Friday, February 08, 2008

Cast-On-Itis

I've got some serious cast-on-itis going on here. The problem is that I've been knitting like crazy lately and now I'm getting all fidgety without a really good project to work on.

I thought that a pair of socks with some Noro sock yarn would help. My MIL had asked for some socks a long time ago so I started on one. Nah. It's not helping. Been there and done that and it's just not doing it for me. It'll get done, I'm just not burning to get a pair of socks done.

I started a dishcloth. Again, not doing it. I'll probably save it for car pool time when I'm waiting for the Eldest to get out of school. It will be perfect for that time.

I've been waiting for some needles from KnitPicks to come in so I can work on a hat that I've been itchin' to do. The poor postman thinks I'm stalking him. I could start that project without the one needle that I'm waiting on, but I'd just have to put it down again when I get to the part where I need it.

I also ordered some Wool of the Andes yarn from KnitPicks in a beautiful brown/red color called iron ore. I'm going to use it for the Zara Cabled Pullover designed by Cornelia Hamilton. So, I'm waiting there too and I'm dying to start it now!

Something that is not helping is the yarn that I won from Adrienne at Knitting in the Bellybutton of California on her blog contest. It was a secret until I opened it up:
Opal Sock Yarn! Thanks Adrienne!
Opal sock yarn with the cutest little card. And she said my son (the Youngest) was cute - I happen to agree, but I'm biased. Now the Hubby has decided that he needs socks from this. *sigh*

I've got another shawl project that I might start. It will be a quick one. This one might be good for while I'm waiting for those damn needles. Stupid postal service.


***I forgot to mention in the last post, you know, the one where the Youngest has been crude and crass without really trying with his vocabulary? Yeah, I forgot to tell you that he can't pronounce his brother's name and calls him Doo-Doo. But he does it lovingly at least!***

6 comments:

  1. Oh cast-on-itis is such a love/hate thing with me. So fun starting all those new things, but the pressure to finish them all kinda gets to me. I can see why you're tempted though. You have chosen some very nice projects! You are a brave woman to tackle that cabled sweater. WOW!

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  2. Bravery may turn to stupidity very quickly. I'm not very experienced with cables. But By God, I will be when I get finished! :)

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  3. glad you like the yarn. they will make lovely socks for your hubby! go for it! ;o}

    love the smiley faces on "younger" tummy. too funny!

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  4. Anonymous6:12 AM

    It is hard to resist casting on for new projects! Love the sock yarn!

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