Start-itis

A funny thing's been happening around here... projects keep putting themselves on the needles. Really, it's just happening. I'm minding my own business and next thing I know, *boom* there's a new WIP cast on! Okay, seriously, I think there are a few reasons for my current case of startitis:

  • Wisconsin is in seasonal transition, so I'm torn between cold and warm weather projects so that doubles the temptation.
  • Super-secret projects are on the needles that I desperately want to share, but I just can't - the boss lady, she's serious about the secrets.
  • Ordering spring/summer yarn.
  • Yarn is pretty.
  • I'm weak - mostly, I'm weak.

So, what do I do this afternoon? Obviously the only sensible thing, gather up a new project. This one is small and will be a ton of fun since it's Arne & Carlos:

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See that beautiful selection of Cascade 220 Sport? It's going to be fabulous for some Easter eggs/ornaments. Never mind that I am a month behind on my Christmas balls for Sarah's Merry KAL, never mind the next KAL for the shop is currently a WIP and April is only getting closer, never mind OWLS that basically just needs a yoke, the Grace cardigan that is almost ready to divide for sleeves... Nothing to see here, move along.

I couldn't resist this one. Really... The books have been front and center at the shop the last couple weeks and a small fun project that I can complete in a very short time will be very good motivation to tackle the other projects. And, I get to use my favorite Blue Sky Alpacas dpn's!

Once the new KAL is announced in a little over a week, I'll show you what's inside my project bag(s) - it is sure to be very entertaining, indeed.

Have you caught startitis yet? Be careful, it's highly contagious!

An afternoon with OWLS

This sweater is something special and it's been queued up for a long time. We ran a class at the shop last fall for O W L S by Kate Davies and I've had yarn ready since last summer planning to knit along with the class. Obviously that didn't happen, but it is now cast on and I'm making great progress!

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Even though it's late in the season, I'm optimistic that the quick knitting bulky yarn will speed along so I can still wear it a few times before the warm weather arrives. Btw, Rowan's British Sheep Breeds is an amazing yarn to work with - it smells like real sheep and everything! That might sound weird, but it is simply divine!

I'm hoping to finish up within the next week so I can wash and have this puppy dry for wearing very soon. It is the weekend so I'm getting as much knitting time in as possible today and tomorrow. Wish me luck and I'll keep you posted on my progress!

Cheers! Alisa