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March 8, 2006
Minor Progress
It's snowing like crazy here. The weather people are predicting somewhere between 5 and 10 inches today (doesn't that just go to show you how they really do just guess on the forecast). I'm hoping the weather keeps at it so I can justify going home early. It seems like a really good day to sit on the couch with a nice fire, a cup of tea, a movie, and my knitting!
Speaking of knitting, I've been making some progress on my projects. The Chalet sock continues along - I'm almost done with the second pattern repeat and should be able to turn the heel soon. I had to do some minor ripping last night because I got a little confused as to which stitches went which direction (I say confused, but really I just wasn't paying attention - that'll get ya every time).
Clapotis has entered the straight rows section (exciting, I know)
and I dropped my first stitch last night - that dropping stitches thing still gets my heart pumping a little. It just doesn't quite seem like something I should be doing on purpose.
And finally, Butterfly. I love Butterfly, but at this rate I'm gonna be 60 before she's done. Last night I knit another 2 rounds and it took me an hour and a half. I know it isn't a race and I'm not in a hurry, but jeeze I'm slow (although there was some television watching when I had to stop knitting - those purl rows still need my undivided attention).
Comments
Soon you'll be flying along, no worries. Clappy is looking wonderful. The first dropped stitch is such a rush!
Posted by: Leanne at March 8, 2006 10:35 AM
Yay for snow days! I'll keep my fingers crossed for more snow for you today. :) Hopefully you'll get some quality knitting time for Butterfly this afternoon... much more fun than work!
Posted by: Cyndi at March 8, 2006 10:40 AM
Your Clapotis looks great!! I really like the colors. I am also in the straight rows section and I love dropping stitches. Good luck with Butterfly!
Posted by: caitlyn at March 8, 2006 10:55 AM
Love the yarn for the Clapotis. Did you ever tell us what it was? I'm blanking on the name.
Posted by: stephanie at March 8, 2006 10:56 AM
Um, snow. I will def. not come to your "workshop" in the winter!
Posted by: Theresa at March 8, 2006 11:10 AM
snow? it's like 70F here!! love the beginning of butterfly. take your time!!
Posted by: blossom at March 8, 2006 11:13 AM
Now you're making me want to do Clapotis. Yours is looking wonderful! And green is for confident people. Hopefully you will get some quality Butterfly knitting time today because of the snowfall. Wish I could use that excuse but the worst we ever get are power outages.
Posted by: Lynette at March 8, 2006 11:17 AM
The clapotis looks lovely. You will get your groove once you're on the straightaway with Butterfly - those purls are a bitch and take a lot of time.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at March 8, 2006 12:00 PM
Amazing how you could do the three projects in one night. I don't think I could handle more than two. =)
Posted by: Angela at March 8, 2006 12:07 PM
I am so sorry! Of course you make the list...how could i forget those gloves...you were the one who made me look at gloves! I can't believe i forgot!
Posted by: Carolyn at March 8, 2006 12:24 PM
i think you are going to be flying along on butterfly before you know it!
in the meantime your 'clap' is really taking shape.
Posted by: jacqueline at March 8, 2006 12:28 PM
Ok, I am back to comment...now that I fixed my post! I love butterfly! I didn't know it was a fairisle vest! I thought it was that rowan nightie thingy...I am glad you aren't knitting that!
Posted by: Carolyn at March 8, 2006 12:32 PM
I think dropping the stitches on the clapotis is THE best part. Have fun!
Posted by: Carole at March 8, 2006 12:32 PM
'They' have threatened snow all week...we'll see what comes of it. You'll get faster at the checkerboard and I have a trick for you that I'll email. Once you get into the body you'll really start to fly.
Posted by: margene at March 8, 2006 12:44 PM
Your Clapotis is looking great, I love the colors. It's a good shawl I think for hand-painted yarns. Hmmm, maybe that's what I'll use some of that hand-painted wool in my stash I can't bear to part with but not sure what i'll make from it.
You'll pick up speed at some point on Butterfly, and hey if it's wool, it'll be next winter before you can wear it anyway. You've got plenty of time.
Posted by: Rebekah at March 8, 2006 1:15 PM
Your clapotis is behaving so nicely............Mine is still in a "time out," having refused to cooperate twice.............
Posted by: christine at March 8, 2006 1:24 PM
The first dropped stitch made me nervous too, but then I started looking forward to them! I love the yarn you chose for Clappy!
Posted by: Karyn at March 8, 2006 1:45 PM
We are at the exact same place on our Crapotees!
Posted by: joelene at March 10, 2006 11:20 AM
