I’m back! Missed me? =P I know I haven’t posted in awhile… I’ve been doing my best to keep track of everyone else’s knitting progress, and am hugely jealous of everyone else’s FO’s when I’ve only got my fugly sock to show for 2006 so far. And even though I don’t have an FO yet, I have added another WIP to my list (I know, I know, no more WIPs until I finish something!)
If you haven’t heard, this purse is currently a stalled-status project. Haven’t figured out what to do with it, but right now, don’t want to think about it.
As for my new WIP, I’m sure you’re dying to know what I’m making (har har). I’ve actually had the yarn for this project for nearly a year, and was just waiting to cast-on for it.
Yep, it’s SnB’s “Peppermint Twist” sweater. Even though it’s been a little busy lately, I was still able to get some knitting done…
I’ve got the front done:
Close-up of the stripes:
Those blasted ends - there must have been hundreds of ends to weave in:
One of the completed sleeves:
It’s a raglan sweater. I’ve done the front, and both sleeves, and I just started the back. Once all the pieces are done, I’ll seam them together and do the neckline. The pattern calls for size 2 needles, but I couldn’t make gauge with size 2. So I’m using size 3 instead.
This week is spring break (yay) so I finally have time to do my very neglected housework!! And all that laundry!! Blechhh
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Very impressive! All those ends alone would keep me away, not to mention knitting an entire sweater on size 3 needles! I bow to you!!!
By Lynda on 04/10/06 2:40 pm | Permalink
I’m doing a striped beret right now, so I feel your pain.
It will look great on you.
Amy
By amylovie on 04/10/06 2:56 pm | Permalink
I love that sweater! It’s gorgeous!
By Kathy on 04/10/06 3:38 pm | Permalink
The sweater looks great! I was thinking of making this and seeing yours makes me want to make it that much more.
By Michelle on 04/10/06 8:20 pm | Permalink
it’s about time you came back around! hahaa. beautiful work on your sweater ;) and looks like you did a great job at the wedding. they are so fun to coordinate huH? hahaha.
By Purse_Ho on 04/10/06 11:09 pm | Permalink
Hi Ruth,
Is there a way to just carry the colored yarns all the way up the sides? (That’s assuming they all end on the same side.)
The colors are very pretty!
By emy on 04/10/06 11:38 pm | Permalink
The sweater is very cute! And on size 3s, now that’s committment!
By Jes on 04/11/06 10:05 am | Permalink
yes yes missed ya~~
can’t wait to see u in that sweater =)
By mary on 04/11/06 11:43 am | Permalink
Wow, stripes on such teensy needles - that’s real commitment! And the result is stunning.
By The Skirt on 04/11/06 2:08 pm | Permalink
Hi Ruth
Welcome back! Good to see that you’ve managed to get some knitting done! Gorgeous sweater!
By Ling on 04/11/06 2:47 pm | Permalink
Hee hee hee… the socks aren’t that bad!
love the sweater colors… do we get to see you in it soon?
By maniacalmultitasker on 04/11/06 5:00 pm | Permalink
What a pretty sweater! I can’t wait to see the finished product!
By Shelley on 04/11/06 5:49 pm | Permalink
Housework! Argh! Give me headache!
I like that stripey tee too! And yes, miss you, girl! ;)
By Agnes on 04/11/06 8:06 pm | Permalink
I had my eye on that sweater ever since I bought S&B.. I’m amazed by how fast you knit, this would have taken me months!
Way to go!
By Ayelet on 04/12/06 6:12 am | Permalink
Welcome back! Yes, we missed you. Wow, you have been knitting! I like it, I like it.
By Judy on 04/12/06 6:37 am | Permalink
The sweater is beautiful - I hate weaving in ends and may never do much color work. I LOVE self striping yarns.
By Sheryl on 04/12/06 8:37 am | Permalink
Peppermint Twist looks just like the one in the book. So, so pretty…
By *karen on 04/13/06 11:06 am | Permalink
Oh VERY nice!
By celia on 04/13/06 4:05 pm | Permalink
I love it. I had always wanted to make that as well but you know a very long to-knit list prevented me from getting around to it. =P
By Jade on 04/14/06 10:58 am | Permalink
Hey Ruth, you *have* been busy! The wedding pictures look lovely. What an amazing cake, too.
Thanks for the tip on the spa, I may have to check that out for the prenatal massage ;-)
By Lynette on 04/14/06 1:09 pm | Permalink
lovely…:) do model it once u r finished!
By Laura.Y on 04/19/06 3:52 am | Permalink
That looks amazingly like something I’ve knit! It looks great! And, isn’t weaving in the ends a PITA?! That was my least favorite part!
By Gracie on 04/19/06 10:11 am | Permalink
I love the colors in your stripes! How pretty.
By Maggie Ann on 04/21/06 10:59 am | Permalink
I love this and want to knit it myself! At least now if I do I’ll know to get more purple yarn.
By Beck on 04/27/06 5:49 am | Permalink
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