but the dawn is breakin' it's early morn

[starfallz]

I've been quiet on the knitting front lately. Knitting on a project I can't quite reveal yet and a pair of socks that are slowly growing doesn't make for much excitement.

After binding off the secret thing, I cast on for a quick-to-please project for myself, which I just finished up yesterday.


Pattern: Ester by Alice Bell
Source: Knitty.com
Materials: Cascade Ecological Wool (8087)
Needles: US 8/5.0mm Circulars; KnitPicks Options
Amount: A bit less than 1 skein






This was a fun knit. It got a bit tedious at the "halfway point", when the stitches on the needles almost triple, but the cables were still very engaging and easy to do while watching Battlestar Galactica. The yarn is very nice to the touch and pleasant to work with. I still have to see how it does once it takes a bath, but I think it will come out nicely.

Since finishing that, I cast on a gift for my grandmother, Jared Flood's blanket version the Hemlock Ring.


Hope those socks get finished up soon...

Comments

[amarafox.livejournal.com]

That's awesome!

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm hoping it will be good for cool nights or for times I'm chilly at the computer.

[ilyat.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, that is super cute. I'm constantly amazed at what you can make by knitting. I mean, I knew it was a great way to construct a lot of garments, but I don't think I've ever really appreciated just how versatile it is.

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Yea, you can do some really cool things with it. It has its strengths and weaknesses. :) There are some knitted items that I question, but then there are some that make the most of what can be done with knitting and are awesome.

[beaniegrrl.livejournal.com]

Oooh, that looks LOVELY!

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[wayback-kidd.livejournal.com]

I should pay you to make me a hat :|

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

I'm willing to take on small commissions from time to time. Message me about it sometime and we can discuss details. :)

[kitchengrrl.livejournal.com]

Keey-ute! That looks fabulous and so do you!

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Thanks!! :)