Author: Chauntel Ensey

I thought I would actually post about knitting progress! Novel idea, isn’t it?

I did finish the Starsky yesterday! It’s had a bath and now just doing the last bit of drying. I am really hoping to wear it to knitting tonight.

I love the pattern & the yahoo group Starskyknitalong is fantastic! It’s monitored by the author of the pattern Jordana Paige.  They recommended using Knitpicks Sierra, a bulky weight wool blend, but I used some Lamb’s Pride worsted that I had on hand. I love everything about it! I do think this is a pattern that I would happily knit again! It took me approx. 36 hours to make, not bad for a sweater that size. It helped being a bulky weight yarn. I haven’t done belt loops yet because I ran out of yarn. Tracy has some more for me to finish with.

I know the pics aren’t the best but with the lighting I had to deal with last night it was the best I could do!

I am about done with the back of the Ballet wrap cardigan from the Winter 2005 Interweave knits. I am using some pure merino bulky wool six ply from hpy in a color they no longer have. It’s a greenish teal. Gorgeous!

I found a pattern today that I think will be pretty easy to mimic. I love felted hats, they are so versatile! You can wear them in the rain, sun, beach (in the winter), anywhere really. So this is the hat I want to make next using up some of my wool scraps.

I got my sisters blanket to her the other day & she loved it, thank goodness! I, of course, forgot to take a picture of it beforehand so I will have her take a picture of it in her living room when they get home.

Now my goal is to find a profession sewing dress model (mannequin) for under $100. Good luck to me!! Ebay is my best bet I am thinkin’!

I had an unexpected package on my doorstep today! From my Secret Pal! Yay!! A whole slew of knitpicks palette yarn! I am so happy it makes me want to cast on for about a dozen different things. But I will have patience if just for a week! My plan with all these lovelies?

I will be making some fair isle socks from the book Sensational Socks. And some mittens using Hello Yarns mitten charts. I am sure that a hat will come out of me at some point but I am just so excited! My only issue is this….the colors never match what I see on my monitor. I do believe, going on what other people have told me, that I am not the only one with this issue. The orange is WOWZA bright! Online it’s a nice muted pumpkin orange.

That is not the color I am holding up to the screen. Why can’t Knitpicks get a wider shot of the yarn? I truly think that would get a better picture, with better lighting too. Just a suggestion that I am sure won’t be heard. I have already been told by them that it’s my monitor. Okay then!

So, THANKS SECRET PAL!!!

You Are 31 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view – and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what’s to come… love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You’ve had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You’ve been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?
http://www.blogthings.com/whatagequiz/

I am 31~ they didn’t even ask for a date of birth & it’s exactly right! Just odd! Who knew I acted my age?