I knit up a gauge swatch for the recycled yarn, to use for the Boogie vest. It turned out to have some more stitches to the inch than the pattern. Oops.
I turned to my trusty SnB Nation book, which I have to say, is an amazing resource for cool patterns(I’m using an edited version of the Bunny Hat for the monster hat) and an amazing resource for ways to alter patterns to gauge.
It’s the first time I’ve used a stitch/row ratio to determine the sizes everything had to be, and.. I think it’s going to work out. Which is exciting, because I do like this pattern.
I cast on for it yesterday, and have done three rows. I’ll post a photo when I’m through with a little more progress. The yarn is really soft, nice to knit with, and smells like the baby shampoo I used to wash it. Mmm. Photos will also follow of baby hat when I get more of it done. I need to draw up a little face to embroider onto it. I have a lot of scrap yarns I can use for that. I’ve been meaning to practice my embroidery.
Also, unraveled my Monkey sock, to start anew with the new pattern chart. I need to re-write the pattern to include the additional stitches.
Boring post today, apologies! Some photos and fun should follow in the next few days. This weekend is studytime, as exams are next week. I tend to intermingle studying and knitting to keep my sanity levels at a nice spot.
Doesn’t help that in going out for all-you-can-eat sushi yesterday, I missed out on my SnB. Augh! Next time, guys, promise.
Oh, also: Following in the footsteps of my knitting co-conspirator, the Pirate, I’ve set up an Etsy shop to use in the future. Any suggestions/thoughts on what I could sell? I have a few ideas floating around in my head that I need to write down before I forget.