I'm happy to join Kat and her Merry Band of Unravelers with a new project. This is the beginning of a Hitch on the Move (Ravelry link).
There has already been some unraveling. I split the yarn in one of the kfbs, and my attempts at fixing it were unsuccessful. I unraveled 20 rows or so, counted carefully, placed my marker, and resumed knitting. I hope it's okay now and it was a good exercise for me to really get the pattern clear in my mind.
I last talked about books a couple of weeks ago, and I've read several in that time. Since there are four of them I'll be back tomorrow with a post just about books.
What are you making and reading this week?
I like these two yarns together a lot! I have to laugh, though, because when I saw the little photo preview in Blogger, it looked like a bikini, with the start of the shawl looking like the bottom and the two skeins of yarn the top!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on my handspun sweater and a pair of socks. I'd just started reading an ARC of Elif Shafak's new book when my hold came in on Iron Flame, so that's what I'm spending my reading time on right now.
I LOVE those colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks! That cobalt blue is my favorite color and I like all the colors in the multicolored skein, too.
DeleteI think those yarns will make a really gorgeous HotM! I remember it taking a few repetitions to get what I was doing cemented in my brain! I hope you are on the highway now... I liked when I got to the point where I was not "flipping" back and forth so frequently! I am eager to hear about your new books!
ReplyDeleteHave to giggle -- I thought the same thing as Sarah, at first glance, and I thought, WOW! What is on Bonny's needles??!! :)
ReplyDeleteI ripped back recently (on a pretty simple project, really) -- but like you said, not all lost because it helped solidify the pattern. (If we think of it as swatching, it still feels productive?!)
Once Sarah mentioned it I couldn't unsee it myself! I used to get aggravated if I had to rip back, but I finally realized that my goal isn't to knit all the things in as little time as possible; it's to enjoy myself while knitting. Ripping back allows me double enjoyment from my yarn (up to a point)!
DeleteNow I can't get past Sarah's comment about the bikini... that's hilarious!!
ReplyDeleteLol....I saw a bikini too and I was very impressed! I've seen knitted swimwear before and thought how brave.
ReplyDeleteRest assured that I am not knitting a bikini and have no plans to knit one in the future!
Deletewe unknitted together it seems! love the colors and the fact that you are starting something new once more, I hope to finish my shawl soon so I can join you.
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous colors for your new bikini!! Oh, I mean Hitch on the Move! I want to knit some on mine...and the Shakerag Skirt, but I think I need a nap first (I woke around 2 am. and never really got back to sleep...). Looking forward to your book post!
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DeleteNice bikini. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI've been in a knitting slump after knitting so many baby hats, but you have inspired me to make a Hitchhiker with a beautiful skein of Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere that I received as a Christmas gift. I think it's a great pattern to show off the colors of the yarn!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful use for a special skein of DIC Smooshy! I hope you'll post a picture on Instagram sometime so I can admire it.
DeleteOh, that shawl is going to be so pretty and bright. I love the blue. I look forward to your book post. I enjoy reading about your reading!
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast in our new Hitch on the Move! I'm still knitting Porty but the end is in sight since I decided to knit short sleeves :-)
ReplyDeleteI also saw a bikini!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors Bonny! (And I saw the bikini too! ) PD
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