Making up for lost knitting time

Finally, I'm posting some FOs!  I've been waiting for a new camera to arrive since our overpriced Nikon went wonky on us for the 3rd time.  VK's aunt bought it for us and it was WAY more camera than we needed (especially since we are loath to read a manual) and expensive.  When I told VK we could get a camera with 2 more megapixels for about a 10th of the price, I think he didn't quite believe me.  The aunt is a strange sort of technology early adopter.  She doesn't use technology but must own it immediately.  She has a beta video camera.  Seriously. 

I had about 2 weeks between knitting projects and I knit like a fiend.  I installed the zipper in Rogue.  (Whenever I accomplish a new knitting technique, I hear Tom Hanks in Cast Away when he says, "I. Have. Made. Fire."  I. Have. Installed. Zipper.)

I love, love, love this sweater.  I've only had a chance to wear it once.  Not that I'm complaining.  I have no problem whatsoever if spring is here and I have to wait for fall to wear Rogue again. 

Pattern: Rogue, from Girl from Auntie, cardiganized with the help of Claudia's instructions
Yarn: Cascade 220
Comments: I did wuss out and skip the hood grafting in favor of 3-needle bind off.  Life is too short to graft in pattern. 

I had barely finished the bottom border of this vest when I had to put it aside.  When I picked it up again, I realized I hadn't exactly been following the pattern.  It's a 1x1 ribbing that offsets by a stitch every 4 rows.  I however was just doing 1x1 ribbing.  So I snipped the yarn and started over.  Having less knitting time focuses the attention because I finished the Clock vest, buttons and all, before the next indexing project started.

Pattern: Clock Vest from Folk Vests (the 3rd vest I've done from this book)
Yarn: Cascade 220 in a heathered peach color
Needles: KP Options, #7 or 8?
Comments: Love it.  I've done a bit of colorwork lately (Moose? What moose?) and I'd forgotten how much I love cables.

I wanted to try out Knit Picks new cotton/acrylic yarn, Comfy.  And I wanted a nice mindless project to work on, so I cast on for Sitcom Chic.  So far the yarn is lovely to work with.  Very soft.  It's only 25% acrylic, so I hope is doesn't stretch too much. 

We made a dent in raking all the leaves we left last fall today.  I anticipate being really sore tomorrow.  Those leaves are heavy after soaking up moisture all winter.

Crocuses!  It's our first really springy day.  Hallelujah!

Of course the dogs had to help.  This is Lucy and her stick pile.  She has taken every one of those sticks from elsewhere in the yard and put them on a pile up on the hill.  It would be nice if she would pile them where we could burn them, instead of up a steep hill that we have to climb to move the sticks to the burn pile.

This is Shane and his soccer ball.  He simply loves this dirty, slightly deflated ball.  I tried to lure him inside with a piece of bread.  I tossed a piece to him.  He picked up the bread and tried to eat and hold the ball in his mouth.  When he discovered it couldn't be done, he dropped the bread and kept the ball.

Zoey stayed inside.  She is singularly unimpressed with Lucy and Shane's antics.  She takes cute to a whole new level though, doesn't she?

We watched some neighbors down the way put their pier in today.  Honestly, the ice just broke a week or two ago.  But the truly interesting thing was the cheers and high fives when they were done because they were the first on the lake to have their dock in.  On the other end of the scale, we reached the point a few years ago that we quit putting it in all together because then we'd just have to turn around in a few months and take it out.  Sort of the same way I look at trying to keep the free-floating dog hair under control  ;o)

Comments

[Marina]

The Rogue and Clock vest are gorgeous!

And I'll take your word that those are 3 different colours ;^)

That's a bit like us never taking the Christmas tree down!

[Zonda]

I love Rogue! So much better as a cardi! The vest is really nice too! :) May have to try that comfy!

[Carrie K]

Rogue and the Clock vest are perfect! Great colors and so cute. And done!

Zoey and I are completely on the same wavelength. I'm sure Lucy is just trying to help you get your excercise.

Moose? It's summer. Moose hibernate in the summer. Don't they?

[Ina]

Surfing over from UCC Ravelers: Magnificent Rogue and Clock! Do feel free to share your projects with the group, so we can all admire them!

[twig]

I wish I'd put a zipper in my Rogue. I really like that. The vest is gorgeous. I'll have to look for that pattern.

I'm not sure which of the dogs is the cutest. Gotta love all the antics (and non-antics). I never realized you had a full house.

[Lorraine]

Sonya- Your Rogue is fantastic- you did a great job with the zipper. I hope you get to wear it lots.

Dogs love those underinflated balls- I have no idea why.

[Carol]

Holy cow! They're gorgeous! You must have great concentrations skills, your cable work is amazing! Of course, the canines are cute as can be!

[starfish]

You always were quite the pro at cables - and these projects show it well. Just beautiful. Someday I'll knit myself a rogue....

[lea-ann]

rofl . . . I missed the hi-5s, but wish to heck we had peace and quiet for two more weeks before all the boat motors

start up :-( -- moving all the craft stuff to the cottage. I'll hang a sign out that the "crafters" are in and ready for visitors when we get it set up -- LOL -- I can just see it now, the kayaks pulling in for a little bit of tea and knitting time. I LOVE your projects and can't wait to see them on you in person!!!! Sorry to hear you'll be hunkered down with a new indexing project.

[Brigitte]

Oh wow, I love your Rogue! And I like it so much more with the zipper. And the vest! Must get that book. Must. Because I'm seeing too many great knits from it.

How have you gone so long without showing pics of your sweet puppies?? They are so cute!

[Kathy]

So the camera came in? Guess it is working for you, better, worse, or the same compared to the more expensive one? I broke down and just did it, now I am in the learning process. The cat is going crazy so I have lots of close ups of him. Since I have already seen both new projects and agree that they are perfect had to talk about the camera this time. Glad spring has sprung. But I bet there will be one more snow before it is all over, may not stick but it might snow.

[Tina]

I have been wanting to order up some Comfy to play with it myself, maybe with my next Knit Picks order. I also love your vest. I am not much of a vest person myself, but I would love to see it modeled.

[sue]

Rogue looks great and I love the vest too. It seems you are knitting all your items in similar colors too. Your dogs are so cute, and our kelpie Jake loves playing with his soccer ball too, although he always ends up popping them.

[Karen]

Wow, you sure did make up for lost time. Fabulous. I think I'm going to have to add Rouge to my queue. ;)

[Debby]

Rogue and your clock vest are amazing. You must have knit up a storm to finish both.

You have us beat -- we still need to get rid of the leaves. But when it's sunny Chris has been on his bike, and we can't rake in the rain, so, I think it's going to be a little while.

Your dogs are adorable!

[Macoco]

I'm so glad you got the zipper in Rogue! I'm sure you'll get a ton of wear out of it as soon as it gets cool again. :)

[jessica]

LOL i. have. installed. zipper! Isn't it great when we accomplish new things?! It looks great! There will be plenty of cold weather next winter! Bring on spring!!!