The last time I posted, I said I'd share some knitting progress photos with you. Then I kept thinking "I'll knit just a little bit more on this project before I post a picture." And here I am, more than a week later with no post. So, today is finally a WIP (and an FO) picture sharing day.
Katie and I talked about knitting this sweater last winter, but we instead chose the Lace Surplice Top. I still haven't finished mine, but Katie's is beautiful! (I've officially put that in hibernation until January/February. Then it'll be done just in time for spring!) We again talked about knitting Ariann and I was determined not to be the weak link in our little knitalong this time, so I got started right away. Unfortunately, Katie has gotten super-busy, and I don't want to get too far ahead so I haven't knit on this in awhile. I'm instead focusing on Ene's Scarf. (By the way, I sent a question to the designer of Ariann, Bonne Marie. She is so sweet, helpful, and prompt!)
Oh, I'm trying to decide which way to sew on the buttons. I'm leaning toward having the dark part of the button be on the right (like the bottom left button). Any thoughts? I'm not wild about these buttons, but they were the best choice I saw at the LYS and I think they'll look good on the sweater.
Ene's Scarf
Keri is knitting Ene's Scarf and asked if I wanted to knit along. I did, so I cast on a couple of weeks ago, I guess. Last weekend I was hurrying to get through a section and ended up tinking two or three rows then having to reknit. That doesn't make for fast progress! Being all bunched up on my needles, it reminds me of a Victorian dress collar. I'm hoping the body of the scarf/shawl will go quickly. It's starting to feel a bit cooler down here and it will be nice to have this to throw over my shoulders when I take out the dog. Won't I be the most elegant pet owner around? :)
Socks
I finished my first pair of socks last night!!! I'm pretty excited about that. My daughter modeled them here for me and she'll be getting the next pair of socks (Monkey socks). She's been waiting on socks for a long time. :) This yarn was given to me as a contest prize by Rachel. This is beautiful yarn and now I'm spoiled! Thank you, Rachel!
Other WIPs
There are also hats, a pair of fingerless mitts for my daughter (as part of Keri's knitalong), the Chevron scarf (still just a big swatch, really), and a dishcloth in the works. And I've swatched for several patterns with the new handspun yarn Rachel sent me. I just cannot decide what will show it off the best. Rachel had suggested a hat or fingerless mitts. Hats don't look good on me, so I may go ahead and knit mitts. Hers are beautiful!
I hope you're all enjoying good weather and lots of knitting!
hooray for your socks! They are adorable and the yarn is beautiful. I am glad you did a roundup on your WIPs. I should do one on mine.....
Posted by: patti | October 05, 2007 at 07:27 PM
You wouldn't believe how hot and muggy it's been around here! Northeast, my foot! We're in the tropics or something...
I think the darker part of the button facing right will work very nicely. I really need all buttons facing the same way or I go utterly mad! I'm odd that way. ;)
And the socks? Fabulous!!! Aren't homemade socks just the best? I just love to wear them in the cold winter months. There's something rather cozy about it!
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | October 05, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Lovely projects! And congrats on your first socks! You'll be hooked now!
Posted by: Leah | October 05, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Oh my gosh! You're WAY ahead of me! I'm almost finished with DJ's wallaby, then I'll be ready to start. I'm going on Monday to an LYS that I didn't even know I had till the other day. Their website says they have Cascade 220. I want to see the colors in person.
COngrats on the socks! And Ene's scarf will be great. I've thought of you a bunch lately but all of my computer time has been working, and all of my "free" time has been housework or church stuff or just trying to do the daily stuff that has to get done.
My house is a wreck, btw.
Posted by: Katie | October 05, 2007 at 09:13 PM
Woohoo! Finished socks! Lace! What's next? Steeking?
Posted by: Restless Knitter | October 06, 2007 at 03:08 AM
Beth, you have been VERY busy! Love the color of your Ariann...can't wait to see it when it is done. Also, your socks are fantastic! You've inspired me to get going on a pair of fingerless mitts soon so I can use them all fall/winter. I made the Fetching ones last year for a friend and have 2 skeins waiting for a pair for me.
Posted by: Estella | October 06, 2007 at 07:19 AM
Hooray for your first pair of socks! I predict many more.
Posted by: Carole | October 06, 2007 at 08:05 AM
congratulations on finishing your first pair of socks! they look lovely. :)
Posted by: amandajean | October 06, 2007 at 11:45 AM
Wow Beth...I dont know how you accomplish all you do. Hooray is right re: your socks!!! Love the colors too of all your projects. Buttons are a 'finicky' thing to chose at times, you want to add with them but at the same time, not detract from the actual item, right? Im sure you will make the right choice. Keep up the great work.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!! G
Posted by: Geraldine | October 06, 2007 at 02:17 PM
Hooray for first socks! They came out so well (and I'm not just saying that because I made the yarn :)). I wish my first pair looked that good!
Ariann looks lovely. Such a pretty color. I started that pattern last winter, but the yarn just wasn't meant to be. It's been on my to do list ever since. If only I had the time! I think that big wooden buttons would look really nice with that color. That is what I plan to use whenever I get around to mine.
Posted by: Rachel | October 06, 2007 at 03:04 PM
Your first socks turned out really nice. I am a bit jealous.....
Posted by: Marti | October 06, 2007 at 05:02 PM
Oh, you have been a busy girl. Love Arian. I have been the yarn for Sitcom Chic. That site is a riches of gorgeous patterns.
Posted by: Patricia | October 07, 2007 at 05:14 PM
Your ene looks beautiful - I just love the color! And such yummy socks too - Rachel sure is a wiz on the wheel! =)
Posted by: keri | October 07, 2007 at 11:28 PM
Your WIPs look great! I really like Ariann, just beautiful! I agree with you on the buttons, the darker green to the right will look really nice.
Posted by: Monica | October 08, 2007 at 10:44 AM
I agree; the darker bit to the right looks best.
The scarf is beautiful!
Posted by: Christina | October 08, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Welcome to the world of socks. They are such gret travel projects. I can't wait to see the Monkey socks off the needles!
Posted by: Patricia | October 12, 2007 at 06:25 AM