Yarn Along
This week I cast on for a new project – despite the fact that the socks are still on the go! Oh my, why do I keep starting a new pair of socks when they struggle to hold my interest? Perhaps because they feel so nice :o)
I have had my heart set on making Shalom for a little while now. I have been inspired by the many woman who link up at Yarn Along who have knitted this cardigan. I don’t usually have a huge amount of success with knitting up cardies for myself but have figured out why. I usually ignore the whole gauge thing – duh! Why would I do that? I don’t know – but I have. Not this time. I am determined to get it right as there are many lovely knits on my Ravelry list at the moment.
My yarn arrived on Friday. I chose Drops Andes. I really wanted to use lovely yarn for this project and was thrilled to see that Wool Warehouse is running a special on their Drops yarn. I bought two colours – Light Grey Green and Heather. It feels heavenly! So soft and warm. It is going to be perfect for those cool autumn days. I bought some really cute buttons while I was about it…
aren’t they just adorable?
I am loving this project so far. I love how quickly it knits up. I might end up making another – but with long sleeves. But we shall see how this one turns out first. I really am a bit nervous due to my lack of success in the past.
Reading: In the Left Behind series I have reached book number 9 – ‘Desecration’. These books are a riveting read and once again I find it hard to tear myself away. Another book that I have just taken out of the library is ‘Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet’ by M.C Beeton. These books are always a light read and alternate well with my ‘heavier’ read of the Left Behind books.
Joining Ginny over at Small Things for today’s Yarn Along
7 Comments
karen
they are super adorable buttons! Jealous. I think I cast on socks because I get a pair of socks, simple as that. Have fun casting on!
Shirley-Ann
Yes I think that's pretty much my reason for casting on for socks. Boring knitting but such a lovely reward at the end :o)
Lisa
I agree, the buttons are wonderful, and socks, well, socks are good! 🙂 Agatha Raisin sounds intriguing…
momto5
i loved knitting the shalom. it was my first big person sweater. enjoy it!
Lori ann
your shalom looks lovely so far shirley ann, it's going to be perfect i bet! i have never tried drops, and have just found a shop not so far from me that carries it, i'm looking forward to trying some soon!
Sarah
So pretty – I have that Shalom on my Ravelry favorites and someday will try it! The yarn is just beautiful and looks like a joy to knit with! I also ignore gauge and kick myself for it time and time again; I haven't knit a "big person" garment yet but will need to make sure to knit a swatch first when I do!
Sandra Ann
Good luck with the shalom, i enjoyed making mine, but alas lovely hubs managed to felt it in the machine!!!
Gorgeous wool and the buttons are so sweet.
xx