I want it all.....

Janesville Jacket is finished.  It's pretty perfect for a cool fall day; the only problem is....we have yet to have that 'cool, fall day'.  I think we're close.  

This has been 'hanging over my head'....I volunteered (yes, I really did) to knit 6 shawls for a dear friend's daughter's wedding.  I finished the prototype...sent it off, and I received the 'A-OK' that it was just what the bride had in mind.  So far, so good.  Five more to go.  The only problem....BIG, CHUNKY yarn (which I hate) using BIG, CHUNKY needles (which I HATE even more).  But, now, the knitting is done...the finishing won't take too terribly long and the wedding isn't until December, so I'm sort of free from this project---at least for a bit. 

What to cast on?  Do I want to finish a UFO? (no) I've put the Ghana socks in the car for stop-and-go knitting.  They are guiltlessly out of sight.  Now what?

Enter, the chevron cowl.  I had a mini-package of Wonderland yarn assorted colours...and one large skein (in grey, what else?)  This is simply a basic chevron pattern, done in the round.  I'll knit until each of the mini skeins is gone, separating each section with the grey....and then I'll kitchener the ends together.  Reversible...no ends to weave in.  Pretty mindless.  My kind of project.

It's moving along nicely.  I was happily engaged in the whole thing.  Yarn is lovely.  

And then, I went to the mailbox Friday, and found the new issue of Making: no4 Lines.

I'm not going to turn this into a spoiler alert post, but YOU NEED TO RUSH OUT AND BUY THIS ISSUE ASAP.  This cowl is going on the needles soon---real soon.  As are a pair of socks, a shawl, a pair of mittens, and the sweater!!!! I really need it in my closet. This list doesn't even include all the sewing things I might like to try! I have loved every issue of this magazine, and when I receive each issue I declare it is my all time favorite....

this time I really mean it.  I want it all.  

Comments

[Caffeine Girl]

I love your cowl! I've been tempted by those Wonderland sets. The yarn looks and feels gorgeous!
My Making magazine is in the mail, but hasn't shown up in my mailbox yet. I agree with you that it is a fabulous magazine.

[Jane]

Both projects look lovely. I have also seen those Wonderland sets. Hmm- new magazine to try . . .

[Andrea @ This Knitted Life]

So many fabulous projects! They are all just lovely. Tis the knitting season. I would love your warm weather. It's been pleasant enough here, but not 70! Ah, coastal life.

[Elen]

I've got a big chunky knit looming over me as well. But all these little tastes of your different projects ... makes me hungry to cast on! Danger! Danger!

[karen]

you are adventurous to knit for a wedding party! love the chevron cowl :) and your finish is totally you in neutral colors!! you know I'm the same way.

[Tien]

Such lovely projects! The jacket is perfect for the cooler weather ahead. And it’s grey which matches everything! Love the colors that you are knitting the chevron cowl in. I just received my copy of making and look forward to reading it. I love the previous issues as well.

[Caroline]

I promised myself that I would not buy any more yarn until I had finished off at least 5 projects I have yet to start but are in the queue. Now though, I feel, I need that jacket. It will be the perfect cover up for the office over the winter. And really that is such a practical, useful item of clothing!!

[Mary Lou Egan]

AT least they are chunky and can be finished quickly, and not lace weight. I just got the new Making and really like it.

[DIane]

wow, you have really taken on a lot and I sure like the jacket.