Cherry blossoms, blue skies, green leaves and the return of sunshine. Spring is my favorite time of year, least of which because my birthday falls then. The Spring colors of the final Sundara Season collection captureS the soft nuances of Spring awakening.
Spring
Desert Sunrise
Ginger over PeachHappy Wednesday! I finally have some WiPs to show off! Of course the Super Sekret project remains hidden from sight, but I'm happy to report I am working my way through the third repeat. The pattern calls for 4.5 repeats, but I'm thinking of pushing it to 5.5. Cryptic much?
As for Django, I'm merrily making my way through the foot. Should be done by Sunday.
Clapotis comes along more slowly. I have to be in a real brainless mood to work on it.
The long end is already over 50", but I've got lots more yarn left so I'm going to keep on going.
I love its classic beauty and luxurious feel. It makes me think of winter. In a good way, all wrapped up and snuggly in Casbah goodness. I'm thinking it may be an excellent knit on the plane ride home next month.
Of course just because I'm making progress doesn't mean my eyes, and hands, don't wander. And so I've been testing out a couple more shawls.
First, Tuscany, by Amy Singer (or Knitty fame) from her book No Sheep For You. I'm using Sea Silk in the Hemlock colorway. The color is a bit more variegated than I'd hoped for but I think it will be lovey. It's my first time working with slippery, slidy silk and all is going smoothly.
And finally, I've considering Jeanne by Kirsten Kapur. I'm using Yarn Pirate's Bamboo/Merino blend sock yarn in Hyacinth. The shifting lavenders are beautiful and the bamboo content gives a lovely sheen. I'm just not sure that what I think of the pattern yet.
You know I'm aching to cast on for a hat, I'm gathering my yarns for a multi color cardi and I'm still planning for gloves. I just need more time in the day...
In my continuing efforts to plow through the WiPs, I present to you my finished, blocked Ulmus (Rav linky)!
look at those pointy points!
Modeling photos to come, if I ever find either A) a willing model or B) a decent photographer!Things seem to take on a more relaxed tone in the summer. It's like we're all still on summer vacation from school, or want to be. I've seen it's not just me, but bloggers in general are writing less. The knitting pace seems to me less frantic. The various shawls are taking shape, but really who needs them in the summer heat?
Still, there has been a need, slowly building and getting ready to burst out. A need for closure. Completion. And to that end, I am revisiting some of my favorite WiPs and going for the gold.
My favorite sock designer, Cookie A, has so many patterns calling out to me. But truly, how can I contemplate casting on something new when Django sits half finished? Make that 3/4 finished! Last week I picked the needles and cast on for the second sock. And here we are, in the middle of the gusset decreases just a few days later.
Starting with a cabled rib cuff,
you can see how the pattern makes its way down the back of the leg. (I know the socks look a little wonky from this angle, but you get the idea.)
And the long, swooping circles encompassing the leg.
Not to mention the squeezably soft Koigu. These socks almost make me wish it was winter. Almost!
What a week! A little overwhelming actually. So much to catch up on but it's getting late and Shabbos is almost upon us. I'll try to catch up a bit on Sunday if I can, but for now, Sundara's visions...
Winter
Cranberry Chutney
Lunar LandingUlmus is off the needles and waiting for a soak and the blocking wires. And yes, folks, this is going to grow. A lot.
Clapotis too is coming along. It's measuring about 50" so far but I plan on continuing until the yarn runs out. The Super Sekret project is coming along as well. Even Hanami is slowly growing. And yet...
We all knew it was a matter of time. Tonight I need something more. Something new. Something small. Something engaging and entirely satisfying. Like a really good cookie. Cookie A. of course! I mean, how long could the abstinence really last? And so at last I've cast on again. A sock. Even more importantly, a Second Sock! Django (Rav linky)is on the needles, the cuff almost finished. So in between all this shawl business I'll be carrying on with my little sock. Because really, I need some closure.
I've got nothing.
I'd hoped I'd have a finished Ulmus to show you. I knit as much and as fast as my poor fingers could. I didn't even waste a moment to take a progress picture. But no. Not finished. Yet.
I'm on row 27 of the edging, my eyes are bleary and I can barely sit up straight. To bed, I must! Even if that means leaving this with 7 rows and a very long bind off to go.
I'll think about it tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day.
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