Slow going
Here’s where I am at. After a burst of energy with the sleeve, this 312-stitch round knitting with the body is taking so long! I think I’m slowly resigning myself to the fact that I will not complete this pullover in time (then again, I’m leaving for home in just over two weeks and can’t really complain that time seems to be flying!!). I am trying to do at least ten rounds a day, but even if I walk to campus and back knitting, I rarely make that target.
So a little voice inside me is urging me to make peace with my frenzied fingers and instead take up something else for a change. Like socks. Or a hat. Or some mitts. But I do so want to try finishing this as soon as possible. (aside: does ASAP, in abbreviated caps, sound more urgent than the full form as soon as possible even though they mean the same thing? it does seem like that to me.)
Ah well. Back to the grind. While I’m at it, may I say that Elann and Knitpicks really do need to think about making their skeins larger than 100 yards? I’m running through them so quickly, and I’m going to have a bowl of spaghetti to weave in on the inside of this pullover after I’m done.
Finally, the MIL received the shawl, with a native American silver pin/brooch that I sent with it, a lovely design of swirling snakes. All is well. She loved it, it’s the right size and weight, and am I relieved!
Ugh, hate the 100 yd skeins! Especially for basic wool-type yarns…most people are going to make sweaters or larger items out of it anyway.
You made me laugh with “ASAP”, I totally agree with you.
I do not envy you the 312 stitch round, but it’s coming out prettily, at least. Oh, wait, it’s coming out good and manly.
I’m glad your MIL loves the shawl; I couldn’t imagine her not, as it’s gorgeous.
I totally agree with you about the yarns – I love Knitpicks, but it would be nice not to have a thousand ends to weave in at the end of the project.
The shawl is beautiful, too. I’m trying out my first lace scarf/shawl, and it’s slow goings. You’ve done a really nice job with it.
My sympathies are with you. Would it be too obvious if, instead of leaving the ends long, you knit the old and new together for a few stitches? I’ve found this to suprisingly invisible…
By the way, I knit your cloverleaf socks! I’ll send you a picture.