time for an update!

i've caught the knitting bug again! seems like it's been so long. koolhaas is almost done, i just have to make myself finish the top.



i'm sure it's anxiety caused by "what if it doesn't fit!" that's taking me so long. i really think that's my problem when it comes to knitting items that will be worn - when they're done i may find out that i wasted all that time on something that doesn't even fit. makes me think i'll never knit a sweater.

ahhhh...but blankets! now there's something that'll get me excited! my first ever blanket - the hemlock ring blanket - i just don't want to put this baby down. i started it tuesday and feel like i'm doing pretty well.

lace really is more fun than anything else, especially done in a heavier weight like this - you get to see results so much faster. oh, and i'm finally using up my recycled yarn that i got from a thrift store sweater(learned how here).

after this post, i'm worried i'm becoming a brooklyntweed addict - well, thank you jared, you're an amazing designer.

i've got startitis too,

just like cosmicpluto! well, kinda. i haven't finished foliage, i started koolaas, and since then i've just about cast on for absorba and i'm checking my gauge for the hemlock ring blanket. i need to stay focused. at least i'm working towards some of my resolutions. even though by the time i finish the blanket it'll be warm outside i just can't stop thinking about how nice it would be to have it now. so, i checked the gauge of some recycled wool i've had for too long and i think it'll be perfect. this was my first time using my new knitpicks options needles and i must say they are fabulous. super smooth, i love the pointy tips and i even think the purple cable is great - very flexible.