Although I want and need things like sweaters and cardigans and other large wearable objects, I keep knitting small objects.
And to think that my previous knitting persona knitted almost only sweaters where the need for them was much less pronounced,,, and so many of them too,,,, weird!
I blame it all on the yarns! All these colors and softness just keep me from knitting large objects! (good excuse, no? I really like it!)
This year they already made me knit 2 little things:
Oh well, I needed a hat that will cover my ears in this weather!
I used a skein of Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Sock yarn in the color Piney Woods that I had in my stash (I do that from time to time,,,) I held the yarn double, used the Thorpe as a guideline, knitted it longer and omitted the ear flaps – the hat is warm, soft and cozy.
I also knitted this luxurious, soft, wonderful tube:
Hand Maiden 4 ply cashmere - such a treat to knit!
I really enjoyed knitting this simple stockinette cowl and I was very happy with my choice of pattern or lack of one! I think it lets both the colors and the wool of the wonderful Hand Maiden 4 Ply Cashmere express themselves fully:
Look at these colors!
And before I go I must share with you the wine we had with dinner last night:
I like the boldness of the name!
beside the entertainment supplied by the label, it was a lovely Sauvignon Blanc too.
Oh and I do have a cardigan for myself on the needles that I actually work on almost exclusively lately (yah,,, right!) that may have a chance to be finished in the foreseeable future; Unlike a few others that I think are doomed,,, maybe another sweater still has a chance, maybe!
And I can’t resist sharing with you this article from the New York Times Sunday Magazine: The Way We Live Now – Walk Away From Your Mortgage!
I think maybe this is the only way to make those banks take notice of us simple people, what do you think?
Did I promise the wine is the last thing for today….?…. I am really stopping now!
Blogger just let me know that you posted! It’s very behind the times (it hadn’t mentioned the 1/1 post). You’re right, that cashmere is stunning, and I love how the simple stockinette lets the colors shine. Sometimes simple really is best. The hat is lovely, too! And they both look nice and warm. Now I can’t wait to see the sweater; what yarn are you using?
I think small projects are nice – I like finishing things quickly and starting new projects so having smaller projects going is always good!
I’m not sure I would have been brave enough to try the wine – glad it was good!
Not sure on the mortgage thing – I think that there is too much downside in having a bad credit rating – its used more and more now for non-loan things (like employment).
I too love the instant gratification of the small project. It feels so good to put in a little time and have something usable and beautiful. The hat looks warm and last night in the cold bedroom I thought it might be just the thing. Love the colorways in the cowl, too!
You’ve been busy! Lovely knitting.
I think I agree with Jeanne. Not only is there the non-money side effects of walking away but everyone who does pay in a timely manner may get screwed because of those who walk away. Ya know?
xo