Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Yarn Along

This week I cast on for a new project - despite the fact that the socks are still on the go! Oh my, why do I keep starting a new pair of socks when they struggle to hold my interest? Perhaps because they feel so nice :o)

I have had my heart set on making Shalom for a little while now. I have been inspired by the many woman who link up at Yarn Along who have knitted this cardigan. I don't usually have a huge amount of success with knitting up cardies for myself but have figured out why. I usually ignore the whole gauge thing - duh! Why would I do that? I don't know - but I have. Not this time. I am determined to get it right as there are many lovely knits on my Ravelry list at the moment.


My yarn arrived on Friday. I chose Drops Andes. I really wanted to use lovely yarn for this project and was thrilled to see that Wool Warehouse is running a special on their Drops yarn. I bought two colours - Light Grey Green and Heather. It feels heavenly! So soft and warm. It is going to be perfect for those cool autumn days. I bought some really cute buttons while I was about it...

aren't they just adorable?



I am loving this project so far. I love how quickly it knits up. I might end up making another - but with long sleeves. But we shall see how this one turns out first. I really am a bit nervous due to my lack of success in the past.

Reading: In the Left Behind series I have reached book number 9 - 'Desecration'. These books are a riveting read and once again I find it hard to tear myself away. Another book that I have just taken out of the library is 'Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet' by M.C Beeton. These books are always a light read and alternate well with my 'heavier' read of the Left Behind books.

Joining Ginny over at Small Things for today's Yarn Along


7 comments:

  1. they are super adorable buttons! Jealous. I think I cast on socks because I get a pair of socks, simple as that. Have fun casting on!

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  2. Yes I think that's pretty much my reason for casting on for socks. Boring knitting but such a lovely reward at the end :o)

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  3. I agree, the buttons are wonderful, and socks, well, socks are good! :) Agatha Raisin sounds intriguing...

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  4. i loved knitting the shalom. it was my first big person sweater. enjoy it!

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  5. your shalom looks lovely so far shirley ann, it's going to be perfect i bet! i have never tried drops, and have just found a shop not so far from me that carries it, i'm looking forward to trying some soon!

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  6. So pretty - I have that Shalom on my Ravelry favorites and someday will try it! The yarn is just beautiful and looks like a joy to knit with! I also ignore gauge and kick myself for it time and time again; I haven't knit a "big person" garment yet but will need to make sure to knit a swatch first when I do!

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  7. Good luck with the shalom, i enjoyed making mine, but alas lovely hubs managed to felt it in the machine!!!

    Gorgeous wool and the buttons are so sweet.

    xx

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