actual knitting content + jaws of death
June 20, 2011
So over the weekend, I finished some knitting. First, the Slinky Ribs sweater:
Here's the thing: I don't love it but don't know if I care enough to change it. The neckline is much deeper than I thought it would be and the shoulders are kind wonky, which wouldn't be as much of a problem if the yarn (Silky Wool in color 46) had a little more elasticity. Still, I think it'll work if always worn over something else.
The nearly endless Noro Silk Garden (two skeins each of colors 221 and 211) scarf, however, has found an end because I ran out of yarn:
It's about six feet long and will soon be on its way elsewhere.
This is one of my fave sections. And that weird little bump is a result of having to wrestle with my assistant, who can't resist chewing on my camera strap while I am trying to borrow his napping place in order to take a picture.
Where is the gratitude?
The sweater--call it good. I think it would look so pretty with an off-white shirt with a collar and a pretty necklace in between. Cats is cats is cats. At least I convinced my two that needles are verboten. However they still think they should be able to sit on my lap when they want. Believe me, gratitude is aaalll one-sided in catdom!
Posted by: Anne | June 20, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Cats understand nothing about gratitude - they are all about entitlement.
Posted by: Karen | June 20, 2011 at 05:18 PM
I like the way MacGregor's ears light up when he is being photographed.
Posted by: Sil | June 20, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Sweater looks great -- find the right thing to wear under it and you are good to go. Love the Noro scarf.
Posted by: kmkat | June 20, 2011 at 07:18 PM
I agree. the sweater is fantastic. I know this sounds silly but maybe go for less is more.. like a tank top? I think that some of the scoopy sweaters are supposed to be wither with another scoopy shirt or a tank.
And I agree. McGregor's ears lighting up are delightful.
Posted by: anj | June 21, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Great sweater, and I love the scarf. Noro is one of my favorite yarn producers. And hey, my orange tabby is just as ungrateful.
Posted by: Robyn (Scout) | June 22, 2011 at 01:11 PM