Woolybuns: Wednesday WIPing

December 19, 2007

Wednesday WIPing

Right now, I'm calling these my embryonic mitts because they seem to be frozen in that state. What I want to do is probably what can't be done, at least if I want them to fit me. I've never knit anything with a thumb gusset, so of course my first mitt project is one I'm trying to design myself. I find I understand the structure more fully if I figure out how to design one and that translates into better knitting for me. Plus, the yarn is my own, a blend from my bunnies, a hand selected polwarth fleece, and bombyx silk. I "designed" the bunnies the angora comes from, and I designed the yarn, even though the mill spun it. Of course I should design my own project for my first knit with this yarn. I call the yarn Soft n Silky. Cause ya know - it is. And it's just what my hands need. But the design I want needs 40 stitches to come out right. The combination of yarn, needles and my hands needs 36 stitches. I'm going to try going down in needle size (once I find the smaller needles) but I don't think I have a lot of wiggle room on that. I think I need a smaller yarn.

Another WIP is still in spinning stage, but the first skein is spun and plied. Tranquility in two ply, worsted weight I think. 310 yards. More singles still to ply, more roving still to spin. Once I know total yardage, I'll decide on a project, though I'm thinking moebius scarf at the moment.

And the Rainbow Red socks are progressing nicely. I hope to finish them by tomorrow. I should be working on a pair of socks I'm gifting, but I swiped the needles to do these socks. I love these socks! Cherry Tree Hill yarn, size 2 circs, 56 stitches, basic stockinette.