We have gauge!
Since it's been 5 days since I bought size 8 dpns to knit the kitty hat, I figured I should hurry up and swatch my yarn so I could exchange the needles if I had to (the policy is thin a week). I pretty much knew I'd get gauge since I used Cascade 220 during my knitting class last year, but hey, better safe than sorry, right? So here is a little swatch, on the right in the picture (I had some pink leftovers), and yes, I do pretty much get 4.5 stitches/inch. I know the gauge is supposed to be 4.25 stitches/inch, but hey, I have a big head. So now I just have to wind the yarn into a huge-ass ball, and I'll be ready to start the mini-kitty hat-along!
On the left is one of my Calmer swatches, using a stitch called little butterfly stitch. It was fun to try out.
I have also been pondering Christmas presents since you mentioned them in your last post, Karen. So I took myself to Woolcott today in the hopes of getting inspired. I did pick up a couple of things, but I won't go into details. The only thing I will say is that the Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk was waaay too irresistible for me this time. So I picked some up to play with. The colours are totally gorgeous. =)
2 comments:
Yay! I need to re-swatch mine too so I'm sure that I need size 10 needles. I still think it's kinda weird, but oh well. What can you do? Let me know when you want to start the knit-along, although I suspect that I won't be able to get to it until I get back from Florida.
That butterfly stitch is just too cute. I'm going to have to try it too!
I can start the knit-along whenever you are ready, it will be a while before it starts getting cold anyway. We can start as soon as you get back, or we can pick a random date like Oct. 1st or something. Either way we'll definitely get them done before it gets too chilly out. =)
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