Knitting Begins

The yarn is all spun, the colors set and now the knitting has begun.

It is all 2-ply cormo is mostly natural colors. The softness is wonderful. Thanks to Char for putting me in touch with cormo. Most of the fiber came from Char, so she gets partial credit for this project.

I actually started knitting on Christmas Eve, but I am now on the horns of a dilemma. I am considering taking out the 13 rows that I have done to start all over again.

I am going to think about it while I dye fiber for my next big project. I am dyeing the top that Steve and I shared - the blend of junk cormo, Shetland and BFL - that turned out the most wonderful gray, and so soft. That is planned for my 2011 project - the feather and fan shawl.

But now back to the present. I was having a bit of post-holiday sadness. Our festivities were all done a week ago, so it has been a denouement for the past week. I did have a fun time putting on a high tea for Steve and Suzie this past Tuesday. Spur of the moment and just a fun time. It reminded me of my Aunt Edie (my father's sister, since I actually grew up with three Aunt Ede's) and her high teas. We have been doing a movie marathon this week, watching Jim's Christmas gift movies. I Always enjoy this time of year when we get a batch of new movies to see. And looking forward to a movie day out in early January to see Avatar in 3-D with Steve and Char. What fun that should be! I hope that Jim doesn't fall asleep this time...