~ lots on my mind ~
Greetings, ya'll. Not feeling particularly inspired with anything but I figured that it was time for me to give something back to the internet....blessed internet.
So, gosh, what the hell have I been up to? Well for starters, I've finished knitting my textured tunic, which I feel has come along swimmingly. I'll post photos once I take some. I must say, this project was one of the more pain-free knitting experiences I've had...especially with something in the way of a fitted garment. It was lovely, not having to undo and reknit anything, it just all came together in one easy shot. These top down seamless raglans...the way to go! I also like the cotton - - something different to wear.
After weaving in all of my ends last night, I cast on for my next project ~ ~ Iceland. I've decided to knit it up in Patons SWS in the Natural Denim colorway. Initially, I cast on as directed. However, once I began the lacey leaf pattern, I started having doubts about knitting it according to the pattern. I considered a variety of methods for altering the construction of the piece - - for lack of a more appropriate word, I'd like to make Iceland into a more "normal" sweater. But, wow, that sounds horrid, doesn't it!? "Normal"...pfft! Anyway, at the moment, I'm thinking of doing a blend between Iceland and Klaralund. Don't you think that will be lovely? I'm starting with the sleeves - - simply because that will help me get a handle on the leaf pattern easierly. I cast on 46 stitches for the sleeves, on size 10 US, which means that the sleeves will still be on the loosey side of things (indeed, this will be the opposite of a fitted garment, but if the result bears any resemblance to what I have pictured in my mind, it should be very awesome).
In other news, I'm starting to feel a bit excitedly anxious for my upcoming mountain bike race. I've put together a small group of female mountain bikers who want to try their hands at racing and this weekend is going to be our first training session on the race course. It is both exciting and scary.
I think that's all I have to share at the moment.