Thursday, April 1, 2010

Itchin' for my knitting

My knitting kind of fizzled out over the last few weeks, but I'm hoping that will soon change. I only wanted to work on simple things, like my Lacy Baktus shown above. I made quite a few mistakes that resulted in unintentional lumps and bumps, but that's okay, I think I can live with it.

I'm itching to get back to my Ishbel. The stockinette portion is finished and the lacy section has begun. Every time I sit down to work on it I remember it's time to add a lifeline, and then my eyes glaze over and I tuck it away for "next time." I think "next time" might be now.

I received a newsletter from my LYS this morning and was excited to learn they are carrying new yarn in my favorite blend: pima cotton and silk. It is called Mirasol Wach'i and comes in eight colors. Mirasol is also offering a little book of Wach'i garments for women and girls. I have a twenty dollar gift certificate for this particular LYS, so my spidey sense tells me there will be a trip there in my immediate future.

TNNA (The National Needle Arts Association) is requesting feedback from knitters and other fiber artists. Please complete the 2010 Needle Arts Survey at www.NeedleArts2010.net . Whether you are a beginner or an expert, they need your input! This survey is only conducted every few years, and the findings will be published in a national report. You also have a chance to win one of five $100 needle arts gift certificates.

Please check out my sister's new blog, Adventures of a Mischief Maker. She is highly entertaining!

12 comments:

Theresa said...

Oh your knitting is beautiful, I would never be able to spot an error:) It all looks perfect to me! Enjoy your knitting, I bet you are getting it out now to catch up! Have a blessed evening!

M.E. Greene said...

It seems like the whole knitting community has been too busy to knit lately, but I think I'm finally over the hump. All it took was an exciting project to get me back in the saddle!

Suz said...

Fiber artist...I like that !
You have neede this resting period..you've had a bad neighbor and you've been sick...
you have been taking care of yourself...

Thimbleanna said...

Your knits are looking beautiful! Thanks for the survey link -- I did it -- it was pretty quick and painless!

Susan Gallacher-Turner said...

Love the colors of the 'Lacy' one, and it looks wonderful to me..hope you figure out your 'lifeline' wouldn't want anything bad to happen :) Don't know what that is exactly in knitty language.

Enjoy your gift card at you LYS, I'll look forward to seeing what you find.

Rachel said...

I know what you mean... I'm itching to get back to my sewing machine, but every time I sit down to it I sigh and turn it off again. Must be spring fever (of some kind).

I'm off to check out your sister's blog. Have a great long weekend!

Cloudberry said...

Hope you'll get around to finish your Ishbel - love the colour and can't ait to see it done :) I'm thinking of knitting on in white.

Off to check out your sisters blog ;)
Have a great weekend!

Maiden Jane said...

Wow, the Baktus is so pretty - perfect for spring. You'll get there with Ishbel. I know my knitting has slowed down - probably due to the nicer weather...or the cold virus I picked up....

Hilary Martin said...

Thank you Stacy!

Dogwood said...

Hi Stacy Dear Friend~Thanks for all the great knitting info. I will check it all out. You are so talented with your knitting. Don't worry about mistakes they are part of the pattern is what I tell myself. They also give the project a "homey" look.

Have a great weekend. Hugs...

ImplausibleYarn said...

I think that everybody has that not been knitting vibe and just trying to get back into the fiber vibe. I don't know what it is, maybe a turn in the weather. or something.

Anonymous said...

mmmmmm yummy yarn and knitting :o)