After one horrific day without anything on the needles (what was I thinking?!?), I started Yosemite from Spring 08 Knitty on Tuesday, and despite the fact there’s over 200 stitches on the needles, it’s going pretty quickly- I set a goal of an inch per day (7 rounds), but so far I seem to be knitting at a faster pace. The yarn is Knitpicks comfy, in honeydew, the most perfect shade of light green. It’s not too yellow, not too neon… just right, a light green, almost with a grey undertone. The yarn is ridiculously soft, and when knit into this ribbed cable pattern, so squishy, it almost feels like merino. Though Comfy is 25% acrylic/75% cotton, I don’t notice the synthetic content, which is a good thing for this natural fiber fan!
I’m knitting the 26″ inch size, which will be 8″ of negative ease for me (7″ inch negative ease recommended in the pattern). I had a mini heart attack when I tried on the bottom 4″ and it seemed too big. But I decided it was just stretched out on the circs, as I am getting gauge, and the garment, lying flat, measures correctly. I hope I don’t regret this decision…
In other news, I am over halfway (since I began working out) to my mini triathlon in August, and training is going well! I have gained plenty of endurance and muscle definition, and lost some weight and inches. I am pretty much addicted to the endorphin high I get from running, and I certainly enjoy the positive changes in my body. Onward!
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