Saturday, January 14, 2006

What do I do?

Last night was a knitting nightmare. I just don't really have a project going. I finished the other half to the bag I was knitting...it's awaiting the lining and zipper. My FIL sweater is finished and waiting for another zipper. I did tell you about the sleeves I started for the neglected sweater....but I will tell you about that another day. I have really started questioning why I knit things...and will I actually wear it.
So I swatched for socks...but didn't get gauge and was not really excited about the yarn. I was going to start a gift for a girlfriend who just had a baby...but didn't have the correct needle size.(well, in bamboo I did, but I need addis for the baby cashmerino...seriously.) So at about 10:30 p.m. I started knitting this little bear...just for something to knit.



Cute, yes. I could see a pocket on the front of a baby/children's sweater/vest and one of these guys in it.

So what do I knit. I just can't bring myself to knit that ribbed sweater...boring. I do want to do the lace leaf pullover...but I don't have the yarn.
I've been trying to source one out. If you are knitting the Lace Leaf Pullover, what are you using? I may check my LYS for some of this...I know, it has acrylic in it...but I can't imagine how hot I would be in 100% polar weight wool! I am pretty sure she has it in stock, and I am pretty sure I have used it for a hat before.

Help me decide. It seems that a few of you are talking about doing the lace leaf pullover. Is there a KAL out there?
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7 comments:

Knittypants said...

There is a KAL for the Lace Leaf Pullover over on Craftster. You could probably find some different ideas for subs over there. Hope that helps.

9:00 PM
bstrong said...

How about my camera bag with pocket for spare batteries?

10:00 PM
Jessica said...

I knit the Leaf Lace sweater using some bulky weight wool I had in my stash and doubled it. It's a really fun, fast knit.

1:44 AM
Jenn said...

I'm trying not to start my Lace Leaf Pullover (too many other projects!) and I've picked out a JoAnn brand yarn - Dolcetto - that is a wool/cotton blend and very soft. I'm hoping it won't be too warm. It's a great price for a good yardage too.

9:19 AM
Anonymous said...

A SKIRT I TOLD YOU A SKIRT, PLEASE KNIT A SKIRT LOOK UP PATTERNS YOU WILL LIKE IT, KNIT A SKIRT.... AND THE CAMERA BAG FOR DAD.

12:03 PM
Laura said...

Hm, well, it's only half acrylic, so it's only half bad. :)

Are you going with red, since that seems to be YOUR color, or the green as in Interweave, or something found in your LYS?

3:43 PM
Anonymous said...

It is soo cute. I love the idea to put it in a pocket. Oh..I'll have to check out the lace leaf pullover.

8:42 AM

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