The First Sweater

My life has been quite stressful recently for a whole lotta reasons that could go on for days. To combat this stress I have decided to knit sweater. Out of the frying pan and in to the fire right? I really hope not.

After looking at dozens of patterns, I decided on the Janda Hoodie from Knit Wit ( http://www.amazon.com/Knit-Wit-Hands-Free-Step-Step/dp/0060740701 ). Yeah I know, there's a copy on knitty.com, but the book version has a more detailed pattern and more sizes. I'm knitting it with Bernat Satin, which regular readers will know is my favourite yarn because its cheap, soft, highly washable and not wool. (Damn wool allergy). Satin had the added bonus of matching the gauge PERFECTLY! I know this because I actually took the time to knit swatches.

Satin also happened to be on sale at Michael's this week. I got all the yarn I need for $18.60 plus tax. Quite the deal for 10 balls of yarn. I had enough cash to buy some scrap booking embellishments and a new pair of straights.

Anyway, I started with a sleeve so I can feel all accomplished before I start the body. Don't mess with my logic. It works for me.

That's about all So far. I haven't hit any major issues so far. But now I've jinxed it...

I miss knitting

I've had no time over the past 2 weeks to actually sit down and knit. My poor needles has sat nearby staring at me as if asking why I don't jsut pick them up and finish whatever project is on them. Oh I wish I could. I've got arm warmers on a set of DPNs that i need to finish because i need those needles to finish a project I'm doing for a swap. Both are near cokpletetion but don't expect anything for at least another week. I also started a feather and fan headband for the spring. I thought it would be a more grown up way to keep my hair out of my face during summer classes than my lululemon headband that jsut manages to slip right off anyway.