The mere fact that I am not showing you the lavender cardigan again this week is cause for celebration!
Instead I've started the same Tanvi cardigan in a new yarn for my other daughter. The yarn she chose is Sirdar Snuggly 4ply. it is 55% nylon, 45% acrylic. It is soft, and lovely, and I'm enjoying knitting with it. I'm also finding that this time I don't mind making a second one, as there were a few things that I didn't like the first time around. Before I blame the pattern on being poorly written in sections, I need to figure out if it is just me (pretty sure it's me!).
So without further ado, here's where I'm at:
See how I tried to sell that and I'm only a couple of inches into it? Oh well, these appear to be quick knit cardigans, so I'll check back in next WIP Wednesday and we'll see how far I've gotten.
Before I go, I'll quickly add in the books I've been reading. First up is The Sheik, by E.M. Hull.
How I came to read a romance/adventure novel written in the 1920's by a farm housewife, I'll never know (or maybe it is just that I am sucker for free e-books?). Why I kept reading it is a no brainer. It was fun! Overly ridiculous, yes, but I don't read romance novels so maybe that is normal.
I'm also just finishing up Organized Simplicity.
I've been seeing it about in blogland, and I loved it! Seriously, I want to get rid of 1/2 my stuff and get on a plane to a new life. Check back in a year and let's see how close I am to making that happen!!
I am loving the colour of the new cardigan, really pretty.
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You picked such a cute sweater! Love the yarn and the color you chose-it's going to look terrific.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty color really! I should check this Organized Simplicity, I wish I could get rid of all the clutter around :)
ReplyDeleteShe picked out a great color, and it's looking great!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm SO JEALOUS of these projects! I wish I there was a little girl in my life!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour. And Yeh! for a quick knit. I strive to be clutter free, but I don't think I'll ever reach the stage of travelling light for a new life. Not out of choice, at least.
ReplyDeleteI read The Sheik last year, and your summary is just about right. It is ridiculous, like beyond over the top, and makes my inner feminist growl in frustration - but at the same time it is kinda fun.
ReplyDeleteI have been eyeing the Sirdar Snuggly for a while now and seeing that start to your cardi I think I will cave in :)
ReplyDeleteThe new cardigan will be lovely! Yessss...I am decluttering ruthlessly (except for my crafting stuff lol) before the baby comes!
ReplyDeleteI found you via Frontier Dreams' KCCO. This is my project of the week: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/crafting-along-with-needle-and-thread.html
Love the color! I'm decluttering too, so I may have to check that book out. Thanks for sharing on my WIP Wednesday.
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