goals Update

Well I'm up to 9 dish clothes now. They are really coming along. I started putting stripes in them and I think it adds a nice touch.

I have a couple of ideas for those 2 new projects I want to add to the Christmas gift idea list. I hope to decide over the next week what to add.

The Sweater Experiment

Well, I've been busy working on my sweater. I am almost done with the back panel. I'm still working on the armhole shaping, but I am happy with the progress. I'm a bit disappointed in the way the pattern is written. It isn't always clear what they are asking me to do. Luckily, I have some friends who are a great help to me with things like that! Thanks to all my knitting friends who have helped me get this far! You guys are the greatest!

How to Knit : How to Knit a Cable Stitch

My First Cable

Well I did it! I made my first cable. It wasn't so difficult after all. I wanted to practice making a cable so when it came time to start that first square of the afghan I would be ready. The next thing to try is the bobble. That is on tomorrow's list of things to knit! I'll keep you posted. In the mean time if you want to see how a cable is done check out the link I posted.

Sweater Update!

Well I got it going. I cast on Saturday evening after a wonderful visit with my knitting buddies. When dinner was cleaned up the girls and I put in Emma (one of our favorites) got settled on the couch and I began the adventure. Sunday evening I added a few inches watching the Bears game with Chuck, the kids and some friends. I added a bit more Monday during family devotions and inched along at Hallstrom chatting with friends. So I'm on day five and have knitted 6.5 inches of the back panel. So far I love the way it is knitting up and it is very simple...K3, P3 to form the ribbing. In 3 more inches I'll be starting the next phase!

The Sweater Experiment

I have always wanted to make a sweater, but have been too intimated by them to ever try. That is, until this summer. We went on a family vacation to Door County, Wisconsin in late July and that gave me a chance to visit one of my favorite yarn stores, Red Sock Yarns, in Fish Creek. While looking at all the yummy yarn the owner of the store (Jenny) noticed my interest in a yarn she was using to make a gorgeous sweater. She showed me the sweater and I just loved it. After showing me the pattern and hearing about what I've knit in the past, she encouraged me to try it. So I'm trying it.

The pattern is Montera Heathered Tuck Bodice Cardigan and is designed by Pam Allen. I'm planning on starting it tomorrow when I meet some of my knitting buddies at a local yarn shop. I'm still a bit intimidated by the idea of a sweater, but the yarn is so lovely and the idea of a new warm sweater so inviting that I find I can't wait!

Christmas Knitting Goals

Without goals I tend to wander aimlessly through life. This year I am going to set some goals so that when Christmas rolls around I will be ready! I have set a goal to make 2 dishcloths a week. We'll see if I make it. I also am making it a goal to find 2 more gift ideas by October 8th. When I find ideas I'll create a poll to see what you guys think. Wish me luck!