Bit of a hodge podge today. Featherweight is finished and blocked, pics to come.
I started something new.
I bought the pattern for Rogue about six years ago. I figure it’s been aging nicely in the stash and is probably about ready to hit the needles. The yarn I’m using is Nundle Woollen Mills 8ply. It’s marketed as an 8ply, but every time I’ve used, I’ve knit it at 18 sts/4″ and been happy with the drape and density. Knit at 22sts/4″, I find it a bit tight.
So far, it’s all coming along swimmingly!
The impetus for casting this hoodie on was the booking of the Bendigo trip for Ailsa and I. Yes, we’re Bendi bound! Bendigo hosts the annual Sheep and Wool show every year in July. Out flights, hotel and car are all booked. Excitement!
In squishy mail excitement, the latest Needlefood sock club package arrived on Friday.
The rumours that there may also have been lollies in the package will remain unsubstantiated. At least here. The yarn is called “There’s Flowers in my Salad!” I’ve not been into variegated yarns of late, but I really like this one! Now I just need to find the perfect pattern for it. And I’ll try not to let it marinate in the stash for six years!!
In other news, Twinkie is so comfortable with the idea of being a showgirl that she sleeps in her feathers.
And the annual dance photos of the other showgirl arrived.
I can assure you that the ability to do that didn’t come from me!
Rogue was my first sweater and one of my favorites.
And don’t think me creepy or anything, but Em has awesome legs!
Who is she giving the finger to?
i am very much looking forward to seeing you in rogue, and to seeing em in SYTYCD. gorgeous, both.
You are a real power knitter!!I really envy you the trip to Bendy
What great photos of Em,I thin k we d all like to be that flexiable,I didnt even get half way there when I was doing ReTaekwonDo.. Twinkie gorgeous as ever
Nice work on the Featherweight! Go you! Rogue is a great choice for Bendi!
And Em – oh my! I wish I was a quarter that flexible!!
What a stunning photo of Em! Hope she’s geared up for an exciting year.
And your rogue is going to be beautiful – I can’t wait to see how it turns out…
Sigh, once I could do the splits at the drop of a hat. Now if I drop my hat I can’t even bend over to pick it up!! Twinkie has definite pin-up potential!!
Good luck with Rogue!!
Oh, WHEEE!!! You started Rogue – that means *I* can start Rogue! (And I’m under 50 UFOs right now, too!)
Hm. Now, where did I put that pretty green yarn?
I love Twinkie’s new hair! And I can’t believe how grown up your girl looks! Just how long can she stand like that anyway?
Twinkie looks cute in feathers. Em looks great.
Can’t wait to see Rogue grow. It is a beautiful sweater.
That is an amazing photo of Em – wow! And Twinkie too (of course!)
I’ve always loved Rogue – can’t wait to watch yours progress!
I can’t really imagine D. standing in that pose and she must have got it from somewhere! LOL
I was just thinking aobut Bendigo last night and wondering if WM would like to go!! Tee-hee!
Wow! When did Miss Em become so adult looking? Watch the boys cause she is such a beauty. And Twinks looks like the Grand Dame with her feathers on. Rogue is one of my favorites so can’t wait to see yours.
Wow – that’s a great picture of Em. She looks gorgeous. I am also all booked for Bendigo in July with 6 other ladies. Hope to meet up with you.