Wednesday, January 29, 2014

WIP Wednesday

I admit, this is no glamor shot, but it's photographic evidence that I have a cardigan in progress.

It's the Common Ground. Knitting cardigans make me nervous. You know, it is going to fit etc.

And don't you Elizabeth Zimmerman me and ask if I got gauge.

Gauge shmauge. I just want to knit!

Regardless, it's a well written pattern and my first time using Cascade Ecological Wool. My friend the Quiet DA is a huge fan. It yields an unwieldy sized ball /cake of yarn. It feels softer on my hands than I thought it would, and the color is rich and a little heathered. It's bulky weight knit on larger needles (US10 & 9s), so I anticipate it will knit up fairly quickly.

I'm essentially at the very beginning of the body just after the raglan shaping and dividing for sleeves. I have about 17 rows of stockinette before I dive into the lace pattern. Should be interesting.

Hopes and dreams for this thing? That it is finished by March 15. That it's good for a Saturday morning in yoga pants with a hot cup of coffee or tea and a soccer match either The Kid's or on the t.v. I don't need a perfect fit, just a hug.

I'm knitting this over in the My Sister's Knitter group on Ravelry. What's your WIP? Are you knitting along somewheres?

13 comments:

  1. You go, Ellen! I think this will be a success. Great neutral.

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  2. Excellent progress. I rarely knit garments: the anxiety that you mention is too great.

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  3. It's lovely Ellen. I like that you have a knitting group online. I've looked for one locally and couldn't find one, so maybe online is the way to go. Wishing you speedy knitting.

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  4. love love the pattern! and it will fit-at least it looks like it will fit me :) Beautiful shade of gray (grayish brown??) and oh so soft looking.

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  5. Very nice start to your cardi! what's MY WIP? Where's the s....I have socks, cowl, shawls, hats, and an afghan or two. Currently obsessing with socks and cowl.

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  6. Top down cardi's rock! I won't go all EZ on you. If you can try it on and its working for you…keep on going!

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  7. It is going to be amazing, I love it. And yes it will be perfect for yoga pants, your favorite jeans or even a skirt.
    Good luck,
    Meredith

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  8. Socks for me.

    I will do a sweater eventually. I have the yarn. Just need to decide whether I want to make one before I finish losing weight.

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  9. *lol* love this!
    "And don't you Elizabeth Zimmerman me and ask if I got gauge."
    i bet the gauge is perfect....can't wait to see it on ya!
    happy weekending ellen~

    katie~

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  10. I finally knit something! 16 Cable Hat. Woot!

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  11. I cast on a blanket, but decided I didn't like it. Sigh, back to the drawing board. Frog pond.

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