Thursday, April 28th, 2005

There’s a yarn sale today

Kirkland Yarn & Stitchery is having a Spring Fling, and all their yarn is 20% off. The reason this is particularly appealing to me is because this specific yarn store carries Karabella Lace Mohair, which is the recommended yarn for the Lily of the Valley shawl that many of you are familiar with, because I mention it often. But for those of you who aren’t…

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She’s a beauty.

Knit-along news-

I’ve started Cable-Eight! Finally.

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Of course, I’ve messed with it. I was thinking about possible modifications as I was knitting on the first piece. While looking at the picture in the mag, I started having raglan thoughts. After consulting my favorite book, I decided to knit my Cable-Eight as a raglan, and in the round (thus avoiding both bulky seams AND crochet). I’m leaving the cute little slits at the bottom, and making it with long, 2×2 ribbed sleeves. I knit a smaller size than I originally intended in the hopes that doing so would leave me with enough yarn.

What has yet to be decided is the neckline. V-neck? Scoop? Should I leave it straight like in the pattern? Or, hehe, should I do some crazy short row thing to make one of those loosey-goosey floppy necks that I love so much, but have yet to see named? The drape of this fabric is luscious.

Janet has joined our KAL.

Skylar has finished her yummy Cable-Eight, and looks fabulous in it!

I didn’t have time to scan the blogs. Who’s got progress? Talk to us! And I’m feeling like I’ve missed someone over in the “Done” section. If you’re Cable-Eight is done, let me know so I can promote you in the sidebar. If you told me already, and you’re not there, tell me again.

Thanks to everyone for the discussion yesterday about eyesight. It was much appreciated. I guess I’m trotting down the crafter’s path to bifocals. At least I’m enjoying the road.