A Few Questions Answered

Since Blogger isn't working tonight, there will be no pictures of knitting, so I thought I'd answer a few questions:

* MS3 was indeed a KAL--over 6000 knitters made the same pattern last summer, or at least started the same pattern--I know mine is not the only one that has been languishing for a few months. The asymmetrical shape was only revealed about halfway through the KAL. It was actually a very controversial KAL, as there was a symmetrical version, but that involved the "fast lane" knitters having to rip back 60+ rows of knitting and lots of grafting. Knitters are generally a pretty easy-going bunch, but things can get a bit heated when ripping back 60 rows of lace knitting is at stake.

* The baby sweater will go in the "my friends are reproducing in droves" bin to wait for the next arrival. I had been able to keep up in general, but then there were a couple sets of twins that totally did me in.

* Listening to the entire Harry Potter series on audio tape is good bribery when working through a WIP mountain. So far I'm averaging one Finished Object per book. Thank heavens book 7 is one of the longer ones. I'm thinking maybe Jane Austen will be next?

* I have dozens and dozens and dozens of buttons in the sewing room, and not a single one fits Sitcom Chic, which is usually the way these things work. Why do I even try to stash buttons???

* When I finally break down and cast on something new, it's going to involve REALLY big needles and no laceweight!

Comments

RobinH said…
60 rows of lace knitting?! Egad. Blood has been shed for less.

I too needed one of those 'friends reproducing in droves' bins- about two years ago. I'm very behind!
August 5, 2008 at 6:12 AM
Daniele said…
*When I finally break down and cast on something new, it's going to involve REALLY big needles and no laceweight!

Plus - the yarn miles will fly by with worsted/bulky yarn!!
August 5, 2008 at 10:43 AM
bittenbyknittin said…
Jane Austin - what a good idea! David Sedaris works well, too.
August 5, 2008 at 8:07 PM
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