So I had a brief crafting intermission. I did some spinning, I dyed some yarn, and I cast on 2 new projects. And it felt wonderful. Instead of telling myself I should finish the projects already in progress, I shrugged and told myself it was totally ok to knit something completely different. Which sounds obvious, but sometimes I need to remind myself *laughs*
The rusty coloured knitting on the left is actually already finished, it only took a few hours. I'll show it off on Friday, so more details then ;)
The sage green is going to be a lacey shrug, using yarn I bought while I was in Las Vegas. The yarn is Cascade Dolce, a beautifully soft blend of alpaca, silk and wool. It's been really lovely to knit with, and this project is almost finished too. I just have a few more rows of ribbing to do around the neck and it's done *grins* And the lace pattern came out perfectly.
These 2 projects have really been a nice break from what I was working on - 2 things in fingering weight and 2 things in acrylic... Soft, fluffy, bigger yarn has been a nice change!
As for the book - you may have noticed a bit of a theme in my book choices recently... I've always loved Dystopian fiction, and with the recent success of The Hunger Games, there's a lot of it about at the moment. This one is based on the premise that all the adults/anyone over 15 disappears. It kinda reminds me of a little known TV show called The Tribe.
I do go through phases with reading - I'll read loads of crime fiction and then move on to satirical stuff, then on to dystopia, and so on.
As ever, if you want more lovely knitting and reading content, head to Tami's and Ginny's *smiles*
It is definitely good for the soul to start new projects sometimes, especially ones that can be completed quickly and give you a FO buzz.
ReplyDeleteBoth projects look great.
Wow - go you!!!! I totally know what you mean about feeling uninspired. I spent an afternoon stuck under a sleeping girl and browsing Ravelry yesterday for the same reason :)
ReplyDeleteI think we do sometimes put undue pressure on our knitting and forget that it's about enjoyment. Looks like it was a great idea to kick back and get back into enjoying your crafting, both those knits are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI am constantly casting on for new projects! I have so many different things floating around my brain that I want to make! The patterns are lovely on these two pieces. I especially like the shrug, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI think knitting should be fun and if you want to cast on new projects then go for it!
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern in your shrug!
that lace looks amazing! Looking forward to seeing you model it.
ReplyDeleteCasting on a project is the best feeling ever, so is finishing up one! I go in spurts with starting projects! Lovely knitting :)
ReplyDeleteThe start of that lace shrug is gorgeous! I love both color selections as well.
ReplyDeleteIsn't is amazing how we sometimes let our hobby take control. I am glad you told your WIPs to sit while you cast on for something new.
ReplyDeleteThe lace pattern is gorgeous!!! And I recall my first time knitting with a beautiful, gifted luxury yarn. Before that, I was a novice knitter and always fearful of turning expensive yarn into something ugly, so I just bought acrylics. Oh, what a difference it made to knit with real fibers. I'm hooked now, and my stash of acrylics just sits and sits...
ReplyDeleteIt is totally ok to want to knit something completely different! With pretty projects like that picked out, I don't blame you one bit!
ReplyDeleteSometimes there is nothing better than casting on a few new things:) Your shrug is going to be gorgeous! I love that yarn.
ReplyDeleteI love Dolce, too! It seems like such an under-appreciated yarn, considering it is so luscious at such a reasonable price. I wonder why we don't see it more often?
ReplyDeleteYep sometimes you do need to tell yourself that it's ok; I need permission to let myself off things sometimes too, loopy eh! That lace pattern is so pretty, definately worth interrupting the WIPs for :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like yet another interesting read. And the shrug looks really pretty, great job on the lace.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I need to follow suit - I have about 5 projects that need to be finished, and I'm lackluster about them all. Can't wait to see the info about the reddish-rust project.
ReplyDeleteI love your knitting. That lacey shawl is incredible. I love how you just followed your heart. Those are your projects and your time, do with them what you will-love it! As Maurice Sendak said, "Live your life."
ReplyDeleteI love the Sagebrush shawl! It looks really nice. I think I'll make one too.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading Insurgent by Veronica Roth , very cool dystopia
I love the pattern for your shrug! It looks great in the yarn. You definitely have to start new things sometimes to inspire yourself.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh those WIP;s look divine. Cannot wait for Friday to see the rusty coloured item in full glory :)
ReplyDeleteLovely lace pattern in your shrug. As for casting on some new things, well sometimes a change is as good as a rest, isn't it? Wool + Silk + Alpaca sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely! I admit, I am a big fan of dystopian novels too. And Sci-Fi :)
ReplyDeleteFunny how we have to give ourselves permission to put down wip's and start something else! I do it too :)
ReplyDeleteLove the sage green lace - lovely!
Your lacey knitting is beautiful. Totally get what you mean about a change. I'm itching to do something that isn't flat at the moment. (Have children, so I've watched, ahem, a few episodes of the Tribe.)
ReplyDeleteLove your WIPS.both are v ery pretty! Haha I might do the same as you after a while too :D
ReplyDeleteLove the lace on that shrug pattern. Enjoy your knitting intermission. Looks like a successful and fun one.I get that way also, especially during seasonal transitions.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that shrug looks like it will be really lovely when finished and blocked, kinda' light and cosy :D
ReplyDeleteThe lace pattern is lovely, and the yarn sounds heavenly. A knitting intermission sounds like a great idea. I am a lttle late with the hunger games thing, but I have the books now, just got to find an opportunity to read them.
ReplyDeleteQuick finishes are always good for reigniting interest in those more complex projects. Love the look of the lace pattern.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the books.
Your words have stayed with me since I read them(yesterday)--I have been feeling the same way. I hadn't thought about casting on another project--I am overwhelmed with the ones in front me but it sounds like just what I need. It sure does sound like your knitting has been therapeutic. And your shrug looks wonderful knit with that wonderful wool.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, that lace pattern is gorgeous!
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