Camping and Top Down

I think I mentioned before that I am trying to use up all my bulky yarns. I have a queue full of patterns and my plan is to knit through all my thicker yarns this year, and then not let myself stash anymore. I have way to much yarn as it is, and these bulky ones take up so much room.

I thought I would be flying through these projects, but no, not really. Even using honking needles I'm just a slow knitter these days. But, I am trying something new. I've been wanting to knit the Drops Jacket for a while, but when I saw this one on Ravelry it became stuck in my head that not only would I make the jacket but it would be top down, too. I bought Knitting From the Top, by Barbara Walker, and am making my way.

My version won't be as flared, and I'm nervous it will be too big, and I'm really wishing I'd made the collar bigger and floppier, (see these gorgeous examples) but I guess if I hate it I can always rip and try again. I mean even as slow as I am, it really doesn't take long to make progress with Big Wool.

And in a couple more weeks I should be done with packing for a while and able to spend some time relaxing and knitting while visiting with my parents for a bit before the whole cross-country move and the unpacking begins.

These are just some cute camping pictures for the grandparents. Just so everyone knows, I was no where nearby while my husband let my baby pose with a hatchet!

And here is goober boy, who knew sticks and dirt could be so good :-p

Comments

[Allison]

Oh, lovely sweater (well, part of a sweater). The wool is really nice with the pattern. I hope you end up loving it with no ripping required.

As a friend's 2-year-old told me while playing in a puddle on a rainy afternoon, "Car in mud! Car in mud! Hahaha!" Dirt and sticks are always a crowd-pleaser.

[LizKnits]

I'll be watching to see how your top down progress goes. I've been considering this jacket too and would love not having to do it in pieces.

[stacey]

the sweater is looking great so far. funny how sometimes even with huge, bulky yarn, sweaters take just as long! my pups agree - sticks and dirt are the best!

[erin]

Hi Areli. It sounds so exciting, you're moving! Yah, I've also decided not to stash anymore because the stashing method doesn't work too well for me. So I'll have to knit up my yarn, which is going to take some time since my knitting is so slow now :) Oh well, to quote Mr Incredible from the Incredibles movie, 'we'll get there when we get there' - one of my son's fave lines :) Take care, Areli!

[Fiber Chic]

Oh so sweet!

[ali]

Who knew sticks and dirt could be so good? I've got 6 littles that coulda told ya that! LOL!

Cute pics, enjoy the moving, and all that bulky knitting-
ali