Today was Cozy's day. Finished ball four, so I'm half way. That psychological hump having been crossed, I will now be counting down my balls (Just four to go...) rather than counting up.
It measures 23.5 x 33 unblocked, so I'm wide, but on target for the the final length of the pattern dimensions (19 x 67). Feels very good to be using this Rowan Silk Tweed that was sitting in stash.
Bad thing about having friends and family read your blog - they know what you're doing ... and what you've resolved not to do! On Wednesday my mom was giving me grief about the new Rowan, but I pointed out that it was ebay sale money, so it's fair game. Then yesterday a friend visited from Ohio for a family event, but carved out a day to hang out with me. Took her to the Encinitas main street and we went to one of my LYSs and a bead shop. I saw this sock yarn in the Regia Jubilee color - just my shades - and couldn't resist. She ragged on me "What about your diet, eh? Hummm?" Told her it was in honor of her, but she wasn't buying it. Smart Brenda. She understands though; she's an artist too. She found some beads that she needed while I was getting a couple of sterling jump rings to convert my favorite stitch markers to jewelery quality.
I've been meaning to pass on a great tip I got from somewhere else (sorry, but I have no idea where) regarding edge stitches: Always take a second to tug the yarn tight after making the first stitch in a row to create a good, smooth edge stitch. Started doing it recently and it really does make a difference.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Cozy looks beautiful. Great job! You must tell me how you make the stitch markers. I need to do that!
Totally understand about the yarn diet. I am trying to stick to one, but it's not working out as well as I would like!
Posted by: Violet | January 14, 2005 at 07:14 PM
mmm, that regia looks so yummy! i don't think i would've been able to turn that down if i'd seen it, either, yarn diet or no yarn diet!
your stitching on cozy looks fabulous!
Posted by: michelle | January 14, 2005 at 07:18 PM
Cozy is looking beautiful!
I hear you on the yarn diet. I confess, I blew my diet again today. I ordered some of the Peruvian Highland yarn that Knitpicks has added. I want to compare it to the Elann. Believe it or not, it is half the price of the already bargain Elann version. Oh and I needed to get a book while I was shopping there too ;)
Can't blame you, the sock yarn is very appealing. I have to go see what I can get with a 50% off coupon at Joann.com ;)
Posted by: Risa | January 14, 2005 at 08:53 PM
I love your Cozy.. and I love it in red! I also love your Point 5 sweater... and well... your stash makes me jealous!
Posted by: Danielle | January 15, 2005 at 01:41 AM
I must get Cozy back out of hididng - I forgot all about her. Your is looking great. Yarn diet - 2 words that just should NOT be spoken in the same sentence!! :)
Posted by: Jackie | January 15, 2005 at 05:31 AM
It looks GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Dell | January 15, 2005 at 07:40 AM