Round and round up

Since the weather has turned rather chilly, like many other people, my knitty thoughts turn to warm sweaters and generally transforming my stash into useful clothing.

I’ve finished my Pimpelliese, which is beautifully soft and cosy. Bluefaced Leicester is wonderful wool!

I mentioned Anniken Allis’ Mystery Shawl KAL in my last post.  The swatching instructions arrived on the same day and I quickly polished off a little bit of lace knitting:

Then the first clue arrived Saturday lunchtime and when X-Factor started so did the knitting in earnest.  It didn’t take long to finish, although there’s not much to see in this rather poor image (I’m still working on those improvements):

I’m using Addi lace circulars which are wonderful, although I appreciate they’re not the latest and greatest ChiaoGoo’s (maybe for Christmas?).

And talking of circulars, on the warm sweater theme, I’ve started my first garment in Cascade 220, knitted in the round.  It’s Jess’ Birthday Sweater by Emily Wright.

That’s the start of 4 inches of 2×2 rib and rather boring I thought at first. I was wondering why the yarn is the most popular on Ravelry and then I noticed the stitch definition.  Question answered.

So my weekend knitting will be a competition between the shawl KAL and the sweater.  I can’t wait for the next clue to arrive:  I have no patience! Unfortunately, I should also take advantage of the good daylight to finish making up my Tanzanite sweater. I’ll just have to remind myself that once it’s finished it will keep me warm and it’s another BFL masterpiece.

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