Hi Dear Blog Readers!
This week I tried on my sweater - again - and decided it was time to do a quick block. I did not want the colors to run into the cream color on top so I just put it in tepid water with no wool wash. Let it sit for a few and took it out. Wrapped in a towel an voila - it was way way way too long. So I put it on a towel to dry and ponder. It was kind of amazing how it cinched up and when it was dry, it was perfect length to start ribbing. Problem was, it was too wide. I did too many increases to accommodate my hips.
So I ripped. When I rip in stockinette, I always tink back a row or two after the stitches are back on the need to make sure they are in the right direction, no dropped stitches etc. Feels like i should be much further along with all of the knitting I did last night, but I guess not!
This picture is after blocking and drying, and before ripping. Notice blue lifeline.
The orange marker is where I started again after ripping.
This is a closeup of how nicely the stitches laid down after the soak.
Ruth finished up her hat! I love the colors. It is sooo nice!
Da crofters kep pattern. Jamieson and Smith Shetland yarn.
Today is Martha's birthday! Happy Birthday, Martha!
She is still plugging away on her Oban sweater. Almost done. Issue with sleeve. She is going to study stitch count tonight and figure it out.
Have a wonderful week dear blog readers. Stay safe and be kind.
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