Knit Project(s): So many... But surely there's room for just ONE (or TWO) more?

So I've finished my Gemini for the TTTKAL and I know that I said that I should really take a small break from knitting to get my "mild carpal tunnel" under control but... I just need to have something on the needles. Well...  at the very least something besides the two or three that I consider "side projects" and really don't have to get done any time soon.

Okay... so... let's review the projects that I am now working on...

1. I have my FIRST lace project that I started a while ago and is ongoing but goes sooo S...L...O...W...L...Y. Because the "spun silk yarn/lace" by Sweet Georgia Yarns feels so soft, delicate and a super thin, I'm going slowly and being extra careful... Plus with the use of smaller-than-comfortable needles I have to take more breaks or else my carpal tunnel makes knitting a bit painful... But it is knitting up beautifully. Just slowly. ^.^

2. ALSO... I have some time sensitive mystery projects that shall remain a mystery until I have completed them. But there are TWO more projects for that...  ~.^

SO what's one... or two... more projects, right? :D

And so there is this... I'm SO in-love with this... 

The Saoirse Shawl by Norah Gaughan

(Pics are from the Spring 2009 issue of Knits by Interweave.)

Norah Gaughan has got some beautiful designs. I am IN LOVE with this shawl/wrap-skirt. I found the pattern in the Spring 2009 issue of Knits by Interweave. The wavy ruffles are so feminine and the colour is fabulous. This shawl was knitted using Berroco Seduce in the "Gris-Bleu" colourway (47% Rayon / 25% Linen / 17% Silk / & 11% Nylon) It looks so amazing! We'll see if I can find the exact yarn... and of course how many moneys it's going to cost us... But I just can't wait to knit is up!

I am also torn between knitting up another Gemini by Jane Richmond (but this time the longer sleeved "modified Gemini") or trying my hand at knitting up another one of her designs... the Grace.

*sigh* Decisions... Decisions... So now I'm off to prioritize these pretties... Woot!

Knit Project: Gemini... Yay! Sleeves!

i think i'm making some progress on my Gemini for the knit along :) the stockinette stitch for the body was getting a bit monotonous so i decided to start on the sleeves. it was perfect because the first ball of yarn had come to it's end so why not? double pointed needles were no where as complicated as i thought it was going to be. after watching a couple of youtube videos (particularly this one) it turned out to be easy peasy lemon squeasy :) so now it's full speed ahead on the body and then... DONE! woot!

one thing i found about the sweater... when i tried it on to check the fit i was shocked at how roomy it was. i'm glad i read the pattern super carefully and found the note about choosing the size that is 4 inches SMALLER than my actual bust size. otherwise it would have ended up huge. but it will definitely be a comfy short sleeved sweater. i'm so excited. i can't wait to get it done! yay!