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!

Class Project: One Button Wonder... So Close!

So I buckled down last night and finished the raglan seams (Ugh!) and started on the yoke. It's not perfectly done but it's good enough for me right now. Plus... It's a sweater... I'm making a freaking sweater! Go me!

I'm at the point in the project where if I mess up a little, I record it in the book and learn from it for next time! But other than that, It's full steam ahead! Now all I have to do is finish the yoke, do the sides seams, weave in ends AND choose a button! Woohoo!

Class Project: The One-Button Wonder

So as you know, I started taking a knitting class on February 15th and our project is a cardigan called The One Button Wonder. After a couple of mis-interpretations and confusions I think I understand what I'm supposed to do... (I think?)

So I have to finish making all the pieces (back, 2-front pieces, and 2-sleeves) before Friday so our teacher can show us how to put everything together...

SO far I've got the back and one side... Time to start power knitting!

^.^

*Sigh* So Torn...

I've got a dilemma...

Several years ago I bought a cardigan because I totally fell in love with the yarn... Not necessarily the sweater. I find myself "trying" to wear it but it's just not the right shape.

So my dilemma is this... Should I risk taking it apart and unraveling it so that I can recycle the beautiful yarn and making something I KNOW I will wear all the time...? OR... Should I leave it as a frumpy cardigan only to wear it occasionally around the house or even stare at it for the NEXT several years.

I DO wear it... I just know it could be so much more...