Is It Really Fall Yet?

By the weather we experienced this weekend, I'd say no. Rain. Humidity. Steamy. Yuck. Not my favorite. But I started another pair of socks.

It seems it has taken me FOREVER to find the right size needle and pattern to render the patterning I desired for this yarn. These are being knit on size 0 needles using the Magic Loop two at a time toe up. Larger needles knit blobs of color instead of more of a stripey pattern. The color is not quite what I hoped for when I bought it but totally cool for the Halloween season.

I think it's time to knit another sweater. The choice will probably be a Chicknits hoodie instead of the Central Park Hoodie or the that aran cardigan from Interweave. I like the Chicknits patterns and the new basic hoodie is written to include larger sizes (like me). I'm thinking I'll use Cascade 220 unless I can find something else that floats my boat.

Marianas as FO

Marianas is officially finished. I did not like the deep open placket at the neck. It curled and was too low. So with some left over grosgrain ribbon from the Ribby Cardi, I sewed the opening down part way (indicated with the arrow). It looks and feels much better. But something is missing. I may sew some buttons over the placket to make it look like a faux opening. Or not. Haven't decided for sure yet. This will be a nice cozy sweater this fall and winter. I've always been a sweater girl and love the fact that I can knit my own. Next up-either a Central Park Hoodie or the Tweedy Aran Cardigan.