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April 04, 2005
The waiting rooms
There seems to be much underway, waiting for things to happen to them. In addition to my nemesis Hilde, we also have Landgirl awaiting two sleeves, Pistachio awaiting three fingers and a thumb, and these chaps:
Sally is waiting in the dining room. She has a new neckline. I am in the throws of mental wrestling, trying to nail down the details of the finishing: the cuff, hem, and neck edges. It is extremely difficult for me to know when to say, 'Enough!'
Also waiting in the dining room are these two hanks of pale khaki aran (worsted) cotton - two arms of a sweater I knit for my husband when we were first married. I think he only wore it once, to be photographed in. I do forgive him though, it never really fit well. This is now longing to become something for summer.
The remainder, a front and back of a large men's size, are stuffed in the bookshelf, but quietly making their presence felt to me.
Another scarf is waiting in the living room, to go to a new, loving home
Another pair of footlets like these are waiting in the bedroom... because the red and white ones can't stay on my feet 7 days a week, despite my husband's assertion that handknit socks never need to be changed. The eagle-eyed among you, like Stacey will have spotted a theme amongst my projects: yes, we at Raitte Hall are extremely fond of stripes. They are classic yet can be modern, they are always chic, they can be outlandish or subdued, and are an easy way to add interest to a lot of stocking stitch. Stripes are A Good Thing.
The pile of extremely pretty Jaeger Sienna in a beautiful eau de nil will become a beautiful lacey summer scarf for a very dear friend. It will achieve this transformation before April 17th.
Posted by Anna at April 4, 2005 08:23 AM
Comments
So many great projects! I love sripes, too - but can do without the weaving in of ends that go along with them. :)
Posted by: Jackie at April 4, 2005 12:54 PM
You've been busy! I have fallen in love with the Jaeger...great color.
Posted by: Vicki at April 4, 2005 06:52 PM
I would love to tackle Hilde, I think it looks gorgeous. I am such a sucker for black and white with a splash of colour. It's a pity that mag is no longer available.
There must be something in the air causing all this frogging of garments, especially green ones. I am awaiting beads to continue with Chicago from the current Rowan mag using ripped out wool. I wish they would hurry up!
Posted by: minxxy at April 5, 2005 11:46 PM