Much of the knitting and the reading happened on the go this week. I have worked my way through the heel on sock #1 for my brother's Christmas socks. I really love having a knitting-on-the-go bag. For our recent trip to Ithaca, I didn't need to plan for a project at all--just grabbed my purse. Socks are such a great portable project. Each year I have made my brother's socks out of cotton or wool. This year, trying to economize, I bought some Paton's sock yarn with a little bit of acrylic and I am just not liking the yarn. Has anyone ever knit with this? I do like the color--just not how it feels in my hands.
The B.O.B. is blocking as I write. I am hoping that it will help ease some of kinks in the project. It is slightly too short and slightly too narrow around the bust. This is really the first ever proper blocking job that I have done so wish me luck. Hopefully I will model it in all of its glory next week.
As for reading, I have ventured into very, VERY scary territory--Elizabeth Zimmerman--encouraged by many of you. I plan to make a sweater for my husband this year using unraveled yarn from an unwearable sweater I made for him years ago. With a little help from the queen of knitting, I am hoping this one will be more successful. And, on the homeschool reading front, I am still reading Pocketful of Pinecones and Homeschooling: The Early Years (loving both of these very different books).
I can't wait to see what all of you have been up to this week!
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EZ rocks! I haven't made too many of her patterns, but just reading her books makes me happy. I plan to venture into more of her territory in the future!
Good luck with the blocking. I haven't done loads and loads, but I have been amazing at the multitude of sins it can hide or fix!
I have so many EZ books, but have yet to knit anything other than the baby surprise jacket which was SO much fun.
I've never tried EZ, but I can't wait--oh, for more time! My mom made me a knitting bag complete with needle case, etc.--so much easier to just pick up and go, now! I've only blocked two things--not sure I do it right, but I just keep trying! Hope the sweater turns out well!
Elizabeth Zimmermann will never lead you astray! Good luck with the new sweater. (I love EZ)
How are you finding Elizabeth Zimmermann? I love her blunt writing style and her wit but feel about her a little like you feel about the Nerings. Haha, I'm in awe.
I'm on the edge of my seat to see the BOB! I was amazed how much the blocking helped my little hat so hopefully the finished project is perfect for you!
I love Elizabeth Zimmerman!
I'm not crazy about patons sock yarn either. It knits up into a thicker fabric than I like for socks. But, it does come in some fabulous colorways and patterns.
I can't wait to see your B.O.B.!
I hate with a capitol HATE that yarn. I have socks knitted out of that exact colorway, and they actually hurt my feet to wear them cause the yarn is so weird. They also fall down because along with being oddly rough, the yarn is slippery. Good luck with them... mine didn't block at all.
Oooh, I have wanted to read that book! I can relate to the title!:-)
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