I am obsessed with my Tilted Duster. I think about it all day. I think I can knit the front top today, I can start the sleeves, I can finish the sleeves, maybe I should take the train to work today so I can knit some more….
In the space of 1 week I have knit the 2 front pieces, the back, and both sleeves. This is quite an accomplishment for me. It was easy, until I got to the sleeves. I decided to knit them both at the same time, so when I’m done, I’m done. I was confident I could finish them in a Saturday. So Saturday morning I cast-on. The cuffs went quickly, but the main part of the sleeve took me what seemed like forever! By Saturday night I wasn’t even halfway up the sleeve. Sunday was better, because I made it all the way to the bind-offs for the sleeve cap. Finally, last night I finished the sleeves. whew! But did I stop when I finished the sleeves last night? No, of course not. I started piecing the top.
My hands ached from all of the knitting, but I just couldn’t stop. I just kept thinking “two more rows.” Now I just need to finish piecing the top, pickup and start the body and then knit the collar. I can’t wait! (I’m serious)
Tilted Duster from Interweave Knits Fall 2007
Yarn: Cascade 220 superwash
Colorway: 868
Needles: Size 10
I love the color you chose. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Completely off topic, my mother dropped me a line to mention that the little girl I used to babysit for is involved with wikiknitting.com. Now that I’m done feeling very, very old, I thought I’d say hi. Nice site. Keep it up!
It’s a small, small world. It was nice surprise when my mom sent me your site as well. You can always count on mothers to keep us all connected.
I must say I just love your Charlie Brown hat. http://www.wearwithstyle.com/kids7.html It’s just too cute!