Needles and Wool:

April 23, 2008

WIP Wednesday

I just finished the second sleeve of the top down cardi. All I have left to do is the neck edging and the ties. And of course blocking and weaving in the ends too. If I want to wear this on Saturday, my goal had better be to hurry up and finish these little things that are left.

I spent some time this past week sewing a little drawstring bag for my May Day swap pal. I used a bag I love that Sarah made for me as an example. It came out pretty good, except for a spot or two where I forgot how to sew straight!

I am going to take a break from Liv for a little bit. Actually, I should say that I am going to continue my break on Liv seeing as I haven't picked it up for months. I am happy I finished up many lingering WIP's, but I need something new on the needles to work on or I will lose my mind. I am about to swatch for a Ribby Shell with some red Cotton Plus. I am looking forward to a project without sleeves! And I am also going to start a shawl with some red handspun from the stash. I just haven't quite made up my mind on which one yet. Right now it's between Seraphim and Zetor. So hopefully I'll have something more to show next Wednesday!

Happy Knitting!

Posted by Karen at April 23, 2008 01:41 PM

Comments

The bag looks awesome!
Yay, you are almost done with the cardi!
I can't wait to see your new projects.

Posted by: caitlyn at April 23, 2008 02:47 PM

Ooh, I like ribby shell! Excellent choice! The bag is way cute!

Posted by: Jenny at April 23, 2008 02:55 PM

Love the bag...such cool material!

Posted by: Sarah at April 23, 2008 02:57 PM

Cute bag! I'm sure she'll love it.

Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) at April 23, 2008 03:17 PM

Your little bag is adorable! And I hope to see your cardi on Saturday.

Posted by: Chris at April 23, 2008 04:44 PM

Looks good so far. You can finish it on time. Really. How a bout a cheer?

Rah Rah, Weave those ends! Yayayayay!

Okay, I am so not a cheerleader. But I do hope it gets done on time.

Posted by: carol at April 23, 2008 10:00 PM

Those are both beautiful lace projects - waiting anxiously to see which one you pick!!

Posted by: Anne at April 24, 2008 07:45 AM

What an adorable little bag---say it's heading south! I think you are going to love your sweater when you finish it. So pretty!

Posted by: Elizabeth at April 24, 2008 07:45 AM

The cardi is looking great, and I love the orange and blue bag! Such juicy colors.

Posted by: katie at April 24, 2008 08:58 AM

fabulous little bag. I love my sock bags that Leah made me... and use them every single day. Your swap pal will love it.
Top down cardi is almost complete. wow. lookin' good.

I have been eyeing Zetor as well, yet I hesitate because I hardly ever 'wear' the triangle shawls I have made. I tend to go more for the stoles. It sure is beautiful though.

Posted by: Teyani at April 24, 2008 10:53 AM

I'm sure you'll be done with your cardigan! It's lovely.
The bag is so cute!

Posted by: Karen at April 24, 2008 11:56 AM

The cardigan looks wonderful!

Posted by: Ruth at April 26, 2008 02:13 AM

I like the added laciness of the Zetor. And I love the colours of your bag.

Posted by: Li_B at April 27, 2008 04:40 PM

Love the bag!

Posted by: Kelly at April 28, 2008 05:05 PM

Great job on the bag and your pal will love it. I bet the cardi was finished in time for the sheel and wool festival.

Posted by: wendy g at April 29, 2008 08:19 AM

Love the bag, the colors are fantastic together!

Posted by: Susan at April 29, 2008 11:02 PM