October 18, 2005
kalamata
I've been working on my sock...see?
Oh Sock, Thou art my faithful companion.
I'm also going to show you a pic of FBS blocking...
Because here at Chez P'Stikz...we admit when we've flubbed.
Can you believe I have to repair and reblock it again?
Because it is so small, I either tugged on it too hard or I dropped a YO and it just unravelled.
I'm just plum tuckered when it comes to lace.
The BOTTOM IS MANGLED!!!!
I must have dropped a YO because I have to rip back a few rows.
But for now it sits on needles waiting for a repair.
Wahhh!
Now on the Wire...Better and brighter news...
I began KALAMATA!
I bought the Laines Du Nord Dolly Maxi from Elann when they first offered it.
Here is the back.
I only have about 3 more inches and then I begin the sleeves!
(at one time of course!)
New Yarn in Review
Dolly Maxi Specs:
Manu: Laines Du Nord (Italy)
100% superwash merino wool
Recommended Needle: US8
Yardage:95
Dolly Maxi is very close to Aurora 8.
It does not have the best twist...
It gets a bit splitty.
It does have remarkable give and knits up beautiful.
Once you get the feel for how it likes to be handled...it performs beautifully.
It makes a thick, spongey, yet drapey fabric.
I have to say it is so damned refreshing to knit with size 8 needles. It goes so quickly...and I love the thought of FINALLY knitting myself a black sweater.
I wear mean green all the time...like today.
:) With my new red hair! woo!
Keep Rockin' the Socktoberfest and knit on knitters!
Posted by Heather at October 18, 2005 09:55 AMDon't you just love wearing your handknits? I adore that cardigan... you already knew that! Gosh, H, your socks are lovely! you are almost done!!!
Sorry about the FBS woes--will you ever touch lace again? :)
and Kalamata is going to be a beaut! Black is so hard to photograph--but I know I will get to see it firsthand sometime soon!
Love,
L
Okay, the socks are great, the cardi is going to be Fab - but you with red hair is the BEST!! I love it!!
Posted by: Kathy at October 18, 2005 12:26 PMOh I'm sorry about your shawl mishap! I hope your repair is relatively painless for you.
Your hair looks awesome! Red is definitely your color. And your socks are so pretty!
ohhh.. liking the new hair color, that reminds me I need to get my roots touched up. Gonna call right now! Mean Green is looking good!
Posted by: Kate at October 18, 2005 01:11 PMI love that Kalamata pattern! I'm a sucker for cardigans anyway, they're the perfect type of sweater for the spring and fall! And I especially love ribbed cardis! I can't wait to see yours when it's finished.
Posted by: Erin at October 18, 2005 01:41 PMMean green is so nice - it's awesome having a favorite sweater that you knit yourself! Love the red hair too -nice choice.
Posted by: Vicki at October 18, 2005 02:05 PMYou are so freakin' cute I can't even take it. The new hair looks fab!
Missed you at Rhinebeck. :(
Posted by: melanie at October 18, 2005 02:19 PMYou ARE rockin' that red hair. Red is definitely you. Sorry about the lace mishap. What a pain. And Kalamata looks great too. I can't tell from the picture - is it a cardi or a hoodie?
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya at October 18, 2005 03:05 PMSo, you weren't talking about olives, right? 'Cause I love me some good Greek Olives....
I love those bigger needles, too. The projects go so quickly!! The black cardi I just finished was done on 9s....no bulk, just great cardi! Keep it up!
Posted by: Amanda at October 18, 2005 03:42 PMI love the Kalamata pattern and you have inspired me to take up sock knitting!! Is this the same cardigan that Ei knit as well? Where did you get this pattern?? I want to knit it too!!! :)
Posted by: Ilse at October 18, 2005 03:47 PMCool hair! Where is the pattern for Kalamata? Model looks familiar, but the sweater I don't remember seeing.
Posted by: Anmiryam at October 18, 2005 04:15 PMI love Kalamata! soo cute! mean green is looking awesome with the new red do :)
Posted by: Moni at October 18, 2005 06:16 PMTotally loving the redhair - it'd be worth the drive for me to come see your stylist/colorist! Hope you're doing well.
Posted by: Beth at October 18, 2005 09:25 PMYour new hair looks great! Very autumn. And a great match with the green, complimentary colors or whatever.
Posted by: Vicki at October 18, 2005 10:25 PMYour hair looks super cute! I still love your green cardi. And I think I have a crush on Kalamata! That is such a great pattern. You're going to wear this cardi All The Time. Yay!
Posted by: Karma at October 19, 2005 12:19 AMThe red hair looks so cute on you! What a fun change for fall. :-)
Good luck with getting the Flower Basket Shawl back together, it's a beauty.
Kalamata will be fab! And I love the new hair! It's great for fall. :)
Posted by: Ann at October 19, 2005 08:54 AMI love your hair...but of course can't wait to see it in person...tonight! Your socks are looking fine & I can't wait to see Kalamata (nice name) It's going to be awesome in black. I think I will have to knit one up in Black also.
See you tonight H! :-)
Posted by: Eilene at October 19, 2005 09:44 AMLove the socks!
Posted by: Kate at October 19, 2005 10:28 AMMean green looks gooood! Is that peace fleece? I have the Sassy cardie in that same color/yarn and LOVE it!
Posted by: Shelley at October 19, 2005 11:36 AMHey h.... You are crankin out those projects girl! Your socks are adorable. And that new cardi will be awesome in the black. You'll have it done in no time! Good luck w/the FBS repairs. You look cute in mean green...love the red hair. xo Donna
Posted by: Donna at October 19, 2005 12:07 PMI miss my red hair... :-( Yours looks fabulous!!! and the socks look fantastic too!
Mel
Your socks are adorable! Love that yarn!!
Posted by: Esther at October 19, 2005 07:43 PMHi sweetie! I love the socks. The cuff is really neat looking. Which stitch pattern did you use?
Sorry to hear about FBS. I'm sure you'll get it all straightened out.
Catamala is a great sweater. I think it's going to look great on you!
Posted by: Keowdie at October 20, 2005 01:39 PM