The neverending heel flap
It seems I went missing somewhere in a heelflap.
How can I be knitting a heelflap 3 nights in a row and still not be done with it? Maybe time to contemplate around the possibility of using short-rows instead.
A sockknitter's life is complicated.
So complicated that I dug out these:
and knit up this:
I mean, why not? - only a couple of sleeves and I'll have myself the softest, pinkest - too-bright-for-old-me-but-still-i-love-the-color sweater. Angelica. And here and there and everywhere ANGEEEEELICAAA!!! - ever seen that cartoon?!
And while I was at it i dug out this as well:
and mind you - I certainly got further than this by now:
- just roundabout 30 cm further...Yes, nothing more revolutionary than the Hourglass - and I love that shape!
And while I was at it I started yet another pair of socks - kneehighs for younger girl:
Self striping yarn. I admit it. It weakens my heart. I flat out love it. No, I am not being ironic. I LOVE it! It just fascinates me so much that it's possible to make something like that. A single thread that knits up an illusion of fair-isle. I didn't investigate on this - but I suspect this must be a man's invention. Almost helpless in it's beauty. It just so speaks to my heart. Can't help it. I have dreams in my sleep about visiting the Opal factory.
And while I was at it I dug out this:
and sat looking at it again thinking what a mighty lovely yarn it is, but then finding disturbing news about it not beeing good knitted up - in fact it is being discontinued now and I can hardly believe that. But I will knit it. And see for myself.
And while I was at it...Shut up.
Posted at 06:28 pm by karen
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jacqueline
March 17, 2006 11:40 PM PST
you are amazing. how is it that you can knit up all these things so quickly. let me know if you need any extra projects - i've got a whole stash bin waiting for some attention.
i love the angelica! it is too cute. |
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Gloria
March 17, 2006 06:43 PM PST
I kinda like the Angelica with short sleeves. |
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kirsti
March 17, 2006 09:14 AM PST
Jammen godt du er på verdensveven igjen! Du er en kløpper i å finne fram flotte garn og mønster! Jeg er litt nysgjerrig på hvor du fikk det angelica gensergarnet fra. Men det kommer vel fram under Finished objects om kun kort tid!
Jeg liker og Opal. Har bestilt silke og ullblanding fra danmark. Løper til postkassa hver dag. Håper dere kan nyte vårt gode vær. Det skal vare i 3 md til sier tabloidavisen her i byen. Godt klima for verandastrikking! |
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kris
March 16, 2006 04:12 PM PST
so glad i'm not the only one experiencing that heel flap phenomenon. it's a mystery.
i made a neck warmer last year out of maya which i've worn a lot - haven't noticed much pilling. does that make you feel better? |
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britt
March 16, 2006 03:48 PM PST
Sikken aktivitet!! Og superflotte ting - det rød-pink-orange garn er ganske enkelt fantastisk - det kan man da sagtens bruge - man bliver ALDRIG for gammel til farver!
KH Britt |
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Cheryl
March 16, 2006 03:30 PM PST
I love that Angelica sweater! I want to see in on you! It's beautiful. |
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Lolly
March 16, 2006 02:21 PM PST
You make it look so easy to just grab a yarn and have a beautiful sweater a few hours later! ;) Gosh, Angelica is so beautiful. I know you will wear that one well! and I love the green Noro!
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Krawuggl
March 16, 2006 11:33 AM PST
What a wonderful post, so many beautiful things. Lornas Laces sind eine superschöne Farbkombination, so heiter und fröhlich, sie gefällt mir auch sehr sehr gut als Pulli verstrickt. Und ich glaube, ich muß mir jetzt endlich auch die Anleitung von Purl besorgen, so oft hab ich den Pulli schon gesehen und er gefällt mir immer wieder und immer noch. Ich denke, das wär ein gutes Basisteil, das man immer und immer wieder stricken kann (wie bei der letzten Frage von Francoise). Und fleißig bist du, wo nimmst du nur all die Zeit her um so schnell all die schönen Sachen zu stricken?
Viele liebe Grüße,
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Dipsy Doodle
March 16, 2006 11:16 AM PST
Wow, you certainly found yourself some good "cures" against sock knitter's agony - I adore Angelica, the colors you chose for it are just so beautiful, and you've knitted this one up so fast!
The other yarn looks so great as well - and so does the self-striping one, it seems to be very similar to one I already knitted socks with, and it's such a satisfying knit indeed, isn't it?
So, have fun knitting, and best wishes! |
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Marie
March 16, 2006 07:09 AM PST
Hm, seems you got a bad case of startitis! I haven't seen Angelica before, but it's really nice - great shaping, and the L&L is just amazing - fantastic colour |
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