One Skein of Koigu
January 13th, 2008 at 11:11 pm (kids-sweaters)
What can you do with one skein of Koigu? Not much.
One sock? Nah.
A pair of socks with a different color for cuff, heel and toe? Maybe, but I originally bought this yarn to make a baby sweater.
So, after some digging - I found a dale of norway pattern that said it only takes one skein. I love how the colors look knit up as the 2nd color in the fair isle. I’ve started the major patterning on the top of the body of the sweater, and still have quite a bit left. I’ll measure the ball before I start the sleeves to make sure I use less than half for the first sleeve.
KV 2.0 update (but not really)
My house has been a bed of sickness for forever it seems. First my Dad was sick while he was visiting at Christmas, Mom got sick right after they got home from visiting; and I got sick last week (starting with a three day migraine), and it’s this lingering horribleness that makes you tired all the time but without enough concrete symptoms to really make you feel like you can call in sick and halt attempting to be a part of day to day life. If you can get a nap mid-day it’s not so bad. Today we spent with everyone trying to get a nap when they could. I got mine in late afternoon. The husband was sick today so he was a complete slug and slept all afternoon. The poor kids didn’t get a trip to the park on the only sunny day we’ve had in forever. Also, as a result of all this sick I haven’t spent any time on Knit Visualizer stuff - and if I have, I’ve stared at my computer without much useful happening. I really really want to be done with it.
marta said,
January 14th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Oh no!!! I hope everyone is on the mend. If it’s the virus I had, it sucks - knocked me on my ever-growing arse. If you would rather I use a hotel - PLEASE just say so. I do not want to add to any stress in an already worn out household. The sweater looks beautiful! I can’t wait to see it - think it’ll be done by the time I’m there? I got a bunch of goodies to make creative tools for knitters with - I’ll bring some to show you :-)
Alison said,
January 14th, 2008 at 9:00 am
So sorry to hear about all the sickness! I hope everyone is feeling better. And the sweater is lovely!
mom said,
January 16th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
I definitely understand. I was in the store the other day and just stood there wondering why I was there. I did find my way home but didn’t venture out again for 2 days, just to be safe. =)
Linda :-) :-) said,
January 21st, 2008 at 9:02 pm
We’re sick here as well. The two little virus bags got sick themselves and then passed it on to us. Hope that you’re all getting to feel human again.
Btw, the baby sweater is really nice. What size are you making?