Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Yarn Along

I really didn't think I was going to post today.  I just felt like I had nothing to show.  I laid out my sweater to take a quick picture this morning and you know what?  It grew.
It almost looks like a sweater.  Or at least a vest.
How do you like that background?  My baby nephew has been visiting from CA and he's been rolling around that playmat.

I have another 11 inches on the body left to go.  If my calculations are correct, I'm getting about 5 inches per skein of yarn.  I should need a little more that 2 skeins to finish the body.  That leaves me with 9 skeins of yarn.  That will be plenty to finish the sleeves and the edging and shawl collar.  If all goes according to plan. And how often does that happen?
I almost feel like I want to bet against myself.  Will I be done with the body by next week?  Will I have gotten to the sleeves by then?

The funny thing about lots of stockinette is that it's a no brainer.  You can sit in front of the TV and do it for hours.  The problem is that it is so boring, I fall asleep while doing it.  Go figure....

Grateful for Ginny for linking us all up.


15 comments:

karen said...

I see loads of progress! You will get the body done by next week and sleeves are a breeze, then you will be looking fabulous at Rhinebeck :)

fjord girl said...

Very nice yarn- you knit so fast, it will probably be done by next week...that's if you stop snoozing :)

Tracey ~ Clover said...

I have to second Karen, you can see the progress and it does look like a sweater.
Now, knit away so we can see sleeves next week ;)

Anonymous said...

I hate when I feel like my knitting has turned into a black hole. It definitely looks like you ARE making progress.

Hope to see you at Rhinebeck in your lovely sweater.

Unknown said...

Great progress!!!! I have confidence in you that you will be wearing it to Rhinebeck no problem!! Love the background you photographed it on too! :-)

LauraLillyLaura said...

Your sweater is looking good. The sleeves do go a bit slow. I agree.

Deb Hickman said...

Your sweater is looking fab, I love the tweedy look of it. Deb x

Jarka said...

good luck with the sweater - I love the yarn! ...just keep knitting, once you finish the body, sleeves will go fast.
:)

flyingjen said...

Yeah, that is the beauty of stockinette! I love when I can knit for hours and not really pay attention to what I'm doing. Can't wait to see the progress!

Anonymous said...

I love the look of stockinette but find it tiresome to knit after a while. Love this sweater.

Hannah said...

It's coming along wonderfully - I think we will see some sleeve action beginning next week for sure :o)

Carole said...

It looks great and that's such a great color - it will be perfect with jeans.

Janet said...

Your sweater is looking terrific! Love the yarn.

Lisa said...

Well done!! I'll second Tracey who seconded Karen. :)

paula said...

This will be lovely once you are done! Love the tweed.

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