I wanted to use this hour to work on the Celtic Swirl from Knitting, Meg Swansen, but I am just not feeling it now. I am never going to memorize the 58 st repeat and don't feel like looking at the chart constantly. Maybe for next years MLC.
What is misery? Well, it seemed like a good idea to put all of the Obi on needles at the same time. Nearly 500 sts for the fronts, back and bands, you, know, until I realized that it takes me 20 minutes to knit each row. Yep, that's right, a mere 3 rows per hour. So, know you know why I chose the Obi for one of my misery projects. It's a shame too, because the Rowan Felted Tweed is so soft and slides through my fingers like magic. Just not magical enough to turn time.
The Flower Basket Shawl is much less miserable since I read the correct directions. Boy, what a difference that makes. I made a working copy as usual so I could write all over it. The red box showing the pattern repeat did not show up. I spent an hour trying to figure out what the heck I was supposed to do with the extra sts I had. Finally I got out the Magazine to see if I forgot to copy something. Boom! Little red boxes plain as day to lead me onward. I'm knitting it in lace weight from Handpainted.com.
I did a very bad thing this week. I thought it would be nice to make a list of the fiber and projects I have to help me be more organized. Danger, don't try this at home without a trained professional present. I had to get out my rubber stamps and with black indelible ink stamp a huge G and I on my forehead to remind myself that greedy and impulsive are not the best traits. I am not going to be buying any yarn soon. Now, don't throw me a pity party as last week I learned to spin, thus insuring plenty of fiber in my future.
I wasn't sure I could get a clear photo of the three rows on the Obi, so you are off the hook this week. Just look at the first one and imagine it another 1/2 inch bigger.
Warmly,
Mary
FLash:MARY HAS JUST SENT ME A PICTURE OF HER FINISHED OBI.
Hey Mary, Congratulations for finishing this PROJECT! Mary didn't tell me any details but I am sure when I announce this - she would be glad to answer questions! Frist finished UFO on the Misery Loves Company Blog in years!
