Check out the R2D2 knit hat on a very cool blog I just discovered! This appeals to the nerdy knitter in me (found via Giz). I will put it in my queue but I’m so behind right now I’ll probably get to it in 2012. I’m not crazy about the projecting bits, but otherwise I love it!
The queue:
Put in lining of Christmas Rose bag
Scarlet and gray scarves for my mom and dad (GO BUCKS!)
Kenobi jacket for Jeff
Fingerless gloves
R2D2 hat maybe?
Happy February*, everyone. I’m in the final stages of this bag, and I should be able to finish it this weekend (fingers crossed). There are a few rows of the pattern left plus the bottom, which is done with decreases. I’m interested to see how it turns out, specifically the shaping. I wonder if the bottom will hold its shape or will it droop? I’m also concerned about the length. I seem to find a lot of purses that are wide but not very deep. I hate that! I have a lot of stuff to tote around with me and I need a deep bag to stash it all.
I always have trouble finding just the right magazine. The same usually goes for books, too, which is why many times I go for magazines – they tend to have the latest trends and are less of a hit on the wallet. Sometimes I wonder who the ad wizards are that come with the covers, though. I’ve seen way too many over sized stitches and frumpy-looking clothing staring back at me from the rack. I suppose the frumpy-looking magazines are not targeting my age group (I’m 26) anyway.
I’ve picked up a few odds and ends, knitsimple, etc. I need some additional suggestions though, because I’m always looking for new patterns. It’s my own knitter’s dilemma, I suppose, because I’m constantly thinking 2 projects ahead of where I am. The finishing can sometimes be less than great due to this (I hate sewing seams!). Knitting has been good for improving my patience.
