Since the last time I posted a WIP Wednesday, I finished the Garter Yoke Cardigan on April 18th, but I didn’t block it for another three weeks due to weather. This weekend, I finally put the buttons on it and I did a very bad job of it. I became a bit fed up with the cardigan. I haven’t knit anything since I finished it except a demi hexipuff. I’ve lost a lot of knitting mojo. This one month lack of knitting can be blamed on a few things so I am slowly getting back to knitting with my next project.
Girasole by Jared Flood. Mr Flood is one of my favourite knitwear designers I think. Like him, I like tweed, rustic wool, heathers, cables, and lace on thick wool. When I saw Girasole, I wanted to make it because I had a wonderful time making the Hemlock Ring Blanket a few years ago.
I am using Lion Brand’s Fisherman’s Wool. I couldn’t afford to use the Eco for such a project.
Yes, I am knitting a giant wool doily blanket in the summer. I’ve had the yarn for awhile and the pattern for even longer. Secondly, I can take my time with this since it seems I have not been too interested in anything lately. This could be a good way to bring my mojo back. Finally, since it is summer, I can block and dry this outside in the sun! It’s for the best because I can’t imagine waiting for this thing to dry indoors in the winter.
Wish me luck, everyone. What is on your needles this week?
See more WIPs Wednesday at Tamis’s Amis.
You’ve made a lovely start, and it’s certainly a gorgeous pattern.
A giant wool doily for the summer – LOL! Maybe not on the really hot and humid days!
Hi Minding My Own Stitches. You’d be surprised how much heat I can withstand? hehe. Thanks for commenting and happy knitting.
Looks like an interesting pattern. Glad you got your mojo back
Thanks, Sandy! I am forcing it back, but it’s not lke it use to be. Good luck on your knitting!
You have done a good job. The design of cardigan, color of wool everything is attractive. Thanks for your nice post.
Have fun! It will be beautiful 🙂
Thanks, sweetie. Love your socks! x
I am like you, I find when I get board with something I cant finish it or work well on it anymore, it just puts me right off for some reason, I get board with things when they dont go to plan. I guess knitting and relationships have a lot in common!
Haha. I don’t know what happened with this sweater, I just left it off from finishing it too long. I usually like to finish too! Thanks for commenting!