WIP Wednesday - 02/20/08
Here we are again - another Wednesday and halfway through February. This year is zipping by!
Project #1: Nevis Cardigan:
I've finished half the button band and it's been attached. It increases from 5 garter stitches up to a 21-stitch shawl collar and this half is finis. I started the second half, but ran into some .... ahem.... math issues, whereby I calculated for 4 buttons and not 5. I managed to do this twice incorrectly. I'll try to get it in gear and get this last half done, since that's the last stage to finish up the dern thing. Proof that I did finish the easy (aka math-less side). I tried laying out the cardigan on my office sofa to take a nice daylight picture. Or rather, I DID successfully lay it out on the office sofa, but when I turned my back to get the camera, a "helper" took that moment to leap upon it and immediately fall asleep. Apparently this gets the Emma stamp of approval.
Goal: Finish this!
Project #2: No-More-Humdrum Mittens:
I finished all the knitting! I just need to darn in the loose ends and block. The last small giftie I was waiting on for my pal arrived in perfect time on the same day I finished the knitting, so I have all her gifts ready to mail out once these are fully finished. And while I did say no pictures until I know she has the package in hand, here's a little teaser.
Goal: Get these finished and in the mail!
All for now....
Hah! I know what those are. And I won't say until they are in the mail. Begins with a B. I'm impressed you are done, as I am not.
Posted by:Laurie | February 20, 2008 at 04:56 AM
Ah, can't wait to see what the really like look. Nice work! It's good to know Emma likes the cardi.;-)
Posted by:margene | February 20, 2008 at 05:49 AM
Hmmm, your teaser and Laurie's makes me want to do some sleuthin' to see if I can figure it out before you tell us. Looks like the B also stands for beautiful though.
Posted by:Chris | February 20, 2008 at 05:57 AM
It's so nice to be able to find good help with knitting projects. I get lots of help blocking shawls. Ooh, I think I know what mitt it is too.
Posted by:Margaret | February 20, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Heck, these days if you lay out a nice cozy cardigan on a couch in the sun, -I'd- jump on it for a nap.
Posted by:Cheryl S. | February 20, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Sweet little white paws, awww! :-)
And I am curious about those mittens. The little hint of red is tantalizing. ;-)
Posted by:Beth S. | February 20, 2008 at 08:33 AM
is that why they call it "darning"?
i hate weaving in the pesky ends too, lol
Posted by:minnie | February 20, 2008 at 08:52 AM
When I first glanced at that top picture, I thought "what are those white balls?" Of course, white kitty paws. Had I done more that glance, I would have figured that out. Emma is such a great helper, it's good to know she approves of the cardi.
Posted by:Nicole | February 20, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Such cute little Emma paws! I'm entranced by kitty paws for some reason. The mitten is intriguing. I can't wait to see the finished pair!
Posted by:Teri S. | February 20, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Took me forever to figure out what the cute little white blob was in the cardigan picture. But, how sweet is that??? Such a delicate little paw and a very nice sign of approval from Emma!
Posted by:Sheepish Annie | February 20, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Ooo, I can't wait to see the non-teaser version! The colors look great :-)
Posted by:Kristi aka fiberfool | February 21, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Oh, if they are the mittens I'm thinking off, they'll be beautiful. And even if it's not the right one, I'm sure they we beautiful anyway!
Posted by:AmyP | February 21, 2008 at 08:33 AM