Photoless post
I was going to post when I had nice photos of my hoodie progress or some new yarn from the Michael's Yarn Event. But, I haven't had time to take any pictures. So, you'll have to use your imaginations. :)
Knitting progress: I've been focused on knitting the Central Park Hoodie. I have the back and sleeves done and I've started the ribbing for the left front. I was going to knit both fronts at the same time, but I can't because of the yarn I'm using. It's kettle-dyed, so I'm having to knit two rows from one ball then two from another. If I tried that while knitting two fronts at the same time, it would really be a mess. (I know because I tried this with the sleeves!)
Yarn procurement: Michael's is having a Yarn Event, with a lot of their yarn on sale. I had to buy some unFun Fur for my nieces' scarves. I also bought some dishcloth cotton. I resisted the Patons SWS and Classic Merino Wool.
Speaking of unFun Fur, I used to not mind knitting with it. When I first starting knitting, I made several scarves out of it. I must have overdone it, because I can hardly stand the stuff now. My sister-in-law said that both nieces would like scarves for Christmas, so I have to make two more. Then that may be it for good. Any ideas of how to make it more enjoyable?
Try knitting it with a complimentary 'normal' yarn, it might make it less onerous - the unfun fur makes up 90% of one of my lys. I never knew it came in so many variations. Good luck
Posted by: Ruth | October 17, 2006 at 07:33 AM
Hmmm. I don't have any suggestions about the fun fur. Maybe pretend you're a muppet while you knit with it? I have to send you a photo of my worst fun fur project as a new knitter. It is so ugly. Or, maybe that's a post in the making! (Or, a contest!)
I hope you'll show us CPH progress photos soon! I'm so excited to start Ariann. But I have got to get some of these other things off the needles. I have been distracted by a pair of fuzzy feet.
Posted by: katie | October 17, 2006 at 08:04 AM
That's so cute Beth...about no photos and use your imagination. I NEED photos Beth, I loved the look of your hoodie so far....hopefully youll have time to post photos soon.
Have fun with the 'fur'.
Huggs, G
Posted by: Geraldine | October 17, 2006 at 10:55 AM
You are definitely way ahead of me! Good for you!
I only used the fun fur for making cat beds, and I'll be happy if I don't see it anymore for a while (unless another kitty needs a bed).
Posted by: Debby | October 17, 2006 at 11:52 AM
How to make fun fur tolerable...lots of alcohol in your coffee....
Posted by: Christy | October 17, 2006 at 04:13 PM
I say just forge through the fun fur then reward yourself with a beautiful, handpainted merino sock yarn or something once you've gotten through it!
Can't wait for hoodie pix...
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | October 17, 2006 at 05:27 PM