Thursday, January 21, 2010

Indecisive ... vacillating ... not sure which. giggle

I was going to knit the Mondo Cable Cardi. I was certain I wanted a cardigan, and I wanted something fairly sturdy because I wanted to wear it outdoors in the spring and fall, doing yard stuff or running to the store - nicer than a sweatshirt (which is my usual garb) but not a jacket. I was going to use this yarn to make it. That was after I decided to use this yarn (discontinued). Then I was going to use this yarn.

I was swatching with many yarns because I am going to lead a KAl at my LYS. People could choose to knit that sweater in the cardigan or the pullover version or a vest. As a result of all that swatching, I am now going to knit the pullover instead, with Angel Kiss yarn. This time I am really sure. I fell for this yarn and it's much more suitable for a near the skin garment that will not be subjected to as much wear and tear - that's why I switched to the pullover version. I have not yet chosen a color, though I prefer the "tones" over the solid colors but I am excited. This is going to be a soft, cuddly sweater that can be worn alone or layered. I'll be doing a gauge swatch tonight at the "needle exchange" at my LYS. It will take a week or so to get the yarn in once I settle on a color. It will be a very long week. I'll try to finish the sleeves on the He Gansey while I wait. I hope to get photos over the weekend. Only the neck treatment will remain ... another finished object is looming!

We are expecting anything from a rainy AM commute (the weather channel) to a wintry mix beginning this evening and continuing overnight (a local channel) over the next 24 hours depending on who you listen to. I think I will prepare to work from home tomorrow just in case. I wish I could stay in, knit and listen to audio books all day. Well, it is Friday tomorrow, so that means that the weekend is not far ......

2 comments:

Cheryl S. said...

Cardigan or pullover, I'm sure it will be lovely. But yes, if you're doing it in a next-to-the-skin-soft yarn, the pullover is definitely the way to go.

Sandra said...

I'm like that, too. It takes me awhile to decide on the project, and even after I finish, there are times, when I will rip it out again!