The Cable and Rib Cardigan from Men in Knits, by Tara Jon Manning in Blackwater Abbey’s Bluestack. Started summer 2004. I know, this is a long time to have a sweater in progress, but who knew that all those cable twists would take so long? I will finish this before the end of 2007 2008 if Dick Clark and I watch the ball drop in Times Square as I bind off. See all entries for this project.
A Step Above entrelac socks by Kathleen Power Johnson, from Knitters Summer 2004 in rainbow-hued Koigu (P106, I think). Started February 2007. Second entrelac project. First project from Knitters. First socks started in 2007. I am generally not a fan of entrelac, but I love the texture in these socks enough to ignore the terrible graphic design and font choices in Knitters. This represents a major destash for me - I bought this Koigu in 2003 to make Knitty’s Latifa scarf (I’ll probably still get to it someday, with different yarn). [I am currently almost to the heel on both socks. See all entries for this project.
The Lizzy Cardigan by Jane Ellison in Noro Silk Garden color 87. Started March 2008. I have wanted to make this sweater for-freaking-ever - so pretty! I have two sleeves and most of the back done; I’m adding waist shaping and there’s a 78 percent chance of a knitted on i-cord hem. See all entries for this project.
Wishbone Lace Socks, by Nancy Bush in Apple Laine Apple Butter sock yarn (major destash, purchased in 2003) from the March/April 2008 issue of Piecework (now officially my favorite magazine to which I am not (yet) subscribing. Started March 2008. I love structural, geometric lace; I could say that I wanted to knit lace in a dark yarn because a. I think a great pattern deserves a great yarn, or b. I am determined to make things as difficult as possible for myself. See all entries for this project.
