Cable and Rib Sweater with Hood
Since I managed to finish one knitted project last week, that meant I got to go ahead and start another one. I didn't have anything particular in mind so I sat down yesterday with a bunch of pattern books and started flipping through them for inspiration, and what do you know? I was inspired:
The pattern is called "Cable and Rib Sweater with Hood" from "The Baby Knits Book" by Debbie Bliss. Because I was overwhelmed with the excitement that accompanies even thinking about a new knitting project, I immediately bundled up Henry and headed to Mad About Ewes to scope out some yarn. The pattern calls for a cotton yarn, and lots of it. Libby had some cottons, but none of the colors really screamed "Henry" to me. She suggested I look at a new brand of washable merino that she's carrying. It was like fate because not only did I find the perfect color, but the guage matches the pattern perfectly so it should be totally straightforward. The yarn is called Summit Hill and it's put out by Kraemer Yarns. The color is officially called "Jade" which makes me think of greenish blue, but it's more like a bright heathery blue. Yesterday during Henry's nap I swatched and then cast on. Then after he woke up, I snuck in a few rows here and there until he went to bed, after which I plopped on the couch and really reveled in all the cable-y glory. As of right now, here's where I'm at:
and here's a closeup of the cable pattern:
This is what I'll be working on at tonight's knitting group. I think I'll get more props with this project than I did with the toilet paper cover. The conversation last week went something like this:
Knitting Group Lady 1: Oohhhh, what are you making?
KGL2: A sweater for so-and-so!
Entire knitting group: Oohhhh! That's going to be soooo pretty!
KGL3: What are you knitting?
KGL4: A curtain!
EKG: Oooohhhhh! That's so clever! Can I see the pattern? What yarn are you using?
KGL3: Jenn, what are you making?
me: A sushi toilet paper cover!
EKG: *crickets chirping*...ummm....neat....
Later I felt compelled to bring out Salina just to save face because yes, I am that weak. And sensitive.