boring is the new interesting
have you seen the 1st issue of CRAFT? i was so excited that i completely missed the price tag. i almost aspirated my cappuccino when i realized it was $14.99, but bought it anyway. it's full of neato projects that i may or may not ever make, but it fills that void in my crafty heart, by providing a welcome distraction from what i should really be doing.
stefanie japel's new book
what i should really be doing is finishing my sweater. it seems like every time i get 1/2 way through one sleeve, i completely lose interest. that happened yesterday and i ended up making this hat instead:
i just bought a new camera, a little canon powershot digital elph. it's been a whole lot of fun messing with the settings so that every picture comes out terrible, but i think i should read the manual now.
it's really hard to take pictures of a hat on your head:
the hat was made using one ball of rowan scottish tweed dk in a dark brown color and some twisted stitches. i made it while bawling my eyes out while watching brokeback mountain. it's warm and i love it.
my sweater needs another sleeve, button bands, neck ribbing and maybe a dye job. i just tried it on again and i like the fit, but the color, even after alternating between 2 balls every 2 rows, is making me feel like a wild animal. i really love dark brown, so i might just darken it some.
i also just scored some yarntini from yahaira's lovely shop, pureknits. once i get over my past sock failures, i'm gonna have some damn cute socks!
Comments
damn that is a nice hat! wish it got cold enough to wear hats round here.
Posted by: lupinbunny | October 23, 2006 08:38 PM
The hat is so nice! and just in time too - it is getting chilly!
I can't wait for Stef's book - thanks for the link! :)
Posted by: Lolly | October 24, 2006 08:04 AM
i was wondering where you went! i am so glad glampyre is printing a book! it better be filled with delicious top-down delights. oh, and per your comment a while back re: webs: i got a very PT job at a lys here in philly. highly recommended. (even if for the holidays).
and since i have 50 bajillion projects going, and deadlines to boot, i started a hat last night too, so i totally understand....too bad i am only 3.5 inches into it......who doesn't love immediate gratification?
p.s. kitten is home! yay!
Posted by: kate | October 24, 2006 06:25 PM
her book is going to rock! trust me!!
I love the cute little hat, for some reason hats are really hard for me to knit.
now get going on those socks!
Posted by: yahaira | October 26, 2006 08:26 PM
so much to comment on:
i have to check out that magazine
i can't wait for glampyre's book
love that you almost aspirated coffee.
Posted by: carrie m | October 31, 2006 09:03 AM
I can't wait for Stef's book either!! :)
I love your hat! I really need to knit one up.
That sweater is looking amazing!
Yarntini is addictive, I swear. It will get you over your sock issues! :)
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