the body of Patrick the 2nd is done... just have the sleeves to go! Whoot!
I did a little more spinning, with some better results:
I don't think spinning will ever dominate my crafting time, but I can see the appeal. I think part of my issue with it is what to do with the yarn. I knit sweaters. I've never been able to embrace sock knitting. Scarves and shawls are always an option. I enjoy knitting them... I just never wear them. I wear sweaters. Matt wears sweaters. That would be a lot of spinning (especially with a drop spindle). So it's an excuse for me to play with colors between knitting and playing video games.
Plus I cast on a new project (as per directed by Maria in my comments):
That's the Rendezvous Jacket by GlennaC. After a considerable amount of time debating on yarn choice, I opted for some Kathmandu Aran in a lovely shade of green. (Ya, I know... shocking. Cindy decided to knit a green cardigan.) I thought about some Dream in Color in my stash... but after just finishing the Kool Kardi, I need a break from working with hand dyed yarns (sometimes ya just wanna knit with one ball at a time). I love this already. A favorite yarn, a great design. The pattern is simple, yet very much my style... cables/moss stitch. It does have subtle A line shaping... but after the sucess of the Mondo Cable Cardi, I feel more comfortable with the whole A line thing.
Gotta get lots done today... especially on Patrick the 2nd. Tomorrow is the release of Halo 3: ODST and I've pre-ordered it (by mail... so I probably won't get it til Friday). It will cut into my knitting time!
Yay!!! I love being such a "good" influence. I'm assembling mine today. I hope I love it as much as I think I will. That's the scary part, isn't it?
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