Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Crossing the finish line

The line was crossed on December 20....just in time to welcome winter. A first for me. A sweater knit with my very own hands. A Tiny Tea Leaves cardigan for my littlest girl who still lets me make clothes for her. I bought some Manos del Uruguay silk and wool blend last February and pretty much started the project right away. I opted for shorter sleeves to allow for springtime layering. I realized that I love knitting....that I can indeed make a sweater and also that it drives me nuts having bigger projects sitting around taking a long time to get themselves done. Proving to myself what I already knew....that I am more of an immediate gratification kind of gal.




That said, I have some new wool on order for another solstice sweater....for me this time....on bigger needles.
Happy Wednesday.

4 comments:

  1. Does that mean you never finished the red sweater? Damn you were my inspiration. I am terrified of sweaters...

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  2. Hey there Antje.
    I have a sleeve and a half to go on the red. Sweaters tire me out....but I am really excited about wearing it!
    Socks instill fear in me.

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  3. Your Tiny Tea Leaves sweater is so pretty! I'm happy to read you like knitting...

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  4. I really love this sweater. I so badly wish I could knit. All this snow we are having would provide me with the perfect opportunity to pick up some needles and yarn if only it didn't flummox me so.

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