I am feeling like a true Ravthlete because I got to cross three finish lines today. I completed the much frogged design for a towel to win gold in Designer’s Discus, Home-stuff Hammer Throw and Gift Knits Pentathlon. And to think I finished this project while Yang Wei was accepting his gold medal for men’s …
Attack of the Killer Frogs
In case you haven’t guessed, I spent most of my day knitting and frogging and knitting and frogging some more without actually getting very far. Knit a little, frog a littleKnit a little, frog a littleRip, Rip, Rip, Frog a lot,Knit a little more (Fans of The Music Man will recognize this catchy, little ditty) …
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
My knitting progress in a nutshell. Last night I started working on the towel only to discover that I didn’t like what was happening with the design. This morning I ripped it all and started again. I think I have nearly got the design I was wanting. I need to make a few minor adjustments …
Back in the Race
I have had a productive morning of knitting and watching Olympics. Go USA! I have recovered from yesterday’s “injury” and am back on course. I have made up the lost distance on the sweater and have it about to the point to start the design.I like the yarn a lot. The tight twist makes it …
Minor setbacks
I need to rest my poor hands for a few minutes so I thought I would update you on my progress. 7:00 AM – Cast on for Ravelympics sweater. 7:15 AM – Ripped out that cast on out and tried again. 7:30 AM – Knitted first row of sweater and started placing markers for increases. …