I've stumbled upon a new way to gauge cognitive function. Nothing scientific, just anecdotal evidence from this week of pollen mayhem. Try knitting a very simple pattern and see how far you can get before you make a mistake. On Thursday I couldn't get more than about six or seven rows before extra stitches were showing up. Yesterday was much better. Something closer to twenty. Improvement at last!
I'm using Gedifra Fiorista Fino for this long, narrow scarf. I love the feel of it and the colors are so urban with the grays, mauve and rust. Using a wonderful yarn went a long way in keeping my interest while I was desperately trying to undo mistakes.
With renewed optimism, I went back to the cutting mat and rotary cutter. A charm pack of Amy Butler's Soul Blossoms had arrived last week and I was anxious to see how it played together. No surprise. All colorways mix fantastically. As usual with these charm packs, I had no idea what I would do with it. Now that I have all these 4 1/2 inch squares, ideas are forming. It will take more fabric to bring them to fruition. In the meantime, I need to get out and enjoy a little sunshine.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
I love playing with new fabric! Can't wait to see what you make with it!
ReplyDeleteYou knit too?? So do I! I don't think we ever chatted about that, did we?
ReplyDeleteI love Amy Butler's fabric! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have been up to my ears in "other" work, wish I could get to some knitting. I think yours looks like it is coming along nicely. Is it just me, or does your yarn look good with your new fabric? Carolina
ReplyDeleteCarolina, I think you are right about the yarn and the fabric matching. That was completely unintentional. It's amazing how many times things like that happen. Hoping you get some time this weekend to be creative.
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