August Break: In my bag

After some thought and input from DD#1, I've decided to feature an old project bag, I really should push through and finish this old WIP, it's so close but the problem is, I've lost the momentum and making the second sleeve match the first one is a challenge due to my modifications and poor note taking!

In my green project bag:

An almost finished sweater using the 147-8 Candy - Jumper pattern by Drops.

Two empty packages for size 10 circular needles, I'm knitting the 2nd sleeve with these two needle sets.

The much scribbled on paper pattern.

The pen for the scribbling.

A set of size 10 bamboo dpns, just in case I want to use these for the sleeves knit in the round.

5 yarn labels for the balls of yarn that have already been used, this is Debbie Bliss, luxury silk DK, 100% silk  in the hollyhock colourway.

Two small balls of the remaining hollyhock yarn, will this be enough to finish the second sleeve I wonder?

A ball of Debbie Bliss luxury silk DK in purple in case I run out of yarn, or the sweater is too short, perhaps I'll finish it off with some plain purple.

2014 WIP Wednesday # 3

There is an alpaca vest on the needles for me.....I'm trying to keep up with the momentum so that I can actually get it finished unlike the other two WIPs for me. The three pieces are finished and blocking, sewing weaving in ends and all the other finishing stuff awaits.

 

The yarn is Paqu Pura by Mirasol, 100% alpaca, sport weight and incredibly soft. I bought it from one of  my LYS with a Christmas gift certificate from my daughter's boyfriend, what a sweet boy he is to go to a yarn store and buy me a gift certificate.

The back was great fun to do in the self striping yarn but the 2 fronts were a bit of a pain as I had to alter the self striping stripes!! And now I have all those ends to weave in. In hind sight I should have knitted this all in one piece, one of my fiber fest friends suggested knitting the front in one piece and steeking, but I didn't quite have the courage.

The pattern is Nantasket on Ravelry.

We have started Cooper on low dose chemotherapy hoping the the tumor will stop growing, he remains in good spirits.

Last night I started a warp with the most delicious yarn.....

Okay I'm off to block, the BSJ needs to be ready for the baby shower tomorrow.

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