I don't even remember when I started this afghan. I am certain it was some time this year and if I go looking through the blog I will find some reference to it. But I put it aside because - frankly - it was gett
ing a little tedious doing all the cables. I didn't think too much about the design, I just started making cable strips and I'd say to myself "Oh, I know, I make this one with three cables, and the another strip with just one...oh, then I'll need one with two..and..."You get the idea. My knitting eye is sometimes way bigger than my knitting stomach.
I was getting a little whacked out and so I put it in a trusty tote bag and put it aside while I worked on other things.
Well, a funny thing happened on the way to cleaning the living room.
I was organizing
boxes of yarn and placing some project filled and some empty tote bags in the boxes all to be carted down to the great yarn stash in the basement when I ran across this one and said. "I should really finish this." So I picked up the needles and started working on it.Yes, some would say I was stalling in finishing the living room and if I had a good argument that disputed this claim I would use it now - but I was stalling. But then I did put down the project and move the boxes downstairs.
Here's the thing about putting away an project that's getting on your nerves: your nerves will get over it and then one day you will be able to pick it up - finish the last strip, sew it all together and try and take pictures of it before you hurry out the door to
choir rehearsal. (OK, that last part was just me.)It is now hanging on the blocking wires in the bathroom where it has been steamed. It will be incredibly soft because of the steaming and it will be cuddly because of the yarn and the cables. I have to take outdoor pictures of it because it will go on sale in the shop.
While I was going through the boxes, I ran across another wip. It was going to be a bag. It still is going to be a bag, but I'm going to change it up a little - a lot. It should turn out cute and if it does, you will be the first to know!
Today blogout! - Have you seen The Gift Hutch on Etsy? There are some very lovely pillows on her site. If you have a couple of minutes, go pay a visit.
3 comments:
Looks nice and warm. =)
I can't wait to see it all blocked and finished. Love that you picked it up and completed it too!
Well, you wait is almost over. It has been hung and steamed. I was going to put an edging on it, but decided to do something different and not stick the edging on because I wanted a more rustic look to go with the cables. So stayed tuned and you'll see the finished product.
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