I am a busy bee!

Sorry for not blogging for awhile. I have been so busy!!

Right now I am working on two knitting projects.

1. Is the the 2nd Ruched Cardigan for my friend's daughter. In a bright pink!

2. Is a MYSTERY!!!! I recently started following Tikki on her blog and saw she was starting a Mystery KAL. I thought that this would be a great opportunity to try something new. All I know, I am knitting something for a boy (my son) in a size 8. I am using a lovely red wool yarn. I have my theories on what it may be. Stay tuned!

Here is a picture of the first step:

I have made MUCH more progress, as this is just the end of step one, but I am not allowed to show more until the next step is posted. : )

Fall pictures make me smile

Happy Fall!

Knitting Project - Day 17

Last night, Wednesday, October 27th marked Day 17 of my Ruched Cardigan Project. I actually finished the knitting portion of the project on Monday, Day 15. Last night, I steam-blocked the sweater as Cole looked on. I love how it made the sweater look more "put together."

Now I am on the search for some cute buttons. I am thinking white ones, maybe heart shaped?

Since Monday, I have been working on my 2nd Ruched Cardigan Sweater. I have made great progress. I am also finding that there is a MAJOR difference when you use a heavier yarn. In this second sweater, it is holding the "Ruching" shape much nicer.

Project #1 Complete, well, almost

As of Monday, I completed the knitting portion of "Knitting Project #1." I do not have a photo yet, but I am attempting to "block" it tonight. I have never, ever done this before, so wish me luck.

I have asked my grandmother and a few other "experienced" people about this process and I have gotten several different responses.

Technique #1: Place a damp towel over the project/sweater and use an iron to even out. I am a little nervous about this. I do not want to flatten the "Rouching."

Techniques #2-4?!?!: Check out the video. It uses various techniques.



So I think that I am going to go with the steam method. Hopefully, I will not screw this up!! ;)