It all feels like confusion and chaos here, although I do realize that objectively speaking it is not quite that bad. G might say otherwise, but I expected his confusion to deepen as we got closer to an actual moving date. I pray now that my patience will hold, although I think that with an occasional chocolate fix I shall remain steady.
I have finally managed to photograph a finished project.
This is the Milanese Loop by Tante Ehm, a free pattern download from Ravelry.
It was knit using around 1 1/2 skeins of Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca in a lovely rich royal blue. I think it is just lovely worn long like this but it would also be lusciously warm and cozy wrapped two or three times around the neck on a cold winter's day.
I really like the simple lace pattern. But when I was done with this it was time for something simpler.
The bulky cowl below was inspired by Marian, also a free Ravelry download, although I didn't download the pattern. It was a spur-of-the-moment purchase and knit after seeing it knit in this same gray yarn, Ella Rae's super bulky yarn Mega. Even though I was intrigued, and everyone in my knitting group was purchasing the yarn that night, it wasn't until I tried it on over Creep that I was completely sold. Luckily this one is a really fast knit.
As I mentioned above I didn't check the pattern, just cast on what seemed like an appropriate number of stitches on what I hoped was an appropriate needle and went ahead. I like the result even though my cowl is narrower and firmer than the original. Perhaps it will stretch and drape over time, but I really don't care. I am perfectly happy with it now.
I'm now down to simple stockinette projects and very limited knitting time and attention span. I expect things to be crazy busy around here so expect erratic postings. In two weeks I will be in Knoxville.
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9 responses to “A couple of simple projects”
It is hard to believe that your move is just two weeks away! The knitting projects are simply luscious–I am especially taken with the blue!
Both are beautiful! Without trying to sound presumptious, hold on you are almost there. These might seem like the hardest two weeks but one week after arriving in Knoxville you will be glad that you lived through them!
I love both of these but that blue scarf is just awesome!
I love them both!
These are beautiful, Mardel! Will you take them to Knoxville, or are they are Christmas gifts?
Your move is really getting close.
The scarves are beautiful, especially the blue one.
I am sorry to hear of G’s confusion, but it makes sense that an impending move would set things out of kilter.
Hang in there Mardel.
Thank you Patti, the blue did turn out to be an inspired choice.
Carolyn, your positive vibes keep me smiling.
K-Line, thanks.
Lisette, me too!
Duchesse, they are going to Knoxville.
Thank you Susan. I expected it but that doesn’t particularly help make it easier. We will get there and everything will calm down.
Those are both gorgeous! That loop is just the right amount of lacy, and must feel sumptuous.
You’ll need such little luxuries (lots of chocolate fixes!) to get through your move. Take care.
Hope the move is going well and things come together positively and quickly for you. Take care of yourself.