Ms shades of gray jeans?

It seemed like such a good idea that I also chose Mr Greenjeans It is nice and doesn't do much for a button band. Since I never seem to button anything, it would be a waste to spend all that time fussing around.

And what is absolutely the best, I was able to pull some yarn off the shelf. The yarn has been resting since ~1995. Brunswick's Impressions in colourway New York. It is a barely spun singles and makes a lovely, light weight fabric. I had tried it once doubled to make Bebenhausen (sweater in Knitters a long time ago) and did not like the look. But this seems to be perfect.



And yes, the needle is pink. Enameled pink Inox that I bought in Switzerland over 20 years ago. I only regret not getting all of the sizes and lengths since I haven't seen them in over a decade.



I am stopping at the end of the yoke and will divide out the sections when I start up tomorrow.



Tomorrow it is off to two passport offices, credentials at two hospitals, the mailroom and a clinic in the afternoon. Oh, and the PX to look for a couple of birthday presents... Gee, it is all going to get in the way of my knitting!

-Holly

Just wondering...

I personaly know that I will not be the first finished, I have NO delusion about it. I just have one question, as this is my first speedish kal, has anybody else forgone a few hrs of sleep to knit more, or am I the only one? lol Just finished the divinding of the stitches (would have been done last night/this morning, but a forgoton YO caused some frogging). Working in a Ornaghi(Ornaghifilati) 65% Acrylic, 25% wool 10 Mohair. Will be lovely and light and fuzzy, but I really hope I never have to rip any more back.

Day 1 Progress

Hi Everybody

I am knitting “Mr Greenjeans” in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes – colour “Stream”. I am tempering my guilt at starting yet another project with the thought that I am using stuff from my stash. This is also something that I will use – I wear a lot of tank tops but have very few casual cardigans to toss on if the weather is a little chilly.

Day 1 of knitting has brought me to just below the armholes. I will see about posting a pic once I get to the “Try on for size” length.

So far knitting has gone smoothly. The only change I can think of is not switching to a smaller needle for the cable edge – I don’t usually do “girly” but I think that I’ll give it a go for a change.

Jayne

Time zone note - it is now almost 8 am on Sunday 1 March where I live. I'm going to leave the post time at the blog default to avoid post confusion.

I'm in!

Hi all!

I have finally decided to join in the fun! Thanks to Michelle for encouraging me, for the great pattern selection, and also for hosting the party!

This March Sweater Madness is going to be a challenge for me, in more ways than one:
- I have never blogged, so I'll have to remember to take pictures along the way, and I'll also have to get used to thinking up blog posts to share my progress with you
- This is going to be my first "real" sweater (I have started Jane, but it has a very unusual construction and I am still at the back, which is basically a stockinette rectangle, so it isn't of much help in getting a good understanding of - and some experience with - more regular sweater constructions)
- For this first sweater, I intend on knitting a highly modified version of Mr. Greenjeans: I like the pattern, but I don't feel like knitting a cardigan right now, so I'm going to turn it into a pullover. I must say that I have found this version of it (first seen on Ravelry) very inspiring! I think I also want it to be a turtleneck, and I'll definitely make the sleeves longer. If anyone here has any tips or tricks to share regarding these modifications, I'd really appreciate it!
- I'm not the fastest knitter out there, and am quite busy these days (I'm selling my house and looking for a new one, among other things...), but let's see if I can manage to modify the pattern and knit this sweater before the end of the month!

I am using O-Wool Classic in a beautiful brick red. While my swatch is drying, I will start rewriting the pattern and will wind the yarn, so that I'll be ready to start knitting for real tomorrow morning!

I am looking forward to getting to know you all, and to seeing your progress!

Josiane

Time Zone issues

OK - I have my wool, I have my needles, I got the right gauge. It has been the first of March here in South Africa for about 6 and a half hours already. I am posting this just to check what time it is in the blog's time zone. It says I am posting this at 8:30 pm yesterday. That means I am about 10 hours ahead of you. As the patterns were posted at about two in the morning on March 1st last year that means I need to check again around lunch time, which will be just after I drop my daughter off at a birthday party.

HOORAY - knitting time!

In the meantime I'll work on the baby blanket. As I have no delusions about babies waiting for their knitting to be finished I want to meet that particular deadline. Only 14 rows (almost 500 stitches each) to go before I hit the border. Let's see how much I can get done before I have to switch to the sweater.

See you all in your tomorrow and later my today.

Jayne

On Your Mark...

get set...GO!

Top down Raglan by cosmicpluto knits

Mr. Green Jeans

Raglan Cardigan by Stephanie Japel


Each of these patterns are wonderful and easy to modify...I hope you see one you like!

Happy March Sweater Madness!!

The info

Ok ladies, there have been a few questions so here is the info.

There will be 3 patterns that will be linked here and on the blog on March 1st.
All patterns will be in worsted weight and the gauge is approx 18x24 on US size 8 5mm needles
Each pattern varies a bit.

Yardage also varies but all the patterns are top down so you can try it on as you knit since SOME of us made sweaters WAY too big last year that still sit in our closet waiting to be frogged.